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Welcome to BBC London. Good to have you with us ahead of a big evening. As fans and venues across the capital countdown to kickoff for tonight's semi-final.
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We've been to Bellingham where the locals are claiming one of England's star players.
>> That's had little barrel bit famous. >> Yeah, it's lovely. >> As Kane, he's done the most for England squad. >> I'm actually really proud that we've claimed Jude Bellingham station as Jude Bellingham station. >>
We're [music] out with fans ahead of the match. Also coming up. The impact of heat waves. London Fire Brigade tells us they're dealing with some of the busiest days they've seen this year.
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Meanwhile, health experts warn how some common medicines can make people more vulnerable to the heat. We'll have all the details and >> Happy birthday, dear Joe. >> A special day, the 107-year-old war veteran and Spurs fan celebrating his birthday and wishing England good luck.
Hello and good evening to you. How are the nerves? Ready for a roller coaster of emotions because when it comes to sporting events with a lot at stake, they don't come much bigger than tonight's England semi-final against defending champions Argentina. Victory would see England in their first World Cup final since 1966. People are gathering at pubs and venues across the capital.
Well, we can join our reporter Chris Legg at Bromley Football Club. Hi Chris, you're no stranger to a tournament or two. How are you and the fans feeling there this evening?
>> Yeah, it is. I think nerves, excitement sums up the mood of all of us here. And yes, those of us of a certain age have experienced quite a few big England moments over the years. But when it comes to the men's team, not many quite as big as this. This is just the fourth semi-final. And I guess for that first one back in 1966, people would have gathered in the living rooms of those people who had TVs. And when you fast forward to 1990, there would have been some pubs and bars showing that semi-final defeat to Germany. And then more recently, 2018 and tonight, no shortage of venues like this one right throughout the capital where the crowds come, the 8:00 kickoff will be huge. And we're all hoping that come the final whistle, we're celebrating something we haven't seen for 60 years, England men reaching a World Cup final. We'll hear from some of the people here a little bit later.
First of all though, about a 20-minute drive northwest of here is a little place called Bellingham. It's been getting quite a lot of attention recently. And earlier, I paid a visit.
>> RODGERS WITH THE STRIKE! SPILLED! BELLINGHAM THERE! >>
His goals have helped propel England to the World Cup semi-final. He may be a Birmingham boy, but his exploits have also gone down well in the southeast London suburb that shares his name. The local station has even been renamed for now.
>> Yeah, it's brilliant. >> Yeah. >> Like it's our little borough a bit famous. Yeah, it's lovely. >> Even though Jude's not from London, >> Yeah. >> honorary Londoner in your eyes? >> Definitely. Of course. And I'm actually really proud that we've claimed Jude Bellingham station as Jude Bellingham station. >>
Two summers ago, the number 47 bus became an unlikely star of England's run to the Euros final. That was when Bellingham, the place, first went viral. And now, the station name change has brought more attention.
>> It's been a couple of weeks now since Thameslink temporarily renamed Bellingham station Jude Bellingham station. And it's understandably attracted a bit of graffiti, all of it positive. The goat's. Jude, bring it home. And I love this blue plaque down here, which says he has absolutely no connection to Bellingham whatever. We're claiming him anyway. >>
At Velma's Caribbean Kitchen, they're embracing Jude as one of their own.
>> I think that we've been representing Jude to the fullest. Um as you can see down there, we've written his name down there. I think out everybody besides Kane, he's done the most for our England squad. >>
Cafe owner Ali isn't entirely sure what all the fuss is about.
>> He's not exactly a local boy, but think you can claim him anyway? We have no choice, innit? >>
There's optimism here that England can go all the way.
>> You confident? >> Yeah. >> What gives you that confidence? >> Bellingham and Kane, aren't they? >> Bellingham and Kane. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. >>
And if he helps England win the World Cup, will he get free chicken here for life?
>> Free chicken for life, free anything he wants. On us, 1,000%. >> Hey Jude, the whole of Bellingham, the whole of London, the whole of England is behind you. >> ENGLAND'S EVERY MAN, EVERY GAME. >> Chris Slegg, BBC London. >>
Understandably, everybody wants to claim him. Now, ahead of another huge night, as I've said, for England's national football team, a retro football shop in London is reporting unprecedented sales of old England shirts, classic football shirts in Aldgate, says it's seen unrivaled demand for this World Cup, and says retro has never been more in style across the capital. Sam Harrison has more.
