Across the uk, landmarks including the blackpool tower, Wembley Stadium and the london eye illuminate in his honour. This morning well have reaction and tributes from those he loved, helped and inspired. And the World Of Sport, that captain sir tom loved so much, has been paying tribute. The former Olympic Champion Jessica Ennis hill said he will forever be a hero to many people. She presented him with a special award in december. And scientists discover the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine is 76 effective during the three months after the first dose. Good morning. Today we have got some rain, sleet and mostly hill snow moving across Northern Ireland, Northern England and scotland. Southern england are seeing some heavy rain, but in between some heavy some sunshine and showers. Details later. Good morning. Its wednesday, the 3rd of february, and todays breakfast is a special programme to celebrate the life of a man who gave us so much of his time over the last ten months captain sir tom moor
Plus a first look at tomorrows front pages. Good evening. Englands lionesses have thrilled and delighted fans at home and abroad by beating the hosts australia 3 1 in a keenly contested world cup semi final. Its the third consecutive time theyve been in the last four in the world cup and it now means they will face spain in the final on sunday. Todays match was full of drama and tension, leaving the audience wherever they were on a rollercoaster of emotions. Its tough being a fan. With a place in the final potentially 90 minutes away, the tension was deep and palpable. Despite a nervy opening, englands first goal sparked wild celebrations. Cheering. Both in australia and back home. But australias supporters knew their team werent going down without a fight. Cheering. And a goal in the second half restored hope to the home nation. England fans on Tenterhooks But then two more goals sealed englands place in sundays final against spain. Its coming home. Well, our Sports Editor dan roan is
At 11. But england booked their place in the final with two late goals. Lauren hemp taking advantage of some hesitancy in the Australian Defence to put england back ahead in the game. Alessia russo then found space on the right hand side with four minutes to go to net a third and confirm englands place in their first ever World Cup Final. So england now take on spain in the womens World Cup Final on sunday. Our reporter emily brown was watching the game at lioness ella toone s former club, astley and tyldesleyjunior Football Club in manchester. And our crew there captured the moment lauren hemp scored englands second goal. Cheering. Earlier, i spoke to former england captain, gillian coultard, and footballer Natasha Dowie and got their reaction to the lionesses win against australia it has been a long time coming. Obviously i went to the 1995 world cup and got knocked out in the quarterfinals but everything has improved 1,000 . I cant believe how much investment has been put in there,
At 10pm. The most extensive allegations of criminality yet levelled at donald trump. Hes now accused of leading a conspiracy to try to steal votes in one state in the 2020 president ial election. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have because we won the state. The defendants engaged in a Criminal Racketeering Enterprise to overturn georgias president ial election result. Well be live with the latest from georgia. Also tonight. Three foreign nationals, suspected of spying for russia while living in britain, have been arrested and charged. A sharp rise in online grooming, up more than 80 in the last five years. Campaigners demand mps back changes to the law. Why even beauticians are banned in afghanistan a sign of the continuing suppression of women by the taliban. And, can the roar of the lionesses scare the matildas, as england take on australia at the womens football world cup. Theyve showed just great performances. Its been incredible. A semifinal in a compe
Beatjoint hosts australia 3 1 england led 1 0 at half time through a goalfrom ella toone. Australia levelled midway through the second half. Lets hear now from one of the england players and the teams Manager Speaking at the News Conference after the match. Ican i can hardly describe how proud i am of the team because how this team has been adopted, all the time. Before the tournament, then during the tournament and now this game again, how we come through and find again, how we come through and find a way to win again is so incredible. So i am really proud of them. film a way to win again is so incredible. 50 i am really proud of them. So i am really proud of them. Oh my cod what so i am really proud of them. Oh my god what a so i am really proud of them. Oh my god what a feeling. So i am really proud of them. Oh my god what a feeling. I so i am really proud of them. Oh my god what a feeling. I feel so i am really proud of them. Oh my god what a feeling. I feel like god what a feelin