William hill is planning to close around 700 betting shops after a government decision to reduce the maximum stake on fixed odds terminals from £100 to £2. Emma simpson reports. Bookies theyve become a firm feature on high streets across the uk. William hill has more than anyone else, but nearly a third of its shops are now set to close. 4,500 jobs at risk. There are 17 in the borough of croydon too many for some residents. People havent got the money. Some people get their money and then they go to the betting shop. And theyve got choices everywhere, everywhere, in every street, and i dont think thats right. People outside the betting shops are always asking for money. 20p here, 20p there, and they go straight to the machines, they put it straight in, back out again, begging for more. Fixed odds betting terminals are computerised games at the touch of a button. Theyve been called the crack cocaine of gambling, where you can lose a fortune in a flash. There are more than 33,000 terminals in towns and cities across great britain. Its big business, generating £1. 5 billion in sales last year. But the government cracked down, limiting the maximum stake from £100 to £2 in april, making hundreds of william hill outlets loss making overnight. I think william hill shouldve seen this coming. Theyve known about the announcement for m months now. And i do feel sorry for the people who are losing theirjobs, but unfortunately, this is Collateral Damage from the addiction and carnage that fixed odds betting terminals cause on the high street. With gambling moving online, many betting shops relied on the huge profits they made from fixed odds betting terminals. With the new stringent cap in place, store closures were inevitable, and there could be many more to come. The industry is already going through an incredible period of distress. This retail expert is wondering who is going to fill the gaps. In general, a large number of these stores are located in deprived areas across high streets in the uk that are already suffering from high levels of vacancy rates. So the reality of filling these stores, when demand for Retail Property is at a 10 year low, is that its going to be very challenging. William hill says it will do whatever it can to help affected staff. The closures are likely to begin at the end of the year. Emma simpson, bbc news, croydon. Now on bbc news, its time for the travel show. Three, two, one. laughs . Getting mucky in the name of conservation in thailand. Highfive we meet the man who has visited all a19 Us National Parks. And trending travel. And going under in austria. Were starting this week in thailand, in the small, coastal village of khlong khon, in Samut Songkhram province, 90 minutes south west of bangkok. Few International Travellers venture here, but in recent years the amazing transformation of its ecosystem has begun to draw people, like me. While it may not be one of the most beautiful ecosystems, its actually quite full of life. Theres snails, cockles, crabs, macaques, birds all kinds of wildlife here. There is a monkey right here with a crab in its mouth. This place is quite an experience. Because here in what might look like in endless sea of mud, there are local delicacies and a story of a community who have fought back from the brink of disaster. I arranged to meet up with a local guide to show me around. And as we get farther out from the village, you can see the ingenuity that these people have taken to the rivers. And as we get farther out from the village, you can see the ingenuity that these people have taken to the rivers. So all morning, at low tide, they push like theyre on a skateboard and they pick the cockles the clams. And i hear that travellers can give it a try, too. This local fisherman is on hand to show me how its done. On all fours, right . Chauffeur service, not bad at all. The mud is so slick and slippery, one little push. You go pretty far. But then finding cockles is no easy task. This, this is a cockle . Its the size of a marble. Were finding this little, tiny clam. laughs . 0k. Look at that, its tiny. Its like finding them in the dark, right . You just have to stick your hand in, you grab a crab, you grab a snail. Hopefully something doesnt bite back. 0h, something moved on my foot, i dont know what that was. Lets go forward. You are so good at this. The cockles live in small little holes, and theres a lot of holes. Big ones, small ones, so its a certain sized hole that has a cockle inside. Im still trying to figure out which ones those are. Well, after an hour, even i managed to find some cockles, but the fishing here hasnt always been so good. The shellfish, shrimps and crabs which thrive in this environment were also at the brink of collapse just a few decades ago because of the dramatic loss of one simple thing, mangroves. Industrial shrimp farming left the mangrove forest decimated, and with it a fragile ecosystem that the villages depended on to survive. But the local people began to fight back. Laughs . More hair, yeah, you had more hair then paiboon helped bring hundreds of people from nearby villages to replant the mangroves. Eventually, their work began to pay off and it caught the attention of royalty. Ok, when i knew i was going to be planting mangroves, i brought hiking boots. Good traction, kinda of waterproof, apparently this is the footwear of choice. We wear these. Which is a fusion of yoga pants and a womens brassiere, and i put these on my feet, and we go almost waist deep in the mud, and thats how we plant mangroves. So, iam ready. Three, two, one. laughs . This is this is really. Im knee deep and im still sinking further. How does it work . One, i got one. So dig a hole. And you plant it in, just like a normal tree. All right. Over 32 years since the replanting began, the mangrove forest has regained a third of what was lost. Right here . Thats good . 