nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.ed states has declared a mis—trial in the sexual assault case against entertainer bill cosby. the jury failed to reach a consensus on all three counts, after more than 50 hours of deliberations. the prosecution says it will seek a retrial. the 79—year—old actor had denied drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 13 years ago. our north america correspondent, aleem maqbool, reports. after so many accused him of being a calculating sexual predator, bill cosby is free now to go home from court. the jury didn't acquit him, but they could not unanimously agreed to convict him either. we came here looking for an acquittal, but like that rolling stones says, you don't always get what you want — sometimes, you get what you need. god bless you all, and happy father's day. the mistrial was celebrated like a victory by cosby‘s supporters. what do you say to the 60 women came forward and accused him... yes, after 20—25 years. come on, please. back in his heyday, bill cosby was the most

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.is—trial in the sexual assault case against entertainer bill cosby. the jury failed to reach a consensus on all three counts, after more than 50 hours of deliberations. the 79—year—old had denied drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 13 years ago. the prosecution in the case says it will seek a retrial. 0ur north america correspondent, aleem maqbool, reports. after so many accused him of being a calculating sexual predator, bill cosby is free now to go home from court. the jury didn't acquit him, but they could not unanimously agreed to convict him either. we came here looking for an acquittal, but like that rolling stones says, you don't always get what you want — sometimes, you get what you need. god bless you all, and happy father's day. the mistrial was celebrated like a victory by cosby‘s supporters. 60 women came forward and accused him... yes, after 20—25 years. come on, please. back in his heyday, bill cosby was the most prominent african—american, the highest—pa

our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports.ebration, the queen led the nation in sorrow. before leaving buckingham palace for horse guards, she stood with the duke of edinburgh for a minute's silence. a moment of reflection, joined by the footguards on the parade ground and the cavalry at the palace gates — in remembrance of those lost at grenfell tower, and in the terrorist attacks in london and manchester. in a statement issued at six o'clock this morning, the queen said: yesterday she'd visited the scene of the fire at grenfell tower and met some of those who have lost friends and neighbours. it had clearly made a deep impression. in her statement she said: "i have been profoundly struck by the immediate inclination of people throughout the country to offer comfort and support to those in desperate need." she went on: band plays her birthday parade went ahead. it had all the familiar components. the footguards marched and trooped the colour of the irish guards, and the royal family appeared on the palace balcony, where princ

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.o date on this and all the stories we're following. just head to our website — bbc.com/news. japanese media is reporting that the us navy has found the bodies of seven crew member who went missing after the uss fitzgerald was involved in a collision with a container ship of japan. the involved in a collision with a container ship ofjapan. the bodies we re container ship ofjapan. the bodies were found in flooded compartments on the destroyer. three women have been killed in what the authorities in colombia say was a terrorist attack for lotion occurred at a shopping maul in bogota, nine other people were injured. over 100 migrants have been rescued by a cargo ship in the mediterranean sea. the merchant ship deployed emergency rafts after they saw the rugby dinghies carrying men women and children deflating off the coast of libya. the migrants were then transferred to a rescue ship will stop a forest fire in central portugal has killed at least twenty—four people and injured about twenty

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.today on this, and all the stories we're following, just head to our website — bbc.com/news. the entertainer, bill cosby, has walked free from a court in the united states after a judge declared a mis—trial in his sexual assault case. the jury were unable to reach a decision on whether the seventy—nine—year—old was guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home thirteen years ago. the prosecution says it will seek a retrial. aleem maqbool reports. after so many accused him of being a calculating sexual predator, bill cosby is free now to go home. the jury didn't acquit him, but they couldn't unanimously agree to convict him either. we came here looking for an acquittal, but like that rolling stones song says, you don't always get what you want — sometimes, you get what you need. god bless you all, and happy father's day. chanting: we love bill, we love bill. the mistrial was celebrated like a victory by cosby‘s supporters. is justice way overdue? there‘s a waste of tax

