nesta mcgregor, bbc news.lth games that we'll see international sporting action this weekend, because attention is very much turning to the euro 2022 final at wembley stadium, where england's women will be taking on germany. our sports correspondent natalie pirks looks ahead to the match. commentator: lovely build-up. in the footballing lesson dished out to sweden, one goal will be remembered above all. oh! oh, wow! she might not have started a game yet, but supersub alessia russo's outrageous back heel has inspired a legion of copycats. come on, england! yeah! _ at charlton athletic, where russo learned her trade, they've all been having a go. here, she's always been a star. her audacious ability no revelation. i'm not surprised that she's done something as spectacular as that, because i know what she's capable of doing. you know, if we ever got to the cup final, or the knockout stages of a tournament, you know, alessia would always be the one to score the winning goals. commentator: germany are pressing... s

nesta mcgregor, bbc news. that's it from us.e late news at ten. now on bbc one it's time for the news where you are. goodbye. this is bbc news. i'm martine croxall. let's get more on the breaking news in the last hour. police in lincolnshire says they've arrested a 22—year—old man on suspicion of murdering nine—year—old lilia valutyte in boston. she was found with stab wounds on thursday evening. a short time ago, martyn parker from lincolnshire police gave this update. following our appeal on the release of the cctv, i can confirm that we have arrested a 22—year—old man on suspicion of murder. he is now in police custody. 0fficers detained the man in the boston central park area around 2:45pm today. the arrest follows a combination of intelligence and information supplied by several members of the public. i would like to thank everyone for their assistance as we continue our investigation. we are still encouraging anyone with information to contact us and you can do so via the major incident portal, of which the details are on

nesta mcgregor, bbc news. there's a big build—up going on here, with rehearsals during the morning and the opening ceremony due to start at 8pm. that's it from us here in birmingham for now. for all the rest of the day's news, let's cross back to martine croxall in the studio. the events leading up to the murder of a 13—month—old boy in cumbria are the subject of a safeguarding review to be published later today. leiland—james corkill was killed injanuary last year by laura castle, a woman who had hoped to adopt him. in herfirst interview, leiland—james' mother, laura corkill, says her son was wrongly taken away from her at birth and would still be alive if he had been left with her. this report from our special correspondent, ed thomas, contains some distressing details. mummy, please don't be sad, i miss you so much, too. i'm safe. it's so beautiful up here. but i do worry when i see you cry. the words of laura corkill read at the funeral of her son leiland—james. and what do you remember about him? his smil

nesta mcgregor, bbc news.ill be taking on germany at wembley. 0ur sports correspondent natalie pirks looks ahead to the match. lovely build—up. in the footballing lesson dished out to sweden, one goal will be remembered above all. 0h! oh, wow! she might not have started a game yet, but superstar alessia russo�*s outrageous back heel has inspired a legion of copycats. come on, england! yeah! at charlton athletic, where russo learned her trade, they�*ve all been having a go. here, she�*s always been a star. her audacious ability no revalation. i'm not surprised that she's done something as spectacular as that, because i know what she's capable of doing. you know, if we ever got to the cup final, or the knockout stages of a tournament, you know, alessia would always be the one to score the winning goals. germany are pressing... she has a rival in the great goal stakes, though. her second in the game and germany lead withl a quarter of an hour to go. that was alexandra popp�*s sixth of the tournament, and was conf

nesta mcgregor has been finding out.'t one of the 26 sports being showcased, but across birmingham, projects like this one are benefiting from funding allocated to the host city. there's probably eight to ten cities around the uk that play it. we've spent our money on some equipment, the facilities, our time. we're hoping to do a little tournament at the end, will have refreshments, first aid. you know, we're trying to have a bit of a party at the end. more than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations and territories will experience the best in brummie hospitality. world champion gymnastjoe fraser already knows it well. it's not very often you get an opportunity to do a major competition in your back garden. everyone's buying tickets, everyone wants to support, but now they're going to have the opportunity to see what i've been doing, and what i've been grafting for my whole life. the commonwealth games is the first major multisport event held in the uk since the covid pandemic, reason enough to be excited. can't remember the las

