Summary

  • Updates on 23 June 2015

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday

  1. Good eveningpublished at 17:59 BST 23 June 2015

    That's all from BBC Local Live for today. We're back tomorrow from 08:00 with more news, sport, travel and weather updates from across London.

  2. Eurostar troubles and cycle safety for womenpublished at 17:56 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC London News

    Join us at 18:30 on BBC One; reporter Katharine Carpenter will be live at St Pancras where Eurostar services have been cancelled due to a strike by French ferry workers.

    Bank junction

    And, after a 26-year-old woman died following a collision with a lorry yesterday in the City of London, Mayor Boris Johnson has expressed concern about the number of female cyclists being killed on the capital's roads.

  3. Interstellar 'should be shown in school'published at 17:52 BST 23 June 2015

    Pallab Ghosh
    Science correspondent, BBC News

    The film Interstellar should be shown in school science lessons, a scientific journal has urged.

    Matthew McConnaughey in InterstellarImage source, (C) British Broadcasting Corporation

    Their call follows a new insight gained into black holes as a result of producing the visual effects for the Hollywood film. Experts have also confirmed the portrayal of "wormholes" is scientifically accurate.

    The film's special effects were created by London company Double Negative, external, which won a best visual effects Oscar for its work.

  4. Dry and mild nightpublished at 17:48 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Weather

    After a fine evening with some late sunshine, it will stay dry overnight with some prolonged clear spells and winds staying light. Despite this, it will be a mild night although it will turn cooler in more rural spots.

    Minimum temperature: 12C (54F).

  5. Trio jailed in connection with teen's murderpublished at 17:44 BST 23 June 2015

    Three men have been jailed at the Old Bailey, external in connection with the murder a 17-year-old in south east London. Charlie Wright was shot in the face at a flat in Greenwich and died from his injuries.

    Hassan Hassan, Colin Anderson and Mohammed IbrahimImage source, Met Police

    Hassan Hassan, 33, of Vesta Road, Brockley, and Colin Anderson, 48, of no fixed address, were sentenced to 35 years each for murder.

    Mohammed Ibrahim, 25, of no fixed address, was sentenced to seven years for conspiracy to rob.

  6. Mayor 'determined to protect cabbies'published at 17:39 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC London 94.9

    London Mayor Boris Johnson has responded to criticism from his sister Rachel that he isn't being fair to licensed taxi drivers.

    A spokesman told BBC London 94.9: "The Mayor is determined to protect the livelihoods of cabbies, who are ambassadors for this great city and provide a gold standard service.

    "The Mayor is not empowered to limit the number of private hire vehicles in London and that's precisely why he is pushing hard for Parliamentary legislation that would give him the tools to do so."

  7. Pair sought over motorcycle theftpublished at 17:36 BST 23 June 2015

    Two men are being sought by police, external in connection with the theft of a motorcycle last year.

    Gustavo Henrique Alves Silva (left) and Jan ThomazzoImage source, Met Police
    Image caption,

    Gustavo Henrique Alves Silva (left) and Jan Thomazzo

    Detectives would like to speak with Gustavo Henrique Alves Silva, 20, who is known to frequent the N15 postcode area, including Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park and Old Street.

    Police would also like to speak to Jan Thomazzo, 40, who is sometimes known as 36-year-old Jan Sergio De Andrande Soares, and is known to visit Old Street in Islington, Brent, Acton and Borehamwood in Hertfordshire.

  8. WTA Tour debut amazing, says Dartpublished at 17:32 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Sport

    Harriet Dart says making her debut on the WTA Tour at the Aegon International was a "pretty amazing" experience.

    The 18-year-old, from West Hampstead, was beaten 6-1 6-3 by world number 49 Dominika Cibulkova yesterday

    "It was a big step up but I really enjoyed it. I thought I played well," Dart told BBC Sport.

  9. Museum of the Year shortlist: IWMpublished at 17:25 BST 23 June 2015

    The Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2015 will be awarded on 1 July and BBC News has visited each museum on the shortlist.

    IWM LondonImage source, Thinkstock

    Imperial War Museums London recently reopened after a renovation project which included the creation of permanent World War One galleries which explore the conflict through the lives of those at the front and at home.

  10. Boris hasn't protected licensed taxi drivers, says sisterpublished at 17:16 BST 23 June 2015

    Speaking to Jo Good on BBC London 94.9, author Rachel Johnson, sister of Boris, gave her reaction to footage of the London mayor swearing at a taxi driver.

    "I sort of loved it because it is him," she said. "Because he is not pretending just because he is a politician but he doesn't lose his temper because he's goaded.

    "When he first became mayor black cabs all loved him...but now with Uber and all the other competitors killing the licensed trade everything has changed.

    Jo Good and Rachel Johnson

    "I notice they sometimes flick off their lights if they see me, so there is quite a feeling abroad against the mayor and how he hasn't protected the licensed trade - I think fair do's, he has got to be fair to them and we live in a free market.