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.cross england to check the safety of their buildings. many have sought to reassure tenants living in tower blocks. but as our correspondent duncan kennedy reports, it's notjust residential tower blocks that are coming under scrutiny. in all parts of the country and in all parts of buildings, the green fell fire is changing people ‘s lives. i've been he nearly 40 years in the same place. like this lady who has lived on the 24th floor in her power bloc since 1977. without a worry until this week. bloc is due to be clouded that after cladding came under suspicion in the west london fire, she has called the council to an emergency meeting to express residents' doubts. because lots of the flats are very doubts and the heating is not a very good system and it is quite cold, we were all pushing for the cladding to be done to make it warmer and now i wa nt reassu ra nces done to make it warmer and now i want reassurances before we go to the council and say yes, 0k, we will haveit the council a

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.ment demonstrators in westminster against the conservative‘s "confidence and supply" agreement with northern ireland's democratic unionist party. people also raised concerns over the grenfell tower fire and how the situation has been handled. there were minor scuffles in whitehall which had a heavy police presence. our political correspondent mark lobel was there. hundreds of people have been protesting outside downing street today. and the protest organiser is owenjones, a columnist at the guardian. hejoins us now. owen, you have more faith than you did injeremy corbyn a week ago, but if we put that to one side, you are calling for big change at the moment during a precarious time for british politics. is that not a risky strategy? well, the risky strategy is the government at the moment. we have a coalition of chaos in power, barely, with a government which, at the moment, is trying to rely on the support of some homophobic, anti—choice climate change denier extremists. i don't think

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.resa may has admitted he support available that he support available immediately after the disaster was not good enough. in other news, bill cosby walks free from court after the judge declares declares a mistrial in his sex assault case. now let's get all the sports news. england are playing argentina in their last here's what's happening right now. england have just crossed for a try. england have just crossed for a try. england now lead the series 1—0. a dynamic start from england, the lead 4-0 dynamic start from england, the lead 4—0 in santa fe. —— 5—0 in argentina —— against argentina in the second test. back in new zealand, before that lions match in rotorua, had already won against australia and canada in the 4 team international series — it was level at halftime but they scored 5 tries in their 29—21 victory. we've made the decision that we think is the best decision for hours. people are concerned, but i just know how difficult it is, it is not as if you are in bonuses, you h

nicholas witchell, bbc news, at buckingham palace.this, and all the stories we're following. just head to our website, bbc.com/news. japanese media is reporting that the us navy has found the bodies of seven crewmen who went missing after the uss fitzgerald was involved in a collision with a container ship offjapan. the bodies were found in flooded compartments on the destroyer. the uss fitzgerald has now arrived back at yokosuka port, where an investigation is under way to establish how the collision occurred with the philippine vessel in the middle of the night. the ship's commanding officer is being treated for injuries. the entertainer, bill cosby, has walked free from a court in the united states after a judge declared a mistrial in his sexual assault case. the jury were unable to reach a decision on whether the 79—year—old was guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 13 years ago. the prosecution says it will seek a retrial. aleem maqbool reports. after so many accused him of being a calculating sexual pred

let's bring in our royal correspondent nicholas witchell, who was outside buckingham palace. as, the words from the queen, actually just talking to nicholas, the words from the queen, actuallyjust talking to people here around the tower, have been very well received. striking a toll of national sadness. —— striking a tone. national sadness. -- striking a tone. the queen's birthday parade is normally the ceremonial high point of the summer, it is very much been marked by and sharing in the sadness that the nation feels at the losses at g re nfell tower. nation feels at the losses at grenfell tower. there was the minute's silence observed by the queenjust before she minute's silence observed by the queen just before she left buckingham palace with the duke of edinburgh, observed there and also one horse guards correct... also on horse guards parade. we're now seeing the queen inspecting the lines of footguards in the carriage. she goes down the ranks of the guards prior to the trooping the colour of the 1st battalion the irish colour of the ist battalion the irish guards this ye

here‘s our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell.th his then 15—year—old brother, william, in the funeral cortege of their mother, diana. it was september 1997. now, nearly 20 years later, harry has spoken of the turmoil the event caused him. in an interview with the american magazine newsweek, he said: but it‘s harry‘s comments on what he seems to feel is the burden of being royal which may cause some surprise, particularly among older generations. the journalist who did the interview is sympathetic. prince harry is a huge admirer of the queen. he thinks she‘s absolutely wonderful. but he is now at an age where he can see the demands and the sacrifices that you have to make, and i think he and prince william want a more private, personal life. but a former member of the royal household is more critical. i don‘t think it‘s such a good idea to be quite so open. he has done a lot for mental health in bringing out his own true feelings. i think we‘ve got to a point now where enough is enough. in this day and age, harry is saying, and gi

