david rhodes, bbc news, middlesbrough.s in australia. rain has fallen on parts of south eastern australia — up to 80 millimetres of it in some areas — with more expected. but the rain brings its own problems — there are fears that ash and other debris from the fires could taint drinking water supplies. our correspondent shaimaa khalil is in balmoral in new south wales. for the firefighters that have been working nonstop to control blazes across victoria and here in new south wales, rainfall has come as a much welcome respite. here in the town of balmoral, i've been told that up until only three days ago some of these trees were still smouldering. so, yes, the rain has come as a much—needed change in the weather, but can it actually help with the fires that are still burning? so, we want at least another couple of days' minimum of decent rain that we've had today. that would have a big effect on the fire itself, potentially, hopefully, to either if not stop it, quieten it down quite dramatically. well, i guess, locally, for

middlesbrough were somehow still in this.month, and you could see that belief personified in george saville. 2—1, seven minutes to go. boro had given themselves too much to do. tottenham added another to their remarkable collection of chances spurned, but by now the evening was over, thejob done. they worked so hard against such a dominant team, in the end, so we did lots of things well, conceding a goal is a bit frustrating, but i am more frustrated that we didn't score three, four, five. the crowd deserved it, a full stadium. in these cup matches, with this emotion. league one shrewsbury in the third tier of english football scored in the 89th minute to knock out bristol city, and earn themselves a glamour tie in the next round in the process. defender aaron pierre came up with the winner, the goal that has secured a fourth—round tie, again at home, against the mighty liverpool. never was the customary fa cup pitch invasion more deserved. well, shrewsbury already knew they would be facing liverpool with a win. but what happ

but we had a skier, middlesbrough now going ahead, but the only lead for its 11 minutes. in replay in the north—east. there was one shot exit as crystal palace were knocked out. powers also ended the game with ten men. these players we re game with ten men. these players were booked, but for the first time this season the referee used var to make a judgment, and it changed his mind. you can find the rest of the days results on the bbc sport website and app. england are in control of the second test in cape town after a good day wtith the bat, although they may be a little disappointed with the way day three ended. dom sibley hit a maiden test 50 and was 85 not out at the close of play as england pushed their lead against south africa to 264. adam wild reports. as the cloud descends over table mountain, there is magic in the air. jimmy anderson is already england's greatest wicket taker, this is how he began the day. a quick start and the rapid and for south africa boss mikejennings. this is thanks to ben stokes. five wickets and five catches for ben stokes, both setting e

and former chelsea and middlesbrough strikerjimmy floyd hasselbaink is a studio guest.much a cup run would mean to jose mourinho. he told me how much a cup run would mean to jose mourinho. he is playing at home. he needs to try and get the supporters back on board. he needs a win. it is a cup game, it is against a championship team, everybody expects him to win but i think totte n ha m expects him to win but i think tottenham needs a good run in the fa cup no. —— now. it has been a long time and this has to be the start of it. quite a long time indeed, 2008 was the last trophy for spurs and two of those players who won that i know in the opposing dugout. yes, well, i know everything about that match. i was in the stadium at the time. jonathan scored the winner but he normally doesn't do that. he is normally known about his good defending but, yes, it has been a long time for tottenham, over 12 yea rs, long time for tottenham, over 12 years, and, loot, they have got a manager who is a serial winner, so hopefully he can bring that to totte n ha m. next to a man who says t

a drop point is agreed in the centre of middlesbrough. we sent a young aduu of middlesbrough.nd this is what can happen when dangerous drugs get into the hands of children. 13—year—old carson price from south wales died after buying ecstasy on snapchat last year. after 13 years you have nothing to show for it. i blame snapchat. i know people supplied those drugs but if they were unable to advertise on snapchat carson would have not been able to get those drugs because he didn't know the boy who supplied the drugs so i don't think carson would have been able to get hold of them to be honest with you. i am completely shocked by what you have discovered. what is happening on the internet is secret and out of sight until it is too late. snapchat‘s european operation is based on these nondescript offices behind me in london's west end. despite numerous requests, no one would answer our questions about whether changes would be made to prevent further deaths like that of carson price. in a statement, snapchat said... i would say to snapchat, it is quite clear that you created this se

