As councils step up visits to the elderly and doctors warn of the risk of heatstroke. Meanwhile, rail passengers are told to stay at home, with the risk of rail tracks buckling. Sarah is at our Weather Centre. It is officially the highest temperature in july on it is officially the highest temperature injuly on record but there is a chance today we could beat the all Time Temperature record which is set at 38. 5 celsius. The heat is rising and so is the humidity, it is not going to cool down ina humidity, it is not going to cool down in a hurry. I will bring you all the details in about half an hour. Englands cricketers are slowly repairing some of the damage from yesterdays collapsed. They have a rather Unlikely Hero to thank so have a rather Unlikely Hero to thank so far. More later in the hour. Hello everyone, this is afternoon live, im simon mccoy. The temperature here at westminster has soared in recent days both outside and inside the houses of parliament where earlier Boris John
This new team assembled here and reflecting, i think, the depth and breadth of talent in our extraordinary party. He then set off for the commons, where mrjohnson told mps, while he wants to leave the eu with a deal, there must be preparations for a no deal brexit. Today is the first day of a new approach which will end with our exit from the eu on the 31st of october. And in cricket, nightwatchmanjack leach hits a spectacular 92 as england open up a slender lead against ireland in the four day test at lords. The uk has seen the second hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 38. 1 celsius in cambridgeshire. Its also the hottest day of the year so far. While families are enjoying the school holidays, the heatwave is a chance to bask in the tropical temperatures, for others, the extreme weather could mean disruption or a danger to health. Public Health England has issued a heat health warning. Lets speak to our weather presenter, chris fawkes, about whats causing this record br
In a series so far defined by disappointment, england will hope this just might be a turning point. Andy swiss, bbc news, perth. Newsnight is on bbc two. Tonight we report from the Primary School in the shadow of Grenfell Tower. How are the staff and students coping with the tragedy six months on . Joins me now on bbc two. Im katherine downes. Just a few hours to go. England resume their quest to keep the ashes series alive. They are 305 4. British flat racings most successful female jockey suspended for three months for breaking betting rules. And he can do this in his sleep, ronnie finds time between naps to ease into the last 16 of the scottish open. Good evening finally england are in control of a test match in the current ashes series. Middlesex batsman dawid malan hit his maiden test century, as england built a big first innings total in the 3rd test in perth. Malans partnership of 174 withjonny bairstow helped england close on 305 for 4 they must avoid defeat to have any chance
Donald trump will announce today if hes Pulling America Out also coming up Pulling America Out of the paris Climate Change agreement, but chinese and eu leaders are preparing to pledge their support for the deal. Im at the biggest ago cultural show in england where farmers like will gather to show off their animals and talk about the biggest issues ahead of next week in their industry. England get their campaign started against bangladesh at the oval in a couple of hours time. Carol is going wild with the weather looking at nature on our door steps. Good morning. Good morning from camley street a stones throw from kings cross. Its a haven of tranquility. The Wildlife Trust launches its 30 days wild today, encouraging us in the cities to really engage with wildlife on our doorsteps. The weathers not looking too bad either. For most, it will be dry and sunny, however theres some rain coming in from the west. More on all of that in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa
Mile away from a fracking side were exploratory drilling is about to begin. Site. Nearly £30 billion in mis sold Ppi Compensation has been paid out by british banks, and theres still much more to come. Ill be taking a look at when it will ever end. In sport, englands women ease into the Quarter Finals of the European Championship, with victory over portugal but for scotland its a case of so near, yet so far. And theres confusion at the races as a 50 1 winner turns out to be completely the wrong horse. An investigation has begun. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Iam i am below the Streets Of London. These tunnels were built over 100 yea rs these tunnels were built over 100 years ago. They used to be used to transport mail and parcels below the Streets Of London. They are about to be reopened to the public after being long abandoned. We will find out how and why later on. New line and sarah has the weather. 0ur unsettled theme continues. Lots of cloud and heavy showers forecast.