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Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe has responded to "damning" findings in to the Henriques Review into the Met's VIP paedophile probe in a series of tweets, external.

He says: "I asked for this independent review - wanted to know if mistakes were made in investigations.

"I accept accountability for failures identified within Op Midland & Op Vicente on behalf of the Metropolitan Police.

"Professional & personal dismay suspects in investigation were pursued for so long when it could’ve been concluded much earlier.

"We should have tested the credibility of the complainant more rigorously before conducting the searches.

"Cannot & do not expect sympathy of suspects in these cases. But necessary to understand pressure on investigators at the time."

His full statement can be read here, external

Fulham gain a deserved west London derby win over Brentford - relive the action as it happened.

"Numerous errors" made in Scotland Yard's investigation into VIP paedophile allegations, an independent review finds.

More soon.  

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A driver accused of being involved in a road-rage incident with BBC presenter Jeremy Vine pleads not guilty to motoring offences.

Tenants who rent their homes from Stansted Airport are fighting a plan that would sell off their properties. 

The airport bought up nearly 270 homes when they were hoping to build a second runway. 

The airport's owners say they always made it clear they didn't want to be long term landlords, but residents say the sales are happening too quickly.

Ireland seamer Tim Murtagh extends his contract with Middlesex, tying him to Lord's until 2018.

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Met chief Sir Bernard Hogan-How is reported to have apologised to former MP Harvey Proctor over "significant failings" in Operation Midland.

We're due to see parts of the Henriques reporter into Operation Midland in the next hour.

What was Operation Midland?

Established in November 2014, Operation Midland was set up to examine historical claims of a Westminster VIP paedophile ring, with allegations that boys were abused by a group of powerful men from politics, the military and law enforcement agencies.

The inquiry was also intended to examine claims that three boys were murdered during the alleged ring's activities. Operation Midland related to locations across southern England and in London in the 1970s and 1980s, and focused on the private Dolphin Square estate in Pimlico, south-west London.

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Chelsea and England international Eni Aluko goes along to a Premier League Girls programme in Woking which helps connect with young people and inspire them to play football.

West Ham United are working with the Street Soccer Foundation to help young and homeless people into work and back on their feet through a development project in the east end of London.

Couriers working for the company Deliveroo have started a legal process to gain union recognition and workers' rights.

Nearly half of children in some parts of the UK are living in poverty, a study says.

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is set to play for Chelsea's Under 23s against Oxford United as he continues his comeback from injury.

Around one in six cases of breast cancer begins with symptoms other than a suspect lump, experts are warning.

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Researchers from University College London say women need to be aware of other warning signs - such as nipple changes - so that they get help fast.

The researchers examined the symptoms of 2,300 women who had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.

They found that women with non-lump symptoms were more likely to put off visiting their doctor.

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Stephen Fry is to host the Baftas again, despite quitting Twitter after his quip at this year's event about costume design winner Jenny Beavan.

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The comic came under fire after joking she was dressed like a "bag lady" at February's ceremony.

Following the criticism, he tweeted that she was a "dear friend" who had got the joke.

The Baftas take place on 12 February 2017 at a new venue for the event, London's Royal Albert Hall.

Thousands of commuters were left stranded in south London last night due to a trespasser on the railway tracks.

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All Southern services through Norwood Junction station were either cancelled or delayed when the power was turned off following the intrusion.

There were reports on Twitter of a stand-off between staff and the man, who was seen to take off some of his clothes and began rapping.