natalie pirks, bbc news. that is all for now. thanks for watching bbc news. hello there.ut to change. this upcoming week is looking more unsettled, thanks to low pressure. it's going to feel different. it's going to feel cooler than it has done of late. the temperatures returning closer to the seasonal norm, and we'll see a fair amount of rain at times, too, particularly across the south of the country. for monday, we've got low pressure in charge. 0ne weather front bringing a lot of cloud to england and wales, the other side of the weather front bringing further showers and cloud to the north of scotland. further south, we should see some sunshine — northern ireland, southern scotland, the far north of england. you could see some sunshine breaking out as well across the south—east into the afternoon. there will be quite a bit of cloud elsewhere, and one or two showers or longer spells of rain. a cooler day for all, certainly for england and wales, where we could still make 19 or 20 degrees in one or two places in the south—east of england. but with cool air, more cloud a

natalie pirks, bbc news.een on a sailing expedition around the caribbean but all flights home were cancelled, leaving them stranded. tim allman explains how they got home. it's fair to say school trips don't normally end like this. akin to a conquering hero, the wild swans sailed into port. on board, 25 children, aged between 14 and i7, who had journeyed across the high seas. an extraordinary trip for them and their teachers. i was planning to marry next month, but that's not going to happen. yeah, i don't know. i will see. i think that's what most children learnt here on board, that the plans change all the time, they've got a hat with ‘subject to change' on it. the pupils were taking part in a six—week study programme on board the ship when the virus hit. their flights from cuba were cancelled, so it was decided they would sail back across the atlantic — a 7,000—kilometre journey that took them five weeks. on board the vessel, they kept up their lessons, made sure everything was shipshape and in bristol fas

natalie pirks reports. 40,000 runners every year. but this weekend, the capital's iconic sights looked rather different. i am going to do the 2.6 challenge for women's aid. to fill the void, organisers came up with the 2.6 challenge, where people have to do something with the numbers two and six, like sophie, who swam 2.6 km in her back garden, or dani watts who did challenges like 26 steps for the rfu's injured players foundation. they helped her adapt to life in a wheelchair after she was paralysed playing rugby. most of these challenges i've done in quite a lot of extreme pain. the pain i get is like someone is literallyjabbing a hot poker in you, and just crunching through your bone. like, i can't explain it any more than that. but this challenge has kind of relit the fire that went out, for the sport, a few years ago. well, it would have been considerably busier than those here in blackheath at the start line of the marathon, and the worry now is that this will make things very quiet for charities. las

natalie pirks, bbc news.ball season has been pushed further back until the 10th ofjune at the earliest. the spfl season was halted on the 13th of march, and stopped until the end of april. however, no football will be played for at least three months. member clubs are set to vote this week on ending the lower league season 110w. with the olympics postponed until next year, many sports have had to revise their qualification for the games. british canoeing had already named its squad for the slalom events and has announced today that they won't be re—selecting the team. that's angered the olympic champion joe clarke who missed out on the squad and feels their should be fresh qualification for 2021. olly foster reports: this is a lockdown training regime ofa this is a lockdown training regime of a future olympian. bradley, like thousands about pleats around the world, trying to stay in shape. in isolation. —— thousands of athletes. he secured his team gb spot over six months ago, but fear he might lose it after

natalie pirks reports.. but this weekend, the capital's iconic sights looked rather different. iam going i am going to do the 2.6 challenge for women's aid. to fill the void, organisers came up with the 2.6 challenge, where people have to do something with the numbers two and six, like sophie, who swam 2.6 km in her back garden, or finn, who has cystic fibrosis. dani watts did challenges like 26 steps for the rfu's injured players foundation. they helped her adapt to life in a wheelchair after she was paralysed playing rugby. most of these challenges i've done in quite a lot of extreme pain. the pain i get is like someone is literallyjabbing a hot poker in you, and just crunching through your bone. like, i can't explain it any more than that. but this challenge has kind of relit the fire that went out, for the sport, a few years ago. well, it would have been considerably busier than those here in blackheath at the start line of the marathon, and the worry now is that this will make things very quiet for cha