0k. Fun fact about the mangrove tree. Theyre actually shaped this way, like a torpedo, because when they fall from the trees, they go bloop and theyre supposed to stick in the ground themselves. And so they can basically plant themselves. And there we go. 0k. Mangrove forest, one step bigger. Highfive much of this area is now under royal protection, meaning that the new mangrove forest cant be destroyed. And the village has become a model for others working to protect and restore their mangrove forest. But maybe tourists arent the best people to help restore this fragile ecosystem. Id heard that a healthy mangrove forest needs a range of mangrove species in order to survive, which tourists cant really co ordinate. Prapuspong told me that this has been considered. And of course, theres more than one way to get clean after a day exploring the mangroves. Im told that years ago, local kids found another use for these boards. Its great to give Something Back when youre travelling. But hey, it is even better if you have a little fun along the way. laughs . And if thailands in your travel plans, here are some things we think you should look out for. Also in Samut Songkhram theres the amphawa floating market that has that classic image of thailands bustling waterways. Floating markets have long been popular with travellers, so beware of less authentic imitations made just for tourists. But here in amphawa among the boats and stalls, youll see mostly locals and domestic tourists in a market with a truly authentic place in the community. It is beautiful and atmospheric, day or night. If youre a music lover, you might not associate jazz with thailand, but had to the small riverside town of pai injuly and youll find a jazz and blues festival drawing on talent from throughout the country. Its the Perfect Place to spend an evening after a day exploring the local hot springs and waterfalls. Thailand also has some of the best diving and snorkelling opportunities in the world. Visit the Similan Islands on the south west coast and youll find that these remote, wild islands, set within the protection of a national park, have an abundance of marine life to discover. To preserve their fragile ecosystem, the islands are closed to tourists between may and october, but outside these months you can easily visit on a daytrip from the mainland. And finally, if youre planning ahead and want to see a true spectacle this year, had to the ancient Northern Capital of chiang mai in november, when the yi peng and loy krathong festivals coincide. They are spectacular and dramatic festivals of light. The yi peng lantern festival looks ahead to the coming year and youll get an opportunity to make a new years wish as you release one of hundreds of lanterns which decorate the night sky. Still to come on the travel show ill have your guide to this summers Music Festivals in europe. And we find out what it takes to be champ of a sport thats not for the fainthearted. So dont go away. While youre exploring this part of thailand, you cannot miss this spot. If you can believe it, this railway is still active, a train goes right down the middle of this market. And while you might think that the market grew around the train line, its actually the other way around. The market has been here for over a century as a place for the fishermen to sell their goods and so when a train line was built here to come through a few years later, theyjust didnt move. When the train comes, the market steps aside, locals call it the umbrella pulldown market. Announcer please, for oncoming or departing trains, please always be aware of standing behind the red line. Standing behind the red line. This is crazy woah, woah, back, back, back. Train horn. It comes so far off the tracks. Suck it in, suck it in laughter. Whew. Hi the trains pass through up to eight times a day, but make sure to check the timetable if you want to come and see them. Whew, 0k. Thats incredible. Make sure not to miss this if you come to thailand. Its now time for trending travel, the top photos, videos and stories happening this week. This is more than the usual planning argument going on in spain, the Sagrada Familia applied for a Building Permit in 1885 but the citys Council Never got around to responding to the application. 137 years later, the gaudi designed masterpiece has finally been granted permission to carry on with the work. With the hope it will finally be finished in 2026. With all the talk about space being the next frontier in travel, the question was asked where could you go once you get there . well now nasa are inviting people to pop over to the International Space station. Nasa is saying this will roughly cost 11,250 us every day and food, air, medical and fitness resources add another 22,500, totalling roughly 32,750 us every single day. Travel to the space station is not included. Have you ever been stuck in a station wishing you had something to read . Well, these have landed in canary wharf. After being installed in france, the us and hong kong. The machines, made by French Company short edition, will dispense free one, three and five minutes stories from famous authors. And you can even submit your own stories online, a perfect time for a tail before your trip. Interested in turtles and 5 star resorts . Of course you are. The coco palm dhuni kolhuin the maldives are looking for an intern to work thee this august. Those wishing to be considered must submit a short video and a 500 word cover letter explaining why they would be a good fit for the role. They dont need to have previous experience, but they must be over the age of 18 years and keen to work in a related field. A man who has visited a19 Us National Parks in one long trip has just finished. After his father died of cancer, mikah meyer decided to take time out and go on and an ambitious three year trip. So i travelled to every single state and territory across the united states, almost 200,000 miles in total to visit everything from our National Parks to our National Seashores to National Preserves and national reserves. Everything from hiking mountains to rafting rivers and visiting our most important cultural and historic landmarks. In europe, were now heading into summer and that means the start of the festival season. And there are hundreds to choose from. From dance to folk, to city to countryside, from glamping to camping. Heres our trending guide to whats hot, whatever your taste and wherever you are. Major festivals are no longer about a week in a muddy field with nowhere to keep clean. Some festivals are so well kitted out theyre like mini hotels, with yurts and buses to sleep in so you can enjoy every day feeling fresh. But make sure you take a lock for your tent if you plan