24 May 2013 Last updated at 03:00 ET

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    First black footballer 0818:

    It is the type of question you might get in a pub quiz - who was the first black footballer to play for England?

    BBC London's Marc Ashdown has uncovered the answer - it is Benjamin Odeje, who was a young schoolboy from east London when he was called up by England.

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    Woolwich Killing 0811:

    Former senior intelligence officer, Richard Barrett, has said preventing the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby outside Woolwich Barracks would have been "incredibly hard".

    The UK's security services face a Commons inquiry after it was confirmed the two men arrested over his murder - Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale - were known to MI5.

     
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    Travel 0806:

    In Woolwich, road closures were lifted last night so the South Circular at John Wilson Street, Artillery Place and Wellington Street are all open.

    The Chelsea Flower Show continues today with extra traffic at times on the Royal Hospital Road. Shuttle buses run to and from Sloane Square Tube station

     
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    0802: Elizabeth Rizzini BBC Weather, London

    Wet and windy at times and unseasonably cold today. High 9C (48F).

    Tonight, rain and wind easing. Looking dry, fine and warmer for the bank holiday weekend!

     
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