The Metropolitan Police says it is considering using eagles to intercept drones amid concerns the aircraft are increasingly used to commit crime.

Image source, Luuk van Spijk Woordvoerder Landelijke Eenheid Pol

The force's interest in using the birds of prey follows trials in the Netherlands.

Drones - pilot-less aircraft which are controlled remotely - are already used by police forces to capture footage on difficult terrain, including cliffs.

But there are concerns criminals are also using the new technology.

In spite of warnings from the MPS Marine Policing Unit, many onlookers were taken aback when a bus exploded on Lambeth Bridge yesterday as part of filming for a new film featuring Jackie Chan.

Video credit: London Fire Brigade

Arsenal scored twice in 88 first-half seconds to overwhelm Bournemouth and move level on points with second-placed Tottenham.

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There will be severe gales in the south today with gusts of up to of 55 - 65mph in London. Heavy bursts of rain are also forecast.

It's going to be chilly, with maximum temperatures of 9C, so wrap up warm.

Vanessa Feltz
BBC Radio London presenter

On the Vanessa Feltz show now -  should higher earners be charged more for social housing? 

Subsidized rents for households earning more than £30,000, or £40,000 in London, will be scrapped in April 2017.

An LGA-commissioned study says many families would be forced to leave their homes. 

Tell me what you think by calling 020 7224 2000.

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The A204 is closed at the Brixton Water Lane junction due to a police incident. Bus routes 2, 412 and 432 are being diverted.

Southern Trains have warnedthere may be disruption to its services later in, external the day due to Storm Imogen.

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