Summary

  • Police presume 58 dead but the BBC understands the toll may rise to about 70

  • Government promises £5,500 for every household left homeless by the fire

  • London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the disaster was a "preventable accident"

  • Minute's silence to be held on Monday at 11.00am

  • Chancellor says Grenfell Tower cladding was banned on high rises

  • Church services take place across the UK to honour victims

  1. Surrey recall McKerr from Derbyshirepublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Surrey recall seamer Conor McKerr from his loan spell with Division Two side Derbyshire, with immediate effect.

    Read More
  2. Competition to have Saatchi exhibitionpublished at 17:41 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    BBC London News

    Saatchi Gallery

    One of the world's most prestigious galleries is embracing our love of our phones.

    The Saatchi gallery is asking would-be artists to send in photos taken on their mobiles.

    The winner will be given the chance to put on their own exhibition in the space which once housed works by the likes of Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.

  3. Duchess visits London Bridge victimspublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    The Duchess of Cambridge visits a hospital to meet staff and patients affected by the London attack.

    Read More
  4. Armed officers and specialist dogs for Take That concertpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    An extra police presence will be in place for the Take That concerts at Norwich City Football Club this Thursday and Friday as a precautionary measure.

    Patrol officers will be joined by armed police officers and specialist dogs.

    Traffic-calming measures will be also be in place around the stadium, and roads will be closed around Carrow Road between 15:00 and 19:00, and again from 22:30 until midnight.

    Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.

    Take That at Love Manchester concertImage source, Getty Images

    Ch Supt Nick Davison says they've taken the decision to increase patrols in light of recent events in Manchester and London.

    Canned drinks and glass bottles with not be allowed in to the stadium, external, and there are restrictions on bag sizes.

    Concert goers are advised to arrive in plenty of time to allow for the extra security checks which will take place.

    Quote Message

    This is a fantastic event for Norwich and we want everyone to have an enjoyable evening. However, do remain vigilant and, if you have any concerns, please approach one of our officers or event stewards who will be happy to help."

    Ch Supt Nick Davison, Norfolk Police

  5. Have you seen missing Christopher Murphy?published at 17:11 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Christopher MurphyImage source, Lancashire Constabulary

    Police have said they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a 28-year-old man who has gone missing from a hospital in Lancashire and is thought to have travelled to Weymouth.

    Christopher Murphy, originally from London, was last seen at Royal Preston Hospital at on Wednesday. It is thought he travelled to Bristol and Weymouth in April, so it is possible that he may have links there. PC John Bantios-Harkin, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: “This is extremely out of character for Chris and we are asking anybody who has seen him, or knows where he may be, to contact us as soon as possible.

    "Similarly we would also urge Chris, if he sees this appeal, to get in touch to let us know he is safe.”

  6. West Ham transfer gossippublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post
  7. Browne and Westley star as Essex go toppublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Nick Browne and Tom Westley star as Essex chase 253 runs to beat Surrey by eight wickets and go top of Division One.

    Read More
  8. Man killed in drive-by shooting namedpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    The man was in a car when shots were fired from a passing motorbike, police said.

    Read More
  9. Interchange between London Bridge Tube and rail station openspublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post
  10. Surrey v Essex - day fourpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Surrey face Essex in the County Championship.

    Read More
  11. Woman dragged by moped bag thievespublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    The woman was dragged 30m along a road and suffered cuts and bruises.

    Read More
  12. Cyclist 'dragged along road under lorry'published at 16:15 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    A lorry driver denies death by careless driving after a 25-year-old cyclist was killed on a Croydon road.

    Read More
  13. Duchess visits London attack victimspublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    The Duchess of Cambridge visits victims of the London attack and staff at King's College Hospital.

    Read More
  14. Teen stabbed near Hampstead Heathpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    A teenage boy has been stabbed near Hampstead Heath, police have said.

    Officers were called to Highgate Road at 13:58 to reports of a stabbing.

    He has been taken to a north London hospital, his condition is not yet known.

    A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of GBH.

  15. Parry takes five to inspire Lancs winpublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Spinner Stephen Parry takes his first Championship five-wicket haul to help Lancashire beat Middlesex at Southport.

    Read More
  16. Driver 'mowed down cyclist before driving off to complete delivery', jury toldpublished at 15:28 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    A Nuneaton lorry driver hit and killed a 25-year-old cyclist, dragged her 14 metres under his wheels, then drove off to complete his delivery, a jury has been told.

    Darren Anderton, 49, denies causing the death of Magda Tadaj by careless driving.

    Lady Justice at London's Old BaileyImage source, PA

    Jurors at the Old Bailey were told he had left his base in Coventry at about 04:00 and driven about 140 miles before the crash in St James's Road, Croydon, south London.

    Prosecutor Ian McLoughlin told the court Mr Anderton left the injured woman lying in the road for around eight minutes until paramedics arrived, before driving off to complete his delivery.

  17. One week left to take part in Oxford Street consultationpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Westminster Council has warned there is just one week to go for people to take part in its consultation on the proposed pedestrianisation of Oxford Street.

    Westminster City Council, the Mayor of London, and Transport for London (TfL) have asked for the views of the public through a series of roadshows which are taking place on 12, 14 and 16 June.

    The current proposal is intended to, external:

    • Improve public spaces
    • Reduce the volume of traffic in Oxford Street
    • Address its poor air quality
    • Reduce crowding in Oxford Street and improving road safety

    The eight-week consultation ends at midnight on 18 June.

  18. Three French victims of London attackpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    French President Emmanuel Macron said the country had paid a heavy price in Saturday's attack.

    Read More
  19. Yennaris signs new Brentford contractpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 12 June 2017

    Brentford midfielder Nico Yennaris signs a new four-year contract to stay with the Championship club until 2021.

    Read More