conditions for many of us and threatening rain for wales and some parts of england. threatening rain for wales and some parts of england- parts of england. thank you, speak to ou parts of england. thank you, speak to you later- parts of england. thank you, speak to you later. chris parts of england. thank you, speak to you later. chris mentioned - parts of england. thank you, speak to you later. chris mentioned the i to you later. chris mentioned the great north run. nearly 60,000 runners are set to pound the streets of newcastle once again when the 40th great north run gets under way later today. the event was cancelled last year because of the pandemic but this year s half marathon route has been redesigned to ensure it s as safe as possible. alison freeman is there for us this morning. are you at the start line? good morning, alison. it’s are you at the start line? good morning, alison. morning, alison. it s looking a little bit different morning, alison. it s looking a li