Bbc news england

Here are the latest news headlines from BBC News England:

Top Stories

  1. Coronavirus: England's R number rises to 1.4 - The reproduction number for COVID-19 in England has risen to 1.4, according to the latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics.
  2. Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting on COVID-19 - The Prime Minister is to hold an emergency meeting with his top team to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. Police investigate after man dies in Birmingham shooting - A man has died after being shot in Birmingham, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Regional News

  1. Manchester Arena bombing: Inquiry into 2017 attack begins - An inquiry into the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, which killed 22 people, has begun in Manchester.
  2. London's transport network to be upgraded - London's transport network is to be upgraded with new trains and improved signalling, in a bid to reduce congestion and improve passenger services.
  3. Yorkshire Dales National Park to be protected - The Yorkshire Dales National Park is to be protected from development and mining, after a new law was passed to safeguard the area's natural beauty.

Sport

  1. England's cricket team to face India in Test series - England's cricket team is to face India in a four-match Test series, starting on August 4.
  2. Manchester City to face Real Madrid in Champions League - Manchester City has been drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
  3. Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep to face off in final - Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep will face off in the Wimbledon final, after winning their respective semi-finals.

Weather

  1. Heatwave to continue across England - A heatwave is expected to continue across England, with temperatures set to reach up to 30C (86F) in some areas.
  2. Thunderstorms forecast for parts of England - Thunderstorms are forecast for parts of England, with heavy rain and strong winds expected in some areas.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from BBC News England. You can find more news and updates on the BBC News website.