I was pretty certain i was going to die. And we speak to the surfer whos now safe in hospital after a dramatic rescue hed been stranded at sea for 30 hours. In the end, they saved my life. I cant thank them enough. And coming up in the sport on bbc news. Why European Success is now the priority for Manchester United over their league form as they plot a route into the champions league. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. After nearly 70 years in The Public Eye, Prince Philip has decided its time to call it a day. Hell retire from royal duties in the autumn. His decision, which has the support of the queen, is not related to any health issues. There have been tributes from public and politicians alike, with theresa may praising what she called his steadfast support for the queen. In a moment well look at the princes contribution to National Life but first our Royal Correspondent Nick Witchell on whats prompted this decision. It is an image to which the nation has become acc
Hours clinging to his board, describes the moment a Helicopter Crew spotted him. In the end they saved my life. I cant thank them enough. President trump celebrates at the white house, after republicans help him take the First Step Towards scrapping Barack Obamas Flagship Health plan. This is a repeal and a replace of obamacare, make no mistake about it. We never had rows. And National Treasures alan bennett and Nicholas Hytner tell us How Theirfriendship has fuelled theatrical success. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. Could Manchester United finally find a way past the celta vigo goalkeeper in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal in spain . Good evening. After nearly 70 years in the public eye, the duke of edinburgh has decided to retire from royal duties from august. Buckingham palace said that Prince Philip, wholl be 96 next month, has the full support of the queen. She will continue with all her engagements. The announcement has prompted tributes from the public an
Consumers. More on those plans are little later. In sport, andy murrays preparations for wimbledon suffer a blow as he is knocked out of queens in the opening round. The defending champion was beaten in straight sets by the world number 90 Jordan Thompson, who was only there as a late replacement. Hes won three oscars, but Daniel Day Lewis says hes calling it a day and retiring from acting. And it is set to be another scorcher. Good morning, carol good morning from Brighton Beach. It is going to be hot today. Temperatures in england and wales into the high 20s and for some it could hit 34. If we do it will be the Warmestjune Day since 1976. There are also thunderstorms in the forecast and tomorrows weather will be quite different. Thank you very much. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa mays agenda for the next two years of government will be revealed later in a queens speech, which is likely to be dominated by laws preparing the country for brexit. The conservatives are still
Officially begins Divorce Proceedings from the eu gets underway in parliament today. Tory mps and peers paving the way for theresa may to trigger article 50 as early as tomorrow morning. And aid agencies are warning that time is running out to save an estimated 20 Million People facing famine in four african countries. Well be live in those four affected countries and ask whether the world is doing enough to tackle a humanitarian crisis. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until iiam. We will bring you the latest Breaking News and developing stories. We are going to talk about a case in the Supreme Court which could have profound legal implications for policing because it will determine whether officers can be sued by victims if they dont investigate a case adequately. Plus, find out who was in this box and why. Get in touch. Use victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. The bill which gives theresa may the power to trigger the Brexit Pr
Beyond simply modelling. Yes a steam train reaches 100mph on britains Mainline Rail Network for the first time in 50 years. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, an historic night for leicester in spain, and a big challenge too they face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. In the space ofjust over a year and a half, at least seven babies died during or shortly after birth at one nhs trust in shropshire. And the cluster of deaths was avoidable. Five of the babies died simply because their heart rate wasnt being monitored properly during labour. Their deaths have prompted such concern that the Health Secretary, jeremy hunt, has now ordered a review of the shrewsbury and Telford Hospital trust. But it says its Mortality Levels are in line with the national average. Our correspondent Michael Buchanan has this exclusive report. Basic errors at this trust have caused healthy babies to die. I dont want ano