>> They are the shirts which roll back the years. Classic England through the decades, styles and colors which remain etched in the memory for millions of people. Now though, shirts like these are on their way back. >>
So, this shirt in particular would definitely be the top seller of the World Cup so far. >>
That's because England retro is very much in. And for shops like classic football shirts in London, the World Cup has seen a major spike in sales. Is the retro stuff flying off the rail?
>> Yes. The the retro stuff is very much uh in at the moment. When I was a kid, it was pretty much the opposite, but now it's like regardless of age, everybody wants to be wearing a a retro piece, for sure. >>
That popularity is all down to what shirts like this one represent. The style, the design, the names on the back which give us that nostalgic pang and memories which last a lifetime.
>> They're very valuable, aren't they? But it's it's a beauty. >> What is it about this shirt that you like? >> It's a classic, isn't it? I mean, look at the look at the badge on that. You don't it's it's a proper shirt manufacturer. It's it's a I don't I I don't know how to how to explain it other than classic. >>
Why do you like this one so much?
>> Well, I'm I'm actually a Liverpool fan, so of course Steven Gerrard on the back. >> My favorite England kit is the Italia '90. The whole environment of Italy, the soundtracks, the the classical music, getting to the semi-final. >>
A particularly special one for England is the 1982 Admiral shirt, Bryan Robson against France. Great, great shirt. >>
For some Three Lions fans then, retro is the way to go. But for visitors too, it also looks like old England shirts catch the eye. Like for football fan Alana, who's visiting from Germany.
>> I think it's mostly because it has like a nostalgic um feeling, and that could be easier to style as well, yeah. >>
A global appeal then for retro shirts here in the capital. We'll get to see more like these ahead of another huge semi-final. Sam Harrison, BBC London. >>
And we'll check in again with Chris in Bromley before the end of the program. Also still to come, 300 years of history saved by some regulars of the Barnet pub that was on the brink. In other news, London Fire Brigade say they've been dealing with an exceptionally busy period due to the recent heat waves with the number of daily call-outs almost double in the last few weeks. As schools finish for summer, they're concerned about the risk of people swimming in open water, especially children. Our political editor Carl Mercer spent the day at the Brigade's control center.
>> Fire Brigade, what is your address of the emergency? >> This is Brigade Control in Southwest London where every 999 fire call is answered. >> Okay, and is it the house that's on fire? >>
Normally, they deal with around 500 calls a day. In the hot weather, it's gone as high as 1,200. This was the aftermath of a big fire in Walthamstow at the weekend.
>> Do you know um if there's anyone involved? Is any of the neighbors or anyone said about anyone being in the garden? >>
Staff here use an app called Good Sam which lets them access callers' phone cameras so they can see the fires like this one in a shed this afternoon.
>> Given the weather that we've had in the recent weeks, we've been pretty busy with wildfires, fires in open spaces, parks, and so on. And we do expect this to continue in this hot weather at least for the next few days. >>
Another concern for the fire brigade in the heat is by the river. Since 2020, more than 100 Londoners have drowned, most of them young men.
>> It is an area of risk. Uh people really need to understand when they are entering into a body of water, there is risk, particularly at locations where there is uh no lifeguards and it's unsupervised. Uh we're fully aware that um the summer's coming and children will be leaving school and they want to enjoy the um the activities uh and uh be able to have access to the water, but they also need to know it comes at a risk. >>
This spot in Kingston has just been designated as a swimming area, but fire crews visit three times a day to give out safety advice, showing us today how to use the equipment on the riverbank. This is a stretch of river that saw a hundred call-outs to the lifeboat last year.
>> Very often it's because they're trying to swim across the river. And that's and and they often get into trouble on the way back, you know, they've got cold water shock um and they're using the ability to swim. And sadly, they end up on the bottom of the river. >>
And today, a canine example. Lucy the dog caught up ball chasing across the river. Eventually, lured back to shore for a happy reunion.
>> Good girl. >> Call my service if she lands in the water. >>
Okay, let me bring you some of the day's other news making the headlines. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offense as part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation. The [music] Met said he was arrested in the South London area initially on suspicion of criminal damage of a vehicle, but officers also found documents [music] allegedly linking him to extreme right-wing terrorism and an alleged plan to target two mosques. A number of flights were diverted from Gatwick after a British Airways plane temporarily [music] blocked one of its runways following reports of a technical fault. An already delayed easyJet flight was forced to land at Stansted instead. Passengers were left on that plane for over two hours. And park visitors have been warned to stay away from deer after footage shared on social media showed adults and children touching and stroking [music] them in Richmond. Royal Parks stressed the red and fallow deer are wild and powerful animals and and they could cause serious [music] injury.
