Showers off. After a really cold start, most of you should have a dry day with sunshine. The exception is Northern Ireland, where we will see a band of rain moving into the afternoon, so it will be Turning Wetter year. Into the weekend, we are eventually going to see the when switching to a south westerly direction. It will be bringing wet and windy Weather Conditions to the North East of the Uk North west of the uk, it should stay dry to the east. Temperatures will climb quite a bit and be much closer to average for the time of year. If you are fed up for the time of year. If you are fed up with the unsettled weather, next week it looks dry, sunny and quite warm. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im Olly foster. A strong start against the finnish, great britain make a winning start in their Davis Cup Group. Looking to the future, theres a fresh feel to the England And Australia sides as they start their T20 Series in southampton tonight. And Lee Carsley is also looking ahead, after a pe
Thank you for being with us. We start this hour here in the uk where the government has begun releasing prisoners early from jails in england and wales, as part of an Emergency Bid to Ease Overcrowding. A lack of Prison Space is a common issue the united states is predicted to be 10 over capacity by 2025. And even denmark renowned for the relative comfort of its cells is renting Jail Space in kosovo. Around 1,750 inmates are expected to be freed in england and wales as part of a scheme intended to make available up to 5,500 Prison Places. Some offenders whove served at least 40 of their sentences will be released. The plan excludes offenders jailed for violent offences with sentences of at least four years, as well as Sex Offenders and domestic abusers. The government says its taken every measure available to protect the public but concerns have been expressed about Offender Rehabilitation and ensuring victims are safe. And this is the scene live outside Hmp Brixton in South London whe
A Momentos Night for Harry Kane, how will england mark their latest centurion . How will england mark hes how will england markjoining in elite as you said. Hes joining in elite as you said. He will bejoined hes joining in elite as you said. He will be joined by his family, he will bejoined by his family, his three oldest children who need him out for him to collect his golden alongside some fellow century and so that any of a chair debbie hewitt. It is fitting it will be happy doing that happening here it was here he made his debut as a 21 year old begins lithuania in 2015. He scored just 79 seconds after for the schools going be coming very much his main weapon. 64 goals for england, more than any other player for the pain even if he were to score tonight had become only the third English Player after weighing rudy, on the occasion of his 100 hes not done yet. He says hes in the peak of his career physically and mentally. It is now get his sights set on 100 goals for england. Tonight
Does tend to be pretty nippy. And again, a few showers possible on thursday. And look at that, 13 degrees in liverpool. 0nly thursday. And look at that, 13 degrees in liverpool. Only the beginning of september. Is it going to warm up . The answer is yes, a little bit. High pressure expected to in from the azores On Friday. When High Pressure builds in from the south this time of year, it does tend to push on some slightly warmer air and it tend to push on some slightly warmer airand it will tend to push on some slightly warmer air and it will be slightly warmer, temperatures into the high teens across the south, may be nudging to about 20. Thanks, tomasz. And thats bbc news at six. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are. Hello and welcome to sportsday im will perry, coming up for you this Evening Harry Kane will become englands latest centurion, earning his 100th Cap in Tonights Game against finland. Well be live at wembley. Well have the latest on the Chelsea B
Hello again. You often find in sport the problem with giving Something a memorable name is that it makes it easier to criticise. Just ask var. Englands revolutionary aggressive approach in Test Cricket Isnt quite as catchy as bazball. And even though the team itself and the man after whom it is named, coach brendon mccullum. Dont use it. The term has stuck. And guess what . Its facing a bit of criticism. England were heading towards a first perfect Test Summer for 20 years, but their 100 record was ended in the final match with Sri Lanka winning by eight wickets at the oval with the home Sides Method not quite working. Joe wilSon reports. Monday mornings simple question. Tell me whos going to win today . Sri lanka. Well, why not . If all went to plan, they wouldnt be here long. The final innings to resume, one wicket down, 219 to reach. This way for the chase. There was one Way England could stop Sri Lanka take wickets quickly and, if needed, dramatically. Commentator and bashir, what