nesta mcgregor, bbc news.g treated by medical staff in the stand for over a0 minutes, the olympic champion was taken to hospital. he's since been discharged with stitches to his forehead, scrapes and bruises, but thankfully no major injuries. football, and scottish champions celtic got their season under way with a comfortable 2—0 win against aberdeen at parkhead. jota's superb goal in the 75th minute completing the win. and in formula one at the hungarian grand prix, the world championship leader max verstappen came back from an early spin to win his sixth race of the season to extend his championship lead. lewis hamilton was second, his team—mate george russell third. that's all from me in birmingham. thank you very much. let's take a look at the weather now. a memorable day of sport on a memorable month of weather. at the end ofjuly, what a month that has been, and not for the right reasons. july brought the uk's first temperature above a0 celsius. this record has now been confirmed by the met office. scien

nesta mcgregor watched the action on day four. 2-1 2—1 down, standing in each of the leaven of the seriesrted well, and he hadn't put 30 runs on the board when they lost. a key work in with 66. two quick wickets would follow first and missed timing this reverse strike. india was stunned and literally because he was struck on his helmet, he was gone. jimmy edison schedule his tests catch but it should be 101. edison schedule his tests catch but it should be101. two) nojoins. and when he instant helped himself to the final three wickets, for england, the chase was on and a target of the age of 78 and i karen chase. and while the transformation that was slim, to give the crowd something to believe in. even before reaching his half—century, it had been set. show roots since two neck and neck. it smiling. we denmark midfielder christian eriksen has agreed in principle to sign for manchester united — on a free transfer. the 30—year—old's short—term contract at brentford ended last month. it is believed eriksen, who is still to have his medical, was choosing between thomas frank's side and unite

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our sports correspondent nesta mcgregor has been following it.to satisfy even the biggest of swimming appetites. how is this for a starter? england's ban proud in the butterfly. disqualified from this event four years ago, a chance for redemption. shortly after another medal for the host nation. imagine clark taking silver in the 50 metre breaststroke. the main course was always going to be the combo of tom dean and scotland's duncan scott in the 200 metre freestyle. who would serve up their best when it mattered most? duncan scott will be — best when it mattered most? duncan scott will be the _ best when it mattered most? duncan scott will be the commonwealth - scott will be the commonwealth champion. scott will be the commonwealth chamion. ., , ., champion. scott finished with gold, deafinu champion. scott finished with gold, dealing with — champion. scott finished with gold, dealing with silver. _ champion. scott finished with gold, dealing with silver. the _ champion. scott finished with gold, dealing with silver. the reverse - champion. scott

nesta mcgregor is at sutton park where the sprint traithalon was held this morning.for the cycle and run but i reckon the swimming was still a little bit chilly. alex yee is picking up his medal right now. was the english 24—year—old who won the first gold medal of these games. the national anthem is about to start in the background. it was a very competitive rate, hayden wilde led for most of it but it's about endurance and stamina and alex yee took the lead with eight few kilometres to go and never looked back. very commercial at the end, hugging mum and dad, apparently they are off for a curry later and dad is paying, obviously. in the next ball, england, defending champions from australia, comfortably beating trinidad and tobago, in the swimming pool it was a great morning for scotland, toni shaw is into the finals of the final. we're sticking around because the women's triathlon is coming up next, the name to watch out for its england's georgia taylor brown, a phenomenal year and she could cap it with commonwealth gold. alex yee picking up his medal, the nationa

our sports news correspondent nesta mcgregor is in alexander stadium waiting for the ceremony to beginhat can we expect from the celebrations? jane, if you can cure me, you should expect a lot. i was here a week ago and i would say the excitement level was seven. today it is definitely a red—hot ten. people are taking their seats for the opening ceremony. i do not want to alarm anyone, but about two hours ago, they were still rehearsing. i do not know if they are perfectionists or perhaps a bit like me they have two left feet. i can tell you it has been a bit of a closely guarded secret as to what the details of the opening ceremony will be. what we do know is that organisers say it will reflect the diversity of the region, all the way from its time as an industrial powerhouse to present—day birmingham. also how it became the home to such a large african, asian and caribbean immunity. i can also tell you that duran duran will be closing out the show because the band were formed in birmingham stop something else i can tell you is that tom daley, olympic diver tom daley will be in the st