middlesbrough came with a gift.has been criticism of tottenham this season for lacking energy, for not doing often enough what eric lamela did here. his recent career has been punctuated by injury frustration, evident in the celebration. they really ought to have been more. what a moment this would have been for the 20—year—old, his first tottenham goalflash the 20—year—old, his first tottenham goal flash before his eyes. the 20—year—old, his first tottenham goalflash before his eyes. maybe next time. he is a centre—back by trade but are right back by command, and here he did everything he could to set up his team—mate, who will never have been more thankful that he was offside. middlesbrough was somehow still in this. they hadn't lost a game in a month, and you could see that relief personified in george saville. 2—1, seven minutes to go. barrow had given themselves too much to do. tottenham added another to their collection of chances spurned, but by now the evening was over, the job done chances spurned, but by n

spurs in 2013, could be an inter milan player by the end of the month, but is set to play against middlesbrough in their fa cup 3rd round replay. if you ask me if i think this is the best christian eriksen, i have to be honest and say no. if you ask me if i know the reasons, i am not an idiot. iam not i know the reasons, i am not an idiot. i am not blooming the player, iam not idiot. i am not blooming the player, i am not criticising the player, am just saying that it is normal that the player in this situation does not perform at the highest level. the sheffield united striker oli mcburnie has been reminded the corruption trial of the former president of world athletics lamine diack started in paris today but it has now been adjourned untiljune after new evidence came to light. the 86—year—old is accused of receiving payments to help cover up positive russian dope tests. from paris here's our sports editor dan roan. it is seen as a hugely important landmark case, not just it is seen as a hugely important landmark case, notjust for athletics, whose credibility really took a huge blow in the wak

but they'll need a replay to reach the 4th round after being held to a 1—1 draw at second tier middlesbroughnho's spurs fell behind in the north east of england with ashley fletcher putting the championship side 1—0 up. but relief for tottenham as they snatched a draw and earned themselves a replay in north london, thanks to a header from lucas moura. if one team has to win, it has to be asked, because we had so many, i don't want to say huge chances, but, come on, just a simple pass to tap in and we missed easy assists from easy positions. but it is a mixed feeling. we want to win, of course we wa nt feeling. we want to win, of course we want it, and we believe that, but sometime in the match we knew it would be hard and difficult. we managed to bring the game to our stadium. this team was in the european cup final last year and have got a manager who was unbelievable. so for us manager who was unbelievable. so for us to go toe to toe with them, which i thought we did at times, ok they had a lot of possession and pinned us had a lot of possession and pinned us back, but they are an exceptio

involved this evening are through, spurs will face southampton after beating championship side middlesbrough 2—1. patrick gearey reports. this is an evening spurs could've done without, squeezed and after a run of games. they put on the mood lighting to set out a strong team. middlesboro came with the gift, and the perfect chance for giovanni to settle their early nerves. there's been criticism for her lack of energy, for not doing often enough which he did here. his recent career has been punctuated by injury, frustration evident in his celebration. there really should have been more, what a moment this would've been for him. his first goalflash would've been for him. his first goal flash before his eyes, would've been for him. his first goalflash before his eyes, maybe next time. a centre back by trade but here he did everything to set up ryan who will never have been more thankful that he was off—site. middlesboro still in the they have not lost a game in a month and you concede that in george, 2—1 with seven minutes to go, they have given themselves too much to do. tottenham added anothe

lo celso and lamela combine to give tottenham a hard—fought victory over middlesbrough in the fa cup.t time. hello and thanks forjoining us here on sport today on bbc world news.

they fell behind at middlesbrough — ashley fletcher with the finish

fulham are just four points off the top of the championship, having beaten middlesbrough 1—0 at craven the sixth minute when anthony knockaert reacted fastest at the far post from joe bryan's low cross. three wins in a row for fulham now — who are up to third. the decision to move next year is world cup with a catastrophe according tojurgen world cup with a catastrophe according to jurgen klopp. world cup with a catastrophe according tojurgen klopp. faced with the prospect of leaving the likes of mo sala for a month. he dissected harry kane as an example of the dangers of football is playing too many games. that she cited harry kane. the term are played by players. they don't have a break. —— these tournaments are played by players. ifeel break. —— these tournaments are played by players. i feel massively for harry kane. maybe not in the euros. for the first time, some english people will start thinking, too many games may be. what if something has to happen that we start really thinking about it? fifa, uefa, fa, all of the countries have to come together and finally solve that. time t

