that means very windy weather and a very far northwest of scotland.der orwarm aircoming of these websites, we start to see milder orwarm air coming in of these websites, we start to see milder or warm air coming in from the south. temperatures are expected to rise on monday. this is monday's weather forecast. a fair bit of doubt, particularly across western areas. the northwest of scotland with some on and off rain, but look at the temperature contrast, around 125, four or five expected at the temperature contrast, around 125, four orfive expected in norwich and london. 0nly 125, four orfive expected in norwich and london. only 12 degrees in the far northwest of scotland with those very strong up to gale force winds. that is the trend we're going to see into next week. we will see warm aircoming going to see into next week. we will see warm air coming in from the south, but unfortunately it will turn and move across england and never reach scotland. so in scotland the temperatures will remain low into next week, say around 1a degrees there in aberdeen

the prime minister silenced scotland's voice. having broken cutional ti and plunged scotland into constitutional crisis. will the prime minister now commit to bringing forward emergency legislation so that the wheel of the scottish parliament can be heard and more importantly, respected? >> can i say to the right honorable gentleman that we do expect that toutcome, and it will happen that the out come of the whole process of brexit is going to be a significant increase in the decision-making it is not the case that this is in any way a power grab. we've over 80 areas of responsibility, of decision-making, are going to flow direct to holly rude. only the snp could say that getting 80 areas more where they're going to take decisions was a power grab. >> if he wants to be concerned about the process this house has followed in relation to the legislation, his real question should be why it was the labour party who maneuvered last night, used procedural maneuvers to ensure there was no debate about the amendments referred to on scotla

our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon reports.s was a sight glasgow never expected to see again. its world—famous school of art engulfed by fire once more. thick, black smoke and flames, spreading quickly, rising high into the night sky. i looked up and i saw this massive orange cloud. and i just thought to myself, surely that's not the art school, because it was on fire recently as well. weird that it is happening again. yeah, it feels like a dream. it can't be real. yeah, it can't be real. it isjust, like, strange. glasgow's not got very much luck with fires these days. i think pretty much everyone is just in shock because, i mean, it is iconic, isn't it? the fire spread to other buildings, including a nearby nightclub and a well—known music venue. some local residents were moved from their homes for safety. at its height, more than 120 firefighters were involved in the operation, water pumped from the river clyde to help dampen down the flames. every floor of the art school building at the centre of this fire is thought to be e

it will never reach scotland.und 14 degrees in aberdeen. farsouth, in london, possibly as high as high 20s. parting day, hello. this is bbc news. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment — first the headlines.

a few heavy showers will be popping up over western scotland, but not as bad as western scotland, but as bad as we have seen here over the past few days. most places will become dry overnight. lots more cloud in eastern areas. where there are gaps in the cloud, temperatures into single figures. but for most, as you wear this morning, double figures to start. but it would be cooler. notice how the clouds drifting south. a cooler air flow. notice how the clouds drifting south. a cooler airflow. what's more cloud for the midlands and the east of the uk. sunny spells into western parts of the uk and wales could set off showers. but mostly things will be dry again with sunny spells. the warmest weather in eastern scotland, getting up to 21. this ridge of high pressure is with us. this ridge of high pressure is with us. but thisjet this ridge of high pressure is with us. but this jet stream is gathering to the west with gathering weather systems. wednesday should be ok, a few showers in the south. a bright start for scotla nd few showers in the south. a bright start for scotland and norther

a bit chillierfawn north—east scotland and england.height of the pollen season. are in the height of the pollen season. grass pollen and it will be high or very high levels in northern ireland and the bulk of england and wales. helped by some more sunshine. the cloud should then and break. we should see showers developing again across northern ireland but especially across scotland and ever higher ground. even in dumfries & galloway you could season downpours. in northern ireland it will be cooler and cloudier. some sunny spells across scotland. a few thunderstorms possible across northern ireland. a risk of a shower in south—west england and wales. for the bulk of england and wales it will be a nice warm day. typical temperatures into the low 20s. into the evening the downpours continue to rumble away. as we head into the second half of the weekend, probably drive the northern ireland but some storms possible across scotland. elsewhere, it should be dry. more sunshine for england and wales, except for the channel islands where we coul

in the effect of brexit on scotland. but actually, he saw the extraordinary side of the leader walking out, the rest of the mps walking out, the rest of the mps walking out, the rest of the mps walking out and actually the very thing they have been wanting to happen was about to be granted this three—hour debate they wanted and as a result because of some procedural quirks which i will go into because it will send everyone to sleep, the reality is other mps had also supported from other parties the issues in scotland being debated and they could not have it either. so they could not have it either. so they ruined the fun for everyone. on much longer are people prepared to do this? people have of come around to the view that the country remains hopelessly split on this issue of brexit. goodness knows is anything else going on in government at the moment? not that i'm aware of. the parties are slow —— but as well. labour suffering a mass revolt, 90 mps defying corbyn on brexit. in a sense i suppose yesterday was the day of

