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15 October 2014 Last updated at 22:57

Call for Trafalgar Square smoking banTrafalgar Square

London's Health Commission calls for a ban on smoking in Trafalgar and Parliament squares and the city's parks


Erol Incedal Terror accused 'praised jihadists'

The trial of a man accused of planning to target Tony Blair or carry out an indiscriminate terror attack hears recordings of him praising jihadist fighters.

UberUber's tax affairs referred to HMRC

Taxi service Uber's corporate and tax affairs have been referred to HMRC by London's taxi and minicab regulator Transport for London.

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'Crossrail for bikes' in London at political crossroad

The mayor's grand plan and a consultation for a "Crossrail for bikes" is at a political crossroads.

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    That's all for Local Live today. Join Andy Dangerfield at 08:00 tomorrow for the latest news, sport, travel and weather for London. Have a good evening.

     
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    Clooney's chambers on Greek marbles case 17:57:

    London-based lawyer Amal Clooney, new wife of actor George, has had talks with Greek PM Antonis Samaras as part of a campaign to get the Parthenon sculptures returned from the British Museum.

    The Elgin Marbles at the British Museum

    Mrs Clooney, and her colleagues from Doughty Street Chambers in London, have been instructed to get the 5th Century BC treasures - known as the Elgin Marbles - returned to Greece. The marbles - depicting gods, men and monsters - were removed from the Parthenon in Athens in 1811 by Lord Elgin.

     
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    Rainy but mild 17:51:

    This evening and tonight there will be extensive cloud and frequent showers which could be heavy and bring a risk of thunder for a time. It will feel mild.

    Minimum temperature: 11C (52F).

     
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    #Empty 17:45:

    Over the last 24 hours, a group of Instagrammers have been given access to explore London's Tate Modern and Frieze Art Fair - when they were completely empty.

    Empty Tate Modern

    The #empty movement invites regular people to visit iconic museums, historic buildings and art galleries when they're closed to the public to take unique pictures. If you're on Instagram search #empty to find more photos.

     
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    Sikh gang's sentence appeal rejected 17:42:

    The Court of Appeal has turned down a sentencing application from members of a Sikh gang who were convicted of slashing a retired Indian general's throat in revenge leading the Indian army's assault in 1984 on the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

    Lieutenant-General Kuldeep Singh Brar, 78, was attacked as he walked with his wife in central London in 2012. Mandeep Singh Sandhu, of Birmingham, Dilbag Singh and Harjit Kaur, both from London and Barjinder Singh Sangha, of Wolverhampton, were given sentences of between 10 and 14 years.

     
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    Video: Women in film 17:38:

    Producer of the James Bond films Barbara Broccoli has spoken of her support for young women in the film industry at the London Film Festival.

    Barbara Broccoli

    Director Coreena McFarlane, from south London, is among those showcasing their work at the festival and has been mentored by the Bond producer, who said women in film "have to stick together and we have to help and support each other".

     
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    Fast food and smoking 17:32: BBC London News TV

    On the programme at 18:30 on BBC One: London's Health Commission recommends a ban on fast food restaurants too close to schools, and for no smoking in London's parks. But the Mayor, who ordered the report, says that may be a step too far.

    And police search for a man, after a woman suffers "life changing injuries" when she was attacked by dogs at kennels in Hertfordshire.

     
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    Listen again 17:23:

    BBC London 94.9's Robert Elms tweets: Hear @AggyDeynchat about her film #Electricity which screens at the @BFI #LFF on Saturday.

    Robert Elms and Agyness Deyn
     
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    Travel 17:15:

    The M1 at J8 Hemel Hempstead has one lane closed on the exit slip road due to multi-vehicle accident and the M23 is heavy in both directions between M25 J7 and J9 Gatwick Airport due to roadworks.

    On the trains there are delays of 20 minutes on Virgin and London Midland trains between Euston and Birmingham due to a power failure at Birmingham New Street.

     
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    Travel 17:09:

    First Great Western tweets: Following a person hit by a train at Ealing, services are subject to delays & amendments. Please check before travel

     
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    Unstoppable Spirit 17:03:

    A new installation named Unstoppable Spirit has been unveiled at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall as part of Frieze London.

    Unstoppable Spirit

    The sculpture reaches over seven metres and is the result of a collaboration between artist Mustica and Land Rover's Design Director, Gerry McGovern. It will be on display until 19 October.

     
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    News on the hour 16:57:

    The lead headline at 17:00: The trial of a man accused of planning to either target former prime minister Tony Blair or carry out a Mumbai-style attack has heard secret recordings of him praising jihadist battles in Syria and Iraq.

     
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    Taser use 'down' 16:43:

    Figures from the Home Office have revealed a reduction in the use of Taser by the Metropolitan Police Service.