nesta mcgregor watched the action on day four. 2—1 down, england new to stand any kind of chance of gettingow first and missed timing this reverse sweep. india was stunned and literally because after he was struck on his helmet, he was gone. jimmy anderson registered his 100th test match catch but it should be 101. and when ben stokes helped himself to the final three wickets, for england, the chase was on and a target of the age of 78 and i karen chase. and while the chances of that was slim, to give the crowd something to believe in. just before reaching his half—century, the tone had been set. joe didn't reach 50 in england over halfway to their target. but who will be smiling come tomorrow. denmark midfielder christian eriksen has agreed in principle to sign for manchester united — on a free transfer. the 30—year—old's short—term contract at brentford ended last month. it is believed eriksen, who is still to have his medical, was choosing between thomas frank's side and united but the lure of playing for the latter swung his decision. arsenal have signed brazil forward gabrieljesus from

nesta mcgregor was watching. a quick bit of maths.of 50% and when they lost that, it didn't take long to realise the odds of them winning anything today were slim to none. just three overs in, they had lost three wickets. jason roy, joe root and ben stokes, not a single run between them. india were thirsty for more. not even just butler could carry the load. england, struggling for stability. in the end of the tail—enders had the score creeping past 100. just be boomer, ensuring not buy too much. he figures with six 419. india needed 111 to win. an unlucky number in cricket, but not today. the skipper led by example with an unbeaten 76. england, on the wrong end of a cricketing lesson. they will need to show improvement before the game at lord's on thursday. nestor mcgregor, bbc news. next to the euros, where the hosts england have issued a serious statement of intent, for the rest of the competition following their 8—0 demolition of norway last night. after a fairly lacklustre opening performance in their win over austria — the lione

nesta mcgregor watched the day's action... 2-1 2—1 down from england needed to stand any chance of leveling other words, get most of the hard work done before lunch. and day four started well. and he hadn't put 30 runs on the board when they last pajaro. a key way cats because of the top score with 66. two quick wickets would follow first, nice timing this reverse swoop. india was stunned, and his case, literally, because shortly after being struck on the helmets, he was gone. jimmy anderson registered his 100th test match catch during this series, but it should have been 101. two goals, but nojoy. and when ben should have been 101. two goals, but no joy. and when ben stokes should have been 101. two goals, but nojoy. and when ben stokes helped himself to the final three wickets, for england's, the chase was on. a target of 378, that would be a record run chase. and while the chances of reaching beatrice lane, opener zach crawley and alex gave the cloud something to believe in. even when crowley was bolded just before beaching his half—century, the town had been set. joe roots did reach 50

watching the drama unfold at sutton park in sutton coldfield — was our correspondent nesta mcgregor.h forecast is in the low 20s. it is the perfect day for a run in cycle but the swim was a little bit chilly. we'vejust but the swim was a little bit chilly. we've just witnessed a very competitive men's race. hayden wild from new zealand led for most of the way but with a few kilometres to go alex yee took the lead and never look back. except at the finish line to see who was behind him. picking up to see who was behind him. picking up the first gold medal of these games very, very emotional at the end, hugging mum and dad. we caught up end, hugging mum and dad. we caught up with the family for a quick word. group, group hug. well done. mum and dad how proud, also you made them sweat for that we are confident from the beginning? i sweat for that we are confident from the beginning?— the beginning? i “ust wanted to raise m the beginning? i 'ust wanted to raise my raise. — the beginning? ijust wanted to raise my raise. things - the beginning? ijust wanted to raise my raise. things often

i'm joined now by our sport correspondent, nesta mcgregor.led out, but still over the next 11 days some _ out, but still over the next 11 days some of— out, but still over the next 11 days some of the top stars are going to be here _ some of the top stars are going to be here from the world, in team england — be here from the world, in team england adam peaty you have lots of other high—profile athletes, scotland's middle runner laura, so people _ scotland's middle runner laura, so peppte are — scotland's middle runner laura, so people are still going to be witnessing some of the greatest sporting — witnessing some of the greatest sporting athletes that have ever been _ sporting athletes that have ever been and — sporting athletes that have ever been and i should say as well as the new sports— been and i should say as well as the new sports as well, there is a new kind of— new sports as well, there is a new kind of basketball, which is really exciting _ kind of basketball, which is really exciting and really fast paced, we have _ exciting and