every constituency in scotland did not vote for brexit. we are making scotland's voice clear.not in favour of brexit at all but if it happens we must be in the single market and customs union. scotland's voice must be heard. those 24 powers cannot return to westminster instead of hollywood. we must find a way that keeps the uk together, respects the referendum but also meets the concerns referendum but also meets the concerns of people who do not vote for it and that is what is happening yesterday. this is very childish behaviour that has been over 250 hours of debate. at only around 25 in the scottish parliament. do we wa nt in the scottish parliament. do we want brexit at any cost, including the cost of democracy, including the cost of the union? that is the question here. brexit at any cost? i don't think so. this is what i believe we should give the people final say and not... we cannot tie the hands completely of those negotiating the behalf of a country to deliver what the people voted for, what parliament does have to have a say and i think there will be some way that w

our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon, is at the scene.alking about the devastation they feel, particularly because it is not that long since the previous fire? yes, there really isa the previous fire? yes, there really is a sense of disbelief that this building, which glaswegians are so fond, has been hit by fire for a second time. behind me you might be able to see the scaffolding at the side of the building. i understand that would have been used in the current restoration programme, the £35 million restoration programme to repair the damage from the previous fire. this building has pretty much been gutted by this latest fire overnight, and the fire crews, you can see, they are hosing down the building. they are working to extinguish the remaining pockets of flames. this was a sight glasgow never expected to see again. its world—famous school of art engulfed by fire once more. thick black smoke and flames spreading quickly, rising high into the night sky. i looked up and i saw this massive orange cloud. and i just thought to myself, sur

night, actually, across eastern scotland and north—east england. a lot of that low cloud, misty weather, will tend to burn off. we'll see sunny spells developing more widely. very few showers on saturday, the bulk of them are going to be in scotland, and these again will be heavy and thundery. not moving at all, so if you catch one, you will know about it. but it seems to be all or nothing again, and most places will have a dry day. now, we've got very little wind to stir things up at all, or to move things around. this lower pressure towards biscay threatens to bring some thunderstorms our way. at the moment, it looks like on sunday they're more likely to be through the english channel, affecting the channel islands. the odd shower further north, but again the bulk of the showers will be in scotland. probably more widespread showers on sunday, and again, heavy and thundery. but large parts of the uk dry, and temperatures into the low 20s. now, at one stage it looked like this weather front will bring all these downpours into the south—east of the

the north—west of scotland and northern ireland, england and wales and far south—east of scotland stayingmperatures in the teens. but the heavier rain through the night into wednesday is courtesy of this waving weather front, which actually pushes out into the north sea quite quickly on wednesday morning, just leaving this trailing cold front, which will work its way southwards, introducing fresher air to more through the day. here it is — that's the outbreaks of rain for northern england and north wales to start wednesday. through the day, it turns showery. that band pushes through wales, the midlands, towards east anglia by mid—afternoon, keeping things muggy towards the south—east corner. get the cloud break, the temperatures will shoot up. notice, though, on our temperature profile, the contrast. temperatures much, much fresher further north, the mid—teens at very best in scotland, with a few showers to the highlands and islands. but a lot of sunshine out across northern and western parts of the uk to finish the day. as we go into thursday, that cold front has moved off into the near

northern scotland seeing some deal of cloutier.thern scotland seeing some sunny deal of cloutier. northern scotland seeing some sunny spells that here there could be some slow—moving torrential thunderstorms developing into the afternoon. fairly isolated. elsewhere, some warm sunny spells. northern ireland, the bulk of england and wales, maybe an isolated shower but most places staying dry. this is bbc news — our latest headlines: the bbc learns that police have reopened an investigation into one of the central figures in the jeremy thorpe scandal of the 19705. visa released a statement saying its services are now operating at full capacity, after customers across europe were left unable to make payments. washington says the issue of us troops based in south korea will not be on the agenda at president trump's summit with kim jong—un. the spanish socialist pedro sanchez has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister by king felipe, after the ousting of conservative mariano rajoy. the rail industry pledges to get train servic

maybe the west of scotland as well.ill lose some sunshine evening news, but the best prospects for sunshine will be in the east of scotland and england. top temperatures around 18. the week ahead and settled for scotland and northern ireland. warming up in the south. see you later. —— unsettled for scotland. this is bbc news. our latest headlines: fire has broken out for a second time in four years at one of scotland's architectural landmarks, the glasgow school of art. there has been extensive damage. the government has said it will help with restoring the building. we do not know what the structural damage is, the damage to the stonework, so i think it is too early to say what is going to be required, but what i can say, absolutely, is we will be there to help. the home secretary uses an exceptional power to release illegal cannabis oil to severely epileptic billy caldwell after doctors said it was a "medical emergency". his family say the substance helps keep life—threatening seizures at bay. billy is getting the bes

