11/10/2013 BBC London News

Tonight on BBC London News. Calls for an urgent investigation into how

Haringey council failed another abused toddler in its care. Two

years down the line, after the previous recommendations, it seems

to me they are exactly the same failings. I am so disappointed that

the lessons we were told had been learnt haven't. We'll hear how

police officers and doctors also failed to spot the abuse of Child T.

escort, Carol Waugh. A court hears how two gambling conmen killed her

for her money. Here in Oxford Street for the first time in eight years

there will be no VIP weekend. We Joan Collins brings a touch of

glamour to a Surrey charity shop. If I take off my coat you are not going

Good evening and welcome to the programme. The trial of two men

accused of murdering Escort Carole Waugh have heard allegations they

were professional con men with a long history of defrauding people.

The 49—year—old was stabbed to death in her central London flat last

her home last May and was found in her central London flat last

months later at a lock—up garage in months later at a lock—up garage in

South Moulden. She had been stabbed to death and her body stuffed into a

Bayani and Nicholas Kuttner, were to death and her body stuffed into a

Bayani and Nicholas Kuttner, were described in court as professional

are accused of planning her murder conmen and lifelong gamblers. They

are accused of planning her murder and then stealing her identity.

are accused of planning her murder was said that they trained up other

women to impersonate Carole Waugh, to steal her assets and her money.

The prosecuting QC said, having taken her life, they then took all

her worldly goods. What do we know She was described in court as having

plenty of money. She lived on her own in a flat of the Edgeware Road.

