In the 60 years since the first human went into space, fewer than 600 people have ventured above 50 miles in altitude. And most of those have been military trained personnel. The inspiration four believe theyre breaking new ground. They dont have what was famously called the right stuff. And if they can go into orbit, they say, anyone can. Jonathan amos, Bbc News. Have a back, with helen willets. Hi, ben, the atmosphere closer to earth, this was cambridge yesterday where we had almost a Months Worth of rain. It was pretty wet across many eastern parts of england. Very different outlook at the moment, this was cambridgeshire a couple of hours ago with plenty of sunshine. Plenty of warm sunshine and dry weather over the coming few days, although at this time of the year there will be some fog lingering through the Rush Hour. And it is not all plain sailing, we do have this Weather Front across thailand. This was yesterdays rain, that is moving away to scandinavia. Across scotland and Northern Ireland. This is the satellite picture. For the vast majority, plenty of sunshine. Some cloud still in central and eastern england closer to the area of low pressure from yesterday, but it is still warm, with bright or sunny spells. Just a few showers on this Weather Front. Sunny spells. Just a few showers on this weatherfront. It sunny spells. Just a few showers on this Weather Front. It is another warm day where you had the sunshine yesterday, and it is warmer where we had the rain, certainly compared with yesterday. This evening and overnight, the Weather Front moves eastwards, intensifying the showers, particularly for the northern half of scotland. Elsewhere we will have more clear spells. Some Mist And Fog by morning and temperatures just a degree or so lower. Starting toulouse some of the humidity. Already, cloud coming Into The West tomorrow morning. Although for many it is a decent day, with fog in the Rush Hour which could be quite dense. It does catch people out at this time of the year because it is lasting for a little longer. But later on we have got some patchy Rain Coming in towards the north west. But for most of us, warm again. Thats because of the ridge of high pressure, which we think will hang on in Eastern Areas on friday. But here comes the next atlantic low, which is really giving us a headache as we get towards the weekend. 0n us a headache as we get towards the weekend. On friday it looks like it will be slow moving across these western areas. These areas will be likely to get the rain, which could be quite heavy, with quite a brisk southerly wind. Further east, because of the southerly wind, it will be another warm and bright day. At the weekend, that area of low pressure stagnates, the Weather Front develops an area of low pressure and stagnates, we think across southern and western areas more than anywhere else. So we cannot promise or a dry weekend. Stay tuned. Thats all from the Bbc News at one, so its goodbye from me, and on bbc one, we nowjoin the bbc� s news teams where you are. Good afternoon, its 1 34pm and heres your latest sports news. After Manchester United and chelsea, its the turn of Liverpool And Manchester city to begin their European Campaigns tonight. The latter came close to realising their long held ambition of winning club footballs biggest prize when they lost in last seasons final to chelsea. As they prepare to face leipzig later, Manager Pep Guardiola has told his team they must forget what has gone before. Sport is always a new challenge, so what happened in the past happened in the past, we have experience, new ones, but that doesnt mean it is going to be well this season. So start a new competition lucky and fortunate to be involved and try to win the first game of many. Liverpool face the italian giants ac milan. Both sides remain unbeaten in the league this season, but have enjoyed so many memorable nights in this competition, including that memorable final in 2005, which Saw Liverpool overturn a three goal first half deficit. This is in fact the first time the two sides have met in Europe Outside of a final. Its a long time ago that we had a Champions League Game at home. We now have the opportunity to experience again the Atmosphere Anfield is able to produce in the premier league, but we have spoken a lot in the past, rightly so, about European Nights at Anfield And I cant wait to experience that. It will be great and im really looking forward to it. Im sure the liverpool fans feel much the same. Im sure the liverpool fans feel much the same. Pele says he feels ready for 90 minutes plus extra time after leaving intensive care. The three time World Cup Winner has had surgery to remove a tumour in his colon. He posted on Social Media i have already left the icu and i am in my room. We will be together soon. Pele is brazils all time leading scorer and one of only four players to have scored in four World Cup tournaments. Europes ryder cup captain, padraig harrington, has announced that the 2016 open Champion Henrik Stenson will be his fifth and final Vice