18 May 2013 Last updated at 12:31 ET

Funds misuse school 'must act now'Jo Shuter

Governors at a school accused of inappropriate use of public money are urged to "take action" by Westminster Council.


Alexander Litvinenko in hospital ward prior to his deathLitvinenko widow calls for inquiry

The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, who was murdered in London, calls for the inquest into his death to be replaced with a public inquiry.

ProtestNHS protesters march in London

Demonstrators march through London in protest at changes to the NHS.

Tom Edwards, Transport correspondent, London Article written by Tom Edwards Tom Edwards Transport correspondent, London

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    On air 1758: Asad Ahmad Presenter, BBC London

    Join me at 18:50 on BBC One to hear more about Westminster Council demanding that school governors in Swiss Cottage take action over financial irregularities.

    We're also on the River Thames to find out how the Environment Agency has started a new patrol to stamp out anti-social behaviour.

     
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    NHS protest 1740:

    Demonstrators have marched from the South Bank to Whitehall in protest at changes to the NHS in London.

    Protest

    Professor Simon Shorvon, a neurologist, attacked a decision to close four west London A&E departments.

    He said: "It will leave a huge swathe of residents far from a local casualty."

     
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    Weather 1730: Wendy Hurrell BBC Weather, London

    The cloud was very stubborn to break up today so it stayed feeling a bit chilly. However the cloud overnight will help to keep the temperature up to about 10C (50F) in London - a little lower out of town.

    Tomorrow we have a better chance of seeing some longer sunny spells. In those we may well hit 19C (66F).

     
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    Egypt death 1720:

    The child who died in a pool while on holiday in Egypt has been named as Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill.

    Her grandmother, April Johnson, told Sky News her granddaughter was "a lovely, lovely girl" who was "intelligent for her age".

     
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    Chelsea Flower Show 1711:

    Staff paused for lunch during preparations for the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show in London earlier.

    Chelsea Flower Show

    The event opens for its 100th year on Monday.

     
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    Broncos defeated 1701:

    London Broncos have experienced their heaviest defeat to Wigan as they were beaten 6-64.

    BBC London 94.9's sport reporter Ian Ramsdale said the Broncos were "lacklustre, sloppy and error-strewn" while the Warriors were "sharp, alert and efficient".

     
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    Play-off final 1630:

    Brentford boss Uwe Rosler hopes to keep his young side together by winning promotion to the Championship.

    The Bees face Yeovil in the League One play-off final at Wembley on Sunday.

     
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    Celebrating the Tube 1611:

    This year the Tube is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

    Steam train on the underground

    Watch BBC Two's The Tube: An Underground History on the iPlayer to find out how it was built and how it has shaped London.

     
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    Dog stuck in tree 1557:

    Firefighters are urging people to think twice before ringing 999 after they were called to help a dog stuck in tree.

     
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    Absconder caught 1544:

    A prisoner who was missing for two months has been charged with 13 offences including indecent exposure and causing grievous bodily harm.

    Ivan Leach, 47, from Preston, was arrested in Camden.

     
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    Popular artefacts 1534:

    Despite having to look after seven million precious objects, conservationists at the British Museum only had to repair 53 in the last three years.

    So what's your favourite object in the popular museum? Let us know by email or send us a tweet.

     
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    NHS March 1522:

    Protesters have gathered in central London to protest against changes to the NHS.

    NHS protest
     
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    Egypt death 1510:

    A child who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London.

    BBC News correspondent James Pearce said the waterpark only opened at the start of May.

     
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    Rugby League 1458:

    BBC London 94.9's Ian Ramsdale tweets: We're live from The Stoop for @bbclondonsport on @BBCLondon949 with @philcparry & @jamiephill right now! #rugbyleague

    Phil Parry and Jamie Phill

    Listen to live commentary on BBC London 94.9 and online as the London Broncos take on the Wigan Warriors.

     
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    School funds 1442:

    Westminster council has urged governors at a school accused of inappropriate use of public money to "take action" as quickly as possible.

    Jo Shutter

    A Department for Education report criticised Quintin Kynaston Community Academy head teacher Jo Shuter over use of school funds.

    Ms Shuter has been reinstated following a suspension but is yet to return to the school, the BBC understands.

     
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    Travel 1425:

    TfL Traffic News tweets: NHS march: Whitehall is closed s/b at Trafalgar Sq, traffic is currently flowing well on Trafalgar Sq.

     
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    A five-year-old girl who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family in south London.

    Chloe Johnson, from Forest Hill, died in a water park at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel in the resort of Sharm-el-Sheikh.

    A spokeswoman for First Choice holidays said the company would carry out a "full and thorough investigation" but its priority was to support the family.

     
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    Sport 1400:

    Former England manager Kevin Keegan backs Crystal Palace for Play-Off glory, reports the Croydon Guardian.

     
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    On air 1345: Gaby Roslin Presenter, BBC London 94.9

    Wow Nate James singing live on the show and sounding awesome.

    Nate James

    You can listen to the show online.