She was an accounts clerk for an oil company in the Middle East, and

She was an accounts clerk for an oil also worked as an escort here in the

capital, advertising her business over the internet. It is thought

that is where she met one of the defendants, Mr Bayani. She was

described as being intimate with the £40,000. It is claimed he had no

legitimate way of paying her back. Both men deny the charges of murder

and the trial continues on Monday. dressing rooms, Jura 's and not

getting that England job. They will find somebody who will suit them

better than they would feel I would do. I really don't see that being

part of my life in the future. There investigation into how officials at

Haringey Council failed to prevent the abuse of a toddler who suffered

extensive injuries at the hands the abuse of a toddler who suffered

his family. The boy, referred to as Child T, was twice taken to hospital

before being returned to his mother Haringey, which has previously been

correspondent, Karl Mercer. The criticised over the deaths of Baby P

correspondent, Karl Mercer. The report into Victoria Klim beat's

death was clear. It said nobody report into Victoria Klim beat's

the presence of mind to follow what said... The interventions were not

sufficiently authoritative by any agency. Today, another report, this

four—year—old boy known only as concern sounds like a textbook

presentation of frequently found weaknesses in the protection of

children. Three cases from the same decade. In this case, the young

children. Three cases from the same survived and is now doing well in

care. But his case first came to light in June 2010, when he arrived

at AMD in North Middlesex Hospital. We had bruising to his head and

face. His stepfather told doctors, he bangs and hits himself on the

wall. Doctors alerted social workers and the police. The serious case

review runs to nearly 60 pages and much of it is depressingly familiar

reading. It talks about missed opportunities, when social workers,

health visitors, the police and local GPs or had contact with the

family. It wasn't until February in 2011 when Child T returned to North

Middlesex Hospital. The doctors found 50 bruises. He said he'd been

hit by a belt. He was allowed home stepfather had been arrested. But he

was back again two weeks later with more bruises. That is when he was

taken into care with his siblings. yesterday, me and my colleagues

taken into care with his siblings. all incredibly disappointed to hear

exactly the same failings we'd heard with previous cases. Two years down

recommendations, it seems to me with previous cases. Two years down

are exactly the same failings. The serious case review says lots of

different agencies were involved in Child T's case. The local hospital,

councils, the police and GPs, but it found what it calls... Compelling

evidence of individual and systemic found what it calls... Compelling

evidence of individual and systemic services. Today, Haringey Council

said it apologised was ever deeper failings set out in the report,

said it apologised was ever deeper said significant improvements had

years, his mother is now back in said significant improvements had

years, his mother is now back in thriving in a new, safe family

spending, has been cancelled for West End is to be scrapped. The

spending, has been cancelled for this year. Let's find out more from

Every weekend in late November for the last eight years or so, this

area of London, Regent Street and Oxford Street, has been closed off

to four wheels and dominated by Oxford Street, has been closed off

legs. The organisers of the VIP traffic free weekend have always in

the past been keen to stress the successes of this event. Last year

they said £20 million was exchanged from hand to tail in the first few

hours of trading. They boasted that around £100 million was spent in the

The organisers say they haven't cancelled, they have just decided

not to do it this year. Critics cancelled, they have just decided

said they are abandoning something that is very important, to bringing

in tourism and local shoppers. They are accusing the organisers of

wanting to brand up Oxford Street and Regent Street, to remove the

people who come down to enjoy the free weekend, but don't actually

spend any money. They've always free weekend, but don't actually

they want to make sure that Oxford Street and Regent Street are as

attractive to as many tourists as possible. This year, some startling

news that London has enjoyed the highest amount of tourism yet. It

had 6.9 million visitors in the first six months of this year, that

is the equivalent of the entire permanent population of London.

is the equivalent of the entire new West End company, who are the

this year. They are keen to focus on retailers, all say that this is

this year. They are keen to focus on new things, such as the Fashion

different kind of clear and tell. It different kind of clear and tell. It

remains to be seen whether it will be scheduled next year. There has

Apologies for the problem with that clearly been a big enough outcry

Apologies for the problem with that report there. The police watchdog is

taking legal action against Scotland Yard over the use of a controversial

counter terrorism power. Schedule seven of the Terrorism Act allows

officers to stop and question people at airports for up to nine hours

without reasonable suspicion. The information about how the tactic is

being used. Secunder Kermani has more on this. How unusual is this

move by the Independent Police Complaints commission? Extremely

controversial tactic. There are stands, it allows police to detain

people arriving for leaving the country at airports or international

hours, and question them about terrorist activity, even if there

are no grounds to reasonably suspect they are involved in any wrongdoing.

These stocks are not meant to be done on the basis of ethnicity,

These stocks are not meant to be some British Muslims feel they are

being unfairly targeted by the supervising 19 complaints involving

schedule seven and the Metropolitan Police. Some of those who made those

complaints spoke to a campaign group after their experiences. Many of

those who came to us have said they have been detained for up to nine

hours and had missed their flights. They'd been asked quite ridiculous

questions, which have nothing to do what mosques do you go to, what

questions, which have nothing to do you think of the Queen? What more

can you tell us about the legal action? The IPCC and the police

can you tell us about the legal been locked in a dispute about these

complaints. The IPCC says that the Met isn't properly investigating

them. They say they've been causing delays and are not sharing with

them. They say they've been causing IPCC crucial information about the

cases. So they've gone to the High Court and are seeking a judicial

investigating these complaints. information on the reason for the

importance of the IPCC's role, and information on the reason for the

importance of the IPCC's role, and that they've been trying to share

with them as much information as they can in the circumstances. The

issue was raised at City Hall a they can in the circumstances. The

weeks ago. It was said that one they can in the circumstances. The

the difficulties the police were facing was sharing potentially

sensitive information that had been it remains now for the police to

examine this court move and to file a response. A guard of honour was

formed at the funeral of PC Andrew Duncan, which took place today in

Molesey was knocked down by a car in Sutton while carrying out speed

senior police officers and the Mayor of London. 500 police officers stood

in the rain as their colleague and friend passed by in a coffin. PC

Andrew Duncan was killed in the friend passed by in a coffin. PC

of duty. Last month, he was struck by a car in Sutton. He'd been doing

his job checking speeds. The Home Secretary, Theresa May, and so

tributes were paid in the House Secretary, Theresa May, and so

Commons. I'm sure the house will also want to join me in paying

tribute to PC Andrew Duncan, who died on September 21 while on duty.