Captain for the contest, which begins on Friday Week at Whistling Straits in wisconsin. Stenson has played in five cups, winning three times in his last outing, in paris three years ago, he won three matches out of three. He joins his fellow swede robert karlsson, as well as luke donald, Graeme Mcdowell and Martin Kaymer in the role. Stenson said he accepted straightaway when he got the call from harrington. The world anti Doping Agency is to review whether cannabis should remain on the list of banned substances. The american Sprinter Shacarri Richardson missed the Tokyo 0lympics after testing positive for Cannabis Injune she said hed used it to help cope with the death of her Mother And Wada say theyve had numerous requests to look again at its status. The review will begin next Year And Cannabis will remain prohibited for the time being. Thats all the sport for now. You can find more on all those stories on the Bbc Sport website. Thats bbc. Co. Uk sport thank you, john. South korea has succussfully tested a ballistic missile from a submarine which is designed to help counter any attack from its neighbour north korea. The launch was carried outjust hours after pyongyang fired two ballistic devices towards the sea of japan. 0ur Correspondent in seoul, laura bicker, explained the significance. Well, within just a few hours, on this one Korean Peninsula, we have two koreas making two separate launches. First of all, that launch by north korea. We understand it was a short range ballistic missile, it flew around 800 kilometres towards the sea ofjapan, also known as the East Sea here. These are ballistic weapons, so they are banned under un Security Council resolutions, so there will be international condemnation. As opposed to South Koreas launch, which came from a submarine. Interestingly, this is a missile that is capable of taking a nuclear weapon, but South Korea does not have nuclear weapons. This is a first for South Korea, and it will become one of only seven nations able to fire a missile from a submarine. It comes as South Korea has increased its budget for defence in recent years. And they do say here in seoul that its to counter whats happening in the north. But it also has an added meaning, because here on the peninsula, in South Korea, 28,000 us troops are based, and South Korea more or less relies on the united states for defence. And its called the nuclear umbrella because the us covers this entire region as an ally, and is there in terms of defence. But South Korea has shown increasing steps that it wants to stand on its own two feet, with this Budget Increase of 7 , it has just decided to build an aircraft carrier, its just bought a whole bunch ofjets, so its got brand new military hardware. And even though this is a planned launch, having those two missile launches within a few hours of one another just shows exactly what a mini Arms Race is going on on this Korean Peninsula right now. The governor of california, the most populous Us State, has beaten an attempt to replace him before the end of his term. With most of the votes counted, hes on course to win by a bigger margin than when he was first elected three years ago. Two thirds of voters in the most populous Us State have so far chosen to keep Mr Newsom in office. The governor addressed the media earlier heres a little of what he had to say. Im humbled and grateful to the millions and millions of californians who exercised their fundamental right to vote and express themselves so overwhelmingly, by rejecting the division, by rejecting cynicism, by rejecting so much of the negativity that has defined our politics in this country over the course of so many years. Now, just a warning that we are about to show some distressing images. The practice of Dolphin Hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny after more than 1,400 of the mammals were killed in what was believed to be a record catch. The pod of white sided dolphins was driven into the largest fjord in the North Atlantic territory on sunday. Boats herded them into shallow waters, where they were killed with knives. International Conservation Groups have condemned the killing. Hans Jacob Hermansen is the former president of the faroese Pilot Whaling association. My colleague Annita Mcveigh spoke to him earlier and asked about the traditional hunt. It is because we take the whales for food and we get 53 of the Body Weight for food, as well. And did this number of the dolphins need to be killed . Obviously there was a group a Pod Of Dolphins and it seems they were all herded into an area where they were killed. Was it indiscriminate to kill that number . No. We do not always control how many whales or how many individuals we take. In this case they were estimated to be much fewer and we have about 22 authorised whaling bays, so this was one of them perhaps the best one for that purpose. But when they realised there were so many, we were about to get them up i was not there myself but i heard about it and they actually chased 300 or more out again when they realised there