thank you so much, nick, nicholas witchell.are outside a methodist church which has been used as one of the emergency centre isjust has been used as one of the emergency centre is just a stone's throw from grenfell tower, down the road there is a catholic church, right now there is a catholic mass under way in memory of the victims of this terrible disaster. it is... is being attended by the archbishop of westminster, cardinal vincent nichols. i was there a little earlier and was told by the priest that members of the community could go into the church throughout the morning tojust sit go into the church throughout the morning to just sit and meditate and think about the victims before this catholic mass at saint pius church. this is such a community of so many different religions, so many cultures, catholic, protestant, and the whole community coming together at this dreadful time. we have seen in the last day or so notjust grief and shock but that grief and shock turning increasingly to anger. community leaders have said they

nick, many thanks for the latest there, nicholas witchell, our royal correspondent. stillborn or suffered brain damage in the uk in 2015 could have had a different outcome if they'd received better care. more than 700 babies who died or had brain injuries were included in the study by the royal college of obstetricians and gynaecologists. the uk has the second worst infant mortality rate in western europe, the only country with a higher rate is malta. 0ur social affairs correspondent, michael buchanan, reports. i'm not comparing ella to maddie, but we always wonder, you know, what colour eyes madison would have because we never saw her with her open eyes, have we? no. ella and alfie never met their older sister, madison. ten days overdue, in february 2013 katie went to hospital for a planned induction. when she got there however the labour ward was full and she was put in a side room. they checked and they said i was just about two centimetres, but they had to wait for a bed to become available to do the popping of the waters and no bed became available, did it, unti

buckingham palace is to undergo 369 million worth of repairs over ten years. 0ur royal correspondent nicholas witchelled it was setting in motion a huge refurbishment programme. it would cost about £369 million, and among other things, it will replace wiring, pipework and boilers, which may not have been touched for 60 yea rs. may not have been touched for 60 years. according to the palace, they are potentially catastrophic to the building. the palace has given more details about how the extra money will be paid. next year, the grand money that the palace receives to run buckingham palace will rise by just over 8% to £82 million. the refurbishment work has not started yet, officials say they are still at the planning stage. they hope some preparation will begin later this summer. preparation will begin later this summer. the purpose is to secure the future of what they described as a terrorist national asset. critics say it is a waste of money at a time of austerity. 0ne republican group says funding will have risen by 150% since 2012. thousands of medical documents including test results for cancer,

the royal correspondent nicholas witchell is at the king edward vii hospital in west london and sendhealth incident. no one expects the duke to be in hospital for more than a couple of nights. he was admitted last night on the road from windsor as a precautionary measure for the treatment of an infection linked to a pre—existing condition. that is thought to be a reference to 2012 when he was twice admitted for the treatment of a bladder infection. that was successful. the following year he had abdominal surgery. he recovered after a couple of months and in recent times his health as being good. however, he is 96 now. he is stepping back from public life. today he has been in good spirits. the fact the queen carried on with the programme at royal ascot, indicates there is no cause for concern. let's have a look at some of the other top stories. the prince of wales has visited the scene of monday's terror attack outside a mosque in north london. police are questioning a man held in connection with the attack in which a van was driven at worshippers. prince charles has sent a message f

here's our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell. 0na daily on a daily intended for celebration, therow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood led the nation in sorrow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood with :he nation in sorrow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood with the "nation in sorrow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood with the duke in sorrow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood with the duke of sorrow. on a daily intended for celebration, the stood with the duke of edinburgh she stood with the duke of edinburgh for a minute of silence. a moment of reflection, joined by the footguards on the parade ground and the cavalry at the palace gates in remembrance of those lost at grenfell tower and in the terrorist attacks in london and manchester. in a statement issued at 6am this morning, the said, "today is traditionally queen said, "today is traditionally a day of celebration. this year, however, it is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood. " yesterday, she visited the scene of the fire at grenfell tower and met of