middlesbrough council needs to cut its budget next year by around £1 million.s the business rates system is designed to redistribute income to the needs of local areas and that it will announce a review of business rates in due course. but for retailers on the high street, they face many problems, and business rates arejust one of them. david rhodes, bbc news, middlesbrough. ben bland has returned, despite your e—mails! business in just ben bland has returned, despite your e—mails! business injust a moment. first a look at the headlines on afternoon live. we're out of time and world leaders need to make life or death decisions on climate change now. that's the warning from sir david attenborough. prince harry makes his first public appearance since announcing he and meghan will be stepping back from front line royal duties. the nhs condemns what it calls shameful tactics by betting companies to fuel gambling addiction. here's your business headlines on afternoon live: the uk housing market got a boost after the general election, according to a regular monthly s

earthquake in middlesbrough, the jokes started.ted. yesterday we brought you news of the biggest trending entertainment story for the day about the tour announcement for the hugely popular korean boy band. today they are back again in the spotlight. ariana grande posted this picture on her instagram a few hours ago from her rehearsals at the grammys with the caption, look who i bumped into. the picture already has more than 2 million likes and plenty of comments from fans sharing excitement and predicting musical collaborations. that is it for today's morning briefing. right now it is time for sport. full round—up from the bbc sport centre. we started the day with two british women looking to progress to the third round of the australian open. both are out. john watson is in melbourne. starting with heather watson. what went wrong? melbourne. starting with heather watson. what went wrong7m melbourne. starting with heather watson. what went wrong? it is hard to say. i spoke to heather watson after she lost to the player who she beat

tottenham of won their 1st game of 2020 beating 2nd city middlesbrough in the english f.a. cup team without a win in 4 games heading into this 3rd round replay spurs were ahead inside 2 minutes after an goalkeeping era set up that chance for giovanni. or come out of school time 2nd with his team aiming to win their 1st trophy since 2008 for some of the form but late on from middlesbrough but it finished c one so last season's champions league final lists. manchester united of cancel plans to stay in the gulf region for training camp next month manager early going to socialists is the same when i stay in europe due to security concerns when i turn this wednesday united will play wolves in the 3rd round f.a. cup reply. we've got them in a couple of weeks again in the league so we were. we we know we played a decent 1st of last week it was the last week last time we played them 2nd half was a bit disappointing so but at home we want to we want to make sure that we go through i'm sure you know want to go through as well because this tournament is one that we all dream about win

the spurs bossjose mourinho says christian eriksen will play against middlesbrough in tuesday's fa cupr's already indicated he won't extend his contract beyond the end of the season, and mourinho admits that eriksen‘s form has suffered as a result of the speculation. if you ask me if i think this is the best christian eriksen, i have to be honest and say no. i am not blaming the player. i am not criticising the player. i'm just saying that it is normal that a player in this — in this situation doesn't perform at the highest level. this action has been making quite a splash. it has been described as the most amazing shot in snooker history. it comes courtesy of stephen maguire in the first round match. an astounding shot which lives maguire built —— not believing what is seen. robertson looking dazed and confused, watches the red bounces up out ofjaws of the pocket with the backs been seeing it roll in but at the same time the cue ball ta kes in but at the same time the cue ball takes the trip over the park and somehow deflects into the file pocket. —— file pocket. love a cheeky inadver

jose mourinho admitted his tottenham side were in trouble against middlesbrough.r went in front early in the second half. but spurs snatched a draw and a replay at the tottenham hotspur stadium after lucas moura's header ten minutes later. crystal palace are out though after losing 1—0 at home to championship side derby. chris martin scored the only goal. palace were reduced to 10 men before the game was over with the help of var — luka milivojevic was initially booked for this clash with tom huddlestone — michael 0liver became the first referee this season to use the pitchside monitor to re—watch the incident — and changed his mind — instead choosing to give a red card. to cricket where england are in a match winning position after day three of the second test in cape town. after dismissing south africa for 223, england were looking composed before losing both zak crawley and joe denly here for 31. but dom sibley steadied the ship. a maiden test 50 for the opener and he's closing in on a century, unbeaten on 85. and captain joe root was going nicely on 6! until b