    The last six months saw usage drop by 11.7% compared to the previous six month period - with Taser-use falling from 1124 to 992 incidents.

     
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    Rail derailment report 16:29:

    Network Rail has been given three "learning points" by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) after an unevenly loaded freight train derailed in October 2013 close to the former Primrose Hill station which closed the route for six days.

    The RAIB recommended:

    • The provision of guidance if track maintenance does not take place as planned
    • Consideration of the impact of unevenly loaded wagons
    • Clarification of the requirements for the design and acceptance of freight wagons
     
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    Wasps' first game at Ricoh announced 16:18:

    Wasps have confirmed their first game at the Ricoh Arena will be the Premiership meeting with London Irish on Sunday, 21 December.

    Ricoh Arena

    The traditionally London-based club are moving 82 miles north of their current High Wycombe home to play in Coventry.

     
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    Child poverty study 16:09:

    A new study of child poverty rates in the UK by The Campaign to End Child Poverty has found London has many of the highest levels across the country..

    The borough with the highest rate was Tower Hamlets. Mayor of the borough Lutfur Rahman said: "Supporting vulnerable children and their families is one of my top priorities and we continue to work with our partners in tackling child poverty. In light of central government cuts, we must work even harder to ensure our services reach those who need them most."

     
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    News on the hour 15:56:

    The lead story at 16:00: The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has said a ban on smoking in parkland and public open spaces in the city would be taking bossiness too far.

     
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    Operation Razor 15:46:

    Thirteen people have been arrested and a quantity of class A and B drugs and cash recovered following early morning raids at 20 addresses across WC1, EC1 and N5.

    The Met's Operation Razor was created to tackle violent crime and drugs and has so far recovered more than 100 weapons in the past four months.

     
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    Budget saving views 15:28:

    Islington Council tweets: £95million to save by 2018. Everyone will have different views. Talk to us

     
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    LGBT venue gets special status 15:11:

    Lambeth Council has added the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to its register of community assets.

    Royal Vauxhall Tavern

    The pub, in Spring Gardens off Kennington Lane, has been a cutting edge venue for the last 150 years and is considered an iconic gay venue. The new status gives it extra protection from development and means if it comes up for sale, the local community will be given six-months to prepare a bid to buy it.

     
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    News on the hour 14:58:

    Our top local story at 15:00 on BBC London 94.9: The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has said a ban on smoking in parkland and public open spaces in the city would be taking bossiness too far.

     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 14:47:

    Caroline Pidgeon, leader of the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Group, has supported plans to ban smoking in public areas - including Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square - in a bid to make London a healthier city.

    But she said: "If you look at the exposure to smoking faced by children the top priority above all else must be tackling smoking at bus shelters"

     
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    Leisure centre consultation 14:34:

    Lambeth Council tweets: Have your say: Consultation on #Clapham Leisure Centre is now underway - tell us what you think

     
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    Price of football 14:23:

    BBC Sport tweets: Have your say on the cost of supporting your team and follow the debate at #PriceofFootball

    Price of football
     
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    Your views 14:12:

    What do you think of BBC Local Live? We'd like to hear your feedback about this service.

     
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    News on the hour 13:58: BBC London 94.9 Radio

    The lead story at 2pm: A proposal to ban smoking in London's parks and public spaces has been criticised by pro-smoking groups, who've branded the idea outrageous.

     
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    Young Vic takes on Checkhov 13:50: Vincent Dowd Arts reporter, BBC News

    Theatre director Katie Mitchell talks about the challenges of keeping the classics fresh as her latest project, Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, is performed at London's Young Vic.

    The company rehearse The Cherry Orchard
     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 13:40:

    While Professor Robert West, director of tobacco studies at University College London, said the plan to ban smoking in public places such as parks "seems draconian" he added"it would probably provide a further incentive for some smokers to stop".

    He said: "If it helped as few as 100 smokers a year to stop who would otherwise have carried on, that would amount to some 50 human lives saved a year."

     
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    No charges over club crush deaths 13:30:

    No criminal charges will be brought over the deaths of two women in a crush at a Northampton nightclub in 2011, prosecutors have said.

    Laurence-Danielle Jackson (left) and Nabila Nanfuka

    Nabila Nanfuka, 22, and Laurene-Danielle Jackson, 19, both from London, were killed when "disorder" broke out at Lava & Ignite. The Crown Prosecution Service said there was "no realistic prospect" of conviction following the "tragedy".

     
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    BBC London news 13:20: Sonja Jessup Presenter, BBC London News

    On the programme at 13:30 on BBC One: Boris Johnson has admitted Londoners have an "understandable sense of injustice" over the lack of affordable homes in the capital.

    And we'll have the latest on the police investigation into a woman attacked by dogs at kennels in Hertfordshire- they've named a man they want to speak to.