were so many. These whales, dolphins are taken forfood and every single individual has been divided to people around the islands, in a bigger area than there normally is, because this is a high number and actually. It was more than we estimated at the beginning. And then. We might i dont know if we can say lose control but we do not have the control that we normally do, and the first people to feel sad about this are we, who have to evaluate and find out if anything went wrong, what went wrong, and how we go on, or proceed, in the future. So you do believe that something went wrong with this that this was not handled in the way that it should be . Obviously there are many people who are opposed to the killing of dolphins, full stop. But youre saying, as someone who thinks the practice is acceptable, that it may not have been handled correctly . It may not have been handled correctly. I would say another thing. Many people speak about william the conqueror, but how many people have met him . Many people talk about Pilot Whaling but these people are making the decision on what they have heard or seen. I shall not say that nothing went wrong. Let me bring in this thought. In many countries, there are standards around the killing of animals for consumption, to cause minimum distress to those creatures. The marine Conservation Charity Sea shepherd has tweeted saying on Sunday Night a super pod of 1,428 atlantic white sided dolphins was driven for many hours and for around 45 kilometres by speedboats and Jet Skis into the shallow water at the beach, where they were killed where every single one of them was killed. So driven for many hours and for around 45 kilometres. Now, we know how intelligent dolphins are. I mean, this must have caused huge distress to this Pod Of Dolphins. Is that in any way, Shape Or Form acceptable when many conservation charities say there is in fact little demand for dolphin meat, and that it is often contaminated . No, no, no, you are. This would take almost half an hour for me to explain or to. I appreciate you may have complex arguments but im talking fundamentally about the duty of care to ensure that animals are killed humanely. We have to look at it whether they were according to the regulations. We have done this for hundreds of years, and, er. We also have regulations they have been improved just the latest on the Government Reshuffle which is under way and the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has lost is a job. He has said it has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary, he is looking forward to continuing to support Prime Minister and the government, borisjohnson is government, Boris Johnson is carrying government, borisjohnson is carrying out a Cabinet Reshuffle and thatis carrying out a Cabinet Reshuffle and that is the first casualty we have seen. Gavin williamson, who has been much criticised as Education Secretary and there has been a lot of speculation in the Build Up to this reshuffle that he would be reshuffle out of his job. He is saying there, and you can see there on twitter. So, Gavin Williamson one of a number of people who there have been a lot of people who there have been a lot of speculation about, also speculation, no word on that on priti patel, the home secretary, foreign secretary Dominic Raad as well, whether he might be safe in hisjob. Dominic rather. We have had tweets from our political editor, Laura Kuenssberg, in the last few minutes, saying that the foreign secretary has been at the commons seen the Prime Minister, and possibly getting sacked as well. But more on all of this from our political correspondent watching and waiting and all others. This is a reshuffle that has long been talked about, but Gavin Williamson the first confirmed casualty, and he has beenin first confirmed casualty, and he has been in for a lot of criticism throughout the pandemic for his handling of education and schools in particular Stop Handling of education and schools in particular sto particular stop absolutely, and as ou were particular stop absolutely, and as you were saying. Particular stop absolutely, and as you were saying, gavin particular stop absolutely, and as| you were saying, Gavin Williamson tweeting that it has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary. It seems, as you are right, that speculation has been confirmed by Mr Williamson and, as you say, he has had quite a rough ride, a Lightning Rod for lots of criticism. Think back to last summer, the English Exams and the use of an algorithm that caused all sorts of problems with the results and all of that situation. Children going back to school in england at the beginning of this year, they went back for one day and schools were closed again. All of that has seen Mr Williamsons Role And Competency question. What we are not clear about is what he might go to, because he was loyal to Boris Johnson, he had helped borisjohnson in his campaign to become conservative leader, so where might he be moved to . Not sure there. And then other speculation, the