Travel writer Bill Bryson has praised the toilets at Liverpool's Victorian pub The Philharmonic.
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The UK-based firm launches 34 spacecraft for its broadband internet mega-constellation.
Read moreSevere accident: M25 Hertfordshire clockwise
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M25 Hertfordshire clockwise severe accident, from J24 for A111 Stagg Hill to J25 for A10 Great Cambridge Road.
M25 Hertfordshire - One lane closed on M25 clockwise from J24, A111 (Potters Bar) to J25, A10 (Enfield), because of an accident.
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A teenager who tried to kill a six-year-old boy by throwing him off the Tate Modern balcony warned his carers of his plans a year before.
Kafui Okpattah
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Jonty Bravery told his carers he wanted to push someone off a building about a year before the attack.
Read moreSevere accident: A406 London eastbound
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A406 London eastbound severe accident, at A104 Woodford New Road.
A406 London - A406 North Circular in South Woodford blocked and queues eastbound at Waterworks Corner, because of an accident.
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The middle-aged man, diagnosed in Brighton, is being treated at a London hospital, it is understood.
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Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Everton and Crystal Palace.
Read moreSevere disruption: A3212 London both ways
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A3212 London both ways severe disruption, at Downing Street.
A3212 London - A3212 Whitehall in Westminster blocked and queues at the Downing Street junction, because of a demonstration.
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Severe accident: M25 Berkshire clockwise
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M25 Berkshire clockwise severe accident, from J15 for M4 J4B to J16 for M40 J1A.
M25 Berkshire - One lane closed and queues on M25 clockwise from J15 M4 J4b to J16 M40 J1a, because of an accident.
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Severe disruption: M3 Surrey southbound
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M3 Surrey southbound severe disruption, from J3 for A322 Bagshot to J4 for A331 Blackwater Valley Route.
M3 Surrey - One lane closed and queues on M3 southbound from J3, A322 (Bagshot) to J4, A331 (Camberley), because of a broken down van.
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Severe accident: A2212 London both ways
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A2212 London both ways severe accident, near Polish Tavern.
A2212 London - A2212 Baring Road in Grove Park And Lee closed and queues in both directions near the Polish Tavern junction, because of an accident.
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Severe accident: M3 Surrey northbound
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M3 Surrey northbound severe accident, before J2 for M25 J12.
M3 Surrey - Two lanes closed and queues on M3 northbound before J2 M25 J12, because of an accident involving five cars.
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Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Fulham (15:00 GMT).
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Hazel Shearing
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The government is being told to act over a "lack of visible role models for girls" in science. Here's a whole array they could use.
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Reanne Evans and Nutcharut Wongharuthai are given wildcards while Ronnie O'Sullivan is set to play in the Snooker Shoot Out for the first time since 2015.
Read moreSevere congestion: M4 Berkshire westbound
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M4 Berkshire westbound severe congestion, after J8 for J9 A404.
M4 Berkshire - It's very slow on M4 westbound after J8 J9 A404(M) Maidenhead. All lanes have been re-opened.
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Severe disruption: M25 Hertfordshire clockwise
BBC News Travel
M25 Hertfordshire clockwise severe disruption, from J24 for A111 Stagg Hill to J25 for A10 Great Cambridge Road.
M25 Hertfordshire - One lane closed and it's very slow on M25 clockwise from J24, A111 (Potters Bar) to J25, A10 (Enfield), because of a break down. Congestion to J23 (South Mimms / Bignell Corner).
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Companies who worked on the building had threatened not to give evidence, as it could incriminate them.
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Tanya Gupta
BBC News
Twenty six people died when the IRA blew up pubs in Guildford and Birmingham more than 45 years ago.
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Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Brentford and Middlesbrough (15:00 GMT).
Read moreConcern over council's £2m 'accounting error'
Local Democracy Reporting Service
Redbridge councillors on the people scrutiny committee were alarmed to learn of a £2 million accounting error.
The People Directorate, in charge of adult and children’s social care, has a predicted overspend of £12.122 million for the next financial quarter, £2 million higher than it should be.