nicholas witchell, bbc news.s to prevent attacks. but almost half of gay pupils who were questioned said they were bullied. 50 years ago today, the world's first cash machine was installed outside a branch of barclays in enfield, london. now there are 70,000 in the uk, and three million worldwide. the traditional ‘hole in the wall‘ has come a long way in half a century, as simon gompertz reports. 1967, a revolution. the first money from a hole in the wall. you put in a voucher and a code and you got ten £1 notes. reg varney, a tv celebrity of the time had a go and the cash machine was born. and this is what we've come to. less a cash machine than a mini bank. on these ones, you can even open a bank account. signing your name, it will take my photo as welljust to prove that it's me. this one shows you if someone's looking over your shoulder to steal your pin code, reassurance you might want if they close your branch to replace it with a machine. we're moving towards and no bank branch era. we used to have about 20

here's our royal correspondent nicholas witchell.ise a national and personal tragedy. the then 13—year—old prince harry, walking with his then 15—year—old brother, william, in the funeral cortege of their mother, diana. it was september 1997. now, nearly 20 years later, harry has spoken of the turmoil the event caused him. in an interview with the american magazine newsweek, he said: but it's harry's comments on what he seems to feel is the burden of being royal which may cause some surprise, particularly among older generations. he told newsweek: the journalist who did the interview is sympathetic. prince harry is a huge admirer of the queen. he thinks she's absolutely wonderful. but he is now at an age where he can see the demands and the sacrifices that you have to make, and i think he and prince william want a more private, personal life. but a former member of the royal household is more critical. i don't think it's such a good idea to be quite so open. he has done a lot for mental health in bringing out his own true feelings. i

nicholas witchell, bbc news, buckingham palace.u. very interesting interview by prince harry. yes. his view that becoming king or queen is a duty, rather than a privilege, is that the way the royals have always seen it? err yes, absolutely. we saw it even in that famous pitch of the queen's, the one about my whole life will be devoted to your service, so she was really pitching then, in terms of almost a burden but a judy tapp duty imposed. the royals have seen that way always, the top job in particular, but there is a riskier that a lot of people will be out there saying, well,, pretty privileged lifestyle, all the same. and is this something harry will have considered? and is this something harry will have considered ? you and is this something harry will have considered? you watch the interviews that he gives, you see the sort of role he is trying to carve out for himself, why is he speaking in this way? well, harry seems to be on a kind of frankness kick at the moment, doesn't he? and we have all applauded that, how frankly he

let's speak to our royal correspondent nicholas witchell who is there. en and the royal family in the light of recent events and we are likely to see more changes today, understandably, nicholas. yes, what we will see in about two minutes from now is a minute's silence their own horse guards parade. you can see the footguards are formed up on horse guards parade, and in this introduction into the programme this morning at 10:45am there will be a one—minute silence on horse guards parade, just before the queen leaves buckingham palace where i am. she will be leaving buckingham palace immediately after the silence and make her way down the mall dressed in its usual ceremonial garb, union flags the length of the mall looking up flags the length of the mall looking up towards buckingham palace. there are large crowds here, many of them visitors to this country who have come out and discovered this major ceremony, one of the biggest ceremonial events of the year, the queen's birthday parade taking place this morning. but it is at this moment for reflection on

a royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, telling us earlier that despite trooping of the colour continuingng the blaze at grenfell tower, with massive loss of life. she visited families of victims, the many families affected, and that followed the queen's visit to victims of the terror attack in london and manchester as well. she said she got a great sense from those visits of communities coming together, standing united in the face of the and adversity. she said this is britain at its best. just let's listen in on my colleague, hugh edwards, who is doing the commentary for viewers on bbc one. we will just commentary for viewers on bbc one. we willjustjoin those viewers for a few moments. i am looking right back up the mall. tens of thousands. i could not put a figure on it. it isa i could not put a figure on it. it is a reflection of what an important event bases, not just is a reflection of what an important event bases, notjust for the people of london, the people of britain, but for people all over the world. i have met people in that crowd over the years have flown in from as far as a