foreign secretary dominic rob, the fact he has gone over to the commons, it seems, which is where the Prime Minister is now after Prime Minister is questions, sitting there in the office there in the commons, which is where he is meeting those who he is where he is meeting those who he is starting or demoting or shuffling into other positions. At the minute, what he is dealing with are the cuts to his cabinet, the changes. He will then deal with the new appointments to fill those positions are little later. This is the sort of blood letting happening now, and then we will find out through the course of the day perhaps who fills, and it now seems, that big job. Just and it now seems, that big ob. Just dominic and it now seems, that big job. Just Dominic Raab, info so much criticism over being on in cyprus at the time when the taliban were going into kabul during the fall of afghanistan. So much speculation that that could cost him his job. Yes, he was in crete. He was at a beach side hotel. The criticism that he did not return quickly enough and said he dealt with matters there from the beach, but in the subsequent debate and discussions, the scrutiny he was put under, clear too that he had not had conversations with ambassadors in the region, he had not visited countries in the region despite the fact we have known and it was known in the us was withdrawing its troops at the end of august. Questions about preparations, what was done in order to be in a position to withdraw people from afghanistan if necessary. Many questions there. One interesting point here is that of course happened over the summer, this reshuffle was originally speculated about earlier in the summer. So during the recess, speculation then was that there was recess possibly coming, put aside because the Prime Minister was forced to sell ice. That all came before these afghan events. Was forced to self isolate. Not sure whether Dominic Raab would have been reshuffled if it had happened earlier, but if he is, where might he go . He is one of the really big offices of state, he deputised for the Prime Minister when the Prime Minister was sick with covid, so is he moved into another role and if so, which . Possible discussion about him being leader of the commons, justice secretary, also top different talk, but not clear yet what is happening with it. Iunlith what is happening with it. With these reshuffles, what is happening with it. With these reshuffles, if what is happening with it. With these reshuffles, if he what is happening with it. With these reshuffles, if he is offered something likejustice, and the suggestion from Laura Kuenssberg was that Robert Brooklyn is in the commons now and Dominic Raab might be offered that, and someone like the foreign secretary might be offered a demotion, would they take that . Foreign secretary is one other top officers of state. Top officers of state. Given he was De Utisin top officers of state. Given he was deputising for top officers of state. Given he was deputising for the top officers of state. Given he was deputising for the prime top officers of state. Given he was deputising for the Prime Minister, J Deputising for the Prime Minister, any move he will see as a deviation. He does have a background as a lawyer, so potentially you could say he could be interested in that role. The alternative, though, i guess, may be even borisjohnson has to rethink if this is what he is going to do and reaping some of his plans and that may cause delays in trying to accommodate people who say they are not happy with the job they are being proposed, or is the message going to be, it is a take it or leave it and you can go to the backbenches . Dominic rather of course Dominic Rather back when borisjohnson stood for leadership was one of those who through his own name into the ring, so we will see what happens with him. Name into the ring, so we will see what happens with him. Thank you ve much what happens with him. Thank you very much indeed. What happens with him. Thank you very much indeed. More what happens with him. Thank you very much indeed. More details i what happens with him. Thank you | very much indeed. More details and promotions and emotions throughout the afternoon and we will bring it all to you here on the Bbc News channel. The London Production of a musical version of � 80s blockbuster film Back To The Future has opened without one of its leading men, after one of the cast tested positive for covid. Instead, the understudy for the key role of Doc Brown, who has waited 30 years for his big break, got to play the time travelling doctor on Opening Night. To top it off, Christopher Lloyd, who played doc in the film, was in the audience. Earlier Annita Mcveigh spoke to the understudy, mark 0xtoby. Yes, i did know that Christopher Lloyd was in the audience. And how much notice did you get that you were going to be performing as Doc Brown on that Opening Night . I got the call at around half 12, and you can imagine my surprise. I immediately whizzed into the West End and we started rehearsing, and