He left the argyll coast on on sunday morning, but when he was finally rescued, on monday evening, he was halfway between Northern Ireland and scotland, and Farfrom The Beach near campbeltown where hed gone for a days surfing in blustery conditions. This picture, taken that morning, shows how challenging the waves would have been for surfers. Hed been surfing and when he attempted to recover to shore, we believe he suffered from some cramp and was unable to make his way against the tide. The current which flows through the North Channel into the atlantic from the irish sea is very strong. You know, that would have had an impact on how far hed been drifted out. The big waves around both scotland and Northern Ireland can carry big risks, but they attract many surfers, and being prepared and wearing a good wetsuit may well have saved Matthew Bryces life. That length of time in our waters, you know, overnight in the darkness, it must have been frightening for him. Certainly, i think anothe
To her suicide. How leading former athletes could be written out of the record books as part of a new anti doping strategy. And the story of the surfer rescued after 30 hours adrift in the irish sea. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. It was an all Madrid Champions League Semifinal Tonight and a familiar face who gave real the lead in the first leg against atletico at the bernabeau. Good evening. The deepening tensions between the Prime Minister and the president of the European Commission ahead of the brexit negotiations have been laid bare. Theresa may has warned Jean Claude Juncker that she will prove to be a Bloody Difficult Woman during the brexit talks. It follows reports that mrjuncker had accused her of being deluded about the brexit process. Mrs may, campaigning in the South West Of England today, told our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg that she always knew the brexit negotiations would be challenging. Who wouldnt like a day by the cornish coast . Who could be coming t
He left the argyll coast on on sunday morning, but when he was finally rescued, on monday evening, he was halfway between Northern Ireland and scotland, and Farfrom The Beach near campbeltown where hed gone for a days surfing in blustery conditions. This picture, taken that morning, shows how challenging the waves would have been for surfers. Hed been surfing and when he attempted to recover to shore, we believe he suffered from some cramp and was unable to make his way against the tide. The current which flows through the North Channel into the atlantic from the irish sea is very strong. You know, that would have had an impact on how far hed been drifted out. The big waves around both scotland and Northern Ireland can carry big risks, but they attract many surfers, and being prepared and wearing a good wetsuit may well have saved Matthew Bryces life. That length of time in our waters, you know, overnight in the darkness, it must have been frightening for him. Certainly, i think anothe
Does that mean we can stop worrying about the deficit . The parties are not saying much about money at the moment. But taxes, spending and borrowing are what governments do. Tonight, well ask if election promises on tax and spending can really be painlessly paid for. Also tonight, the 15 year old Anorexia Sufferer who took her own life after being discharged from Mental Health care against her parents wishes. Well hear from the writer emma woolf, who suffered from the illness for ten years. What can be done about anorexia . And Cornelia Parker has been appointed the official Election Artist. Whats caught her cultured eye so far . You do like a dimpled seat. I hope i am not fixated on bottoms. Hello. However hard the parties may try to control election campaigns, they are inevitably punctuated by unpredictable events. Those prescott punch moments. Weve not had anything quite like that yet, but labour today had its most awkward moment of the campaign so far. By far. A big announcement on
You are this morning. This is the current beach outside the studio in sa lfo rd. Current beach outside the studio in salford. A lovely picture. Good morning. After a chilly start, it will be dry with a fair bit of sunshine around. For the rest of england and wales, a bit more clouds, a few showers, a breeze picking up, and chilly on the east coast. I will have all the details inis coast. I will have all the details in 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may will visit Buckingham Palace today, for an audience with the queen, to mark the Dissolution Of Parliament. It signals the official start of the general Election Campaign and just after midnight all seats in the House Of Commons became vacant. Attention turns to the local elections tomorrow, with crucial votes for 3h english councils, all scottish and Welsh Councils, as well as a number of local authority mayors. The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is may 22nd and polls open onjune