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Tonight, on BBC London News, the mother of a teenager who took her

own life warns of a dark side on the Internet. It is every parent's worst

nightmare. How an increase in construction jobs has helped reduce

unemployment in the capital. The new high`speed line ploughs on ` after

campaigners lose a legal battle at the Supreme Court. And diver Tom

Daley on coming out ` and coming to the capital.

Good evening, welcome to the programme. The mother of a London

teenager who killed herself has urged every parent to be aware of

the dangers of the internet. At the inquest, a jury heard that

15`year`old Tallulah Wilson was a gifted dancer who became obsessed

with a fantasy world online to escape reality. Her family said in

her last few weeks they could not reach her as she was "in the

clutches of a toxic digital world". They say they are shocked by the

ease with which children can access online self`harm and suicide blogs.

Marc Ashdown reports. Described by the coroner is a very

lovely looking young lady, but Tallulah Wilson wrote in her diary

that she felt fat, ugly and worthless. The 15`year`old died when

she was hit by a train at St pancreas in October 2012. The

inquest jury today said the case highlighted the importance of online

life for young people. In a statement read by her lawyer, her

mother warned of the dangers on behalf of sisters and I did

everything we could to keep her safe, but she had fallen into a

world of nightmares. She was in the clutches of a toxic digital world,

where, in the final few weeks, we could no longer reach her. I was

shocked by the EE is with which this card and other children can access

online self`harm and suicide blogs. One site she went on and encourages

users to post pictures and blog about their interests. She created a

secret online alias, a cocaine taking character, and posted

pictures of self`inflicted cuts on her arms and also shared thoughts

about suicide. Her obsession with the internet did not seem to affect

school life here in north London. The headteacher said in a statement,

Tallulah was a charming, effervescent and highly popular

girl... She was being treated for

depression, and her mother had one of the profiles shuts down after

finding it. One leading charity which helps vulnerable young people

says the sites themselves should take more responsibility. We are

increasingly aware of the need for controls and support and education

for young people themselves, and for parents and others who are concerned

about their well`being. In a statement, one website said...

It is of course too late for Tallulah Wilson, who escaped into a

fantasy online life, which, this inquest found, eventually drove her

to take her own life. Plenty more to come tonight,

including... At 1.I thought, this guy is for real, this is going to go

wrong. But then, you get on with it and you get on with your job. A

story of heroism which has won this policeman an award for bravery.