    "I'd like to see the cabbies protected just how I like to see the Portobello Market traders protected against the arrival of Tesco and Sainsbury's." If you missed the interview listen again here.

  11. Eurostar latestpublished at 17:07 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC London 94.9

    Drivetime with Eddie Nestor has the latest on the disruption to Eurostar services following a strike by French Ferry workers.

    Listen to our BBC London 94.9 stream now.

  12. Millwall sign Archer and Martinpublished at 16:49 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Sport

    League One side Millwall have signed Tottenham goalkeeper Jordan Archer on a two-year contract and left-back Joe Martin on a one-year deal.

    Scottish keeper Archer, 22, who has previously had spells with Wycombe and Northampton, spent the latter part of 2014-15 on loan at Millwall from Spurs.

    Former Tottenham and Blackpool man Martin, 26, joins the Lions following his release by Gillingham.

  13. Boy, 13, pleads guilty to Maida Vale sex assaultspublished at 16:42 BST 23 June 2015

    A 13-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault.

    Two women in their 20s reported being followed in Maida Vale by a teen who tried to engage them in conversation before inappropriately touching them.

    Kilburn Park Road and Saltram CrescentImage source, Google Maps

    The first assault happened on 1 June on Kilburn Park Road while the second was on 17 June on nearby Saltram Crescent. Both occurred at about 22:00.

    The boy was arrested at an address in Kilburn on Sunday and entered a plea at Hammersmith Youth Court yesterday.

  14. Zac Goldsmith 'paid for mayoral ballot himself'published at 16:30 BST 23 June 2015

    Paul Twinn
    BBC News

    Zac Goldsmith's agent has said the Richmond MP paid for the ballot of his constituents himself though he wouldn't tell me how much it cost as the final invoice hasn't come through yet.

    When asked if a mail shot of £77,000 + return SAE would be in the region of £80,000 he said it "wouldn't be anywhere near that".

  15. Eurostar disruption 'things got worse and worse'published at 16:20 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC News Channel

    Speaking on the BBC News Channel, the BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones, who was stuck on a train at St Pancras, said commuters had been informed the Eurostar trains were cancelled.

    Rory Cellan-Jones

    "I got on to this train about 14:40. It was the 15:03 departure to Brussels and we were told there was a bit of a delay as we got on," he said.

    "Obviously things got worse and worse and people sat around not knowing what was happening and they have just told us we're not going anywhere."

  16. Eurostar services cancelledpublished at 16:10 BST 23 June 2015

    Eurostar has apologised for any inconvenience to passengers after services were cancelled.

    In a statement, Eurostar said: "Following Eurotunnel's decision to suspend all traffic through the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar services will not be able to run for the rest of today.

    burning blockade as French ferry workers strike in CalaisImage source, Chris Cary/PA

    "The closure of the Tunnel is due to industrial action by MyFerryLink workers from the port of Calais, blocking the tracks with rubble and burning tyres.

    We strongly advise passengers whose journeys are impacted not to come to our stations, but instead to exchange their ticket online http://eurostarhelp.force.com/form, external or by calling our contact centre on 03432 186 186."

  17. Eurostar trains suspends service after demopublished at 16:01 BST 23 June 2015

    BBC Travel

    Eurostar is unable to run any trains for the rest of the day because Eurotunnel has been closed following a fire caused by MyFerryLink demonstrators outside the tunnel.

    The company tweeted, external updates would follow.

    For more updates visit BBC London's travel website or on Twitter @BBCTravelAlert, external

  18. History of the 'Ladies Bridge'published at 15:52 BST 23 June 2015

    Though it is nicknamed "the Ladies' Bridge" by tour guides on the river, the role of women in Waterloo Bridge's construction was largely forgotten.

    Waterloo Bridge during WWIIImage source, PA

    But historian Christine Wall has uncovered evidence confirming the involvement of women, which has been properly recorded on the National Heritage List for England, external.

    Emily Gee, head of designation at Historic England, said: "Women have always been involved in shaping places - through patronage, design, labour, craftsmanship, alteration and decoration.

    "These roles have historically been overlooked, but as important research, understanding and awareness reveals their hands, it can illuminate many fascinating and inspiring stories."

  19. Women recognised for role in Waterloo Bridgepublished at 15:39 BST 23 June 2015

    The key role played by women in building London's Waterloo Bridge during the Second World War has been officially recognised as part of its protected status.

    Girl acetylene welders cutting the girders of the temporary Waterloo Bridge, which is being dismantled in 1944.Image source, Women's Engineering Society

    The Grade II* listed bridge near Aldwych, has been relisted on the National Heritage List to include information on the role played by women in its construction from 1937 to 1945.

    The relisting by heritage minister Tracey Crouch was recommended by government heritage agency Historic England, external at the start of the #builtbywomen, external campaign to recognise women's involvement in building in England, and marks National Women in Engineering Day, external.