Councillors from both main political parties were concerned mistakes of this size “in several areas” could affect their ability to plan ahead properly.
Cllr Ross Hatfull (Lab, Valentines) said: “Usually I have a lot of sympathy with officers because I understand the pressures you are under and the challenges on ever-decreasing budgets.
“But I look at this and have to admit being quite concerned. We are adding £2 million onto our overspend due to basic accounting errors in the forecast.
"We use these forecasts to try to reign things in."
Corporate director of people Adrian Loades explained it was possible the system had become “too complex” with “maybe not everybody understanding some of the assumptions”.
Responding to the error, a Redbridge Council spokesperson said: “The forecasting errors should not have happened, and we should expect that they are as accurate as possible.
“Actions were already underway to improve forecasting, and processes have been reviewed and strengthened to ensure that this does not happen again.”
Company boss Dermot Clancy was in a field he owned near his home when he died.
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Two lines between St Pancras and Bedford were closed because of damaged power lines.
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The singer says the London Palladium tried to "censor" her by cutting short a concert on Wednesday.
Read moreThe CEO of the UK-based mega-constellation start-up says he's preparing for a decades-long venture.
After the murder, Reece Dempster told a friend: "I only got a hundred quid - it wasn't even worth it."
Read moreSevere accident: M23 West Sussex northbound
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M23 West Sussex northbound severe accident, from J9 for to J8 for .
M23 West Sussex - One lane closed and queues on M23 northbound in Surrey from J9, Gatwick Airport to J8, M25 Interchange, because of an accident involving two cars and van.
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The arrests led to £1m worth of cocaine being seize, the National Crime Agency said.
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Mohammed Abdul Shakur fled to Bangladesh days after killing his family on New Year's Day 2007.
Read moreToday's South East news website headlines
The Argus: Witnesses investigate reports of body at King's House, Hove
Kent Online: Herne Bay dad facing extradition to Portugal nine years after causing death at bar
Get Surrey: The face of the Guildford Nando's hammer attacker
Chichester Observer: Police appeal for owner of mystery bag on Bognor Regis beach
Eastbourne Herald: Eastbourne traders up in arms over ongoing work
Crawley and Horley Observer: Grandmother died after eating listeria-contaminated sandwich at West Sussex hospital
Worthing Herald: New Monks Farm development to 'unlock opportunities' for Lancing and the surrounding area
Mid Sussex Times: Man arrested at Three Bridges after reports of shooting
Brighton & Hove News: Brighton university student spared prison for second time
Hastings Observer: Police use spikes to stop car stolen from St Leonards
Brighton & Hove Independent: Schools, businesses and churches in Brighton don woolly hats to prevent homelessness
Teen, 16, in hospital after north London stabbing
A 16-year-old boy is recovering his hospital after being stabbed in north London yesterday afternoon.
The victim was attacked on Broadlands Close, Highgate, shortly after 16:00.
He was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, the Met Police has said.
No arrests have been made, but officers are continuing to investigate, the force added.
Former club captain Kevin Nolan and Paul Nevin are appointed as West Ham first-team coaches.
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Jack Gower, 18, is jailed for five years after attacking a woman in the street, from behind.
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Use the BBC News postcode search to see how your school has done in this year's secondary league tables.
Read moreSevere accident: M40 Buckinghamshire southbound
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M40 Buckinghamshire southbound severe accident, at J3 for A40 Knaves Beech.
M40 Buckinghamshire - Temporary closure and stationary on M40 southbound at J3, A40 (Loudwater), because of an accident.
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Piccadilly line signalling 'number one priority'
Local Democracy Reporting Service
New signalling on the Piccadilly line is the “number one priority” for Transport for London (TfL), according to the network’s boss.
London Transport Commissioner Mike Brown said the increase to capacity would be “like an entirely new service in London”.
Modern signalling allows more trains and a more reliable service on Underground lines – meaning the Piccadilly line could run every 90 seconds.