the prime minister gave a commitment that she would tweet -- treat scotland. the prime minister and scotland. having broken the constitutional convention. into a constitutional crisis. they now connect to the legislation. so that the well of this can be more importantly respected. we do expect that the outcome and it will happen is going to be a significant increase in the decision-making. it is not the case that this is in any way a power grab. over 80 areas of responsibilities are going to flow directly to hollywood. if he wants to be concerned about the process that has. the real question should be why they maneuvered it last night. and they thought there was no debate. i hope that the people of scotland listen very carefully. that they were there in 1988. and that they would not have the custody. the people of scotland i have no option. i'm not hearing that at this time. with my clear understanding. what what i say to the right honorable gentlemen. i think the standing order requires a matter to be put forth with in order it might be for the convenience of

night, actually, across eastern scotland and north—east england.re as well. a lot of that low cloud, misty weather, will tend to burn. we‘ll see sunny spells developing more widely. very few showers on saturday, the bulk of them are going to be in scotland, and these again will be heavy and thundery. not moving at all, so if you catch one, you will know about it. but it seems to be all or nothing again, and most places will have a dry day. now, we‘ve got very little wind to stir things up at all, or to move things around. this lower pressure towards biscay threatens to bring some thunderstorms our way. at the moment, it looks like on sunday they‘re more likely to be through the english channel, affecting the channel islands. the odd shower further north, but again the bulk of the showers will be in scotland. probably more widespread showers on sunday, and again, heavy and thundery. but large parts of the uk dry, and temperatures into the low 20s. now, at one stage it looked like this weather front will bring all these downpours into the south—east

warmer air coming scotland. that is the trends we will see. warmeraircoming in scotland. the south. it will turn, move across england and never reach scotland. in scotla nd england and never reach scotland. in scotland temperatures will remain low. 40 in aberdeen whereas in the far south, in london, low. 40 in aberdeen whereas in the farsouth, in london, possibly low. 40 in aberdeen whereas in the far south, in london, possibly as high as the high 20s. this is bbc world news, the headlines. at the world cup in russia, tiny iceland has held off football giants argentina to secure a draw. the argentine star player lionel messi failed to score from the penalty spot. a taxi driver in moscow tried to flee after crashing into crowds at the world cup. he says it was accident — eight people were injured, none of them critically. there have been extraordinary scenes in the afghan capital kabul where taliban militants havejoined the eid celebrations — embracing security forces. but an attack in eastern afghanistan has killed at least 20. spain has accepted an offer from france to t

elsewhere much of scotland, northern ireland and northern england in good temperatures. south, the heat goes on, long spells of sunshine and again temperatures into the high 20s, perhaps 30 degrees. the things change? they change a bit as we go into the weekend, this area of low pressure drifting up from the south brings the risk of some thunderstorms. ben rich, thank you very much. and thatis ben rich, thank you very much. and that is all from all of us here on the bbc news. and on bbc one we nowjoin the bbc‘s news teams where you are. good afternoon. it's 1.30pm and here's your latest sports news. an update from the england world cup camp in russia first, as dele alli is back in full training with the squad, after missing the win over panama with a thigh strain. ruben loftus cheek came in for the spurs midfielder in the 6—1 victory, and alli may find it difficult to get back into gareth southgate's starting 11 given the performance of loftus cheek and co on sunday. two more world cup qualifying groups will be settled today — and will var play a major part in those too?

within just into scotland and northern ireland. withinjust a into scotland and northern ireland. day. the afternoon temperatures, forget about 31, more like 26 in glasgow. further south, the heat continues. still the potential to hit 30 degrees. this weekend, we will be watching the area of low pressure. it is possible to have some showers, but high pressure seems likely to stay. this weekend, lots of sunshine, still very hot in the south, a little cooler further north. that is all for now. hello, you're watching afternoon live. i'm ben brown. today at 2. the doctor at the centre of the gosport hospital scandal breaks her silence and says she was doing the best for the patients. her husband speaks on her behalf. she was a hard—working, dedicated doctor. doing the best for her patients in a very inadequately resourced part of the health service. ‘it‘s like the apocalypse' say people threatened by the wildfire raging on saddlworth moor as dozens of homes are evacuated. we noticed a new thick black plume of smoke and heard crackling and the fire, and there was all this ash and the t

the exception, northern ireland and scotland, especially north—east scotland. 0ne scotland, especiallyean leader kim jong—un. both men are in singapore, where they'll meet tomorrow. north korean state media says denuclearisation is on the agenda. barbara plett—usher‘s report contains some flash photography. singapore is on alert, ready to give history a helping hand with its largest security deployment ever for the unprecedented meeting. these impersonators are as close as people here will get to the two leaders. vastly different in age and experience, but similar too, unpredictable and strong—willed. singapore's foreign minister had a chance to form his own impressions. both are supremely confident. both are hopeful. i think, at an emotional level, both of them want something significant out of this summit. donald trump tweeted "there is excitement in the air." he's excited, eager to try his hand at convincing north korea to give up its nuclear weapons. no—one knows how far kimjong—un is willing to go towards giving up his nuclear weapons, butjust being here is a win for him. a chance

