his spokesman says he s willing to go head to head with theresa may but mrs may has already ruled that out. the bbc understands that lee charnley, newcastle s managing director is among several men arrested. it follows raids at west ham and newcastle united football clubs. surrey police is strongly criticised for returning shotguns to a man who went on to murder his partner and her daughter. almost a decade after madeleine mccann disappeared detectives say they are still following a critical lead. in the next hour, firing exercises on both sides of the korean border as tensions with the us rise. donald trump will brief the entire senate at the white house over north korea s missile and nuclear programmes. and why gardeners may have to adapt to new plants and techniques because of rising temperatures. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. there were angry exchanges in the commons today in what was the last prime ministers questions before parliament is dissolved next week. t
his decision comes after theresa may also ruled it out saying she preferred to get out and meet voters. west ham and newcastle united football clubs have been raided in an investigation into alleged tax fraud. surrey police is strongly criticised for returning shotguns to a man who went on to murder his partner and her daughter. almost a decade after madeleine mccann disappeared, detectives say they are still following a critical lead. in the next hour, a top us military commander has told congress that a us missile defence system based in south korea will be operational in days. it comes as president trump prepares to brief the entire senate over north korea s nuclear capabilities. and why our immaculate green lawns could become a thing of the past because of climate change. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. there were angry exchanges in the commons today in what was the last prime ministers questions before parliament is dissolved next week. the prime minister said on
in sport, the manchester derby is marred by a moment of madness as united s marouane fellaini is sent off for headbutting sergio aguero, as the game ends in a goalless draw. the brownlee brothers have put triathlon on the map the uk s first purpose built training base for the sport has been named after them. we ll be live there this morning. and sarah keith lucas has your bank holiday weekend weather. good morning. lots of dry weather on the cards. some of us will see some rain, especially on sunday. i will have the full forecast in about 15 minutes. good morning. first, our main story. a woman is under police guard in hospital in london, after being shot during an anti terror operation. two other women, a man and a 16 year old boy were arrested in raids in willesden and in kent last night. it happened hours after a man was arrested for allegedly attempting a terror attack near the houses of parliament. officers say the operation was not connected. alexandra mckenzie report
life changing. plus, marine a is a free man. royal marine alexander blackman, who was jailed for shooting dead a wounded taliban fighter, has been released from prison. overnight. he received a life term in 2013 for murder, but his conviction was reduced to manslaughter. his wife spoke to this programme in march when she heard the news that he would be released. i spoke to him shortly afterwards and i think it took a little longer for the realisation to hit. i think he had worked very hard to prepare himself for not such good news, so once it had finally dawned on us that we were going to be together soon, we were very happy. we ll bring you all the details in the next half hour. hello, welcome to the programme, we re live until ”am this morning. so much to talk about today, please get in touch, please get in touch. porna bell was married to rob, a science journalist for three years before she discovered he was a secret heroin user. we have been speaking to her in her first
change at the top of the agenda. in sport, two britons remain in the singles draw at wimbledon johanna konta and andy murray make it through to the second week here at the all england club. the lions‘ pride. we ll be live with fans as britain and ireland try to create history in today s decider against the all blacks. and helen has the weather. good morning. a little more clout in the south today at a little less in the south today at a little less in the north, it essentially it looks like a decent day, all the weekend details for you if you join me in around 15 minutes. good morning. first, our main story. low water pressure and insufficient equipment are among a number of failings bbc has uncovered which may have hampered firefighters efforts to stop the grenfell tower blaze. newsnight has learned a tall ladder did not arrive on site for more than half an hour, which has led to a change in london fire brigade procedures. john sweeney reports. firefighters say they expe