involved this evening are through, spurs will face southampton after beating championship side middlesbroughsqueezed and after a run of games. they put on the mood lighting to set out a strong team. middlesboro came with the gift, and the perfect chance for giovanni to settle their early nerves. there's been criticism for her lack of energy, for not doing often enough which he did here. his recent career has been punctuated by injury, frustration

middlesbrough have taken the lead against top flight oppiostion, spurs.nship side chelsea women beat reading 3—1 ni the women's super league, cheslea's second goal was a fantastic lob from guro reiten, a maiden 50 from dominic sibley has helped england extednd their lead aganist south africa to over 200 on day three of the second sir keir starmer says the country needs a radical labour government after announcing his intention to run for the labour leadership. the shadow brexit secretary said the party had lost the public‘s trust as a force for good and change. this report from tony bonsignore contains flashing images. into the spotlight, the latest contender for the labour leadership. sir keir starmer is promising to restore voters' faith in labour whilst keeping some of its radical manifesto policies. but as a staunch remainer who campaigned for a second referendum, he faces questions after the party's election defeat. the argument has to move on, and the argument now is, can we insist on that close relationship with the eu, close economic relationship,

regain a place in the top 6 with at least a draw from their respective games against hull and middlesbroughgainst 2nd, when leeds go to west brom. both sides are level on points at the top of the table, with leeds two goals better off than their opponents. jofra archer is a doubt for england's second test against south africa which starts in cape town on friday. the bowler is suffering with an elbow injury. he took a total of six wickets in the first test which england lost — 11 players were hit by a sickness bug which affected preparations for that series opener. all players were well enough to train this morning. well, the matches in the current south africa—england series are , of course, five—day games but yesterday the england and wales cricket board "cautiously" gave its support to four—day tests — as a possible way of easing the strain on players and the international schedule. this month, the international cricket council is going to discuss bringing in four—day tests starting in 2023 . everyone has got to look at the best way to preserve test cricket, it is the best form of the gam

middlesbrough in front, though, thanks to this goal from ashley fletcher early in the second half. tottenham hotspur stadium, after lucas moura's header ten minutes later. crystal palace are out, though, after losing i—nil at home to championship side derby. chris martin scored the only goal. there was also a moment of history — luka miliovejic was initially booked for this clash with tom huddlestone, before michael 0liver became the first referee in english football to use the pitchside monitor to re—watch the incident, and changed his mind. instead, choosing to give a red card and reduce palace to ten men for the last half an hour. and the lowest ranked team left in the competition at the start of round three are out. non—league afc fylde were beaten 2—1 at premier league side sheffield united. leon clarke with the blades' second goal. now, england are in a match—winning position, after day three of the second test in cape town. after dismissing south africa for 223, england were looking composed, before losing both zak crawley and joe denley here for 31. but dom sibley steadied

managerjose mourinho says christian eriksen will start tomorrow's fa cup third—round replay against middlesbrough out of contract at the end of the season and has been strongly linked with a january move to inter milan. if you ask me if i think this is the best christian eriksen, i have to be honest and say no. if you ask me the reasons, if i know the reasons, i am not an idiot. i am reasons, if i know the reasons, i am notan idiot. iam not reasons, if i know the reasons, i am not an idiot. i am not blaming the player. i am not an idiot. i am not blaming the player. iam not not an idiot. i am not blaming the player. i am not criticising the player. i am not criticising the player. i'm just saying that it is normal that a player in this — in this situation doesn't perform at the highest level. england lionesses will start the defence of the shebelieves cup title against the hosts and world champions the united states. the lionesses won this event for the first time last year, drawing with the us along the way, and they will also play japan and spain in the tournament in march. the trial of former