comes in advance of the annual trooping the colour parade in london — our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell slightly different tone on route this year, nick? yes. the queen's birthday parade is normally the ceremonial high point of the summer but this year and expression of a nation's sadness. that was given expression both in the minute's silence and in the statement issued by the queen this morning. that minute's silence added to the programme very much at the last minute but ioas as the queen and duke of edinburgh left buckingham palace they stood in a minute into bute to those lost at g re nfell tower minute into bute to those lost at grenfell tower and also the terrorist atrocities in manchester and london. i do then in that statement which she issued this morning, referring as we opposed to the sombre national mood, and recalling the fact of course that she visited grenfell tower yesterday herself and manchester last month when she said that she was profoundly struck by the immediate inclination of people throughout the country to offer comfort and support to those in desperate need.

that he'd been admitted to hospital last night to treat an infection. 0ur royal correspondent nicholas witchellry firm impression from buckingham palace is that this is not a serious situation, not a situation which need give rise to concern. the duke was admitted last night from windsor. remember, yesterday he had spent a very hot afternoon with the queen at the first day of royal ascot, he had been with the queen on saturday at trooping the colour, and other very hot day. according to the palace, he was admitted as a precautionary measure to treat an infection, which they say is linked toa infection, which they say is linked to a pre—existing condition. now, that reminds us of the summer of 2012, when he was twice admitted to hospitalfor a bladder infection. how long will he remain in hospital? that is not clear, but it may not be terribly long. we don't know at this stage. he is disappointed that he was not with the queen at the state 0pening or royal ascot this afternoon, and i think the fact that the queen went head with the normal programme, the carriage procession and so one, was a very

as the raf fly—past appeared, feelings of shock and grief. of state reflected the country‘s nicholas witchellry was unable to reach a verdict after more than 50 hours of deliberations. a verdict after more than 50 the 79—year—old actor had denied drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home 13 years ago. 0ur north america correspondent aleem maqbool reports. after aleem maqbool reports. so many accused him of b calculated after so many accused him of being a calculated sexual predator, bill cosbyis calculated sexual predator, bill cosby is free now to go home from court. the jury didn‘t acquit him, but they could not unanimously agreed to convey him either. whee kim looking for an acquittal, but like leader that rolling stone says, you can‘t always get what you want, you can‘t always get what you want, you get what you need. —— whee kim the victory was celebrated looking. the victory was celebrated by cos by looking. the victory was celebrated by cosby supported. 60 women came forward and accused him... yes, after 20—25 years. no, forward and accused him... yes, after20—25 years. no,

our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell is at royal ascot — where the queen and the duke of edinburgh our way there but the duke of edinburgh is in hospital and we are told that it is precautionary? the most important thing to say, i think, is that there is absolutely no sense of alarm among royal officials. the duke was with the queen at the opening day of royal ascot. he was with her at the trooping the colour ceremony on saturday. both very hot days and that may be significant. he was taken by that may be significant. he was ta ken by road that may be significant. he was taken by road from windsor castle last night to hospital in london. to what officials are describing as a precautionary measure, or a treatment for an infection resides —— an infection arising from a pre—existing condition. in 2013 he had exploratory surgery on his abdomen and made a good recovery. his health in the last few years has been good. however, he is 96. according to officials, he is in good spirits in hospital and he has been up and about. disappointed at not being able to accompany the queen to the stat

our royal correspondent nicholas witchell is here. those repairs come with a hefty bill?a rs. bill? repairs, £370 million over enyears. year —— over ten years. that is the bill that is necessitating the increase in the sovereign grant. it is the based on the net profits of the crown estate. they own a lot of land. normally it is 15% of net profits. it has been increased to 25%. also because the crown estate is doing well. but it is tied to the refurbishment. thank you. a man has denied murdering a schoolgirl more than a0 years ago, before dumping her body on a school field. stephen hough is also on trial for the sexual assault and manslaughter of 15—year—old janet commins, whose body was found in january 1976. one man has already served a sentence after admitting janet's manslaughter, but he insists he did not kill her. our wales correspondent sian lloyd is at mold crown court. janet commins's body was found near a school in flint three days after she was reported missing. the prosecution say that the 15—year—old had been raped and murdered by stephen hough. he turned 17