to leave anything in there as things sometimes do to go missing. If waiting to get back home after a big weekend in the field is not your thing, then theres a big rise in people making a holiday around a one day city or island festival. Worldwide is in sete, just outside of montpellier. Sonar is bang in the centre of barcelona. Some of these, like futur in torino offer hotel accomodation with your gig ticket, leaving you only to work out how to get there. If thats not your musical streak, the stunning town of verbier has a two week festival where you can enjoy Classical Music by night and stunning scenery by day. No matter what you love, remember these golden festival rules dont over instagram to make absent friends feel a bit jealous. Make sure you make new friends and that you actually do enjoy the festival. Dont forget a hat or forget where your tent is and dont be that person who forgets to put on the sun lotion. And who knows . Maybe next time you will be trending in travel. Now were in austria where beneath the ice of the Southern Lake of weissensee, one of the worlds most well known games get an icy makeover. Im a professional free diver. Free diving means you go diving without any equipment. Just the mask and the air in yourlungs. It was a dream from my childhood, i always was in love with the water. At the beginning when i did my first free dive i was so fascinated that i was hoping for something to go again under the ice. Then we found out that ice hockey is an actual sport, you have to work hard for it, even on the land. And it was so much fun that we made regulations about it. In one World Championship we had eight different nations and in each nation we have two players. Are you ready . The main problem is always the fact that the other players, because a normal hockey player makes no sense under the ice, you need good free divers, very good ones. Its already a big challenge to go under the ice. Its a cold temperature, difficult orientate and to come up to the surface whenever you want. Its a very quick game. And because we are so quick you need much more oxygen. I cannot break my legs, my arms, like in the real ice hockey, so its much safer under the ice. Under the ice, the only problem is you can easily lose orientation. You need to calculate how much time you have to swim to the hole. For me, it makes no difference if i have ten World Records are 11 World Records, now i want to use my World Records to take attention and bring attention to all the provinces we have here. Now the problem is trying to break my world record attempts. If you want to play against me, in ice hockey, under the ice, you are more than welcome. But of course, despite his invitation, dont even think about doing underwater ice hockey without expert help and supervision. Well, thats all for this week. But coming up next week christa heads to dublin to try her hand at cosplay. And ade is in dubai checking out one of the biggest gardens in the entire world. This place is like the Chelsea Flower Show on steroids. So make sure not to miss it. But for now from me, mike corey, and the rest of the travel show team here in thailand, its goodbye. If you are looking for the warmest sunniest weather on thursday, you had to turn your eyes southwards, the further south you are, the more blue sky you got to see and damages in the london area got very close to 27 degrees. Contrast that with the scene of one of our weather watchers and offer scotland. Grey, murky, drizzly, temperatures around 13 degrees at best. Its a similar story through the day ahead, through the northern half of the uk, we will see a lot of cloud, outbreaks of mostly patchy rain, heavy rain into northern scotland later on. The further south you are, the sunnier it will be. After any early patches have clear. And that sunshine it is going to feel warm. Temperatures in the london area are likely to get to 27 degrees by 23 implemented, 2a in cardiff. The wind will be light. Not the Listing Agency brightness at times, north west england and into cloud over. For Northern Ireland it isi cloud over. For Northern Ireland it is i could to become grey and damp. Western scotland was a heavy bursts of rain setting and by the end of the afternoon, eastern scotland getting some shelter from the hills and mountains, here the rain quite light and mountains, here the rain quite light and patchy. They might be some practical sense, as you go into friday evening, you push this band of cloud and patchy rain further southwards, ahead of it will give hold of some clear spells, behind it the skies start to clear once again. Temperatures overnight between ten and 50 degrees. As we go into saturday, this and of cloud and patchy rain tied in with a cold front, will start to change things. Because behind us but behind it beget some cold and fresh air, ahead of the cold front some warmth lingering. As you go through the day on saturdays may well be that the far south of england stays sunny and warm all day long. Because upfront is likely to drag its heels a little bit, garden patchy rent to east anglia, the midlands into wales, seeing some spells of sunshine but a cooler, fresher feel, a0 seeing some spells of sunshine but a cooler, fresherfeel, a0 degrees in aberdeen, you might still get to 22 01 aberdeen, you might still get to 22 or 23 across parts of the south. As we look ahead to sunday, that front will have clear to all of us, all of us will have clear to all of us, all of us in the cooler fresher hour, a lot of cloud around, spells of sunshine, one 01 of cloud around, spells of sunshine, one or two of cloud around, spells of sunshine, one 01 two showers of cloud around, spells of sunshine, one or two showers here or there but most one or two showers here or there but m ost pla ces one or two showers here or there but most places will stay dry and top temperatures of that in 22 degrees. This is bbc news. Welcome if you are watching here in the uk, on pbs in america, or around the globe. Im mike embley. Our top stories a special bbc investigation reveals Muslim Children in china, some as young as two, are being systematically separated from theirfamilies. We uncover evidence of boarding schools, surrounded by barbed wire, housing children from the minority uighur community. 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