A reminder of the sacrifices that police officers make on our behalf

every day of every year. His death reminder of the bravery shown by our

brave policemen and women, day in people attended the service, with

outside. The service included a tribute from Andrew Duncan's sister

year career will stop three people known PC Duncan throughout his

year career will stop three people have been charged with offences

relating to his death. He will be remembered as a father, husband

Still to come: London is a cabaret this weekend as artists take to

Still to come: London is a cabaret stages for the capital's first

Cabaret Festival. And she is known for her glamorous roles, so why

Cabaret Festival. And she is known Joan Collins working in a Surrey

Now there's football, rugby and snooker on the agenda so let's get

all the weekend's sport news now with Sara Orchard. Despite the

grotty weather outside thousands of football fans are making their way

to north London as Roy Hodgson's England have a crucial World Cup

qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley. Of course, had things

panned out differently, it could have been Harry Redknapp taking

charge. Now the boss at QPR, the Championship manager says he doesn't

February the 2012. Fabio Capello walked away from England, Harry

freeman and the peoples choice for the top job. In the end, Roy Hodgson

took over. Redknapp took to the airwaves this week to say that his

day in court but disappointment airwaves this week to say that his

perspective. You don't know what is going to happen. Do they like you,

Arsenal? You are waiting for these 12 people to change life and find

you guilty or not. If it doesn't work out for Hodgson, would he

couldn't see the FA wanting to. work out for Hodgson, would he

will find somebody that will suit them better than I would do. I can't

see it being part of my life in them better than I would do. I can't

future. West Ham were his first club, the Olympic Stadium could

fantastic stadium. It would be a shame for them to leave Upton Park.

it would be good for the club. He shame for them to leave Upton Park.

it would be good for the club. He led Spurs to a Champions League

cruellest fashion. Chelsea winning led Spurs to a Champions League

cruellest fashion. Chelsea winning incredible thing. Everyone who saw

that game, I unfortunately had to be at the game, it is the worst thing I

have done, a difficult night for me. Now at QPR, he could not keep them

lads there, there were also—rans that were a nuisance, really. They

didn't realise how lucky they were to be a professional foot all, in a

earning great money, they would to be a professional foot all, in a

in later, pay their fines and didn't care. The spirit is different now.

It could take back to the Premier League, come May. And you can hear

Redknapp on our radio station BBC London 94.9 this Sunday on the

Sports Show with Nick Godwin after Former England captain and Match Of

The Day presenter Gary Lineker has Association commission set up by

Chairman Greg Dyke, which hopes Association commission set up by

ways of improving the national side. In a tweet he said, apart from Glenn

Hoddle, most of the others on the panel were utterly pointless. His

comments come as ex—England and lamented the lack of diversity on

the commission as all eight members named so far are white. Maybe some

black players in there to mix it about, black players that have done

oversight, overlooked all the time. I don't know who is whispering

things in years, but it seems like it is the same thing that keeps

popping up, for me. Football is it is the same thing that keeps

diverse game, players from all backgrounds playing. That should be

reflected in the committee. On to rugby union and the Heineken Cup

ongoing rows over the future of tournament, London has two sides in

Sarries are in Ireland tonight as they face Connacht in Pool 3. The

perfect start to the season having north London side have enjoyed the

perfect start to the season having Premiership. Their form makes them

one of the favourites to win the European title. Elsewhere Harlquins

tomorrow in Pool four. Snooker now tomorrow in Pool four. Snooker

revelations from World Champion and the sport continues to remain

revelations from World Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan that ten years ago

frames. The Essex player revealed he was offered £20,000 to throw

all in his new autobiography, but he doesn't name the person who made the

they'll be asking O'Sullivan to approach. Just last month former

they'll be asking O'Sullivan to explain his comments, even though he

I said, I can't do it. I enjoy the playing, snooker has given me a

not just the money, you put all playing, snooker has given me a

that on the line. Without snooker, I would lose my friends and family.

You are not just taking money, you are jeopardising relationships with

opportunity to get out there and embrace great things which being a

professional player gives you. There's more of that interview with

Ronnie O'Sullivan on the BBC Sport website. That's it from me. Back to

there are cabaret acts to suit a wide fry your tastes. Now they are

Sparkly red shoes and the word cabaret may make you think of Liza

Minnelli. But Janie Dee here knows there is more to it than that and

it's having a renaissance. People used to sit at these little tables,

quiet lamps, and I think it was something people really loved. And

it simply went out of fashion. Now it's coming back. I think it's

partly because there are some great venues again. Back in the '70s we

had those wonderful variety shows on TV. People used to love that on

Saturday night, they would get to see all manner of different things

going on. We came over on the QE2. Really? As ballast! All from music

halls and cabaret clubs like the Talk Of The Town, today the London

Hippodrome, which, in those days It's about time that this happened.

