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Updates on Thursday 2 June 2016
Our live coverage across the daypublished at 17:59
Tonight's weather: Mild with a risk of drizzlepublished at 17:56 BST 2 June 2016
Cloud will thicken again overnight but this does mean it should stay fairly mild, especially in the centre of London.
The odd spot of light rain or drizzle cannot be ruled out, though it should stay mostly dry. Minimum temperature 9C (48F).
On air tonight: Neglect 'contributed' to teen's death & the search for the 'Croydon cat killer'published at 17:53 BST 2 June 2016
Riz Lateef
BBC London presenterComing up on BBC London News.
An inquest jury has ruled neglect "contributed" to the death of a 14-year-old girl who died while in psychiatric care - we'll have a special report.
And we have an exclusive report on the ongoing search for the so-called "Croydon cat killer".
Join me at 18:30 on BBC One.
Surrey Quays BHS customers 'gutted' over closurepublished at 17:50 BST 2 June 2016
Customers who shop at a BHS store in Surrey Quays have told the Press Association they will be "gutted" when it closes.
Sisters-in-laws Jean and Tina Church said they visit the south-east London store every week to "see what's on offer".
Image source, PATina, 67, said: "Where am I going to get my clothes?"
Muhammad Miah said the store would "definitely be missed" and called the closure "very sad."
The shutters at the store were shut for 10 minutes following the announcement that a rescue deal to save the brand had failed.
Thames to be lit up by permanent art installationpublished at 17:47 BST 2 June 2016
A competition to create a permanent light art installation along the Thames has been announced by Sadiq Khan.
Image source, Luke Hayes/Malcolm Reading ConsultantsThe project, named Illuminated River, external, will span 17 bridges from Albert Bridge to Tower Bridge and be "the world’s longest free, permanent outdoor river gallery", organisers said.
The mayor said the installation would "breathe new life through the heart of London each night".
The shortlisted schemes will go on show in a public exhibition at the end of the year, after which a winner will be announced.
Image source, Luke Hayes/Malcolm Reading ConsultantsHendon learner driver attempted test 33 timespublished at 17:43 BST 2 June 2016
Image source, PAA learner driver in Hendon took 33 attempts to pass their practical driving test, figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency have revealed.
A driver in Enfield took 32 tries while another in Goodmayes took the same amount of attempts to pass their test.
Across England, the 20 worst learner drivers have attempted the practical test more than 700 times between them with one in Garston, Liverpool, taking the test on 39 occasions.
In pictures: Gun salute marks Queen's coronation anniversarypublished at 17:37 BST 2 June 2016
Image source, PASoldiers, horses and guns of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery took part in a 41 Gun Royal Salute in Hyde Park to mark the anniversary of the 63rd coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesThe Queen was crowned British monarch in a service at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953.
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesSeriously ill children join Mark Ronson in Chiswick studiopublished at 17:28 BST 2 June 2016
Nine seriously ill children joined musician and producer Mark Ronson in a Chiswick studio to record a special version of his hit Uptown Funk.
Image source, PAHe admitted he was nervous as he led the group of six to 17-year-olds, who were all having their musical wish granted by Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity, and later sat down for one-on-one sessions with them.
Image source, PAHe said: "I've never had any experience like that of leading a choir... but everyone was so good, their enthusiasm led the whole thing anyway.
"We really only did one or two run-throughs at the piano and then all the kids got in front of the mic and killed it, it was so great," he said.
Image source, PAMiddlesex face Gloucestershire in T20 Blastpublished at 17:18 BST 2 June 2016
BBC Sport
Image source, ALLSPORT/Getty ImagesMiddlesex take on Gloucestershire at Merchant Taylors' School in Northwood this evening in the T20 Blast.
The side currently lie second in the league having won their first match against Hampshire tomorrow.
You can follow the game here.
Travel: Lane closure on North Circular Road and delays in Blackwall Tunnelpublished at 17:10 BST 2 June 2016
BBC TravelThe A406 North Circular Road is down to one lane eastbound at Colney Hatch Lane, with tailbacks to Finchley High Road.
And traffic is slow southbound at the Blackwall Tunnel because of earlier incidents. There are tailbacks to Box Underpass, and westbound queues from Canning Town.
For the latest travel updates visit the BBC London travel page or follow @BBCTravelAlert, external
Jury fail to reach verdict in Woodford stabbing murder trialpublished at 17:00 BST 2 June 2016
The jury in the trial of a 16-year-old youth who was charged with the murder of a teenager at a party in Woodford have been discharged after they failed to reach a verdict.