here's our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell. colour, normally the ceremonial high point of the summer, but this year, an expression of a nation's sadness. that was given expression to both in the minute's silence and in the statement issued by the queen this morning. that minute's silence added to the programme very much at the last minute. at 10.45 as the queen and duke of edinburgh left the palace they stood for a minute in tribute to those lost at grenfell tower and also in the terrorist atrocities in manchester and london. then in that statement, which she issued this morning, referring to the sombre national mood and recalling the fact that she visited grenfell tower yesterday herself and to manchester last month, where she says that she was profoundly truck that she was profoundly struck by the immediate inclination of people throughout the country to offer comfort and support to those in desperate need. although this birthday parade, all the normal components, the marching guardsman, the balcony appearance, the fly by, pr

nicholas witchell, bbc news.ry sample tested after the g re nfell towler fire every sample tested after the grenfell towler fire has failed. concerns over external cladding combined with issues surrounding fire doors, gas pipes and insulation triggered the evacuation of five tower blocks in candid in north london. we need to take a look nationally at our building regulations and fire safety measures. we have seen across the country people failing these tests and we have to swiftly —— we acted swiftly in camden. i have residents who need somewhere to sleep tonight andi who need somewhere to sleep tonight and i am trying to make sure they are safe and secure. 50 years ago today, the world's first cash machine was installed outside a branch of barclays in enfield, london. now there are 70—thousand in the uk, and three million worldwide. the traditional ‘hole in the wall‘ has come a long way in half a century, as simon gompertz reports. 1967, a revolution. the first money from a hole in the wall. you put in a voucher

million being carried out at buckingham palace over the next decade. 0ur royal correspondent, nicholas witchellat in normal times, the queen receives 15% of the net profits of something called the crown estate. this is the estate which owns large parts of london, royal ascot, windsor great park, all sorts of other things. because of the need for this refurbishment of buckingham palace, which is going to costjust under £400 million over ten years, the proportion of the profits from the crown estate which will go to the monarchy has been raised to 25% of the net profits. that is what accounts for this increase in the money that is going to buckingham palace. the increase is specifically tied to the refurbishment. now that hasn't actually started yet. they're still at the planning stage, preliminary work. but it is going to be a huge effort. little of it will be visible. because it's all the bits behind the walls and under the floors, which haven't been touched for decades, and which they regard as a significant risk to the integrity of the building. republic anti—monarchist group they say this am

here's our royal correspondent nicholas witchell.n 15—year—old brother, william, in the funeral cortege of their mother, diana. it was september 1997. now, nearly 20 years later, harry has spoken of the turmoil the event caused him. in an interview with the american magazine newsweek, he said: but it's harry's comments on what he seems to feel is the burden of being royal which may cause some surprise, particularly among older generations. he told newsweek: the journalist who did the interview is sympathetic. prince harry is a huge admirer of the queen. he thinks she's absolutely wonderful. but he is now at an age where he can see the demands and the sacrifices that you have to make, and i think he and prince william want a more private, personal life. but a former member of the royal household is more critical. i don't think it's such a good idea to be quite so open. he has done a lot for mental health in bringing out his own true feelings. i think we've got to a point now where enough is enough. in this day and age, harry is saying

leading straight up to admiralty arch and the queen victoria memorial near the canada gate where nicholas witchellof the commons, to what extent will the queen push in terms of what has happened and what is going to happen and what is likely to happen? the queen has a mixture of curiosity and experience and she‘s very soothing. every prime minister talks about how she has this soothing effect particularly at times of trouble. i remember a private secretary saying she has a tonic effect, you go in fuel in one way and come out on the balls of your feet and i think theresa may will be needing some that. the queen has always loved political gossip, reading letters which come every week and she says things to by minister's, it's not going to be a bland conversation. the euphemism is going to be what is going on and what is going to happen? prime minister, what have you done and why? yes, and can you explain it to me? and then i presume theresa may will have to start ringing around her cabinet and saying you have still got a job you have not got a job because otherwise they are going to be sitting and w