Campaigners have lost their latest legal battle against the HS2 rail

link` after judges dismissed their claims that ministers had failed to

consider fully the environmental impact. The Supreme Court rejected

allegations that the Government was "cutting corners" to push through

the high`speed rail line between London and the Midlands. Our

political correspondent Karl Mercer has this report. The further appeal

to this court is unanimous `` unanimously dismissed. Campaigners

have been outside Parliament, but this morning, they had hoped to the

courts might slow down plans for the north`south rail link. They did not

get the result they wanted. We are disappointed because we have wanted

it to go our way. But it is not the end of the road for us. We are going

to keep fighting, we have other options open to us. We believe it is

vital to press the Government to comply with their implications,

which they have not done. `` obligations. Campaigners have said

they will now look to Europe for further challenges to the high`speed

link, but the Government says the is essential and be when people look at

this ruling, I hope they will understand we really are taking care

around the environment of issues. We recognise those concerns, we are

putting in all kinds of litigation. But what is important about this

project is that it is very much needed to give us the additional

trains, additional seats on trains and capacity. These are the hard

copies of the bill the Government is hoping to push through Parliament

before the next election. They are being sent out to libraries from a

depot in east London. The Government knows that at many points along the

route, it will face further protests over its plans, but it says it wants

to start work on HS2 in 2017. London is becoming a younger city,

according to new research. Typically, many people would leave

the capital after having children, because of schools or the need for

larger homes. But one leading estate agent says there's a growing number

of families who are now staying put. Jean MacKenzie reports. London has

always been a young city, attracting people from across the world to work

or study. But typically, when those people get older and have children,

many decide to leave London. But new research shows that is changing,

with many now deciding to stay put and raise a family here. I never,

ever thought I would for me, London seemed a place to have fun, go out,

meet new friends. But 13 years and two children later, Michelle, like

many others, is still here. The average age of London has fallen by

nearly two years over three decades, from 37.2 to 35.6. A rising birth

rate and immigration have played a part, but so have changes to London

itself. The quality of living in London has improved, we have seen a

lot of regeneration. And so has the quality of schools. Schools are a

lot better now than they were two decades ago. That is exactly how

Emily feels. There is nothing pushing us to go. We always thought

when we got to school age, we would have to go. But we live next door to

an outstanding school. But fewer people leaving means not just a

younger population, but a larger one. As the population of the city

rises by 100,000 a year, a million every decade, that requires a large

number of new houses, and all the things that go with it, or transport

capacity, more everything. It is predicted that has the economy

improves across the UK, more people may start to leave the capital

again. But it is doubtful this city will ever lose its youthfulness.

There has been some positive news on jobs today, with a fall in

unemployment in London. Between September and November 20 13, were

unemployed in the capital, down by 18,000 on the previous quarter.

There is still uncertainty in the retail sector, however. Tim Donovan

reports. It was to Heathrow's nearly refurbished second terminal that the

minister came today. It was the ideal place to mark today's positive

jobs figures. We have got to get the economy buoyant, we have got to get

more people into jobs. It is about life fulfilment, security,

supporting the family and the local community. These two are just about

to complete their four year apprenticeship in maintenance

engineering at the airport. What chance a job here and now? It is an

internal application, and they tried to fit us in. Lots of jobs around

the airport. Can you foresee that you will end up with a career here?

Definitely. There are already jobs being lined up for us at the moment.

Over the last year, unemployment has come down by Northpoint 2% in

London, the lowest improvement rate in the country. The jobless rate is

above the national average. `` 0.2%. It is still well above the

unemployment rate from before the crash. It seems that construction

and services are healthier than some other sectors. Professional

services, business services, the IT sector, are doing particularly well,

in terms of growth employment, we are still seeing concern amongst

retailers, hospitality, tourism and leisure. In Hayes, just down the

road, there has been sluggish growth on the high street. But there is

optimism for the future. We have got a new supermarket opening, we have

got an international IT company which is making its headquarters

here. And we are going to be redeveloping the old VM eyesight,

creating 4000 jobs. Such optimism may not be shared across London. But

many are now looking for a sustained improvement in the jobs market in

the capital. Two men have been charged with supplying drugs

following the death of a 16`year`old boy from Croydon. Daniel

Spargo`Mabbs died in hospital on Monday after apparently taking

ecstasy at a party in London at the weekend. 18`year`old

Nicqueel?Pitrora and 20`year`old Ryan Kirk were due to appear before

magistrates today. Speaking to Vanessa Feltz on the radio,

Daniel's father had business edge for anyone tempted to take an

illegal drug. We want to say to any child out there, tempted to take any

illegal drug, talk to us first, we will tell you about the machines,

the hospital, the ventilator, the whole shebang. The policeman who

arrested a man wielding a samurai sword. He said he was just doing his

job. But one year on, leave Brown has been awarded for his bravery.

He has been voted the bravest officer on the force. Just over a

year ago, was in a much more uncomfortable position. On Christmas

Eve, a man had randomly stabbed a young woman with a samurai sword.

The sergeant chased him and found himself facing the weapon. He pulled

a sword and started swinging at me. After a bit of to and fro in, I

eventually apprehended him. A bag of swords and knives and a crossbow was

found on the man, who will spend the rest of his life in a secure mental

unit. There is an element of risk, you know that when you it is better

that I put my life on the line, rather than a member of the public,

because it is my job to do that. More than 6000 members of the public

voted for Seve. They hit him three times on the arm, which made him

drop his sword... His colleagues agree he is more than deserving. He

arrested an individual who was intent he had tried to kill someone,

and then he tried to kill but police officer. The fact that Steve did not

back off and arrested the individual, it is an outstanding

achievement. Metropolitan Police has received some negative press

recently, but today, there was a positive message, to recognise those

that put themselves at risk to protect the public every day.