I'm really, really pleased it's happening. In New York, the cabaret

scene has pretty much remained very, very strong and prevalent, whereas

At the Hospital Club in Covent Garden, The Three Shonas — the third

The wonderful thing about cabaret is Garden, The Three Shonas — the third

The wonderful thing about cabaret is that the audience are really part of

the show. Certainly they are when they come and see me. And the shows

don't have to be avant—garde, risky or even scandalous. This festival is

a celebration of traditional song. To some, it's American comedy like

Mort Sahl and Woody Allen. To some, it's burlesque and the explosion of

circus we've seen recently in London and throughout the world. For me, it

performers of popular song. And those will ring out all across

London, the chance to explore some lesser—known clubs and hear some

Now, she's one of the world's most necessarily expect her to be serving

in your local charity shop. But today Joan Collins was doing exactly

that, to support a charity which provides care for seriously ill

children. She even donated some provides care for seriously ill

her designer clothes to the event. from the dark ages. Bringing more

proceedings, Joan Collins served customers at the opening of this

boutique charity shop in Weybridge today. If I take off my coat, you're

actress is a patron of the shop today. If I take off my coat, you're

charity, Shooting Star Chase. It supports children who have life

limiting illnesses. This charity has been important to me for several

decades. It does a great deal for young people and for children with

is a great idea, because you can get serious illnesses. And I think this

is a great idea, because you can get more people to donate their clothes.

The charity helps about 650 families in London, Surrey and West Sussex.

18—year—old Sian Tolfree has a rare heart and lung condition. They help

and chill out. So she doesn't have me with my family, so Mum can relax

and chill out. So she doesn't have has got to go out, she can know

and chill out. So she doesn't have if you think some of these things

them. Beautiful. Thanks, I designed look a bit more glam than you would

them. Beautiful. Thanks, I designed it. There is a certain cachet with

having something that somebody famous has worn. It's always hard to

part with things because I only famous has worn. It's always hard to

things that I really like. I can never be talked into anything by a

assistant 's nightmare when I walk into a store, because I know what I

want. A sales assistant's nightmare she may be, but today she certainly

Now, the weather. Things have taken a bit of a turn for the worse?

That's true, the last couple days it has felt like autumn. That feel

continues to do weekend. Some of the positioning of the rain may well

change. Although today's rain, we are very clear about it, we have all

of that cloud and an awful lot of rain. In fact, we saw nearly an

inch's worth in some parts of Essex in just three hours this afternoon.

No wonder there is a Met Office weather warning in force for some

parts of the Thames Estuary towards Essex and north Kent. It is not

everywhere across London. We will continue with those heavy bursts,

particularly towards the east. This rain is trying to make its way off

towards the north and west as we go doesn't make too much progress by

tomorrow morning. It will continue to track away. It means things will

continue to improve as we go through tomorrow. I mentioned the health

warning with the forecast, it is about the positioning of the rain.

As it pulls away, it starts to brighten up from the south. The

further south and east you go, the Potentially some brightness coming

through, 14 Celsius. Towards the we go through tomorrow evening,

where we have clearer skies, we we go through tomorrow evening,

start to see mist and fog forming before the next belt of rain moves

towards us. As you can see, as we go through Sunday morning, there are

with that. Again, the positioning of through Sunday morning, there are

with that. Again, the positioning of the rain is a little bit uncertain.

at an improving picture as we go to We have an area of low pressure

if you want real detail on whether the second half of Sunday and into

if you want real detail on whether rain will be for Sunday. In the

meantime, looking like you should pack those wellies for Sunday.

political parties parties have agreed a deal, which could pave

political parties parties have way for a new press regulator. It

follows months of wrangling since a senior judge, Lord Justice Leveson,

published his report into the ethics and practices of the press. The

Government has been accused of under—valuing shares in Royal Mail

after their price rose by more than a third on the first day of trading.

The body responsible for destroying Syria's chemical weapons has been

awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Organisation for the Prohibition of

Chemical Weapons was established 16 years ago and is based in the Hague.

investigation into how officials at Haringey council failed to prevent

the abuse of a toddler who suffered extensive injuries at the hands

that is it. I will be back later during the 10 O'Clock News. For

that is it. I will be back later do have a lovely evening. Goodbye