Southern rail is accused of bullying after it asks staff to sign a pledge not to strike in exchange for getting backdated holiday pay early.

BBC Sport picks out some iconic moments between Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League as the sides prepare to meet each other on Saturday.

Four London councils threaten to begin legal action if the government does not withdraw its support for Heathrow Airport expansion in 14 days.

BBC London News

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Keeping checking back here throughout the evening for any breaking news.

BBC Weather

It'll be cold tonight with prolonged clear spells developing and just the odd shower at times. 

The winds will ease to allow a frost to form in rural spots like the Lea valley. Minimum temperature: 2C (36F).

The world's biggest Lego shop has opened in London with models of the city's landmarks. 

But what other creative ways to represent the capital have been used?

Kasia Rynkiewicz , the sister-in-law of Dorota Rynkiewicz, who died in the Croydon tram derailment says she was an "extremely caring person".

Dorota Rynkiewicz was one of seven people who died in the accident last Wednesday.

A man who killed his wife after searching online for the "most painful place to stab someone" is jailed for life.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is not concerned that Harry Kane has yet to agree a new contract with the club.

The world's biggest Lego shop has opened in London with models of the city's landmarks.

But what other creative ways to represent the capital have been used?

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The origins of more than 45,000 surnames have been revealed by a new study.

A four-year project investigating the history and geographical distribution of family names found almost 40,000 were native to Britain and Ireland.

The study's authors said they had explained 8,000 surnames for the first time.

Project leader, Prof Richard Coates, said the list was "more detailed and accurate" than those before it.

England rugby union legend Jonny Wilkinson believes that Owen Farrell will surpass his record points total of 1,179 in Test matches.

A Take That fan bids more than £1 million to have the band play a private show, with proceeds going to Children In Need.

The BBC extends its contract to broadcast Wimbledon by an additional four years, taking the partnership through to 2024.

BBC Travel

There are currently two hour delays on the M25 anti-clockwise between Junction 9 (Leatherhead) and 7 due to congestion after an earlier accident. It is expected to return to normal at about 17:45.

Between J8 (Reigate) and J7 anti-clockwise lanes 3 and 4 are shut to clear the accident debris. It is hoped this will return to normal by about 19:45.

Almost £45m was paid out to rail passengers in compensation for late or cancelled trains in 2015/16, the Department for Transport has revealed., external

It seems rail users are more willing than ever to claim if their train is late or cancelled - it has trebled over the past three years, up from 12% in 2013 to 35% this year.

Image source, Department of Transport

The many ways of honouring our champion horses

A surgeon who had his manslaughter conviction quashed says "justice has not been done" for the patient's family.

New Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway wants the squad to show pride when they are representing the club.