Forced from their homes. The island of mindanao has been the worst hit area so far and a state of emergency has been declared in several locations there. The storm has now begun to travel west, hitting the popular resort islands of palawan. Andy moore reports. Clinging to the neck of his rescuer, a young boy is carried across the floodwaters. There was little sign of official help here, just villagers doing their best to rescue each other with fragile ropes. In a country used to devastating storms, this took many by surprise. The authorities said too many people had ignored warnings to leave coastal areas and riverbanks. Many of the casualties were on the main Southern Island of mindanao. This man said houses were getting flooded, but people couldnt escape, so they got caught in the strong currents and swept away. Many places were hit by landslides. Flimsy houses were buried beneath tons of debris. The red cross is helping co ordinate the relief effort. Weve already provided water and
A50, talking about article 50. We will be looking to find out what businesses and workers think. In sport, england, scotland and Northern Ireland all win in World Cup Qualifying. Jermain defoe returns from nearly four years out with a goal as england beat lithuania 2 0. And theres a new quid on the block. This is it. The new pound coin and tomorrow it enters circulation. Well be finding out why not everyone is happy at its introduction. It feels lighter. And the weathers been so lovely weve sent matt out and about. We have had some problems adjudications, but he will whether slater. Problems with communications, but he will be with us communications, but he will be with us later. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may will meet scotlands first minister Nicola Sturgeon later today for the First Time Since she rejected calls for a second referendum on scottish independence. The visit is part of a tour of all four nations of the uk before the process of leaving the European Unio
Should have protected us. They should have protected us. They should have, from day one. A quarter of britains native mammals, including Red Squirrels and hedgehogs, could be at risk of extinction. One game away from the premier league, brentford are closing in on a return to the top flight for the first time in over 70 years that is as they say farewell to their home ground. And july may not have lived up to its billing as one of the warmest of summer months so far, but a big surge overheat is on its way. Ill have all the details on breakfast surge of kids. Heat. Good morning. Its thursday the 30th ofjuly. Our top story. The self isolation period for people showing symptoms of coronavirus in england is expected to be extended. Currently, those who think they may have the virus are told to stay at home for at least seven days. Thats now expected to be increased to ten days, in a bid to avoid a spike in cases. Lets speak now to our Political Correspondent, leila nathoo, who joins us fro
Because the low that has brought so much in the way of rain and showers, of late, is still pretty close to the eastern shores, and with time, i think we are going to see the cloud and rain returning, initially to yorkshire and then through lincolnshire, the east midlands to east anglia and further to the south and east, as the day goes on. Out west, it is a brighter day with a passing shower. The wind ever present, especially along these eastern shores. 40 50 mph gusts, perhaps. Out towards the west, gusty in exposure, but less in the way of wind, but it is all coming from the north, so 12 18 will be the best i can find for you through the afternoon. On comes the cloud and wind and rain into the south eastern parts, during the course of the evening. Further to the west, the skies stay pretty clear and with the wind really beginning to fall out, it will be a chilly night away from the east, but a bright sunday to come. Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines. Chadwick boseman, the star o
Football fans set foot inside a premier League Stadium for the First Time Since march, and the coronavirus lockdown. Two and a half thousand tickets have been made available for a friendly between Brighton And Hove albion, and chelsea, at the American Express community stadium, and thats less than 10 of its overall capacity. Heres laura scott. A packed crowd at the amex in january. That was what football was used to. Then came coronavirus and finishing the season meant doing so without fans. Tomorrow, tentative steps will be taken to welcome crowds back when brighton host a preseason game against chelsea which will act as a pilot event. Were delighted for football that theres a game with fans, thats the most important thing, because this is the first in what we hope will be a progressive number of events to bring the stadiums back to life in full. All of the 2500 fans allowed in here tomorrow will be spaced out. Not even families and couples can set next door to one another. Every four