Summary

  • Updates from London on Friday 6 November 2015

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 on Monday

  1. Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss 'did not blame' Coleman over Ramseypublished at 15:50

    BBC Sport

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he did not blame Wales boss Chris Coleman for Aaron Ramsey's injury.

    Aaron Ramsey and WengerImage source, Getty Images

    Coleman accused Wenger of a "cheap shot" after the Frenchman suggested Ramsey's hamstring injury was caused by playing for Wales.

    Wenger reiterated it would have made sense not to have played Ramsey or Real Madrid's Gareth Bale for the full game against Andorra.

    "I didn't blame anybody," said Wenger.

  2. Friday photo: Riders in leafy Hyde Parkpublished at 15:45

    Hyde ParkImage source, PA

    It might be a bit wet today but it's milder than normal for the time of year and London's parks are still abundant with beautiful autumn leaves.

    Press Association photographer Anthony Devlin captured these two riders from the Household Cavalry in Hyde Park this morning.

    If you've got a nice autumnal London shot on your phone why not email it to us?

  3. City Hall holds Remembrance Day eventpublished at 15:35

    Earlier, the mayor and London Assembly Members were joined by Greater London Authority (GLA) staff and representatives from key London government organisations for a special service ahead of Remembrance Day at City Hall.

    Chelsea pensionersImage source, PA
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    Chelsea pensioners salute as they sing the national anthem during the service

    The Last Post is played by Bugler Daniel Fox of the Band of the Scots GuardsImage source, PA
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    The Last Post is played by Bugler Daniel Fox of the Band of the Scots Guards

    Mayor of London Boris Johnson (right) during the GLA (Greater London Authority) Annual Service of Remembrance at City Hall in LondonImage source, PA
    Image caption,

    Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Mayor of Tower Hamlets Len Duvall were among those to attend the event

    The annual service honours London government staff who gave their lives in the service of the country in the two world wars and other conflicts.

  4. Mini-Holland consultation 'sham' claim 'shown to be wrong'published at 15:24

    Press Association

    Mr Justice Holgate, sitting in London, ruled there was "no merit whatsoever" in any of the criticisms raised and ordered the group to pay £10,000 plus VAT towards legal costs incurred by Waltham Forest defending the scheme. 

    The judge said: "The main concern related to road closures and their effect on access to premises and congestion and pollution outside the village. 

    "It is plain that the parties involved were fully able to make their objections and concerns on these matters known to the council."

    The issues raised "were given careful consideration," the judge ruled. The suggestion that the consultations had been a sham was shown to be wrong by the fact that some aspects of the scheme were modified following suggestions made by members of the public.

  5. 'Mini-Holland' cycling scheme survives legal challengepublished at 15:15

    Press Association

    Cycling scheme planImage source, Enfield Council

    A "mini-Holland" pro-cycling scheme which has divided a community has survived a legal challenge at the High Court. 

    The £27 million project is aimed at improving safety and the environment in theLondon borough of Waltham Forest, including Walthamstow village, by encouraging more walking and cycling and reducing the volume of traffic in residential areas. 

    It is one of three mini-Holland schemes - also in Enfield and Kingston - now at various stages in the capital funded by the Mayor of London.

    Critics say the scheme has caused poorer air quality, added to congestion and limited access to businesses in the area by closing roads and seeking to shut down traffic rat-runs.

    A group called E17Streets4All composed of local residents and businesses applied to the court for a statutory review.

  6. Police incident closes Beulah Roadpublished at 15:00

    BBC Travel

    Beulah Road in Thornton Heath is closed due to police incident between B273 Parchmore Road and Beulah Crescent.

    London Buses say it's expected to remain closed all afternoon.

  7. Neil Fox 'forced kiss' on alleged victimpublished at 14:42

    Press Association

    Neil FoxImage source, PA

    A 15-year-old girl was "snog-raped" by DJ Neil Fox when he forced his tongue into her mouth at a Capital Radio roadshow, a court heard. 

    The 54-year-old allegedly pulled the teenage fan towards him at the event at Chessington World of Adventures and kissed her on the mouth. Giving evidence at Westminster Magistrates' Court, the woman said she had never been kissed before the April 1996 roadshow.