     
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    A British child who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London.

     
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    Police in the sky 1319:

    MPS Helicopters tweets: I99 currently overhead the Holborn area @MPSCamden searching for suspects who made off from police on a stolen moped.

     
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    NHS march 1304:

    Jos Bell, who is one of the organisers of the NHS march, told BBC London 94.9 it was their way of showing their "collective dismay" about the proposals.

    The government wants to downgrade A&E units across London and replace them with 24/7 urgent care centres.

     
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    Sex attacks 1245:

    Police are hunting a man with scruffy, dark hair after three sexual assaults on buses in south-west London.

    Man wanted over sex attacks

    The man targeted women twice in Kingston and once in Twickenham, each time in the afternoon.

     
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    On air 1232:

    Listen to live cricket commentary as Middlesex take on Somerset.

     
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    Travel 1218:

    Caught in a jam? Find out what's happening on the roads with BBC Travel and BBC London Travel.

     
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    Litvinenko death 1202:

    More on the upcoming inquest of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko.

    The coroner ruled the inquest could not take evidence on possible Russian state involvement, citing national security.

    Mr Litvinenko's wife, Maria, has accused him of deciding "to abandon his search for the truth".

     
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    On air 1147:

    Writer Caitlin Moran popped into the studio earlier to have a chat with Robert Elms on BBC London 94.9.

    Robert Elms and Caitlin Moran
     
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    NHS march 1137:

    Protesters are gathering in central London to express their anger about changes to the NHS, BBC London 94.9 reports.

    Unite is joining forces with other trades unions, protest groups and medical staff to march to Whitehall, where they'll hand a letter in to the prime minister.

     
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    Rainbow flag 1118:

    International Day Against Homophobia was marked by Haringey Borough Council by flying a rainbow flag outside the civic centre, reports Haringey Independent.

     
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    Soho crackdown 1108:

    Twenty-six people have been arrested in Soho as part of the Met's crackdown on drugs and associated street crime in the area, the force says.

     
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    Chelsea Flower 1053:

    A Chelsea Flower Show display which will highlight Stoke-on-Trent's ceramic heritage is to be sold off.

    The garden being built at the Chelsea Flower Show The garden is currently being built ahead of the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday
     
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    Direct line 1039:

    Totally Richmond blogs about Crossrail 2 plans for a direct line from Twickenham to Tottenham Court Road.

     
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    Tower RNLI tweets: People have asked what we will be up to today - Well It will involve training , cleaning & then maybe a rescue... youtube.com/watch?v=_vu7Zb…

     
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    Conserving history 1019:

    How does the British Museum look after more than seven million objects?

    Conservator at the British Museum

    Read my feature about the popular museum to find out.

     
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    On air 1004: Robert Elms Presenter, BBC London 94.9

    On the show today I'll be joined by Caitlin Moran and Alex Clark will have some new fiction recommendations. Listen live

     
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    Arsenal tweets: #Arsenal's groundstaff has received a commendation from the Premier League for the Emirates Stadium playing surface - arsenal.com/news/news-arch...

     
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    Pollards Hill fire 0944:

    Wimbledon Guardian reports that two people have escaped a fire at a home in Pollards Hill.

     
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    Sport 0920:

    In Rugby League, the Broncos have drawn the only non-Super League team left in the Tetley's Challenge Cup - the Sheffield Eagles.

     Michael Witt of London Broncos

    The quarter-finals will be played between 12-15 July.

     
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    TfL Traffic News tweets: Avoid driving in C.London today btwn 12-6pm due to 2 Demo's: Waterloo Br n/b, Strand w/b, Whitehall s/b will be closed as well as…Park Ln,Piccadilly e/b, Regent St, North Carriage Dr & Waterloo Place. The roads will reopen as soon as practically possible.

     
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    School cash 0900:

    A former London head teacher of the year spent almost £7,000 of school money on her 50th birthday party, a report has found.

     
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    Surgery tour 0846:

    Heidi Alexander, Labour MP for Lewisham East, tweets: Street surgery in Catford today. Will have finally covered whole constituency. 42,000 households given opportunity to see me since May 2010.

     
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    On air 0836:

    Coming up on BBC London 94.9, Jo and Simon will being talking to literary manager Steve Harper about the show Thatcherwrite.

    Battersea's Theatre503 team invited playwrights to create a series of plays looking back at Margaret Thatcher's life.

     
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    Litvinenko death 0826:

    The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry.

    Alexander Litvinenko

    Mr Litvinenko, 43, died after he was poisoned with polonium-210 while drinking tea at a London meeting in 2006.

    His wife Marina says a public inquiry was the only way to find the truth about the death of her husband.

     
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    BBC London Travel tweets: off to Heathrow? Piccadilly Line works mean there's no direct tube from C. London. Take Central Line to Ealing Broadway for replacement bus.

     
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    Weather 0806:

    Today's forecast is rather cloudy but with some bright spells and most places will be dry, although an odd light shower is possible here and there. Light winds.

     
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