06/04/2014 BBC London News

That's all the sport for now. Many thanks. That's it from us. On

BBC One, the news where you are. Good evening. Businesses in west

London have reacted angrily to the mayor's proposals to turn Heathrow

into a garden city. Boris Johnson says 90,000 new homes and thousands

of jobs would be created if the hub airport moves from Heathrow to the

estuary. Here's our transport correspondent, Tom Edwards. This is

the message some businesses now want the mayor to see ` this company

employs 70 people and they say Heathrow is vital to the area. Talk

of moving it is crazy. I think it is essential that Heathrow remains a

hub airport, expands, rather than somewhere far afield that people

aren't used to and would cost a lot, lot more money. Nothing remains the

same forever. At one time there were huge elements of the population

engaged in looking after horses and then somebody ups and invents the

motor car. If the mayor gets his way, Heathrow will end up looking a

bit like this ` the terminal buildings could be used for retable

community use. Two campus universities is another option.

City Hall believes a hub airport in the estuary would be a better base,

with fewer people affected by noise and pollution. Between now and 2030,

the population of London is likely to grow by another 20 million

people, by 25%. If you are sitting there as Mayor of London, you have

to think hard about homes and jobs for them. The western side of London

is very much geared to Heathrow being where it is and the location

of a lot of businesses in the county areas to the west of London are also

related to the idea of having a major airport at the west of London,

not not estuary. `` not in the estuary. At the

moment, Heathrow and go the wick are on the shortlist for expansion. An

estuary airport may still be added. A final decision won't be made until

2015. Police say they believe a man in his

20s has drowned in the Serpentine at Hyde Park this afternoon.

They say he was spotted going into the water, but didn't resurface.

Searches have been carried out but have had to be called off once it

became dark. Residents in Hounslow have

complained that their new replacement street lights are so

bright they're unable to get a proper night's sleep. The council's

started using them as part of a multi`million pound scheme to

improve the borough's streets. But some residents say it's "like living

on a football pitch", as Cordelia Hemming reports.

So, I'm sealing up my Venitian blinds and I'm doing this with duct

tape. For Christina this has become a dolly routine. It is all down to

the late latest addition to the neighbourhood. I'm going to show you

what the new street latch looks like in our front room. How incredibly

bright that light is. Three weeks ago, eight`metre tall LED lights

were installed on Christina's street. She says they are affecting

her every day life. The light that comes through the side of the blind

is like a spotlight, beaming into your face as you are trying to

relax. The plan is to install these new lights throughout the borough.

The council says it has no obligation to consult on this, which

has left many feeling angry. We have had to resort to this black

cardboard we bought which Kate has glued together so it masks the

window. Like world war two. We had no idea this was going to happen and

it's not a great way to live your life. The council were keen to

highlight the benefits of the new lighting system. They are much more

cost`effective. They burn less electricity. And, they give a more

directional light which means you get less light pollution. For those

that aren't happy, the council is looking at a trial to dim the

lights, but not until the summer. In the meantime, residents like

Christina and Andy will have to resort to their own dimming methods.

Time for a look at the weather now. Here's Elizabeth Rizzini.

Outbreaks of frant best but a mild night. Now a grey and wet start to

the working week tomorrow. Heavy bursts of rain through tomorrow's

rush`hour. `` outbreaks of rain. Cooler for much of the rest of the

working week. There is more on our website at the

usual address or on our radio station, BBC London 94. 9. We will

be back with updates throughout BBC Breakfast tomorrow. Good evening.

Good evening. After a spell of mild weather, a fresher feel to

conditions this week. If you are in Scotland, Northern Ireland and

northern enEngland you will get a sense of that through the night with

clearer skies. Further south, temperatures will hold steady,

cloud, outbreaks of rain extensive through the night, as well as a

strengthening southerly wind. Across England and Wales, be

prepared for some wet weather during the morning commute. You will be

lucky to avoid it. Many will see burst of heavy rain work their way

across the country through the morning. Certainly the fist part of

the day. Surface water and spray on the roads. Strong winds to go with

it. The wind will be spreading in parts of northern England in the

first few hours of the day. Into Scotland and Northern Ireland, a

much drier start. A little on the chilly side but light winds and

sunshine overhead should help T won't be long before rain spreads

into southern Scotland T doesn't look as wet across Scot lands as

initially expected. Northern Ireland dry and bright before heavy showers