Are going to be able to continue in business. Progress has stalled poorer pupils in englands schools are stuck 18 months behind their peers, says a new report people with alcohol problems in england are half as likely to get the right help compared to other areas of britain. And itll be an empty stadium for burys first match of the season, the games been suspended due to financial concerns. And coming up on bbc news, britains nicola adams has become wbo world flyweight champion for the first time after her opponent she was due to fight pulled out injured. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A former high courtjudge, who led a review into the Police Investigation of an alleged vip paedophile ring, says officers involved might themselves have broken the law. Sir Richard Henriques said there were doubts about the main witness, carl beech, and his credibility, but that police failed to reveal this when applying for search warrants. Among those whose homes were searched, were
Raheem sterling last december. More on that and the latest in the gareth bale transfer saga coming up shortly. Then has the weather. then has the weather. I dont need to tell you that there has been lots going on lately with the weather, heavy downpours this week, but why . We will be taking a broader perspective on our weatherjust before 2 30pm. Thanks, ben. Also coming up visiting the fairway to heaven well take you round the crazy golf course thats been created in a cathedral, but critics arent happy, arguing you cant feel holy in one. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. Yesterday scotland, today wales. Boris johnson continues his whistle stop tour of the uk today, and once again hes facing opposition to the increasingly likely scenario of a no deal departure from the eu. This afternoon its welsh farmers who are taking him to task. The Prime Ministers expected to promise agriculture will thrive with new trade deals but the Farmers Union of wales is warning of ci
They are banning mini toiletries well find out other ways to cut our plastic consumption while on holiday. Thats just after half past eight. And at half past ten and half past eleven tonight well be taking a look at tomorrows front pages with pippa crerar, the Political Editor at the daily mirror, and claire cohen, whos the womens editor at the telegraph. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Hello and welcome to sportsday with me will perry, coming up on the programme this evening. The ashes is just two days away and we now know that england captain will bat at number three for the first test against australia at edgbaston. Well speak to former england batsman nick compton. The new football season gets underway this weekend with the future of two league one sides in doubt. Were at bury whos opening game has been suspended. We look at why the Football Association is introducing sin bins at Grassroots Level from the start of the upcoming season. Indias threatening to boycott the Commonwealth Gam
And we will have the latest on that on the bbc news at ten. And thats bbc news at six. The news continues here on bbc one, as now its time to join our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news Where You Are goodnight. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Iam olly i am olly foster. Here is what is coming up this evening. Unbeaten but underdogs against the World Champions can england topple the springboks in their world cup semifinal . Thejoy of six kohli brings up his century off the final ball, as india make it four wins out of four at the Cricket World Cup. Billiejean king says taking womens tennis to saudi arabia can be a force for good. 70 of the population is under 30 years old and they want change. Also coming up on sportsday were back on board with billy whizz, the champion apprentice, with over 100 winners this season. Good evening, weve had 44 matches over the past six weeks, but now here we are on the eve of the Rugby World Cup semi finals. Both are taking place at the
Attending a Memorial Service at st pauls cathedral. The service, six months since the disaster, also gave thanks to all those who assisted at the time of the fire and in the weeks and months since. Frankie mccamley reports. Its been a long six months for so many families whose lives were torn apart exactly six months ago. A tragedy which highlighted failures alongside the bravery of the Emergency Services and the unity within a community. Today they came together. We try our best to Stay Together and stay united, so thats exactly whats happening and all the difficulties we have, all of the hard days, the hard time we had is unforgettable, we cannot forget. Joined by members of the royal family who have met many of those affected by the fire, alongside political leaders showing their support. The duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry making their way to their seats, sat alongside the prime minister, multi faith leaders and the community surrounding g re nfell tower. But at the