     
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    Outbreaks of rain 13:13:

    During the afternoon, cloud will thicken again with outbreaks of rather heavy rain, which will spread north-eastwards.

    Maximum Temperature: 17C (63F).

     
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    News on the hour 13:00: BBC London 94.9 Radio

    The lead story at 13:00: The Mayor says it's "time to begin a consultation" on banning smoking in London's parks and open spaces.

     
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    Hunt for 1964 wedding album left on Tube 12:52:

    A married couple have appealed for help to locate their 50-year-old wedding photo album which was left on the Tube after their golden wedding anniversary celebrations, This is Local London reports.

    Jill Angold-Stephens and her husband Ken, both 73, hosted the party in London Bridge on August 25 before a friend took the album home for them but left it on the Central line train between Loughton and Epping.

     
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    Florist's 'lucky escape' 12:42:

    A florist has told the Evening Standard of his "lucky escape" after closing up early, five minutes before a lorry ploughed through the front of his shop and destroyed his business.

    Paul Sewell, 59, had shut Harrington's of Upminster Bridge at 15:30 on Friday to attend a reunion with former work colleagues.

     
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    Railway posters net £13k 12:29:

    A collection of vintage railway posters produced between 1923 and 1947 fetched £13,207 when they were auctioned by Swann Galleries in New York.

    A rail poster of Felixstowe

    The highest amount paid was £3,459 for a 1933 London and North Eastern Railway poster of Felixstowe by artist John Littlejohns.

     
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    Women rescued from flats 12:20:

    London Fire Brigade tweets: A woman has been rescued by from a block of flats by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus at #Barkingside High Street #Ilford

     
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    Victoria train disruption 12:10:

    London Victoria tweets: Signalling problems: Southeastern services are disrupted. No Dartford or Orpington trains from Victoria. Anticipated until 13:00

     
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    News on the hour 12:00:

    The lead story at noon: A proposal to ban smoking in London's parks and public spaces has been criticised by pro-smoking groups, who've branded the idea outrageous.

     
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    Electricity and Great Fires 11:56: BBC London 94.9 Radio

    On the Robert Elms show: Actress Agyness Deyn talks about her role in the film Electricity which screened at the London Film Festival last night and Tom Bradby talks about the new four-part drama he has written based on the Great Fire of London which starts on ITV tomorrow.

    Agyness Deyn

    You can listen live on BBC London 94.9 and contact the team on 020 7224 2000.

     
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    Dog-bite kennel owner sought 11:46:

    A man wanted on suspicion of assault after a woman suffered "life-changing" injuries from suspected dog bites at a kennels has been named by police.

    Nijamul Islam

    Nijamul Islam, 41, of Edgware, London, is believed to have run the compound housing about 100 dogs at Warren Farm in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire. The 30-year-old woman from London was attacked by two German Shepherd dogs.

     
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    11:37:

    How much will you spend supporting your team this season? Use our Price of Football calculator 2014.

    Price of Football calculator
     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 11:30:

    Dame Tessa Jowell, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, has backed calls from Lord Darzi to ban smoking in Trafalgar Square, Parliament Square and 20,000 acres of parks in the capital to make London the healthiest city in the world.

    She said: "The mayor must adopt Lord Darzi's proposals for smoke free parks in full. As Lord Darzi's report states, every week two classrooms of London children take up smoking.

    "He must seize this opportunity to build a coalition of support across our city to tackle London's shocking health inequalities."

     
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    Dementia Question Time 11:20:

    BBC London's Drivetime will be holding a special Dementia programme, with a live audience made up of Londoners whose lives have been affected by the disease.

    Email eddie.nestor@bbc.co.uk and tell us why you would like to be part of the Dementia Question Time audience.

    If selected, you'll need to be free to come to BBC Broadcasting House for our show at 5pm on Friday the 17th of October.

     
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    Price of football 11:10:

    Crystal Palace sells the most expensive pies for London clubs in the Premier League, the BBC's Price of Football study has found.

    Pie

    Arsenal came in second with a pie costing £3.60 (to go with the most expensive tickets at £97) with Tottenham the third most expensive London club setting you back £3.50.

     
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    News on the hour 11:00:

    The lead story at 11:00: A proposal to make London's parks and open spaces smoke-free will be put to the mayor today.

     
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    Have your say 10:51:

    We've introduced BBC Local Live to bring you news, sport, travel and weather updates in one place. We'd like to know what you think.

     
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    Global Handwashing Day 10:39:

    It's Global Handwashing Day and students at King's College London have released an image of an experiment they've been conducting which uses glow gel to highlight remaining bacteria after washing their hands.

    Handwash experiement

    Their experiment looked at detecting bacterial infections so that antibiotics are only prescribed to cure the right illness, at the right time.

