At whether e scooters are legal, and tests out new fingerprint based contactless cards. Thats in half an hour. Ten people, aged between 13 and 30 years old, are being questioned on suspicion of murdering a Police Officer in berkshire who was dragged along a road by a vehicle. Pc Andrew Harper, who was 28, died on thursday evening while responding to reports of a burglary. Flags have been flying at half mast across the Thames Valley force area, in memory of the officer, who married only four weeks ago. Our correspondent simonjones is at the scene and i spoke to him a little earlier. Morning. There is still a big Police Presence at the scene here where pc harper lost his life. This part of the road remains cordoned off and if we have another look at the other side of the all, a lot of officers there as part of an ongoing investigation. We believe pc harper was dragged across the road by a vehicle and ended up back at their side of the street. At this side of the street. Weve seen a stead
The headlines this evening a Great Partnership between lacazette and aubameyang saw arsenal secure a second win of the season. After being hit twice steve smith goes on to top score for australia and its england whore now in pain struggling with the bat at lords. Officially number one wales victory over england put them at the top of the rankings and bodes well for the world cup. Also coming up on the programme we round up the home nations action on day two of the mens eurohockey championships in antwerp. The canoeist who crowdfunded to have her own leg amputated and is now hoping for success at the World Championships in hungary. We begin with a promising start to Arsenals Premier League campaign. Theyve won their opening two fixtures for the first time in a decade. In a new look team where david luiz made his arsenal debut they narrowly beat burnley 2 1 at the emirates with the arsenal manager, unai emery saving particular praise for his new signings. Rhia chohan reports. This is one
As councils step up visits to the elderly and doctors warn of the risk of heatstroke. Meanwhile, rail passengers are told to stay at home, with the risk of rail tracks buckling. Sarah is at our Weather Centre. It is officially the highest temperature in july on it is officially the highest temperature injuly on record but there is a chance today we could beat the all Time Temperature record which is set at 38. 5 celsius. The heat is rising and so is the humidity, it is not going to cool down ina humidity, it is not going to cool down in a hurry. I will bring you all the details in about half an hour. Englands cricketers are slowly repairing some of the damage from yesterdays collapsed. They have a rather Unlikely Hero to thank so have a rather Unlikely Hero to thank so far. More later in the hour. Hello everyone, this is afternoon live, im simon mccoy. The temperature here at westminster has soared in recent days both outside and inside the houses of parliament where earlier Boris John
This new team assembled here and reflecting, i think, the depth and breadth of talent in our extraordinary party. He then set off for the commons, where mrjohnson told mps, while he wants to leave the eu with a deal, there must be preparations for a no deal brexit. Today is the first day of a new approach which will end with our exit from the eu on the 31st of october. And in cricket, nightwatchmanjack leach hits a spectacular 92 as england open up a slender lead against ireland in the four day test at lords. The uk has seen the second hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 38. 1 celsius in cambridgeshire. Its also the hottest day of the year so far. While families are enjoying the school holidays, the heatwave is a chance to bask in the tropical temperatures, for others, the extreme weather could mean disruption or a danger to health. Public Health England has issued a heat health warning. Lets speak to our weather presenter, chris fawkes, about whats causing this record br
This is bbc news. Im martine croxall. The headlines. The uk experiences its hottest day for a july ever. The nhs warns of the risk of heatstroke, and councils are stepping up home visits to the elderly. Train passengers are told to stay at home, as the extreme temperatures cause chaos on the rail network, with problems on overhead lines. Were not the only ones. Extreme heat has gripped much of western europe, with paris setting a new record of 42. 4 celsius. In other news, on his first full day as prime minister, borisjohnson predicts a golden age for britain after brexit, and welcomes in his new cabinet. He then set off for the commons, where mrjohnson told mps while he wants to leave the eu with a deal, there must be preparations for a no deal brexit. Today is the first day of a new approach which will end with our exit from the eu on 31st october. Nissan cuts its workforce by 12,500 worldwide, after reporting a 98 drop in profits. In a moment, it will be time for sportsday. But firs