Behind the Headlines

The latest on the Southport stabbings - with a statement from police and advice from the NSPCC; a former minister launches his Tory leadership bid; calls for a review of infant health checks; more Team Olympic success as we look at one Olympian who's retiring; and we report from the Royal Mile on the first day of the Edinburgh Festivals.

Cleaning up after disorder in Southport as the community still comes to terms with Monday's tragedy. We're also at the scene of a fatal house fire in Huddersfield; a former BBC presenter admits making indecent images of children; and we talk about the latest on Team GB's Olympic medal haul - we hear from friends, family and a Gold medallist.

We're in Southport as the Prime Minister pays a visit and a vigil is held for the victims of the knife attack. You've been telling us how you're coping with the heat and a strange story as sharks are apparently struggling to find love!

A teen is arrested after a major incident in Southport
Tax rises could be on the cards
The gold rush is on for Team GB at the Olympics

Today we focus on the Olympics as they get underway in Paris, we also look at the protests in Manchester and the summer getaway gets underway with huge disruption for people heading to France.

We've got the latest on the stabbing of a uniformed soldier in Essex; Wales looks like it's has a new First minister; Sir Keir's first PMQs as Prime Minister; arrests over a deadly car crash in West Yorkshire; we take a look at the state of Devon and Cornwall Police; emergency services throwline recommendations; a charity walk to the All Ireland Final; and up, up and away for balloons in Bristol