Sport that they say anyone can try, we will see about that! as fires rage in greece, a landmark study on climate change is expected to deliver a massive wake up call on the state of the planet. I m so excited to go clubbing, i cannot wait! and the dancing re starts in scotland, as almost all of the final coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Speu spell another day of bright and sunny spells of showers which could be heavy and thundery, although perhaps a less prolific than the weekend. By midweek, something dry and a bit warmer comes our way. It s monday 9th of august. Our top story. The last of the british olympic athletes arrive home from tokyo later today, after team gb enjoyed one of its most successful games in history. After two weeks of action, yesterday s closing ceremony brought an end to an olympics like no other as ben croucher reports. The show had to go on. An olympic games like no other finishing how it started a stunning spectacle. But no spectators. Led by its most s
And the long running bbc medical drama, holby city is ending after 23 years, with the final series to air in march 2022. The man put in charge of the government s plans to help schoolchildren in england recover from the effects of the covid lockdown has resigned. In a letter announcing his decision to step down, sir kevan collins severely criticised the level of support that the government has said it will provide. It s proposed spending £11; billion to help children catch up on missed edcuation. But sir kevan said that was not enough, writing: the support announced by government so far does not come close to meeting the scale of the challenge , and adding that a half hearted approach risks failing hundreds of thousands of pupils he went on: the package falls far short of what is needed. It is too narrow, too small and will be delivered too slowly, and said that it betrays an undervaluation of the importance of education for individuals and society. Let s talk to our political corres
Looking encouraging. Under 18s who want nude pictures or videos of themselves removed from the internet, can now report the images through an new online tool. And the australian government criticises a proposal to list the great barrier reef as in danger . The un says not enough has been done to protect the reef from climate change. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. Two england players could miss their next game after coming into contact with billy gilmour, who has tested positive for covid. England are through to the next stage, but scotland must win tonight. Fierce opponents in their national shirts, but friends and club mates after the final whistle. England s ben chilwell and mason mount were seen interacting with scotland s billy gilmour at the end of the match at wembley, and it s understood they spent more time chatting in the tunnel. Gilmour s now tested positive for covid 19. He ll miss scotland s must win game against croatia tonight. And ch