natalie pirks reports. 40,000 runners every year. but this weekend, the capital's iconic sights look rather different. to fill the void, organisers came up with the 2.6 challenge... ..where people have to do something with the numbers two and six. like sophie, who swam 2.6 kilometres in her back garden. i'll be running 2.6 miles every day for 10 days. 0r finn, who has cystic fibrosis. i'll have run 26 miles. as far as the marathon! danny watts has raised more than £1000 for the rfu's injured players foundation. they helped her adapt to life in a wheelchair after she was paralysed playing rugby three years ago. most of these challenges i've done in quite a lot of extreme pain. the pain i get is like someone is literallyjabbing a hot poker in you and just crunching through your bone. i can't explain it any more than that. but this challenge, it kind of relit the fire that went out for sport a few years ago. well, it would have been considerably busier than this here in blackheath at the start line of the mara

natalie pirks, bbc news. as competitive as other. that's all from sportsday.vening. —— as ever. you are watching bbc news. let's ta ke you are watching bbc news. let's take a look at some of the key points from today's coronavirus daily briefing. it was confirmed that the uk reported 759 more coronavirus deaths in hospital bringing the total to 18,100. first secretary dominic raab warned that the current restrictions shouldn't be lifted as it may cause a second spike that would trigger a second walk down that would prolong the economic pain. the government on—site chief medical officer professor chris whitty set the public should not expect the number of covid—19 deaths to fall away suddenly and the head of the armed forces, general sir nick carter said that the coalition of the armed forces was the single greatest which is what challenge in his a0 year career in the military. speaking at the briefing, chief medical adviser chris whitty said it was wholly unrealistic to think life can return to normal soon and social distancing members would —— measures would

natalie pirks, bbc news. a violinist and a pedi—cab operator wouldn't usually have a lot in common.tion. through the streets of new orleans on a custom—made set of wheels, a violinist and her friend are spreading musical cheer. and it's working. i mean, i heard before i saw it. i thought it was out neighbours blasting music. i'm like, you play instruments now? what is this? and then i saw and i'm like, oh, breathtaking. this is definitely what i need. sarah grant has a pedicab operator and anna roznowska is a street violinist. together the duo created the mobile music box when theirjobs were impacted by the stay—at—home orders. i love playing music and i really believe in music. and at a time like this, yeah, we definitely need music, more than anything else. they're happily accepting small tips, but they say their main aim is to bring the community together. it's amazing and uplifting, and, you know, live music is what we miss most right now. it's, you know, it brings everyone out and makes everyone, you know, feel like it's a beautiful day again. freya cole, bbc news. now, the bos

natalie pirks, bbc news. now on bbc news, hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. the european country hit first and hardest by the spread of covid—19. it took a virulent hold in northern italy in february and other national death toll stands at more than 25,000. italy's healthcare system has been stretched to the very limit and the social and economic consequences, they threaten to blight the country for years to come. maybe the rapid spread of covid—i9 in lombardi was something to do with the ageing population or the italian way of intergenerational contacted but first, the government tried to isolate the worst affected areas from the rest of the country. it wasn't until thousands of people had been infected that the prime minister announced a nationwide lockdown on march nine.. vibrant, noisy italy was plunged into fea rful vibrant, noisy italy was plunged into fearful silence. except in the hospitals which were filled to overflowing with civic dems of this cruel virus. mostly the elderly and the vulnerable. the death toll exceeded 10,000 before march was out. w

here's our sports correspondent, natalie pirks. cheering.ayers with deep pockets. last night, competition ceased for one common goal. in a statement, the players together initiative said... it is the brainchild of liverpool captain jordan henderson. the amount donated will be anonymous and decided by each individual squad, a move welcomed by other premier league captains. it is the power of everybody coming together. you know, it is one thing, one football club donating somewhere, whether that is local or to the nhs, which is great, but i think it shows that we are united as one, really. this is a great chance and opportunity for players to show how much the nhs means to us. footballers are a convenient punchbag and have been feeling the heat recently, not least from the health secretary. the first thing that premier league footballers can do is make a contribution, take a pay cut and play their part. today, matt hancock tweeted he warmly welcomed this bighearted decision, but many feel now his focus should move elsewhere. as long as we focu