Next, as the hot weather continues, we're now on day 12 of this heatwave. Health experts say that some common medicines can make people more vulnerable to the heat. From blood pressure tablets to antidepressants, high temperatures can affect both how medicines work and how our bodies respond to them. So, what should we be aware of? Here's Lexy Gopel with the details.
>> The government's health agency is warning that the hot conditions we're experiencing can affect not just our health, but also medication and how our bodies react to it. So, let's take a look at what they're advising. They say medicines should be kept away from direct sunlight and shouldn't be kept in hot cars, for example. Heat damage can affect how much medicine your body absorbs and heat can also break down the active ingredients in medication. This applies to tablets, inhalers, hormone patches, insulin and EpiPens. And it can be challenging if you have to carry it around with you everywhere in this heat. Here's Anne Biggs from Allergy UK. >>
So, those with food allergies are prescribed emergency medications and they need to carry them around with them everywhere that they go and that includes on a really hot tube, in the car, um when you're at the beach. So, considering how you do that is really important. >>
One option is to carry things around in a cool bag, but read the leaflet or ask a pharmacist if you're not sure. You're also advised to drink more water if you take diuretics or water tablets, as of course they mean you're already losing more fluid. And blood pressure medication, such as beta-blockers, can make it harder for your body to regulate temperature. Some diabetes medication, including insulin and metformin, also increase the risk of dehydration. Check if your medicine can make your skin more likely to burn. This can happen even in mild sunshine with medicines including some antibiotics, antidepressants, or treatments for eczema. The government says take extra care with methotrexate, which is used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and cancer. It can cause extreme sun sensitivity leading to rashes or blistering. And it's not just medicines. Some medical devices can also be affected by heat or humidity. For example, blood glucose monitors may give less reliable readings in hot conditions. The main thing is if you notice changes in how you feel or how well your medicines seem to be working in this heat, or if your medicine changes texture, speak to your pharmacist or doctor. >>
Some other stories [music] on BBC News. In Surrey, the joint manager of football club Badshot Lea has been banned until next year >> [music] >> for squirting water at a referee. The Essex firefighters and their rescue dog who flew to Venezuela following [music] the earthquake have been honored by the country's president. And the Hertfordshire couple whose 20th anniversary falls on another England-Argentina World Cup game. [music] They had their first kiss at the last one. More on those and other stories on the BBC News app. >>
Now, when one of Barnet's oldest pubs suddenly closed its doors in September last year, it looked as if 300 years of history was about to vanish along with it. However, three local regulars sprung into action and after securing the lease along with the help of the community, the Black Horse has been rescued. Wendy Hurrell has the story.
>> Drinks are served again at the Black Horse pub in Barnet. And it's largely down to people power. The pub closed last September, shuttered up and decaying shortly after. 4,000 people signed a petition supported by the council and local MP, then these guys came along. >>
I've got some in my fridge, actually. >> Locals Simon, Martin, and Danny went up against some big hitters, but secured a lease with Heineken's Star Pubs and got the keys on June the 8th. >>
We had just over 2 weeks to mobilize to turn a building site in here into a pub where we could sell some beer. Most of the people that did work here were all local. >>
So now there's a shiny new interior to this old coaching inn built in the 1720s. >>
Barnet has a really interesting history when it comes to pubs and taverns. Dickens described Barnet as the town of taverns. So it has amazing history. You know, this is This is where Oliver was actually based round here. So Oliver met the Artful Dodger on on Barnet High Street. So So pubs and history of pubs are really important to the to the town. >>
And that remains so. On only their third weekend after reopening, 1,000 people came through the door in support of a charity event, and they almost ran out of beer.
>> How important is it to a community to have a pub like this? >> It's everything. It's fantastic. It's so It's such good news. 9 months has been hell, but now it's back open again. >>
The fact that three local guys that live within a couple of 100 m of this place are reopening a community a pub as a community pub, and that's very special. >>
It's a historic building, and when you've got one that's got many hundreds of years of tradition, we wanted to save it apart from our own personal fact that we love coming here and have done so for years. >>
The Black Horse will soon have its own food menu, another step towards keeping this 300-year-old pub at the center of the community.