Still to come this evening... Join me for a view of the largest solar

panel bridge in the world. And Tom Daley tells us why it's great to be

living and training in London. With the recent success of actors

like Naomi Harris and director Steve McQueen, it may seem like diversity

in the creative industries is improving. But according to a recent

survey, it is not the case. Brenda Emmanus reports.

Degree students at the mettle film school based at Ealing Studios,

developing their skills, Pope of a successful career in the film

industry. If you work hard enough, people will realise, and they will

see potential. You would expect to be doing amazing things next year,

but I am doing what I love, and hopefully I will get the break. They

may be fuelled with optimism, but the realities of the industry are

yet according to the latest census, the creative industries are becoming

less diverse. The first survey, in 2003, only included figures for film

and television, but revealed that the percentage of ethnic minorities

working in the industry was 7.4%. The latest figure was only 5.4%.

That included a wider section of the creative industries. There are all

sorts of reasons why UCD 's numbers. The industry is much more freelance

than it was five or ten years ago. `` why you see these numbers. Some

people have given up and gone off to do other things. The culture

minister today had a meeting here in Westminster with leaders in the

creative industry to understand the problem and build a consensus about

what needs to be done and to generate industry commitment to

action. 12 years of slaves sees

Oscar`nominated and is for Steve McQueen `` 12 Years A Slave. There

is grounds for hope but a strong desire for more. It has to change.

If they wanted to get better, it is all`inclusive. You have a British

actor up for an Oscar, a black British actor up for an Oscar, but

it is very funny that all of a sudden, when you do hit America and

do very well, you do very well here. But it doesn't seem to happen the

other way round! If the talks today are the beginning of radical change,

then the optimism for all these students may be justified.

They're a world first, but most people won't get to see them. 4,500

solar panels have been installed on the roof of Blackfriars Station

which spans the Thames. As Alice Bhandhukravi reports, it's part of a

multi`million pound refurbishment. It has always been unique in being

the only station which crosses the Thames, but now Blackfriars can

boast another special feature, its solar roof. Almost 4500 solar panels

spanning the length of the bridge. It is part of a major upgrade which

has seen it going from a dingy Victorian station to an airy modern

hub. Only 10% of the energy needs are being generated by the solar

panel roof, but in the height of summer, it could be as much as 50%.

It may looks patience but it is also very busy. Almost 40,000 passengers

use Blackfriars every day. Although they have already been through the

worst in terms of construction work and delays, there is more to come.

London Bridge will soon be closed as part of the Thames Link programme to

improve the route and allow for longer trains and that will put

pressure on passengers at Blackfriars. But first at macro

capital Connect insists it is part of the pain. If we carried on the

way we were with the same stations and the same trains we would not

have been able to increase capacity, we would have extremely

overcrowded trains. This had to be a project to increase capacity across

the whole route and it will benefit customers significantly when it is

completed. As for the solar panels, they will eventually pay for it

themselves through energy savings, albeit over 15 years.

Next, she's an actress, a fashion designer, and now Sadie Frost is

turning acrobat ` with a special performance tonight at the

Roundhouse in Camden. The show, Fuertzabruta, which features

high`flying circus stunts, made headlines a few days ago, after part

of the set collapsed ,injuring four people in the audience. This report

from Emilia Papadopoulos contains some flashing images.

Aerial acrobatics and 80 minutes of mad stunts, just inches from the

audience. The Argentinian show is full on in there since Theatre.

Tonight they welcome an unlikely star, the actress Sadie Frost. I

said I would like to appear as a joke but they said they could make

it happen. The first time in the rehearsal I thought, what have I

signed myself up for. Fuertzabruta translates as root force. Things

went wrong a few days ago when part of the set collapsed on spectators

below. That has not put Sadie off. Unfortunately, these things happen.

Technical things can go wrong. In the history of this show nothing has

gone wrong and they are very vigilant on health and is a the end

all that kind of stuff. The show relies heavily on teamwork and trust

and that has meant intense rehearsals for the last few weeks.