it was a whirlwind to say the least. So not too much time to get excited about the fact that Christopher Lloyd was sitting there watching you. It was definitely time to forget that the legend that is Christopher Lloyd and all the other incredible talents such as Bob Zemeckis and Alan Silvestri and glen ballard, etc, etc, that are so heavily involved. To forget they were there and reallyjust try to get into a zone and tell the story. How often does it happen in reality that if you are an understudy that you get the call to step up . It does happen. It happens a fair bit. What doesnt tend to happen is an unfortunate situation such as this where one of the leads falls ill on the press night. Everything that happens within a show is Build Up to this moment so every day we are rehearsing and tweaking and because the show is so technical and everything is tried to make as perfect as possible for this night. So rehearsing the understudy roles, the rehearsal time is limited because the stage is needed for each Evenings Performance and all the technical checks. We had only had a few Hours Rehearsal prior to that, most of which was in the theatre bar. 0lly Dobson who plays Marty Mcfly and i suddenly realised we had not run any of the dialogue together when we were on stage that morning. But i have to say a huge, huge, huge, Shout Out to the most incredible and talented Cast And Crew and everyone involved. Yes, it was me stood there on monday, telling that story in that role, but that wouldnt be possible without Everybodys Support and talent. They were people literally in the wings darren carnall, our brilliant assistant choreographer, richard fitch, the associate director, the Resident Director and all the incredible wardrobe department. They were literally talking me through what to do and at what Point And Way to go. A big Team Effort and well done for giving them all a Shout Out. At the end of the day, its you and you have to carry that role. Did it all go smoothly . It was an absolutely magical moment. Something that was incredible that i was able to share with my wife and my daughter, who were in the audience. It involved everybody and there is a very poignant song called for the dreamers, which is about never giving up and trying and failing, and that was me in that moment because i was there, but that moment was possible because of Everybodys Support, yes, but the 30 plus years in the making. Everyjob you have done up until that point. How long have you been waiting for that break . You are always waiting for that break, i dont know i started some 30 plus years ago and i am very grateful to be a Working Actor and to be able to step into rogers shoes and we hope he gets well as soon as possible. It was an amazing opportunity and hopefully i took it and ran with it. Did you get a chance to talk to Christopher Lloyd afterwards . Idid. They were all incredibly lovely and generous with their comments. I still hail Christopher Lloyd is a legend. Much more throughout the afternoon on the Cabinet Reshuffle is under way right now. Now its time for a look at the weather. Good afternoon. Much Drier Today across the Eastern Parts Of Scotland and eastern england with small spells of Sunshine Breaking through. More over the coming few days, but we will have early bargain around. Notjust Eastern Areas, but an abundance of it further west. Have fog around. Weve got an abundance of it further west, as well in fact, thats probably where well see the highest temperatures but for most, and notably further east, it is a warmer day. In contrast, we do have Cloudier Skies for scotland, Western Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some showers breaking out here. Thats a weak Weather Front which, as we go through this evening, will pull some showers across the rest of northern and Eastern Scotland before clearing. Elsewhere, the mist and the fog, the low cloud returns on what will be probably a little Bit Cooler Tonight for many of us. But the Mist And Fog could be problematic through the Rush Hour tomorrow some quite dense patches to clear. Once it does so, the September Sunshine wins through most will have another dry, bright and warm day if you see the sunshine, but Cloudier Skies again for Western Scotland, Northern Ireland some patchy rain into the afternoon. This is Bbc News, im luxmy gopal. The headlines a Cabinet Reshuffles under way and Gavin Williamson has been sacked as Education Secretary. Hes tweeted that it has been a privilege to serve in that role. Well be live at westminster with the details as they come in. Government scientific advisers warn there could be a surge in the number of people needing Hospital Treatment in england for covid. Ministers say theyre working to avoid that. We dont want to get to a position ever again where there is an unsustainable pressure on the nhs, so it is not able to see people in the usual way when it needs to, particularly emergency patients. A Record Jump in inflation to 3. 2 the highest level in almost a decade, as the price of Food And Transportation goes up