let's speak to our sports correspondent natalie pirks.player on a common in north london. two other players were also caught on camera separately from jose mourinho, jogging separately from jose mourinho, jogging together, not two metres apart. spurs again today reminded players of the need to respect social distancing when exercising outside. we've seenjose mourinho taking remote training sessions, using technology, but today, he reiterated to the bbc that his actions were not in line with government advice, and the press release said it is vital we all play our part to support the nhs and save lives. many of us have been showing our thanks to health workers across the country during this pandemic. but the roles were reversed when one patient left hospital. health workers applauded hylton murray—phillipson when he was discharged after nearly two weeks being treated for covid—19. phil mackie explains why. the heroes of the pandemic, cheering one of their successors. it is five days since he came home and he is loving every minute of it. i

0ur sports correspondent natalie pirks has been finding out. three, two, one... embracing them like never before. campaigns are urging us to stay in, work out, and youtube searches for home workouts in the uk are more than 400% up on this same time last year. let's get to it. at the elite end, a postponed 0lympics has been no excuse to slack. how are you getting on with the like that we le nt getting on with the like that we lent you ? getting on with the like that we lent you? good, shame i can't keep it! dame sarah storey is usually in the saddle six hours a day but is now racing in a virtual world. training has had to be quite significantly adapted. technology is just so good, you can choose a group to ride with or you canjust just so good, you can choose a group to ride with or you can just go around the courses and do it by yourselves. but what about kids in all this? the recommendation is they need an hour of exercise daily, but that has just become a lot harder. we know staying active in childhood can help prevent diseases in the future, not to mention how

our sports correspondent, natalie pirks, has been finding out. three, two, one...hes for home workouts in the uk are more than a00% up on this same time last year. let's get to it. at the elite end, a postponed olympics has been no excuse to slack. how are you getting on with the like that we lent you? good, shame i can't keep it! dame sarah storey is usually in the saddle six hours a day but is now racing in a virtual world. training has had to be quite significantly adapted. technology is just so good, you can choose a group to ride with or you can just go around the courses and do it by yourselves. but what about kids in all this? the recommendation is they need an hour of exercise daily, but that has just become a lot harder. we know staying active in childhood can help prevent diseases in the future, not to mention how good it is for our children's mental health. with school pe off the agenda and playgrounds closed, health experts are urging parents to keep their kids as active as they possibly can in anyway they can during this lockdown. we are the fattest na

natalie pirks, bbc news. yeah, it gets a big audience too, doesn't it?kes up the commentary. taking on her dash hounds, chorizo and bronz in all seven events that make up the heptathlon, starting with the 100 metre hurdles, over a box and a cushion which has the face andrew pozzi, fellow athlete on it. then it was the high jump onto the bed. a bit high for the dogs that one. then shotputting a sock into a draw. very neatly done. the dogs got another run out in the garden in the 200 metres around the shrubbery, before she set a personal best in the long jump, albeit on the carpet with a standing start while the kitchen and a paper aeroplane made up the javelin, and there was drama at the end of the 800 metres, as kjt claimed victory, but only after she was blocked and taken down by chorizo and bronx. but she crossed the line just there. idid but she crossed the line just there. i did enjoy that. actually, a great way if you are tiding a room, and it got to put your socks and pants like in the drawers, turn it into a shot put competition and keep active in

here's our sports correspondent, natalie pirks. cheering.ne common goal. in a statement, the players together initiative said... it is the brainchild of liverpool captain jordan henderson. the amount donated will be anonymous and decided by each individual squad, a move welcomed by other premier league captains. it is the power of everybody coming together. you know, it is one thing, one football club donating somewhere, whether that is local or to the nhs, which is great, but i think it shows that we are united as one, really. this is a great chance and opportunity for players to show how much the nhs means to us. footballers are a convenient punchbag and have been feeling the heat recently, not least from the health secretary. the first thing that premier league footballers can do is make a contribution, take a pay cut and play their part. today, matt hancock tweeted he warmly welcomed this bighearted decision, but many feel now his focus should move elsewhere. as long as we focus on football, society absolves itself of its responsibility.