tottenham had a tricky afternoon against middlesbrough — jose mourinho's side will need a replay to progresscked out of the competition by derby county. chelsea had a comfortable 2—nil win over nottingham forest while the last non—league club left in the fa cup, afc fylde, were beated by sheffield united. michael redford reports. the third round of the fa cup can be a nervy occasion, especially when you are hosting the most teamwork. sheffield united were hoping that this wasn't a day for upsets. it didn't take long until fears turned to cheers, with united getting a read. they nearly had a second moment later, leon clarke was denied. they never reach the third round this before but it didn't seem overwhelming. the second goal was to, sheffield united thought they had it. it was ruled out for offside. nothing wrong with the next opportunity. nothing about the rebound. that they could do. john williams give the away side late hope. united held on other through to round four. chelsea enjoyed a more cultural afternoon, beating nottingham forest 2—0. the winger had a say in chelsea's second. his

tottenham manager says christian erickson rail and start tomorrow's fa cup third round replay against middlesbrough erixon is out of contract at the end of the season and has strongly been linked with a january move to into my arm. if you ask me if i think this is the best christian erickson i have to be honest and say no and if you ask me reason i know the reason, i am if you ask me reason i know the reason, iam not if you ask me reason i know the reason, i am not an idiot. i if you ask me reason i know the reason, iam notan idiot. iam not blaming the player, i'm not criticising the player, i'm just saying that it's normal that the player in this situation does not perform at the highest level. the man responsible for racially abusing jeffrey has been barred from attending international and domestic fixtures in new zealand for two yea rs. fixtures in new zealand for two years. the fastball i was subjected to the racist abuse during spectators during the final day of the first test defeats at the baie—comeau, england lost the match by and innings and 65 runs. the corruption trial of the former pres

but charlotte marshall from middlesbrough was wondering what all the fuss was about when she woke upyou we will, of course, have a full update just before the top of the hour. let's look at what you are reading and watching on the bbc news app. the most read, the news that the death toll from the china virus outbreak of the coronavirus, has passed 100, as we heard from our correspondent in shanghai this morning. the number of confirmed cases and the death toll is growing all the time. at number five, cases and the death toll is growing all the time. at numberfive, let me point you to dad, journey to the domesday glazier. the story we've been talking about this morning, a massive expedition, massive expedition being carried out by scientists in the antarctic to find out why the glacier which is as big as britain is melting faster. than was expected. away from the more serious stories, let me pop in this. coming in at number six. supermarket can't defiant tesco ban. it caught my eye. banned from entering his favourite supermarket is up to his old tricks and has been seen lounging in th

here's the goal we were talking about in the paper review — a gift really from middlesbrough goalkeeperlamela doubled their lead — just as well, as boro scored themselves late on. spurs face southampton next. and after 20 games without scoring, newcastle strikerjoelinton finally found the net, with their last goal in a 4—1win over rochdale. newcastle host league one 0xford united in the fourth round. there are two more replays tonight — and bbc radio has commentary on both, with manchester united against wolves on 5live, and carlisle—cardiff over on sports extra. programmes start at 7pm with kick—off at 7.45. england all—rounder ben stokes has been named men's player of the year by the international cricket council. he's already picked up the bbc sports personality of the year award, as well as being voted players‘ player of the year. it's mainly down to his incredible performances in the cricket world cup and his match—winning century in the ashes test at headingley. there's been another shock at the uk masters snooker, with defending champion judd trump knocked out. england all—rounde

and you can watch the match between tottenham and middlesbrough live on bbc one — that kicks off at fiveterview since the election — the prime minister has called for calm in the middle east — and a new deal with iran to replace the existing nuclear treaty. the government is considering cutting air passenger duty on all domestic flights, as part of a plan to save regional airline, flybe, from collapse. gambling firms are to be banned from accepting credit cards from customers — in an attempt to tackle problem gambling. canada's prime ministerjustin trudeau says he'd support the duke and duchess of sussex moving to his country — but that security costs need to be discussed. his comments follow intensive talks involving the queen at sandringham. andy moore reports. prince william left sandringham yesterday after talks about his brother's future described by the queen as constructive. she issued a short statement after the meeting that mentioned family eight times, and instead of using their royal titles, often simply referred to harry and meghan. the statement said the queen would have pre