Image source, Met PoliceMunashe Charles Kutyauripo, 16, known as Charlie, was fatally stabbed on 9 January at Ashton Playing Fields outside Woodford social club.
The judge at the Old Bailey ordered a retrial, with a date for it to be arranged.
Police officers rescue 'vulnerable' dogpublished at 16:50 BST 2 June 2016
Two Met officers rescued a "vulnerable" young dog from a group purporting to be buskers in Whitehall Gardens.
Image source, Met PolicePC Milli-Jo Stenning and PC Ed Kaciulis tracked down Simba, a Caucasian shepherd dog, after a photo of him was circulated following reports an animal fitting his description was seen being beaten in a Southwark car park.
Police said the one-and-a-half-year-old was taken for a vet's examination where he was found to be significantly underweight.
Image source, Met PoliceAfter he was given a clean bill of health, Simba was taken to a private fostering centre and later an RSPCA re-homing centre where he is now recovering.
PC Stenning said it was "great to see his progress since then."
Cyclist and boxer suspended over London 2012 retestspublished at 16:38 BST 2 June 2016
BBC SportA Turkish boxer and a Russian cyclist have been provisionally suspended after doping samples from the London 2012 Olympics returned positive retests.
Image source, Getty ImagesBoxer Adem Kilicci and track cyclist Yekaterina Gnidenko both tested positive for steroids, their sports' governing bodies said today.
Olympics chiefs announced last week 23 competitors at the London Games had failed retrospective doping tests.
Housing association backs scheme to help young carerspublished at 16:25 BST 2 June 2016
Inside CroydonA charity project will identify more than 40 young carers at schools in Croydon over the next two years and help them to connect with appropriate support services., external
Amy Schumer to bring stand up to UKpublished at 16:10 BST 2 June 2016
Image source, APThe Trainwreck star will appear first at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 30 August, as part of a European tour.
She will then play Manchester Apollo on 3 September and London's O2 Arena the following night.
The 35-year-old tweeted news of the eight-city tour, external, which also includes a date in Dublin on 26 August, saying: "I'm going abroad!"
Alcohol to be banned on Eurostar during Euro 2016published at 15:57 BST 2 June 2016
Image source, PAAlcohol will be banned on Eurostar trains and at stations on certain days during Euro 2016, the firm has announced.
The company said it had taken "advice of the police authorities in UK and France" in order to "deliver a safe and punctual service".
You can check which services are affected here., external
Profile: Who is the ex-PM aide who convicted has been over indecent imagespublished at 15:39 BST 2 June 2016
Patrick Rock, who has been convicted of possessing and downloading indecent images of children, may not be a household name, but he has been a powerful figure in the upper strata of the Conservative Party for decades.
Image source, Rex FeaturesHe and David Cameron have known each other for many years. The pair first worked together as special advisers to Conservative minister Michael Howard in the late 1990s.
Indeed, such was the strength of their relationship that Mr Cameron brought him back into Downing Street in 2011, appointing him deputy head of the influential No 10 policy unit.
The unit is a key driver behind government decision-making and is currently led by Jo Johnson MP, brother of former London Mayor Boris.
Tipped for a possible peerage, Mr Rock - 65, from west London - has been described as "a troubleshooter across a range of policy and political issues".
Thamesmead woman to hold fundraising event to pay for young cancer victim's headstonepublished at 15:20 BST 2 June 2016
News ShopperA Thamesmead woman will be holding a fundraising event to help pay for a four-year-old boy’s funeral , externalafter he lost his short battle with cancer.
Tower Hamlets Air Cadets awarded Queen's prizepublished at 15:05 BST 2 June 2016
The Tower Hamlets Air Cadets are among the organisations who have been given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, external.
Image source, Tower Hamlets Air CadetsThe squadron, which was formed in the wake of the 2011 riots and is open to 13 to 20 year olds, provids training and recognised qualifications, "as well as instilling the principles of self-discipline, self-confidence and good citizenship".
The awards are announced on 2 June each year with winners being given a certificate signed by the Queen, a domed glass crystal, and an invitation to a royal garden party.
See who else was awarded here.
Dagenham sign striker and keeper following relegationpublished at 14:50 BST 2 June 2016
BBC Sport
Image source, Getty ImagesDagenham & Redbridge have signed Christian Assombalonga from Waltham Abbey and Elliot Justham from Luton.
Striker Assombalonga scored 31 goals in 34 appearances for the Ryman League Division One North side in 2015-16.
The brother of Nottingham Forest's Britt has agreed a two-year contract with the club.
Meanwhile, keeper Justham, 25, has joined the east London club, who were relegated from League Two, on a two-year deal after leaving the Hatters.
