We start with coronavirus and figures from the World Health Organization showing that new weekly coronavirus cases in europe now exceed those reported when the pandemic first peaked in march. The un body has also warned of alarming rates of transmission across the region. It came as spain recorded almost 5,000 new infections in 2a hours, up from just over 3,000 the previous day. Almost 2000 were in the madrid region, which is planning targeted lockdowns. In france 10,593 cases were recorded on thursday marking their highest single day rise in cases since the pandemic began. In the uk the government announced almost 3 00 new infections on thursday. To help prevent the spread of the virus, almost two Million People living in the north east of england are now under new restrictions that came into place a few minutes ago at midnight. Well have a report from our correspondent in marseille, a new french virus hotspot in a moment. But first, lets hear from the whos regional director for europ
Good morning to you. Thank you very im here live at League Two Much for being with us this morning. Club Tranmere Rovers, who face an uncertain future due to the pause lets talk first of all about the death toll, one of our lead stories on fans returning to stadiums. And the Lake District could become this morning, passing the1 million home to the worlds first paramedic inajet suit. Mark. When our view is here that look at this. Good morning. From ham this morning, what you think the reaction should be our viewers. House, we are going to be talking because without saying its an absolutely horrendous figure. But i about edible flowers and heritage vegeta bles about edible flowers and heritage vegetables this morning. It is think there is a huge concern now raining here in london, the rain will clear away slowly through the amongst gps and amongst the wider course of the day and most of us then well have a dry and sunny day. Medical community that the only harms that we are focusing on,
But there are reports the white house has chosen a very different kind of policy. These were the the scenes in liverpool last night in spite of the tougher restrictions that were brought in. Well hear from a gym owner in the city who is refusing to close his doors. Hello, im Laura Trevelyan in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. President trump is bouncing back after his coronavirus infection, and heads to iowa tonight, trying to make up for lost time. But the fact hes having to shore up support in iowa, a state he won by nine points in 2016 is telling. It suggests that republicans think the hawk eye state could be in play, 20 days before the election. At his rallies this week in florida and pennsylvania, supporters have packed in, without any regard for the social distancing rules. And again tonight the president will be flouting white house guidance. Social gatherings in iowa are supposed to be limited to 25 people. The president tells them there is nothing to be afraid of. Bu
With a three tier system expected by borisjohnson, chris whitty for the whole of england. And sir Patrick Vallance about the latest developments pubs and bars in Central Scotland in the coronavirus pandemic. Close their doors for at least 16 days as new rules come into force. Chris whitty, the chief medical officerfor england, talked through some graphs fans will need to pay to watch some which contained quite a lot premier league games on tv. Of information, some of it at the bottom of the screen. Clubs have voted to charge fans nearly £15 to view matches heres the reaction of another viewer, terry stalworthy. They cant go to, and which are not ive been disappointed yet selected for broadcast again to see the strapline used later this month. At the bottom of the screen often obscures important information. There were several occasions where there was graphs shown. I could see red lines representing what good morning. Cool and blustery with i understood to be age groups but the inform
And it may have been named by the Irish Weather Service good could go either way. Morning. For the impacts there the heart and soul of the team but storm aiden could cause travel could go either way. And weather disruption here today. Just one of the many tributes ill have all of the details flooding in for nobby stiles. Right here on breakfast. The england world cup winner has died at the age of 78. Former team mate sir geoff hurst said he would be sorely missed. Sir lenny henry tells us about his new book deal and what he enjoys about being good morning. A childrens author. Its saturday october 31st. Our top story he tells us more diversity is needed a new nationwide lockdown for england is being considered in literature. I love sitting in my by ministers and could be announced within days. The rethink away from the regional tiered system comes as government pa nts in literature. I love sitting in my documents, seen by the bbc, pants writing. It is my favourite thing. And i think tha