Updates on Tuesday 10 November 2015
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A man's body has been spotted in the water at Swan Island, Twickenham Shipyard, in Twickenham.
The body was recovered by police at 10:00 GMT today.
The body has not been formally identified, but police are trying to find Anthony Ojeer, 32, who was last seen leaving a pub in Twickenham on Halloween.
Mr Ojeer’s next-of-kin have been informed.
Trains to and from Victoria and London Bridge were also badly hit this morning.
South West Trains have reported similar problems on its London and Surrey branch lines.
Image source, Rebecca CrozierA Southern spokesman apologised to customers and said the morning had been "extremely challenging" and conditions had been "exceptionally poor".
Rail services running in and out of London are seriously disrupted because of "leaf mulch" forming on the tracks, two operators have confirmed.
Image source, Lauren FarrowSouthern Rail, serving South London, has warned of delays of up to 90 minutes for the rest of Tuesday because of leaves on the line.
Boris Johnson met some stallholders and some fish during a visit to Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Israel.
Image source, PAThe mayor of London is on the second day of a four-day trade visit to the region.
The number of people involved in incidents with buses has fallen from 2.6 to 2.5 injuries per million passenger journeys over the last six months, according to Transport for London (TfL)., external
Between the months of July and September, 1,491 people were injured in incidents involving buses, compared with 1,506 between April to June, statistics from TfL said.
Image source, Getty ImagesOf the injuries 82% were classified as ‘minor’, and of those 84% were treated at the scene of the incident.
Mike Weston, TfL’s Director of Buses, said: “We are taking a range of actions, including investing in new safety technology."
Image source, Alexander CalderIt is the largest retrospective of his mobiles with works from Brazil, Paris and New York all seen together for the first time.
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has been honoured with a CBE by the Queen at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.
Image source, APHe received the award for services to the performing arts and to charity.
As well as playing Sherlock Holmes in the BBC's adaptation, the 39-year-old actor was nominated for the best actor Oscar for his role as computer scientist Alan Turing in The Imitation Game.
Image source, PAHe has also recently finished a run playing the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre.
Alex Bushill
BBC London News
On BBC London news this lunchtime, how the death of a stillborn baby has led to changes at Luton and Dunstable hospital.
And police appeal for information to track down a machete wielding gang who've been responsible for half a million pounds worth of robberies.
Tom Edwards
Transport Correspondent, BBC London
Transport for London, external (TfL) has told the London Assembly that the Davies Commission report into airport expansion is "substantially underestimating impact of the third runway" at Heathrow.
Image source, Getty ImagesTfL said the Davies Commission would require an investment of £15bn / 20bn in new rail links to facilitate the third runway.
For more follow on @BBCTomEdwards, external Twitter.
Elaine Okyere
BBC News, London
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Fairfield Halls will close for two years while it is redeveloped, after calls for the decision to be reviewed were rejected, reports the Croydon Advertiser. , external
Susana Mendoca
BBC Radio London Political Reporter
Labour's London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan has set out plans on how he would accomplish better results in outer London schools.
The MP for Tooting was joined by global teaching prize winner Nancie Atwell
For more follow @susana_mendonca, external on Twitter.
Residents of Merton Council have a chance to have a say on how Morden town centre could be redeveloped.
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In west London, the High Road, in Ickenham, is closed in both directions between West Ruislip Tube Station and Aylsham Drive following afatal stabbingyesterday.
The Met Police said the road was expected to be closed until later this evening.
The 18-year-old man, who has not yet been formally identified, was wounded near West Ruislip station during Monday's evening rush period.
There is a chance of the odd spot of rain in the south, towards Croydon, as we head through this afternoon, but it should be otherwise cloudy and breezy.
Why are leaves causing delays to rail lines?
Network Rail, external has explained how leaves compressed by passing trains can create a thin, Teflon-like layer on the rails, so train drivers have to brake earlier when approaching stations and signals to avoid overshooting.
Southern Trains are expecting delays of up to 80 mins on metro services until around 16:00. For more travel news visit the BBC travel website.
A man has died after he was stabbed in west London.
The man, believed to be in his early 20s, was attacked at about 17:30 GMT in High Road, Ickenham, close to West Ruislip station, police said.
A Met spokesman said the victim was taken to a west London hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
BBC Sport
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has won the manager of the month award after four wins out of four in the Premier League
Image source, ReutersThe 66-year-old Frenchman edged out Leicester's Italian boss Claudio Ranieri, who oversaw three wins and a draw in October.
Waltham Forest Guardian
The first Council housing development in Redbridge for more than three decades has been completed, reports theWaltham Forest Guardian., external
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with actual bodily harm after an 87-year-old woman was punched on a bus in south London.
Image source, GooglePolice, external released CCTV showing the alleged assault that happened in Croydon on 16 October on the 166 bus. The pensioner suffered a black eye.
The teenager has been bailed to appear at Croydon Youth Court on 10 December.