>> We just need to start thinking of pubs and our hospitality and elements of our high street as more than just businesses. They're actually intrinsic to what it means for for for a lot of British society, I think, in terms of that. So, we really need to be investing it and trying to get them all open and keep them open and supporting them. >>
Walking down the street, people coming out and shaking your hand, and you one of the guys behind the Black Horse, and you know, so complimentary. It's been absolutely brilliant. And you know, I can't thank them enough. Uh the three of us that they've given us that support. >> Wendy Hurrell, BBC London. >>
A lovely end to that story. And actually, one of the regulars who we saw there, Simon Anderson, who helped save the pub, uh joins us now. Hi there, Simon. It must be good to see the place filling up for this evening's big and possibly historic game.
>> Definitely, yeah. It's uh it's a little bit crazy here. So, it's it's full of people surrounded by everyone. So, I imagine you can hear me. Uh but everyone's very excited. Everyone was just clapping and cheering when they saw the uh they were so about the pub being saved. So, yeah, it's it couldn't have been a better day for it. >>
Yeah, people look like they're enjoying themselves already behind you. Any predictions for the game tonight?
>> I think we we have to keep our fingers crossed. I mean, I think it's important. You know, let's do it with a you know, the I think it's important. So, let's let's let's all get up. >> [laughter] >>
That is Simon Anderson. One of the regulars uh who helped save uh the pub that we just mentioned there in Barnet. You can see that the game hasn't even started yet. And you can see the excitement there. Well, it's not the only place where anticipation for that game is building. Let's join our reporter Tolu Adeyeye, who's in a bar in Vauxhall. Hope you can hear me. Uh how are the fans feeling, Tolu?
>> Hello. Well, I think So, as as they're all looking behind me, I'm in a I'm in a sea of England fans. But what's quite unique about this particular venue is outside what's up the biggest beer garden in London. It's hosting the England fans, but we've been inside, which is hosting Argentinian fans. They're expecting about 4 to 500 Argentinian fans inside, but 1,200 England fans outside. So, I'm just going to grab a couple to speak to. Hi uh I just wanted to ask how are you feeling about the game? >>
Oh, well. I'm feeling well up for it. I think Kane's going to perform brilliantly. Same with Jude Bellingham. Well, we've all spoke about it and we think that we're going to win this easily. >> Does anyone got any match predictions? >> Saying it all day. 3-2 win England. >> And who's going to score? >> Harry Kane two and uh mister Bellingham will get the final goal. >> Cole Palmer. >>
Thank you very much, guys. Um it goes without saying that the Argentinian fans that I spoke to inside think Argentina's going to win. So, let's see what happens in an hour or so's time. >>
Absolutely, not long to wait. Thanks to Lou. And now let's return to Chris in Bromley uh who we heard from earlier uh with some England fans. Chris, not long to go. Just over an hour.
>> Yeah, there is excitement excitement building here. Yeah, just over an hour to go. I've got England fans, Jake and Daisy here. Daisy, how are you feeling and describe THE ATMOSPHERE HERE? >> EXCITED! With it's buzzing here in Bromley. >>
It's beginning to buzz, isn't it? Jake, you've watched most of the England games down here. What's been your favorite moment and you confident you're going to have more to celebrate tonight?
>> Oh, that's right. Yeah. Um Croatia game was probably my favorite. I just think it was absolute chaos. Uh lots of goals and I think we're going to have lots to celebrate tonight. I don't see us losing. >>
And you've got your lucky England 2002 shirt on.
>> That's right. Yeah. David Beck- Sir David Beckham was uh wearing this one he when he scored the penalty against them when we won in '02. Yeah, that's right. >>
Argentina in the group stage, even bigger tonight, a semi-final. And Daisy, I understand you are winning your friends' prediction league. So, you're the woman to ask. What's the score going to be?
>> 2-1 ENGLAND. >>
2-1 ENGLAND. We are loving to hear that. We really hope that is the case, Riz. We hope come the end of this game, whenever that might be, extra time or penalties if it takes it, we're going to have a huge party here at Hayes Lane, Bromley. >>
The calm before the storm. Chris, thank you so much. Well, while many fans will be hoping to celebrate an England win tonight, someone who, either way, will definitely be celebrating is a Londoner and war veteran who is 107 today. He's seen numerous prime ministers come and go, a few monarchs, too. Alpha Patel went to wish him a very happy birthday. Here are some of his stories and how he feels about the England game possibly stealing his thunder.
>> Happy birthday [singing] to you. Happy birthday, dear Joe. Happy birthday [singing] to you. >> Joe Sliper >> [cheering] >>
has seen a lot over his 107 years. Born in Bow, in East London, in 1919, Joe has lived through the Second World War, seen five British monarchs, and 23 prime ministers.