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, sees the destruction for herself.t an iconic building in glasgow or scottish terms, but a building with significance for people right across the world. the home secretary uses exceptional powers to allow doctors to treat severely epileptic billy caldwell with illegal cannabis oil. billy is getting the best care in the world here. and i think safe here at this particular hospital. so again, isjust one here at this particular hospital. so again, is just one step at a time, praying for a miracle, really.

we should introduce and drierair in scotland, and wales.er air in scotland, plenty of sunshine here but drier esha bring scotla nd sunshine here but drier esha bring scotland and northern england across to east anglia. a chance of a shower in northern ireland, otherwise it will be a dry day. temperatures beginning to pick up a little bit in the sunshine. as the middle part of the sunshine. as the middle part of the week arrives, most places dry again with some sunny spells, a bit more sunshine across england and wales. there is a threat we could see some of these showers moving northwards up across the english channel but it is a threat at this stage. again, mostly fine and rights. probably as we head overnight and into thursday that the threat of catching some showers increases as this weather front moves up increases as this weather front moves up from the south. we still have high pressure across the north, said this is where we will have the best of the sunshine, scotland, northern ireland and northern england. wales, the midlands, sout

chris mclaughlin, reporting scotland, mexico city.ars. the british championship continues this month and mike bushell has been to hampshire to meet the team for whom this unique style of racing is a family affair. it's not a typical way for a dad to spend time with his daughter at the weekend, but this bone crunching sport will shake up much of what you thought that you knew about sidecars which were originally popular as cheap alternatives to the motorcar. it's brilliant. where else can you spend an entire day with your teenage daughter and really enjoy yourselves? off the track, dad is in charge, but on the track i'm in charge. we shout at each other occasionally. she sometimes tells me because i'm going too fast or hit a bump too hard but it works really well. this could not be more different than the traditional image of a sidecar. it's sidecar cross and the passengers are not just there for the ride. in sidecar cross, the passenger is in the most precarious position, throwing their weight around on the back. brian and his daughte

to the north of that, some sunshine in the north of that, some sunshine in the highlands of scotland, sparking off some storms a bit like had yesterday. but for many areas of the uk, it will be dry, a bit warmer, temperatures getting up to 26 degrees or so in the sunshine. but where we get the sunshine, this is where we get the sunshine, this is where we get the sunshine, this is where we will see storms late on this afternoon, one or two already and more to end the day. probably drive for northern ireland, away from the cloud, plenty of sunshine, but the heat could trigger one or two late showers, perhaps over the hills of wales and the moors in the south—west, the downs in the south—east, perhapsjust south—west, the downs in the south—east, perhaps just to the north of london as well, but these are very isolated and you will probably stay dry. any storms that do develop particularly in scotland will tend to fade away during the night, and we will see cloudy skies returning. a lot of cloud in the north sea will get drawn back inland again, and it will be a great start for many areas.

it's late afternoon i want to focus on, the thunderstorms in scotland.htning and hail. not everyone will see them but if you do, you will know about it. then the cloudy, wet zone in parts of southern scotland and northern england. for northern ireland, the rest of england and wales, you can see the lack of cloud, plenty of sunshine around and the chance of picking up an isolated shower. most of us will avoid them and stay dry. these thunderstorms in scotland fade away on sunday evening and the rain eventually gives up in northern england and southern scotland but you will notice the increase in cloud from the east as we go through the night and into monday morning. similar temperatures on monday morning but then again, there will be a different look to the weather with all of that cloud around. the reason why, low pressure to the south us responsible for delivering thunderstorm in the past week and less of a player of the first half of the week ahead. high pressure still with us. to the north, it is around that. north—easterly flow coming into the uk and

into the scotland even getting into the mid—205.lenty of hot sunshine scotland even getting into the mid—20s. plenty of hot sunshine to come between now and then. the lead firefighter at the grenfell tower fire says he wasn't trained in evacuating people from a burning tower block. through cladding and it wasn't checked at an earlier safety inspection. that is something that i didn't look at. i wasn't aware of... and knowing what i know now, it is certainly something i would have looked at without a doubt. today's evidence raises serious questions about london fire brigade and its ability to keep people safe in tower blocks. also tonight... mps are debating now on whether to approve a controversial third runway at heathrow. police injamaica say they are still trying to find a motive for the murder of a british couple. and england are back in training after their record—breaking triumph against panama yesterday. is coming up in sportsday, there is a reality check from russia as they are outclassed by uruguay. good evening and welcome