jose mourinho says christian eriksen will start the game against middlesbrough tomorrow despite the concerns think this is the best christian eriksen, i have to be honest inside no. if you ask me the reason is, if i know the reasons, i am notan reason is, if i know the reasons, i am not an idiot. reason is, if i know the reasons, i am notan idiot. iam not blaming the player, i am not criticising the player, i'm just saying it is normal that the player in the situation doesn't perform at the highest level. kick it out say greater action to be taken after sectarian and anti—irish abuse over the weekend. he was allegedly the victim against millwall on saturday, after similar recent incidents reported at huddersfield and barnsley. barnsley we re huddersfield and barnsley. barnsley were charged by the fa after allegations of sectarian abuse whilst huddersfield are investigating to scan literary chance. england well defined that she believes cup with their opening game against a host, us, who they beat on that letting the trophy last year. the lionesses when the event in 2019 for the first time an

he'll miss the trip to middlesbrough tomorrow and will face at least four weeks out.ebsite. sale sharks scored six tries in their win over harlequins in rugby union's premiership — and one of them was really u nfortu nate. sam james took advantage of a hamstring injury to quins' tom lawday, as he tried to block him at the line. it was a feisty game, with three players sin binned, and sale took it by 48 points to 10 — that bonus point win taking them up to third in the table. in the pro14, ireland winger jacob stockdale scored his first club try for a year, as ulster continued their unbeaten run at home this season. they picked up a bonus point 38—17 win over munster in belfast. and three penalties from leigh halfpenny helped scarlets to go top of conference b — they only scored one try, through gareth davies, but it was the turning point in their 16—14 win at cardiff. yesterday, we told you how australia's nick kyrgios said he was donating around £100 for every ace he hits this month, to the relief fund for victims of the bushfires in his country. well, he hit 20 in h

tottenham had to work hard for victory over championship side middlesbrough in their replay, erik lamelainally found the net, with their last goal in a a—1win over rochdale. poor air qualify in melbourne has again affected qualifying for the australian open tennis. conditions in the city did improve overnight but the air was still deemed to be unhealthy and the start of play was delayed by three hours. dalila jakupovic has been talking about how frightening it was being forced to retire from her match yesterday after suffering uncontrollable coughing. i have never had breathing problems, i never experienced something like this like i had yesterday. it was really scary, i couldn't breathe, i didn't know what to do and i had a feeling on the court. i was really scared, i have to say. the whole stuff for me to breathe and get fresh air at all, so yeah. it's been dubbed the cursed tour, and england's cricketers have certainly been extremely unlucky in south africa. bowlerjack leach has been forced to return home. he suffered from sepsis in new zealand before christmas and he hasn't played at

spurs against middlesbrough in on bbc one tonight.ust hit my foot. commentator: and it's matheson! hit the roof of the net and then i was just off, pure emotion, just sprinting to the rochdale fans. limbs everywhere and knees sliding. another pile of rochdale players on top of me after that. the year 7s were coming up. my friends just know me as leach, i‘ve known them for five years. they have seen me going from playing with the school team with sports glasses on to scoring at united. you know, they still see me as that same person. to the year 7s, i‘m some sort of superstar, because i was in their shoes and now they are coming up with their planners for their homework and asking me to sign stuff and i‘m getting told off by my old head of year because i‘m not allowed to. it‘s just so weird. i‘ve got a screenshot from before the united game of my instagram followers, and i had 2,300 and i think i‘m on 17.8k and i‘ve got a blue tick. to me, that is ridiculous. commentator: luke matheson. matheson, first time, wilbraham! it‘s going to be

tottenham scraped past middlesbrough in their replay in north london.s men are through to play southampton next. and after 20 games without scoring, newcastle strikerjoelinton finally found the net, with their last goal in a 4—1win over rochdale. newcastle host league one 0xford united in the fourth round. england all—rounder ben stokes has been named men's player of the year by the international cricket council. he's already picked up the bbc sports personality of the year award, as well as being voted players‘ player of the year. his performances in the cricket world cup and the ashes went a long way to deciding that gong. australia's elysse perry won the women's award. reigning masters champion judd trump said his 6—3 defeat to shaun murphy in the opening round of this year's tournament flattered his opponent. the 2015 winner won fourframes in a row to knock trump out at alexandra palace. trump said his early exit was disappointing. no such problems forjohn higgins, who thrashed barry hawkins 6—1. there's transfer news over on the bbc sport website —