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The length of GP consultations in the NHS is "crazy" and risks undermining care if more patients are pushed out of hospitals, doctor leaders are warning.

Average consultation length is 10 minutes in the UK - thought to be the shortest in the developed world.

GP leaders said this was already too short and the extra workload from the hospital closures proposed by local leaders would destabilise care.

The proposals are being made by local health leaders to "modernise" the NHS.

An investigation into a hugely disruptive train derailment has revealed that engineering work was carried out on the line just two days before the accident. 

A busy commuter route in Lewisham, south-east London, was closed for six days when two wagons of a freight train overturned on 24 January, causing major damage to the tracks. 

A preliminary report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) noted that new track work at the junction was installed on 14 and 15 January, with "follow-up engineering work" taking place over the weekend of 21 and 22 January. 

The full investigation into the incident will consider the design of the junction and how it was built. There were no injuries in the incident.

 It will also examine the condition of the derailed wagons and how they were loaded.

The train consisted of 18 wagons carrying building sand and was travelling at around 20mph when it derailed.

A spokeswoman for Network Rail, which is responsible for maintaining Britain's railway infrastructure, said: "The section of railway where the Lewisham derailment took place was installed two weeks before the incident. 

"The follow-up work that took place in the vicinity of the incident was not to replace any track, but just to bed in the new. We are assisting the Rail Accident Investigation Branch with the investigation into the cause."

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Any cloud and rain will gradually clear to the east this afternoon, with some sunny spells developing.Maximum temperature: 10C (50F).

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This man is being sought by British Transport Police after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a Tube train at Kennington.

The victim approached the suspect and another woman who were "engaged in sexual activity" and asked them to stop.

The man became aggressive and spat and pushed the victim.

The incident happened between 00:00 and 01:00 on Saturday 14 January on a Northern Line train.

Investigating officer PC Suleman Yazdani, said: “This is highly inappropriate behaviour, the woman was simply asking this couple to stop, there was no need for aggression. 

“If you were on that train or saw anybody acting suspiciously I would urge you to contact us as soon as possible."  

Two men were stabbed in Lambeth last night after a fight.

Police were called to Albion Avenue following reports of a fight and found one of the victims, 20, in nearby Wandsworth Road. He had injuries to his leg and back.

A second victim, 22, was found in Albion Avenue with multiple stab injuries to his face, leg and chest.

Both are serious but stable in hospital.

Police think that the two victim were involved in a fight with a group of men. A 19-year-old was arrest earlier today on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

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Motorists are shunning diesel cars, as they turn to buying vehicles that are much more eco-friendly, industry figures suggest.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said that 78,778 diesel cars were sold in January, a drop of 4.3% on the same month last year.

Over the same period sales of electric cars and other alternatively-fuelled vehicles (AFVs) jumped by 19.9%.

For the first time, AFVs now account for more than 4% of the market.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Commons Speaker John Bercow was "absolutely right" to voice his opposition to US President Donald Trump addressing Parliament during a state visit. 

Senior Tories told the BBC his comments had caused a lot of anger, with one saying it was "utterly outrageous" and others saying he should be impartial.

Mr Corbyn was speaking to Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London this morning.

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BBC Radio London

A charity Gym in London that rehabilitates those with disabilities and helps them get back to work says it faces closure if it can't find urgent funding.

BBC Radio London's Jason Rosam is there.   

Claudia-Liza Armah brings you the latest

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A 19-year-old who killed an American tourist and injured five others when he ran amok with a knife in Russell Square, Bloomsbury, could be locked up indefinitely when he is sentenced later. 

Zakaria Bulhan plunged a large kitchen knife into the back of 64-year-old retired special needs teacher Darlene Horton, then "skipped" away with a "crazed smile" on his face, leaving carnage in his wake. 

On 3 August, Mrs Horton was among many tourists on their way back to their hotels after enjoying an evening meal or shows in London's theatreland. 

Initially, police feared reports of indiscriminate violence at the scene of one of the 7/7 bombings could be a terror attack. 

It was only later that it emerged that Bulhan, who is of Somali origin, was mentally ill. 

At the Old Bailey yesterday, Bulhan admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility and five charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. 

Prosecutor Mark Heywood QC accepted the pleas following the "highest level" of consultation in light of evidence Bulhan was suffering an "acute" episode of previously undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. 

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Commons Speaker John Bercow has been criticised for voicing his opposition to US President Donald Trump addressing Parliament during a state visit.

Senior Tories told the BBC his comments had caused a lot of anger, with one saying it was "utterly outrageous" and others saying he should be impartial.

Mr Bercow said he would be "strongly opposed" to the president addressing MPs and peers when he visits the UK.

US Congressman Joe Wilson said it was a "slap" to Mr Trump's Republican Party.

BBC Weather

It will be a cloudy and misty start, with occasional rain in the east. Through the morning the cloud will clear to the east, with sunny spells developing. Winds will be light.

Maximum temperature 11C (52F).

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It'll remain dry at first this evening, but cloud and periods of heavy rain will move eastwards overnight accompanied by brisk winds. 

Conditions will turn less windy by morning with mist and drizzle and low cloud bringing hill fog to higher ground such as the Chilterns. Minimum temperature: 4C (39F).

Martin Rosenbaum
Freedom of information specialist

The BBC has obtained a more localised breakdown of votes from nearly half of the local authorities which counted EU referendum ballots last June.  

It shows:

• Local results were strongly associated with the educational attainment of voters - populations with lower qualifications were significantly more likely to vote Leave.
• The third highest area to vote remain was Northumberland Park (85.0%) in Haringey, north London, which has a substantial black population. 
• Votes in Ashburton in Croydon were split 50-50 exactly, with both Leave and Remain getting 3,885 votes, but that did include some postal ballots.  
• Again in Croydon, places which voted Leave by substantial amounts were New Addington and Fieldway, neighbouring wards with large council estates.  

See the detailed analysis.