north—eastern parts of scotland —— for england and north—eastern parts of scotland.ng the rain will come from the cloud across parts of western wales, down into the south—west and northern ireland, and it may eventually get into liverpool bay up towards the stranraer area. further east, a drier prospect. the best of sunshine in the north—east of scotland. we have set the scene with frontal system is not 1 have set the scene with frontal system is not1 million miles away from the british isles as we start the new week. high—pressure way towards the south, low pressure towards the south, low pressure towards iceland. that will become a familiar pattern. the frontal system trying to spread prospects of more rain across the pennines into eastern england eventually, but for some failing so to do. scotland picking up on some cloudy wet weather, especially across the south—western quarter may be getting late into the british isles. the best of sunshine and temperatures into the south—east. that is a trend we will see on monday and tuesday. this frontal system trying to make

it is the whole of glasgow in scotland. it is such a meaningful building to everyone. scotland.ngful building to everyonelj scotland. it is such a meaningful building to everyone. i know is early stages, you're not an expert on the but from what you can see you get a sense or on the but from what you can see you get a sense 01’ you on the but from what you can see you get a sense or you hoping it can be rebuilt with mack are you optimistic it can be read build giving the extent of the damage that has been caused? i think we have to stay optimistic like last time. as you say, i optimistic like last time. as you say, lam not optimistic like last time. as you say, i am not an expert. it is really something that you need to ask an expert about. how do you feel, now that you've got a chance to study there, you know, hopes for the future that others will, too, but you are certainly one of the lucky ones from the past decade or so. lucky ones from the past decade or so. yeah. when i was on facebook la st so. yeah. when i was on facebook last night and today, all my friends from school

and viewers in scotland can see more on this story, with a special reporting scotland bulletin, aftert has granted a licence to allow a severely epileptic boy to be treated with cannabis oil — after the drug had been confiscated from his family. billy caldwell is in hospital, after suffering two life—threatening seizures overnight. his mother had obtained more of the drug from canada, but it was taken away after she landed at heathrow. keith doyle takes us through the story. when billy caldwell and his mother returned from canada on monday with medicine containing cannabis oil it was confiscated by customs after they declared it at heathrow airport. billy was taking the oil to help control violent epileptic seizures. now he has been admitted to hospital in london where this morning his mother said the attacks have returned and his condition is life—threatening. billy is getting the best care in the world here. i feel safe here at this particular hospital with billy. again, it's just one step at a time. praying for a miracle, really. this afternoon billy's local mp tweeted that he will

this day was all about scotland.tale in our backyard and the energy from the crowd today, and to set a total like that and chase it down, ebb and flow, what a game of cricket. a thrilling victory that deserves attention far beyond edinburgh. it is a magnificent 11 for rafael nadal, after the world no 1 won the french open, by beating the seventh seed, dominic thiem, in straight sets. by beating the seventh seed, and it's a 17th grand slam for nadal, putting him just three majors behind his great rival, roger federer. patrick gearey reports. roger federer. for all the french ceremony on men's final day, this is spanish territory. on men's final day, this rafael nadal‘s red carpet, where he can look his best and lap up the adulation, his game perfectly moulded to roland—garros‘ clay. his game perfectly moulded he has won all the finals he has played on the surface. finals he has played dominic thiem is one of the few to have beaten him. that was in rome. of the few to have beaten him. but in paris... of the few to have

scotland editor sarah smith, thank you.arder to hire enough people to look after the elderly and vulnerable in their homes — according to both care companies and councils. more than 600,000 people in the uk already get social care at home. now a new poll suggests that most people would support a rise in spending on the care system of nearly 4% to help meet the growing demand. in the second in her series on the social care crisis in england, alison holt has been talking to a care worker in norwich. if it takes 45 minutes and i've only got 30 minutes, then i'm not going to say, "sorry, your time's up, got to go." from the start of her day, sarahjarvis knows she'll be balancing the needs of the people she's caring for... start at the top and work our way down. ..against the demands of the clock. do you have enough time, do you feel, to do the things that you need to do for people? not always. we're going to put your knickers on first. 30 minutes to help 81—year—old kathleen woodcock get out of bed, wash and dress. well, i used

scotland's reply just scotland's replyjust159—5, scotland's reply just 159—5, not nearly enough, irelandia after a row over ball tampering in the test between west indies and sri lanka. west indies were awarded five penalty runs after sri lanka initially refused to take the field for the third day. they were protesting the umpires' decision to change the ball. the tourists' captain dinesh chandimal eventually led his team out. before arguing with the match referee. and walking off again. but play has now resumed with west indies chasing sri lanka's first innings total of 253. world number one dustin johnson will tee off atjust after 8pm this evening for his final round of the us open. at the beginning of the day, he had a four shot lead at shinnecock hills. but we've had a remarkable moment in the last half hour. we know many players have been strugglig with the difficulty of this course in new york state. it seems to have got to even one of the most experienced players in the field. look at this, phil mickelson chasing after his ball and hitting it back towards the hole as it was about