But for Sadie, it is worth it and performing at the Roundhouse in

Camden holds sentimental value. I grew up in this area. I feel

connected to it. I used to come here to community ventures when my father

worked here in the 70s. You may not be lucky enough to see Sadie in

action because tonight's show was all sold out but Fuertzabruta is on

until March. Manchester United have made a bid in

the region of ?35 million for the Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata. It's

thought the offer is likely to be rejected, with Chelsea holding out

for more money before the January transfer window ends next week.

Significantly Mata, who is not injured, did not train with Jose

Mourinho's first team squad this morning.

Olympic diver Tom Daley says he has been "overwhelmed" by the support

shown since announcing he is in a gay relationship. He was speaking as

he took part in his first training session at the Aquatics Centre in

Stratford, his new base ahead of the Rio Games in 2016. The BBC's Olympic

sports reporter, Nick Hope, has been to meet him.

London will always hold a special place in Tom Daley's heart. 18

months ago he dived to Olympic bronze here but now he is back.

Leaving his birthplace of Plymouth for full`time life in the capital. I

decided to spread my wings a little bit and move to the big city, moved

to London. I think every athlete wants to try new things and

experiment with new ideas and I think keeping it fresh, it has given

me a massive motivation boost as well. Daily has made headlines since

winning World Championships gold in `` at the age of 15. And his ITV

Splash programme has also given him attention but he has also released

an online video revealing he is in a relationship with a gay man. Is it a

big deal? I do not think so. He has been pleased with the response since

then. The response from the media and the public has been

overwhelming. I could not be happier here training with Jane in the new

facilities. It feels like hopefully 2014 will be a good new `` year. He

has decided to focus on his sporting achievements and later in the summer

he will focus on the commonwealth games in Glasgow. I have been really

excited so far because touch wood, this season, I have not had too many

niggles. This base, the new coach and the fact I do not have to travel

as much will make such a difference leading into Rio. He knows what it

takes to climb up the Olympic podium and with his new London training

place, he is convinced he can better bronze in the Rio games in 2016.

It is that time of the evening to get a check on the weather. How are

things looking, Wendy? It is a bit like spring out there

because I have heard of blossom and daffodils but this mild weather has

come with a lot of rain. And over the next few days there will be more

spells of that. The timings of these rain bands will be somewhat tricky

to pin down because it has changed radically for Friday already. We

have a few showers this evening. I have seen some showing up across

Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. A lot of the first part of the night

will be dry and clear. Then maybe one or two macro mist and fog

patches. It will be cold enough across much of the Home Counties for

some folk to form. `` some frost to form. A bit of Amy P `` a bit of Amy

P start tomorrow. There is an intense band of rain scheduled. That

whiz is through to the east. There could be some heavy downpours. A

rumble of thunder and hail is not out of the question. It will feel

distinctly colder. Seven to eight degrees, up to nine in central

London. Then that clears away. The next thing we have to watch is this

complicated weather system for Friday. We thought it would come

through overnight on Friday into Saturday but it looks like we will

have a wet and windy day on Friday itself. Saturday, we are in between

weather fronts. On Sunday we have to look out for this system. That is

what has been bringing the snow to Washington and New York. That will

bring us some heavy rain as we go through the day on Sunday. We have

an early weather warning for rain on Sunday. Spells of rain to come, the

timing is a little dodgy, but we will keep you posted!

The main headlines: There's been a sharp fall in unemployment, to 2.3

million. The jobless rate now stands just above the Bank of England's

target figure which could prompt a rise in interest rates.

Former footballer, Stan Collymore has accused the social media site

Twitter of failing to do enough to tackle abusive messages. Police say

they're investigating, after he received racist and abusive

messages. There's been more violence in the

Ukrainian capital, Kiev, where two protestors were shot dead by police

during the night. That's all from us for now. Plenty

more on our website and Chris Rogers will be back with our late news.

From me and the team here, have a lovely evening.

We all have hopes and fears for the future

and for the lives our children and grandchildren will lead.

I want to build a Britain where everyone feels secure,

so our long-term economic plan is building a stronger,

more competitive economy and securing our country's future.