>> I remember when we had gaslight before electrics here came on stream. >> Yes, I've got my one from King Charles. When you look back at your life, what is some of the most amazing things that you got to do? >> I don't know. Getting married, I suppose. I had 3 days leave to come home from the army to get married. Came home on Friday, went to school on Saturday, got married on Sunday, and back to camp on Monday. >>
His marriage to Rose lasted 70 years until she died. His daughter, Anne, who is 73, says the lessons he has passed down are timeless.
>> Always kindness. Do for others before you do for yourself. Do anything you can. Do always do the right thing. Quite simply. Always do the right thing. And I've I've taught that to my children as well. >>
Joe's family includes two children, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Wayne, his son-in-law, says he's young at heart.
>> He looks more like 85 as opposed to 107 and acts accordingly. He's getting a little bit tired, which I suppose we'll, you know, allow at this age. But he's just, you know, been having an amazing life. >>
A lifelong Tottenham fan, he had this message for England's captain. Harry Kane, he's playing tonight for England.
>> Yes, good luck, Joe. >> What's your What's your message to him? It's a big moment. >> Just score the goals. He's fantastic guy. >>
You're having a party this afternoon, aren't you, with your family? How do you feel about that?
>> I wish they'd leave me alone. >> [laughter] >> Alpa Patel, BBC London. >> [laughter and gasps] >>
What a man, Joe, and a very happy birthday to him. He is a proud East Londoner, which of course so is England captain Harry Kane. And today students and teachers at his former school in Chingford were feeling the football fever and of course wanted to wish their former pupil the best of luck.
>> It's both surreal to see him at that level, but also a source of real pride for for all of us here. >> What's your message to the England team tonight? >> Go out there and win it. Bring it home. >>
I think it's going to be 2-1 to England. I think Bellingham will score one. Kane will get one as well. >> And what's your message to the to the team tonight? >> Bring it home. Come on, England. >>
Very understated. Let's see how they are later this evening. Some former pupils and teachers wishing Harry Kane and the England team good luck. I've got the red, white, and blue. Time now to get the latest on the weather with Kate. And what are we now? Day 12? I think
>> Yes, the day 12 of the heatwave here in London. Not all of the country have reached that 28 threshold. That's ours in London, of course, but the heat continues. I thought I'd just show a few of our weather watchers pictures getting into the World Cup spirit for tonight as well. At least she has a good picture of what the weather was actually doing today as well. Now, we started off on quite a cloudy notion. You can see it fed in from the North Sea overnight. Stayed with us this morning. Took a while actually to start to break up. But you can see just little hints of brightness and through this afternoon we had the sunshine. Temperatures got up to 29 Celsius at Northolt. This is what it's looking like at Atlanta this evening. And it is going to look like a very warm game of football. Now, overnight for us, if you are watching it outside, we've still got that northeasterly breeze. Not especially strong. It should be dry, clear for the match at least, but we will start to see more cloud feeding in towards the end of the night. Temperatures 13 to 15 Celsius. It is staying dry and it is staying dry for the foreseeable future as well. Now, as we head over the next few days, this high pressure just starts to drift a little bit further west. As a result, the wind just starts to shift a little and through Friday and into the weekend it will bring the temperatures down. Not so for tomorrow. It's still northeasterly tomorrow. It's dry though. Once the cloud burns back in the morning, it should be largely clear but a patchy cloud for the afternoon. But temperatures again getting up to 30 Celsius to the south and west of London. Then overnight Thursday into Friday, perhaps not quite so much cloud around. The wind a little bit lighter. But we'll start to see that wind drifting more from the north as we head into Friday morning. The minimum temperature 13 to 15 Celsius. Now, Friday itself it should be largely dry. Well, it is going to be dry, and sunny. Another hot one with temperatures perhaps a degree or two cooler thanks to that wind. If you'll notice a little blue blob there, that's the only rain we can expect. Maybe one or two light showers, nothing too significant. Temperatures still getting up to 29 Celsius, but that northerly breeze through the weekend means temperatures may not reach that heatwave criteria. So, a little more manageable. With >>
Kate, thank you very much. And that is it. Thanks very much for being with us. And now, are you ready for the countdown [music] to kick off? Next, on BBC One and iPlayer, live coverage of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. It's going [music] to be quite an evening. Wherever you're watching, whatever you're doing, keep cool and enjoy. Come on, England. Bye-bye.