the north—west of scotland and northern ireland, england and wales and far south—east of scotland stayingut the heavier rain through the night into wednesday is courtesy of this waving weather front, which actually pushes out into the north sea quite quickly on wednesday morning, just leaving this trailing cold front, which will work its way southwards, introducing fresh air during the day. here it is — that's the outbreaks of rain for northern england and north wales to start wednesday. through the day, it turns showery, that band pushes through wales, the midlands, towards east anglia by mid—afternoon. keeping things muggy towards the south—east corner. get the cloud break, temperatures will shoot up. notice, though, on our temperature profile, the contrast. temperatures much, much fresher further north, the mid—teens at very best in scotland, with a few showers to the highlands and islands. but a lot of sunshine out across northern and western parts of the uk to finish the day. as we go into thursday, that cold front has moved off into the near continent, pushing us all in to fresher a

which is not good news for scotland.he mexicans will have a big advantage. following that to a concert of p2 peru and the other dude... scotland have decided to fly in and out of mexico city as quick as they can. i know how difficult it's going to be. it's going to be a lot worse in mexico that things that you need to adapt to. it's going to bea you need to adapt to. it's going to be a difficult thing no matter what. and though at a little bit to it that mexico are a quality site and first and foremost, that's the main thing we need to worry about. combat altitude issues, another bit of advice is to limit alcohol consumption. but not everyone is taking keyed. i was not getting breath and... i've been 0k today. i'm all right. sitting in the shake and having a few beers. no problems. and in the city in particular, we also know if you struggle on the pitch, there's always the hand of god to lend some help. chris mclaughlin, reporting scotland, mexico city. it's the sport in which the passenger gets a rough ride. sidecar—cro

the seven that it western isles of scotland. the seven thatitis western isles of scotland., and high teens across the north, mid 20s possibly there in london. here are those pollen levels on saturday, very high across wales and much of england, high and the central scotland. the forecast for saturday and hardly a cloud in the sky, sunny in the north of scotland. temperatures will be higher in the north. we are expecting those temperatures to rise by 5 degrees, so 20 degrees is possible in belfast on saturday, into the low 20s for the lowlands of scotland as well. monday, high pressure still with us, you can see where the lows are drifting close to iceland and greenland, not a drop of rain in sight to stop the heat wave will build across europe, and some of that heat will be bopping in our direction, giving a hot spell. temperatures are expected to rise, and next week in some areas, the chances are that they will hit 30 celsius. very warm and hot summer weather on the way. this is bbc news. the headlines at 11:00: two big employers in britain, airbus and bmw, issue stark war

easy winds, breezy as the northern scotland.ee or so to the temperature compared to recent days, some get into the low 20s. 21, 20 two degrees. under clear skies on friday night and into saturday morning, while maybe a bit of patchy cloud across parts of scotland, but largely clear skies. fairly rapid wind and the temperatures dip again, into single figures for some of us. but i don't think quite as chilly on saturday morning compared with friday morning. so that sets the scene for the weekend. what's going on, were talking about high—pressure moving across the uk, and here it is. although at the start of the weekend eagle highs will notice this weather system moving on through northern scotland. so of course that is going to bring more breeze, more cloud here, and the further north you are into the northern isles, some outbreaks of rain on saturday. and there will be some high cloud elsewhere. not necessarily clear blue sky. the sun will be hazy at times. nevertheless, temperatures will have risen a little bit more. particularl

scotland and the northern isles.ales, south—west england, but for most, it's sunshine on the way. breezy winds, breeziest for northern scotland. very high uv and pollen levels, particularly in the england and wales, adding a degree or so to the temperature compared to recent days. some get into the low 20s — 21, 22 degrees under clear skies on friday night and into saturday morning, while maybe a bit of patchy cloud across parts of scotland, but largely clear skies. fairly rapid wind and the temperatures dip again, into single figures for some of us. but i don't think quite as chilly on saturday morning, compared with friday morning. so that sets the scene for the weekend, what's going on. we're talking about high pressure moving across the uk, and here it is, although at the start of the weekend, eagle eyes will notice this weather system moving on through northern scotland. so of course, that's going to bring more breeze, more cloud here, and the further north you are into the northern isles, some outbreaks of rain

