As demand for tests continues to surge, the government promise to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And if youve got any questions about testing or lockdowns, well be speaking to two experts in half an hours time. You can use the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk and you can get in touch with me on twitter at annita mcveigh. The other headlines. A sharp rise in sales at the co op, as shoppers choose to stay closer to home. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, C
The uk economy grew by 6. 6 injuly, say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. And this years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. It is a downloadable app and when you run it measures the distance and then you get messages. Sting comes on, says you cant stop the great north run and it is support for people to say, run 13 miles wherever you are. And coming up in sport on bbc news powering through Victoria Azarenka ends Serena Williams hopes of a record equalling 24th grand slam at the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced in birmingham because of a jump in coronavirus cases. The latest weekly figures show the city has one of the highest infection rates in england with around 80 cases for every 100,000 people. Other parts of the West Midlands including solihull and sandwell may also be included in the measures. Other parts of the West Midlands