Police forces across the country have held a minutes silence in memory of pc Andrew Harper, who was killed while investigating a burglary in berkshire last week. His mother said she was moved by the outpouring of love since her sons death. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford reports. Pc Andrew Harpers family are still in the early days of coming to terms with his death. But today, just a week after he was killed, his mother, father and other close relatives came to the poignant ceremony organised by his force. We gather here one week from the tragic death of pc Andrew Harper, our dearly loved and respected colleague, friend and proud Police Officer, son, brother and husband. Were here to offer our respects and to acknowledge his passing. Pc harper, who got married just 28 days before he died, was killed responding to a burglary last thursday night. So in this moment, let us still our busy hearts and minds as we remember our colleague and friend andrew, in silence now. Whistl
Artificial intelligence is transforming many sectors of the economy, and farming is one of them. Its hoped that precision farming will help to reduce waste and improve welfare, for example, using technology to track the Mental Health of livestock as well as their physical health and also helping to decide which crops are ready to harvest. Our environment correspondent, claire marshall, takes a closer look at farmings future. What are these pigs thinking . How do they feel . This scanner acts as an eye for a machine that is analysing their expressions. Soon, it should allow us to understand the pigs emotions. This technology, in its research phase, was conceived in the west country. The vision of the future of farming is one where the well being of the animals and their comfort is the priority. Just look at the facilities here. The cows movement is monitored to check its health. This tech is already on the market. The facial recognition is coming next. We will be able to see whether or
Of the planet at the set for a weekend, a long weekend top of his agenda. Speak up for the Climate Emergency for some of us, of abundant sunshine around the world. Dont concentrate and becoming very warm to hot with it. It has been a while but summer on doing sweetheart deals with has found us again i have got your donald trump. It no deal taken off forecast coming up. The table. But the environment its saturday 24th august. Our top story chief constables in england, emergency the whole world faces is wales and scotland will hold an emergency serious, Global Warming that is meeting next month after an alarming rise going on, level pollution is going in violence against the police. In an unprecedented move, on, and the fires in the amazon the National Police Chiefs Council has called the crisis summit after pc Andrew Harper was killed ra i nfo rest, on, and the fires in the amazon rainforest, which president bolsonaro of brazil is actually during a spate of attacks on officers. Richard
Three wickets have fallen today, that of pattinson and cummins. Marnus labushagne was run out as he neared his century. The English Football League board have spoken this morning to discuss the future of League One Side bury. A credible deal to save ther club emerged last night with c and n sporting risk behind a proposed takeover. For weeks now uncertaintys surrounded the clubs future, players went unpaid, staff were laid off, not a Single League match has been played this season. Which, according to bury fan james bentley, is a warning to teams living outside their means. I think its a broader tale for football in that fans have to be more aware of what is happening behind the scenes. Some clubs are exceptionally well run. Accrington, rochdale. But others are at the mercy of people who dont always have the clubs best interests at heart. And if this can show fans anything, it is to scrutinise clubs more. I want my club to be at the centre of the community, to be a focal point. Because
To International Pressure and ordered the armed forces to tackle a Record Number of fires raging in the amazon forest. Police chiefs call an emergency meeting to discuss officer safety in the wake of the killing of pc Andrew Harper last week. Tens of thousands of British Airways passengers could be affected as pilots are to strike next month in a dispute over pay. Now on bbc news, click. Spencer kelly takes a look at the latest techniques in firefighting at the International Fire Training Centre. This week, another chance to see our firefighting special when we tackle blazes from the air, on the ground and even on rails. In the summer and autumn of 2018, california experienced its deadliest ever wildfires. They claimed the lives of over 80 people and whole towns were destroyed. But as residents tried to escape, the firefighters did what they always do they ran towards the danger. It is a profession that relies on courage, education and, increasingly, the latest science and technology t