TfL has already commissioned 94 new trains to replace the 50-year-old rolling stock on the line, with the first expected in 2023.
Their design will allow 12% more passengers to board – but it could be boosted by 60% with a more regular service.
That would allow 21,000 more passengers to use the line every hour.
The £2.45 billion signalling upgrade was shelved in 2018 as TfL tightened the purse strings in an effort to cut its deficit.
Labour assembly member Joanne McCartney – who represents Enfield and Haringey – said the difference between the Piccadilly and Victoria lines was now “very stark”.
She said it would be “completely bonkers” if new trains ran on the line for years without a signalling upgrade.
Ms McCartney said: “For my part of north London this is our main route into Heathrow, the UK’s biggest airport – and it’s also the most affordable route.”
The Piccadilly line carries more people to Heathrow than any other train to any other airport anywhere in the world.
Severe disruption: M3 Surrey southbound
BBC News Travel
M3 Surrey southbound severe disruption, between J2 for M25 J12 and J3 for A322 Bagshot.
M3 Surrey - One lane closed and it's heavy on M3 southbound between J2 M25 J12 and J3, A322 (Bagshot), because of a break down.
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Severe accident: M4 Berkshire eastbound
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M4 Berkshire eastbound severe accident, before J5 for A4 London Road.
M4 Berkshire - One lane closed and queues on M4 eastbound before J5, A4 (Langley), because of an accident. Congestion to J6 (Slough / Windsor).
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Severe disruption: M3 Surrey northbound
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M3 Surrey northbound severe disruption, between J4 for A331 Blackwater Valley Route and J3 for A322 Bagshot.
M3 Surrey - One lane blocked and it's slow on M3 London-bound between J4, A331 (Camberley) in Hampshire and J3, A322 (Bagshot) in Surrey, because of a car that's broken down.
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Severe accident: A4202 London southbound
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A4202 London southbound severe accident, from A40 Oxford Street to Upper Brook Street.
A4202 London - A4202 Park Lane in Mayfair blocked and queues southbound from Marble Arch to Aston Martin dealership, because of an accident. Congestion to A5 Edgware Road to Lisson Grove.
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London's weather: Chilly but a bright day
BBC Weather
A chilly start with mist and fog clearing to give another dry and bright day with periods of sunshine but also cloudy at times. Winds turning to the south east and freshening in the late afternoon.
Maximum temperature: 6 to 9°C (43 to 48°F).
Severe disruption: M40 Buckinghamshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M40 Buckinghamshire southbound severe disruption, at J3 for A40 Knaves Beech.
M40 Buckinghamshire - One lane closed and it's slow on M40 southbound at J3, A40 (Loudwater), because of a car that's broken down.
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Severe disruption: M4 London eastbound
BBC News Travel
M4 London eastbound severe disruption, at J4 for Heathrow.
M4 London - M4 lane closed on exit slip road eastbound at J4, Heathrow, because of a break down.
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Dele Alli says Tottenham "deserve a trophy" as they seek to end their 12-year wait for silverware in this season's FA Cup.
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Michael Emons
BBC Sport
Tottenham battle past Southampton in a thrilling FA Cup fourth-round replay to set up a home tie against Norwich City.
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Officers cannot watch every terrorist who is released, the head of UK counter-terror policing warns.
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Thomas Mackintosh
BBC News, London
Jake Hazell wants to speak openly about his mental health struggles since his girlfriend died.
Read moreSevere disruption: M4 London westbound
BBC News Travel
M4 London westbound severe disruption, at J2 for A4 Great West Road.
M4 London - One lane closed and queues on M4 outbound at J2, A4 (Brentford), because of a break down. Congestion to Hogarth Roundabout.
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Severe disruption: M1 Hertfordshire southbound
BBC News Travel
M1 Hertfordshire southbound severe disruption, between J9 for A5183 and J8 for A414.
M1 Hertfordshire - Temporary closure and stationary on M1 southbound between J9, A5183 (Redbourn) and J8, A414 (Hemel Hempstead), because of dog on the road.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time