More people try to make the perilous crossing in small boats on the channel, despite 12 people dying yesterday. The bbc learns the State Pension is set for an above Inflation Rise, up £400 a year. Getting every last ounce out of herself to claim the gold medal. And what a storied career its been for Dame Sarah Storey, winning her 18th lifetime paralympic gold. And coming up on Bbc News the british Number One Jack Draper is about to step on court for arguably one of the biggest matches of his career. Hes taking on Alex De Minaur in the quarterfinals of the us open. Good evening from Grenfell Tower in West London, still standing but covered up since the devastating fire that broke outjust after midnight onjune 1a, 2017. The flames were so fierce it took firefighters more than 2a hours to get the fire under control. 72 people died. Dozens more were injured. For more than seven years, survivors and victims families have been and victims families have been waiting to find out exactly what
The Bbc News at six. In a moment welljoin the news teams where you are, but well leave you now with some of the key voices from today. The deaths that occurred were all avoidable, and those who lived in the tower were badly failed by those who were responsible for ensuring the safety of the building and its occupants. The country failed to discharge its most fundamental duty, to protect you and your Loved Ones, the people that we are here to serve, and i am deeply sorry. Human life was never a priority, and we lost friends, neighbours and Loved Ones in the most horrific way. Through greed, corruption, incompetence and negligence. Coming up on Bbc News, we speak to former Wales Wing Hello and welcome to sportsday im jane dougall. Her eighteenth paralympic gold and shes stilljumping forjoy. Evergreen Sarah Storey adds to her collection and to great Britains Tally in paris. CanJack Draper get to the Semi Finals of the Us Open . Hes on court soon in New York against Alex De Mineur. And we
to kill a mockingbird. it is all a long way from the isle of wight where langley, whose biological father was egyptian, was adopted and grew up. back then, you probably weren t seeing, you know, yourself reflected back in many of the people on that island. no, i was, um. i think what they would describe me as is exotic , and it gave me a great sense of independence and, you know, i was bullied a little bit in school as well, and so i had to really tough it out. my tour guide is now dame donna for services to film and entertainment, a brit who is redefining showbusiness on earth and perhaps even in space. katie razzall, bbc news, los angeles. and you can hear the full interview with donna langley on the media show in the bbc sounds app. time for a look at the weather. here s nick miller. a double rainbow end to the day after the rain cleared with the sunshine appearing. still heavy showers around. we have seen quite a few continue into this evening. quite a lot of rain so far
Candidates Campaign Team in the run up to sundayspresident ial election. And three men appear in court charged with the murder of businessman guy hedger, shot dead at his home near ringwood in dorset. Tend to cross for sportsday. Time to cross. Welcome to sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday with me olly foster and james pearce. These are our headlines this evening wasps and exeter claim home semi finals on the final day of rugbys premiership season. Five goals for Manchester City as they beat Crystal Palace to go third in the Premier League. And the teenage Motor Racing Driver whos vowed to drive again despite losing both his legs. Good evening, well have all the results and reaction to todays football in just a moment, but were going to start with rugby union. Its the final round of matches in the regular season in the english premiership and the pro 12. There was a lot at stake in the premiership, with three teams still able to finish top, and european qualification was also on
Candidates Campaign Team in the run up to sundayspresident ial election. And three men appear in court charged with the murder of businessman guy hedger, shot dead at his home near ringwood in dorset. Tend to cross for sportsday. Time to cross. Welcome to sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday with me olly foster and james pearce. These are our headlines this evening wasps and exeter claim home semi finals on the final day of rugbys premiership season. Five goals for Manchester City as they beat Crystal Palace to go third in the Premier League. And the teenage Motor Racing Driver whos vowed to drive again despite losing both his legs. Good evening, well have all the results and reaction to todays football in just a moment, but were going to start with rugby union. Its the final round of matches in the regular season in the english premiership and the pro 12. There was a lot at stake in the premiership, with three teams still able to finish top, and european qualification was also on