lasting longest in scotland.htening up from the west during the day. still a few showers around. east anglia across much of southern england, not much rain at all despite all the cloud around and it being cooler compared with yesterday. if you are looking for something on your garden it might be a bit dry at the moment. i don't think this is the day it will come for you. there will still be a few showers around here. that is how it is looking by four p.m.. through the evening a few showers here or there, especially in scotland and some down the eastern side of england for a time. notice how it clears out later this evening into the first part of the night before cloud increases again later in the west and a hint of patchy rain coming towards wales in south—west england by the end of the night. some of us dipping into single figures, as you can see. apart two of the weekend, for tomorrow, we will start mainly dry. the best of any sunshine will be across eastern parts, especially in the north—east scotland, but the

temperatures lower the eastern scotland underneath the cloud.ith typically temperatures no better than 2122 degrees. cloud around and very few showers. most places will see some sunshine but we could see some storms returning to the south—east and south—west later next week. this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the headlines at 2. the us defence secretary warns china over its deployment of missiles in disputed areas of the south china sea. despite china's claims to the country, the placement of these weapons systems is tied directly to military use for the purposes of intimidation and coercion. visa says its services are now operating at full capacity — after customers across europe were left unable to make payments. spain's new prime minister has been sworn in, after leading the coalition which forced mariano rajoy out of office yesterday. also in the next hour — the latest on the recent disruption on the railways. the industry pledges to get its services in the north back on track as soon as possible.

an extra amount of sunshine in the heart of scotland. pleasantly warm. on monday, we will notice that the temperatures up by a degree or two. less of a cool start to the new week. dominated by the area of high pressure still keeping the weak weather front at bay to the north of scotla nd weather front at bay to the north of scotland and that will be the dominant feature for the coming week. as it runs into the high pressure, and it comes a band of cloud with very little rain on it. the temperatures are on the up quite significantly and we continue that process as we move on to tuesday. bits of cloud coming and going, breeze along the shores. as we move into the middle part of the week and specifically into thursday, it is then we may see the very highest of then we may see the very highest of the temperatures. some could push on to 30 degrees. i am not showing you the highest but we may see that market somewhere. —— mark. this is bbc news. i'm lucy grey. our top stories: a milestone for saudi women who've hit the roads after the controve

the west and south of scotland have some sunshine.urther south, some heavy showers in northern ireland and northern england. wales, the midlands, south england, a few sunny spells between the showers. cooler kebede yesterday. in this evening, few heavy showers around but sunny spells to end the day as well. clear for a calm overnight, cloud increasing in the west later you'll stop some places in single figures. some sunny spells, north—east scotla nd some sunny spells, north—east scotland and the east of england for time tomorrow, a lot of cloud around. whilst it is drier compared to today, in western parts that could be some patchy rain at times. breezy cross the uk, a bit warm in the south—east. this is bbc news. our latest headlines... a fire has devastated glasgow's world —famous school of art. it was undergoing a multi—million pound restoration project following a similar blaze four years ago. people, the citizens of glasgow, certainly further afield, need to be prepared for what they will see in the next few hours which is a ver

he should have sent them to scotland. [laughter] >> the house was rebuilt in steel and concrete, but by no means bomb proof. every room was a cage. they worked hard. it is strong, but not bombproof for our time. in the 1980's, president carter authorized a cleaning of the white house stone. it would not hold paint anymore. it was being painted every year, and that was bad. under the direction of james mcdaniel, still a board member here, not that old -- [laughter] >> a board member here, under his direction and research, they developed a means of cleaning the stone, preserving the stone, and it is copied everywhere now. the stonemasons were mostly italian, coming from the cathedral. the house was taken down, repaired and repainted with a spray gun, horrifying. a modern spray gun. there is a light coat of paint on the house, but it is not white, is a pale yellow. and the white house is there, we hope, for the ages. thank you. [applause] watch american history tv this weekend on c-span3. highlights include today at 6 p.m. e

late afternoon, i want to focus on the thunderstorms in scotland.ail. not everyone will see it but if you do, you will know about it. then the cloudy, wet zone in parts of southern scotland and northern england. for northern ireland, the rest of england and wales, the lack of cloud, plenty of sunshine around and the chance of picking up an isolated shower. most of us will avoid them and stay dry. the thunderstorms in scotland fade away on sunday evening and the rain eventually gives up in northern england and southern scotland but you will notice the increase in cloud as we go through the night and into monday morning. similar temperatures on monday morning but then again, there will be a different look to the weather with all of that cloud around. the reason why, low pressure to the south of our system for delivering thunderstorm in the past week and less of a player of the first half of the week ahead. high pressure still with us. to the north, it is around that. north—easterly flow coming into the uk and we will see on monday, plenty of the cloud

and scotland. >> greetings from scotland. i am happy indeed to be able to contribute to the white house historical associations symposium for 2018, which will celebrate the historic relationship between the united kingdom, ireland and the united states of america. the bonds of friendship which stretch across the atlantic are found throughout the pages of history, and will be further explored in the presentations for this year's symposium. when i met your president last year, i was interested to learn about the role scottish stonemasons had played in the construction of the white house, which means the links between our countries are in a very real sense embedded in the roles -- in the halls of every american president since john adams. the story is compelling. on october 13, 1792, the group charged with building the presidents house late a cornerstone in a simple but dignified ceremony. the place between the stones listed the district commissioners, the architect and a master scottish stonemasons. williams was teaching five o

