Brentford appoint former rugby union executive Jon Varney as their new chief executive, succeeding Mark Devlin.

Delays last until about 09:00 GMT after power wires near London's Liverpool Street station were damaged.

New powers to control suspects thought to be carrying knives are being introduced by the government in a bid to cut rising violence.

Knife Crime Prevention Orders would impose sanctions, including bans on using social media to stir up trouble.

The orders would target anyone aged 12 or over suspected of being involved in knife crime - even if they have not been caught with a blade.

Knife possession rose by almost a third in five years, the latest figures show.

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A fault with the signalling system at Lewisham is causing disruption to trains to and from this station.

A few services to and from Liverpool Street have been delayed or cancelled because overhead power lines were damaged last night.

The Bakerloo Line has minor delays between Stonebridge Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to a signal failure.

The London Overground has minor delays between Liverpool Street and Chingford due to earlier power supply problems in the Liverpool Street area.

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Cold this morning and any freezing fog will slowly lift to leave some sunshine.

This afternoon sunshine will fade as the cloud thickens from the west.

Maximum temperature: 2C to 5C (36F to 41F).

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Wilfried Zaha apologises for his dismissal against Southampton while Roy Hodgson says he "can't condone" the behaviour.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says his side's heaviest league defeat for 23 years was "my fault" after Wednesday's 4-0 loss at Bournemouth.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino says it is "so important to smile" again after Tottenham bounce back from two cup exits with victory over Watford.

Armed officers fired shots and rammed the group's car during a high-speed chase in July 2018.

Christian Dior was responsible for a "revolution in fashion" and made history in the industry.

The father of the victim, three, is accused of plotting the attack after a custody row with his mother.

Three people are arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing in north London on Tuesday.

The gang were unaware their operation was being recorded by undercover police, a trial hears.

Police release footage of the moment officers realise the men they are chasing have a gun.

Scans reveal West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic only bruised foot in the defeat to Wolves on Tuesday.

League One side Walsall sign QPR forward Aramide Oteh on loan until the end of the season.

Skengdo and AM breached a gang injunction by performing music which "incited violence", police say.

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BBC Weather

Tonight will be dry with clear periods. A few patches of mist or freezing fog may form in the early hours under light winds.

Minimum temperature: -4 to -1°C (25 to 30°F).