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Severe 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 accident: M25 London clockwise

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M25 London clockwise severe accident, at J25 for A10 Great Cambridge Road.

M25 London - One lane closed and queues on M25 clockwise at J25, A10 (Enfield), because of an accident.

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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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Severe 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

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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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Concern 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.”

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Severe 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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Today's South East news website headlines

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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.

Severe accident: M11 Essex southbound

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M11 Essex southbound severe accident, from J8A for A120 to J7 for A414 Canes Lane.

M11 Essex - One lane blocked and it's very slow on M11 southbound from J8a A120 to J7, A414 (Harlow), because of an accident involving three vehicles.

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Severe disruption: M2 Kent westbound

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M2 Kent westbound severe disruption, from J3 for A2045 Chatham to J2 for A228 Sundridge Hill Strood.

M2 Kent - Three lanes closed and queues on M2 westbound from J3, A2045 (Chatham) to J2, A228 (Strood), because of an overturned lorry.

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Severe disruption: M23 West Sussex northbound

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M23 West Sussex northbound severe disruption, between J10 for A264 Copthorne Way and J9 for .

M23 West Sussex - One lane closed on M23 northbound between J10, A264 (Crawley) and J9, Gatwick Airport, because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

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Severe accident: A2 London eastbound

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A2 London eastbound severe accident, at Danson Road.

A2 London - Temporary closure and stationary on A2 eastbound in Bexley at the Danson Road junction, 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: M25 Essex anti-clockwise

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M25 Essex anti-clockwise severe disruption, before J26 for A121.

M25 Essex - One lane closed and queues on M25 anticlockwise before J26, A121 (Waltham Abbey), because of a car that's broken down.

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Severe disruption: M3 Surrey southbound

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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 disruption: M20 Kent westbound

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M20 Kent westbound severe disruption, between J4 for A228 Castle Way Leybourne and J3 for M26.

M20 Kent - One lane closed and it's slow on M20 London-bound between J4, A228 (Leybourne) and J3 M26, 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 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

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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

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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

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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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Severe accident: A1(M) Hertfordshire southbound

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A1(M) Hertfordshire southbound severe accident, from J6 for A1000 Welwyn By Pass Road Welwyn to J4 for A414 Great North Road Hertford.

A1(M) Hertfordshire - One lane closed on A1(M) southbound from J6, A1000 (Welwyn) to J4, A414 (Hertford), because of an accident.

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Severe accident: A127 Essex eastbound

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A127 Essex eastbound severe accident, from A129 Rayleigh Road to St Michaels Road.

A127 Essex - One lane closed and queues on A127 Arterial Road eastbound in Rayleigh from Rayleigh Weir to the St Michaels Road junction, because of an accident involving four cars. Congestion to Dunton Wayletts on the A127, Five Bells Interchange on the A13, Rettendon Turnpike on the A130.

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