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  • Updates on Friday 30 June

  1. Where have cladding fire tests failed?published at 03:46 British Summer Time 19 July 2017

    A look at the locations where cladding on buildings has been found to fail fire safety tests.

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  2. London fire: Who are the victims?published at 15:43 British Summer Time 3 July 2017

    Police say at least 80 people are believed to have died as families seek news of missing loved ones.

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  3. Council leader quits over fire responsepublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Nick Paget-Brown said he had to accept "perceived failings".

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  4. Lifeguards 'may not have prevented deaths'published at 19:44 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    The deaths of two men at Camber last July and five friends a month later were through misadventure.

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  5. Goodbye from BBC London Livepublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC London News

    Updates for London have now ended for the day but we'll be back at 08:00 on Monday with the all the latest videos, news, sport, travel and weather.

    Have a great weekend.

  6. Tonight's weather: Cloudy, some rain and mildpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    BBC Weather

    It is going to turn cloudier overnight with some rain for a time, though this should have cleared by dawn.

    It will be a mild night, especially in the centre of London.

    Minimum temperature: 13C (55F).

  7. Tower cladding 'changed to cheaper type'published at 17:55 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Documents show the aluminium cladding was less fire-resistant than zinc, saving nearly £300,000.

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  8. Corbyn warns over 'narrow' Grenfell probepublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Public inquiry must be split into two stages, says Labour leader, with initial report by September.

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  9. Deputy leader of RBKC follows leader and resignspublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Rock Feilding-Mellen

    Deputy leader of Kensington & Chelsea Borough Council Rock Feilding-Mellen has just announced his resignation following news that leader Nick Paget-Brown is to step aside following criticism of their response to the Grenfell Tower fire.

    Mr Feilding-Mellen said: “This is my first written statement since the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower and I would like to start by expressing the deep sorrow, grief, and shock that I share with everyone else who lives in North Kensington.

    "It was the most horrific and traumatic tragedy, which will affect all those who lived through it or witnessed it for many years to come. It is almost unbelievable that such a horrendous event could happen in the United Kingdom in the twenty-first century. Like all my neighbours, I feel heartbroken and my most deeply felt condolences go out to those who have lost their loved ones.

    “I have served as a Councillor since 2006 and was appointed Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Property and Regeneration in 2013. I have always tried my utmost to meet my responsibilities with integrity, hard work, and a commitment to serving the interests of all residents of the borough.

    "It has been suggested several times since the tragic event of the 14 June that I should resign, but until now I have felt that it was my duty to do whatever I could personally to back the Council’s efforts to help the fire’s victims, to encourage all of the dedicated officers within the Council as they worked tirelessly for the relief effort, and to support the Council’s Leader. It will be for others to judge whether it would have been better for me to resign immediately, but I would have found it hard to forgive myself if I had ducked out at such a moment of crisis for the borough.

    “Nick has now announced his decision to resign as Leader, and so I will no longer be Deputy Leader. I will continue to serve the residents of the Borough as best I can as a Councillor, and I will of course co-operate in full with the public inquiry.”

  10. 'I have to accept my share of responsibility'published at 17:47 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Kensington and Chelsea Council leader steps down over criticisms of the Grenfell Tower fire response.

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  11. Ogbonna signs five-year West Ham dealpublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna signs a new five-year deal to keep him at London Stadium until 2022.

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  12. Do you have a photo of London?published at 17:39 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    We used this wonderful photo by Jason Hawkes of the city's skyline as our banner today, but we want a new picture every day to show off the capital.

    LondonImage source, Jason Hawkes

    Have you taken a photo of your part of London which you think would be suitable? If so, email it in high resolution (2048 x 1152 or 1680 x 945) to london.locallive@bbc.co.uk.

  13. McDonald's shuts down 3,000-strong unofficial party in Dalstonpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    A McDonald’s restaurant in Dalston, east London, has pulled the plug on an unofficial party that almost 3,000 people were due to attend, writes The Caterer website, external.

    The party was organised by party promoters Turn It Up London in celebration of the restaurant’s new 20-cover roof terrace.

    The Facebook event page, which was set up on 21 June, said: “Dalston McDonalds now have an outdoor roof terrace. Bring nuggets. Limited seating available.” The party was planned for 7 July to run from 15:00 to midnight.

    However the invitation has now been cancelled after the fast food chain expressed safety concerns.

  14. Battersea firefighters to hold open day tomorrowpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

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  15. RBKC leader steps down in response to tower tragedypublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 30 June 2017
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    Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown has said he is stepping down following criticism of the response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.

  16. Two guilty of car jack killingpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

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    CCTV footage shows Dagenham car attack

    Two men have been found guilty of the manslaughter of 33-year-old Raja Ali in Dagenham on 25 September, who was stabbed to death after his car was ambushed by a rival drugs gang.

    Abubakar Bana, 26, of Station Lane, Hornchurch, Essex was found guilty of manslaughter.

    Jordon Archambie, 20, of Hesketh Road, Stratford was found guilty of manslaughter.

    Daniel Welch, 34, of Winstead Gardens, Dagenham, was found guilty of violent disorder.

    Zakar Yunas, 22, of Rokeby Street, Stratford was found guilty of violent disorder.

    Mussa Jalo, 21, of Norfolk Road, Dagenham and Bana and Archambie had pleaded guilty to an offence of violent disorder at the start of their trial.

    Sentencing was adjourned until 3 July.

  17. Charlie's parents get time to 'say goodbye'published at 17:10 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Great Ormond Street Hospital says it is working on plans for terminally ill Charlie Gard's care.

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  18. Downing Street rebukes Grenfell councilpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    A Number 10 spokesman said it would have expected the first meeting since the tragedy to be public.

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  19. Free bus service between Westway and hotelspublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

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  20. Romeo signs new Millwall contractpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 30 June 2017

    Millwall full-back Mahlon Romeo signs a contract extension to stay with the Championship club until 2019.

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