     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 10:25: via Facebook

    Smoking could be banned in Trafalgar and Parliament squares as well as the city's parks if a report by London's health Commission is implemented.

    On the BBC London Facebook pageClaire Carson said: "Fantastic! Now my kids can enjoy a picnic without any risk of smoke inhalation" but Steve Cartwright said: "If they stop drinking in open spaces as well, then BEER GARDENS will be banned.

    "How about Cafes with outside tables, after all CAFFEINE is a stimulant drug isn't it, and the aroma might harm someone. How far will these people go."

     
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    Alcohol-related treatment 'cost £138.8m' 10:14:

    There were more than 1.2 million alcohol-related A&E admissions in London in the financial year 2012-2013, according to the charity Alcohol Concern.

    Empty wine bottles

    The total cost of treatment came to £138.8m according to the updated Alcohol Concern Map.

     
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    News on the hour 09:59:

    The top headline at 10:00: A proposal to make London's parks and open spaces smoke-free will be put to the Mayor today.

     
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    £20m Bond Street regeneration 09:45:

    One of London's most prestigious shopping streets is set to undergo a £20m makeover which will include access to the new Crossrail station at Hanover Square.

    Old Bond Street and New Bond Street will be redesigned to increase pedestrian space by up to 50%.

     
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    Price of football 09:34:

    Arsenal also has the worst price per home goals record in the Premier League, according to BBC Sports' Price of Football study.

    Tickets
     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 09:21: via Facebook

    Thanks for all the comments on the BBC London Facebook page about your thoughts on the potential ban of smoking in public spaces including Trafalgar Square.

    Merlion park in Singapore Merlion park in Singapore

    An Nagib Bin Salam from Singapore said: "Smoking laws here is tough. No smoking at bus stops, malls, parks, beaches and even in housing estates!"

     
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    Half of Tower Hamlets children 'in poverty' 09:11:

    Nearly half of all children in Tower Hamlets are living in poverty according to the campaign to End Child Poverty.

    The organisation has issued a list of the 20 local authorities with the highest rates of child poverty - 14 of them are London boroughs including Hackney, Newham, Westminster and Islington.

     
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    News on the hour 09:00: BBC London 94.9 Radio

    The lead headline at 09:00 on BBc London 94.9: Leading doctors will today call on the mayor to ban smoking in London's parks and public spaces.

     
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    'Smoking ban for public places' 08:50: BBC London 94.9 Radio

    Harriet Scott stands in for Vanessa Feltz this morning and asks whether smoking should be banned in public spaces such as Trafalgar Square after a report suggested it to improve the capital's heath.

    What do you think? You can listen live on BBC London 94.9 and contact the team on 0207 7224 2000.

     
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    Price of football 08:41:

    Arsenal Football Club has the most expensive tickets in the Premier League, a BBC Sport study has found.

    Tickets

    BBC Sport's Price of Football study found the average price of the cheapest tickets across English football has risen at almost twice the rate of the cost of living since 2011. Arsenal have the most expensive match-day ticket in the Premier League at £97.

     
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    Travel 08:30: Paul Murphy-Kasp Journalist, BBC London

    In Eltham the A205 South Circular (Well Hall Road) is part blocked at Dunblane Road following a collision.

    For the latest travel news go to our travel page or on Twitter @BBCLondonTravel.

     
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    Stabbing death 08:23:

    A 25-year-old died after he was stabbed on a street in Bexley, south-east London.

    The Met said officers were called just after 14:00 BST to a large group of males who had congregated on Wolvercote Road in Bexley. The victim has not yet been named.

     
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    Trafalgar Square smoking ban 08:17:

    Smoking could be banned in Trafalgar and Parliament squares as well as the city's parks if a report by London's Health Commission is implemented.

    Trafalgar Square

    Other measures put forward include Oyster card discounts for commuters who walk part of the way to work, and a ban on junk food shops near schools.

    Do you think this is good idea? Let us know either on Facebook, Twitter @BBClondonNews news or email: london.locallive@bbc.co.uk

     
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    Rail delays 08:10: Paul Murphy-Kasp Journalist, BBC London

    On the trains South West Trains have delays of 20 minutes through Shepperton because of a broken down train.

    For the latest travel news go to our travel page or on Twitter @BBCLondonTravel.

     
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    Dull and misty start 08:05:

    It will be a dull and misty start to the day, with fog patches. Some bright spells will develop later, mainly for areas north of London. Outbreaks of rather heavy rain will spread north eastwards during the afternoon and persist through the evening.

    Maximum temperature 17C (63F)

     
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    08:00: Beth Rose BBC News Online

    Good morning, I'll be bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather from London today for BBC Local Live.

    You can also send your news, pictures and comments to london.locallive@bbc.co.uk or Tweet @BBCLondonNews.

     

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