Are put in to bat on an overcast first morning of the third test against sri lanka. They already hold an unassailable 2 0 series lead. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. The Prison Population in england and wales has hit a record high for the second week in a row. The latest figures show there are now more than 88,500 inmates. Thats a rise of almost 1,200 in five weeks. Around half of those are cases linked to this summers riots. In a few days time, the governments temporary early Release Scheme will begin, and some offenders will be able to leave jail at an earlier point in their sentences. Lets speak now to our Uk Correspondent daniel sandford. Daniel, what are these high numbers doing to the Prison System . Last week, i was sitting here talking to your audience about the Prison Population hitting an all time high. This week its even higher, and essentially what happened is on the 30th Ofjuly when the rioting Started this summer, the Prison Population has been rising
French authorities say at least 12 people, including a pregnant woman, have died after a Boat Carrying Dozens of migrants capsized in the english channel. Around 50 people were rescued in an operation involving boats and helicopters. The french coastguard says the boat got into difficulty off Gris Nez at around 6am local time, and everyone on board ended up in the water. An emergency medical Care Centre was set up at Boulogne Sur Mer. The latest Uk Government figures show the number of people crossing the channel in small boats so far this year is 21,403. Thats more than in the same period last year, but fewer than 2022. But in the first six months of 2024, theres been an 18 rise in the number of arrivals, on 2023, and its now clear more migrants are getting onto each boat. An average of 51, with the vast majority, being young men. From Boulogne Sur Mer in northern france, heres andrew harding. French Rescue Helicopters busy once again today, bringing casualties from the sea to the sho
Liza to triumph, listening to the angels of your better nature. 50 yea rs angels of your better nature. 50 years on, the family is looking for justice after the bloody sunday killings. The controversial criminal case against a british soldier begins. First look at what else is coming up and we will bring you the latest developments from Todays Supreme Court hearing. In special coverage at 8. 0. After the former rugby player Gareth Thomas revealed a journalist total his parents about his hiv status before they had discussed it, we will speak to journalism professor Angella Phillips who gave evidence at the leveson qoo irry and we will look at the front pages in the paper, our guests tonight are the former trade minister digbyjones and talk radio presenter daisy mcandrew. That is ahead on bbc news. Now it is sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im gavin ramjaun. Shocked but not a setback to welsh rugby hopes. Warren gatland reacts to the departure of one of his key men. Can Manchest
Im hugh woozencroft. Cricketers ben stokes and alex hales will not be considered for International Selection until further notice. Manchester citys fabian delph is included in a Gareth Southgate squad for the first time. And why the british bobsleigh chief executive leaving his role means there is extra funding for the womens team. Good evening, we begin with the news that ben stokes and alex hales will not be considered for selection for International Cricket until further notice after the pair were involved in an incident near a bristol nightclub. All rounder stokes is said to be fragile and devastated after his arrest on suspicion of assault. The pictures you are about to see contain violent images. Video footage allegedly shows him in a brawl in the early hours of monday. The bbc has not been able to verify the footage. On wednesday, the test vice captain was named in england squad for the ashes tour of australia this winter. Michael vaughan speaking to the bbc before the ecb decis
Addresses his Party Conference in newquay, saying immigration is overwhelming public services. 21 year old man has died after being stabbed during a mass brawl in Manchester City centre. Now on bbc news it is time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday with me Lizzie Greenwood hughes. The headlines this evening harry kane makes it 13 goals city have a 1 0 win against chelsea. Like spurs united also netted four as they made sure the misery continues for winless Crystal Palace. Lewis hamilton takes big strides towards a fourth world title with pole in malaysia while Sebastian Vettel is relegated to the back of the grid. Also coming up in the programme Northern Irelandsjonathan rea makes history becoming the first man to win three consecutive world superbikes championships. And i am in slovenia by the european para table tennis championships where there has been several medal haulfor british where there has been several medal haul for british team. We are starting with football and