    Fox denies eight counts of indecent assault and two of sexual assault, all said to have taken place between 1988 and 2014. 

  8. Why we protested in the Million Mask Marchpublished at 14:31

    BBC Newsbeat

    As thousands of people take part in anti-austerity protests across the world, Million Mask March activists explain to Newsbeat why they're angry.

    These protestors didn't want to reveal their names

    'Why we protested in the Million Mask March'

    As thousands of people take part in anti-austerity protests across the world, Million Mask March activists explain to Newsbeat why they're angry.

    Read More
  9. Afternoon weather: Heavy rain but mildpublished at 14:16

    BBC Weather

    The afternoon will start cloudy with some heavy rain around. The rain will ease though with a few brighter breaks developing later.

    Despite the rain and a freshening wind it will be unusually mild for the time of year. Highs of 17C (63F).

  10. Met chief visits injured horses after clashespublished at 13:56

    Sir Bernard Hogan-HoweImage source, PA

    Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe is seen here petting a police horse named Embassy at the Metropolitan Police horse stables in Great Scotland Yard, after clashes at yesterday's Million Mask March

    Four police officers injured and several horses were targeted. 

  11. Amnesty bin in Greenwich uncovers a variety of knivespublished at 13:42

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  12. Met Commissioner thanks officers after a 'challenging' weekpublished at 13:33

    Following last night's Million Mask March in central London, Met Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, said: “This has been a really busy week, even by the standards of the Met.

    "My officers have worked very hard in the face of some incredibly challenging and even violent circumstances."

    Met officers in central LondonImage source, EPA
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    The Met deployed 2,000 officers for the protest on Thursday

    He mentioned disorder at the illegal rave in Lambeth last weekend and peaceful protests by students on Wednesday, adding: "I’m really proud of everything my officers have done this week."

  13. Coming up on BBC London News at 13:30published at 13:20

    Asad Ahmad
    Presenter, BBC London

    This lunchtime we'll be bringing you all the fallout from last night's Million Mask March, during which three police officers were hospitalised. 

    Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said it had been a "challenging" week even by the standards of the Met, referring to disorder following an illegal rave last weekend and student protests on Wednesday.

    We'll also speak to an activist who took part in last night's demo. For this and more join us from 13:30 on BBC One.

  14. Behind the scenes of Big Benpublished at 13:10

    Parliament's Twitter feed is inviting you to go behind the scenes at London's most famous clock and meet one of its mechanics. 

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  15. Twenty-one flights expected to leave Sharm laterpublished at 12:51

    Easyjet has reported eight of its planes were not being allowed to land to pick up passengers, but two flights had already left and flights from other airlines are scheduled to depart for the UK later.

    Easyjet planeImage source, Sarah Coterill

    A total 21 UK-bound flights are expected to take some of the estimated 19,000 British nationals on holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh home.

    • Monarch said five of its planes are currently in the air on the way to pick up Britons as scheduled
    • BA said it did not expect its aircraft to be refused landing permission in Egypt and its flight to Gatwick would leave as planned
    • Thomson said it would be flying nine flights out of Sharm el-Sheikh
    • Thomas Cook say they will operate four flights.
  16. Injured police horses receive treatment after protestpublished at 12:39

    The head of the Met Task Force has tweeted this following last night's Million Mask March:

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  17. Banker convicted of assault on bouncer at Islington speed dating nightpublished at 12:27

    Evening Standard

    A bank executive’s high-flying career lay in tatters today after he was convicted of assaulting a bouncer, external who ejected him from an upmarket pub’s private speed-dating event.

  18. One person charged following Million Mask March and police horses injuredpublished at 12:04

    The Met says it has charged one person with assault on a police officer following the Million Mask March last night in central London. 

    Another person has been cautioned for assault on the police.  Of the 50 arrested, 48 remain in custody.

    Police horsesImage source, PA

    All officers who were taken to hospital have now been discharged, according to the Met. 

    Six police horses were injured in the disorder on The Mall, Great George Street, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square

    One horse, Embassy, was injured near Buckingham Palace and the police rider was thrown from the horse. Embassy sustained injuries to his side, fetlock and front leg. Embassy's rider suffered a fractured wrist.