Heading into day two of the final match in southampton. And not quite as windy today as it was yesterday. Overall, not a bad day for most of us, with sunshine and a few showers. Its saturday, the 22nd of august. Our top story parts of north west england are facing tighter lockdown restrictions from today amid rising concern over the increase in cases of covid 19. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, said the targeted measures were aimed at preventing a second peak of the virus. Heres what has changed. From today, residents in oldham as well as those in parts of pendle and blackburn can no longer socialise with anyone from outside their own households. Theres a new lower limit of 20 people allowed to attend weddings orfunerals. People are also being encouraged to not use public transport unless essential. Workplaces are unaffected, as are childcare facilities, and other businesses including pubs and restaurants can continue to operate. Elsewhere in the north west, from wednesday, those l
The trauma of march 15 is not easily healed. But today i hope is the last where we have any cause to here or utter the name of the terrorist behind it. Hurricane laura makes landfall along the coast of louisiana hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes. £13 per day the government trials payments for those on low incomes who have to self isolate in parts of england. And if you have been affected by not being able to work whilst self isolating,or youd like to share your thoughts on this or any of our other stories with me, you can contact me on twitter at annita mcveigh, or use the hashtag bbc your questions. A warning that complacency over getting the flu jab, could lead to the nhs being overwhelmed. And top tier basketball and baseball teams in the us boycott their matches, amid anger over the shooting of jacob blake by police in wisconsin. Hello, good morning and welcome to bbc news. The man who opened fire on two mosques in new zealand last year and kil
History. The trauma of march 15 is not easily healed. But today i hope is the last where we have any cause to here or utter the name of the terrorist behind it. £13 per day the uk government trials payments for those on low incomes who have to self isolate in parts of england. And if you have been affected by not being able to work whilst self isolating,or youd like to share your thoughts on this or any of our other stories with me you can contact me on twitter at annita mcveigh, or use the hashtag bbc your questions. Hurricane laura makes landfall along the coast of louisiana hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes. A warning that complacency over getting the flu jab in the uk, could lead to the nhs being overwhelmed. And top tier basketball and baseball teams in the us boycott their matches amid anger over the shooting of jacob blake by police in wisconsin. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. And stay with us for the lat
International law the man accused of stabbing Jacob Billington to death and attacking seven others in birmingham over the weekend makes his first appearance in court. And coming up, the antarctic glacier the size of the uk and the discovery that explains why its melting at an alarming rate. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in england from monday. The measures follow a steep rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 people testing positive across the uk since sunday. The new law bans larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or out. It wont apply to schools, workplaces or events such as weddings and funerals. 0rganised team sports will also be allowed. Anyone breaching the rules could be fined £100, and up to £3,200 for repeat offences. Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland are able to set their own coronavirus restrictions. Some parts of the uk will continue to have tougher restrictions to tackle local outbreaks. Heres our Health Correspondent, lau
Also this lunchtime. Ministers publish new legislation on trade in the uk which the government admits breaks International Law. The man accused of stabbing Jacob Billington to death and attacking seven others in birmingham over the weekend makes his first appearance in court. The antarctic glacier the size of the uk and the discovery that explains why its melting at an alarming rate. And coming up on bbc news, spectators back at the races. 3,500 people are expected at doncaster, despite new government rules against social gatherings. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in england from monday. The measures follow a steep rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 people testing positive across the uk since sunday. The new law bans larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or out. It wont apply to schools, workplaces or events such as weddings and funerals. 0rganised team sports will also be allowed. Anyo