i think the heaviest of these are likely across scotland and maybe east anglia.our top stories: it's back on — after a top north korean official delivers a letter from kim jong—un, president trump says the singapore summit will happen. i think we going to have a relationship and it will start on june 12. italy has a new prime minister. giuseppe conte is finally sworn in by the president. a christian crucifix in the entrance to every public building — the new law now in effect in the german state of bavaria. it has been a crazy, crazy ride and my parents... and this 30—year—old finds himself at the centre of the news after a case of mistaken identity.

cool and cloudy in central and the north of scotland.emperature of 2425 celsius in south west england. tuesdayis 2425 celsius in south west england. tuesday is looking cooler and cloudy, but then for wednesday, more in the way of sunshine and feeling warm. this is bbc news, our latest headlines. president trump is in singapore for an historic summit on denuclearisation with north korean leader, king jong—un. mr trump described it as a "one—time shot" at peace and said both leaders were in "unknown territory". mr kim arrived several hours earlier and was greeted by singapore's prime minister. his summit with mr trump will take place on tuesday. tory mps are urged to rally round theresa may as the government prepares for a series of crucial parliamentary votes on brexit. 100 years after the first british women won the right to vote women across the uk are marching together. they've donned the colours of the suffragette movement — green, white and purple. a family escapes unharmed after a lightning bolt strikes their house in east dunbarton

and the people of scotland.itutional crisis, will he finally do the right thing, if he has any dignity, if he has any self—respect, resign and do it now. mr speaker, after yesterday i'm not taking any lessons from the right honourable gentleman on dignity. but we do also have...at least we've had clarification of what guerrilla tactics are going to be in this parliament, chanting in line with what the right honourable gentleman says. now i respect the fact that the right honourable gentleman opposes brexit. he's perfectly entitled to do that. but he is not entitled, firstly, to ignore the views of over a million people in scotland who voted for brexit, who the snp want to airbrush out of history. and he's not entitled to ignore the result of the referendum across the united kingdom as a whole. but there was no response to the call that he should resign. you're watching thursday in parliament with me, mandy baker. now, with debate on the eu withdrawal bill finished in the commons — at least for now — labour wante

i think they will be mostly in scotland.rn ireland, one or two for east anglia. so this is how the day starts. we will see this cloud and light rain working in across parts of norfolk, moving across lincolnshire and in across yorkshire. that might get to northumberland and durham as well later in the afternoon. what that area of cloud will do is stop temperatures rising so high. further north we can see some sunshine, with heavy thundery showers for scotland. a risk of localised flooding here, but it's not certain these showers will develop across eastern england. that cloud that i showed you might actually stop the showers from falling here. there could be a few thunderstorms, though, to the south in east anglia. southern counties of england and across southern wales, this is where the driest weather is going to be with the best of the day's sunshine. the heaviest of the downpours, i'm pretty sure, will be across scotland and maybe into east anglia. those showers will fade away through the night. on sunday, a lot of dry wea

who recorded their first rankings but scotland who recorded theirfirst odi rankings but scotland whoest nation when they beat zimbabwe a year ago put on a short performance themselves. we expect a high-scoring game looking at this england side and any form of top international cricket we expect scores of over 300. breaux it should be a really good game, we haven't played scotla nd good game, we haven't played scotland for quite a while and we've watched them play in the qualifying tournament world cup next year but it gave scotland a lot more exposure and the days of not knowing who will play against sort of gone so then it actually competitive and looking forward to bring tomorrow. let's have a look at some of the other sports news stories and this weekend canadian grand prix in two of the red bulls max who is fastest in final practise so far. five hundredths of a second ahead of and billy hamilton was the fourth fastest qualifying started soon. great britain and ireland's team are struggling as they look to retain the curtis cup and that is the elite amateur event against america a

we have seen the pictures from police scotland.is early to from detect something can be salvaged here. we will have to take stock and get advice on what the bidding, it looks worse than the last fire four years ago. it is devastating news and i am sure everyone in your society will be very upset today about this new. thank youerfor talking be very upset today about this new. thank youer for talking to us, you can see the activity still going on behind us here, people hopeful that something alvangable from what happened here last night. yes, of course. thank you. many people have expressed their shock and sadness that another fire has taken hold at the glasgow school of art on social media, including a number of well known personalities with connections to the city and the school. fran healy, the lead singer of travis, said he couldn't believe what he was seeing and called the situation "so, so sad". the actor, sam heughan, known for his role in the series 0utlander, told glasgow to stay safe. the artist alison watt simply said her