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for 15 years for planting a homemade bomb on a tube train in October.

The judge said the seriousness of what he did couldn't be overstated.

Also tonight: Parents protest over funding as education becomes a key

This woman regularly suffers abuse because of how she looks.

One charity is trying to change that.

And the Oscar worthy films coming from this quiet shed.

Welcome to BBC London News with me Riz Lateef.

A student who planted a home-made bomb on a busy tube train has been

Damon Smith - who's 20 and has Asperger's Syndrome -

was caught on CCTV leaving a bag filled with ball bearings

The judge said although we have not been motivated by terrorism and the

seriousness of what he did could not be overstated. His mother insists he

is a vulnerable young man. Damon Smith studied at London

Metropolitan University. Last October he let his accommodation and

waited for the Jubilee line. This CCTV shows him checking the rucksack

which had a bomb inside made from ball bearings and an alarm clock.

The meter gets off at London Bridge leaving the bag behind. This device

is time to go off in a few minutes later but it did not. The gene

carried on to north Greenwich but the alarm was raised and the area

evacuated. Counter-terrorism police said his bomb was a viable device

that it failed to detonate. Damon Smith had previously posted images

of himself with various weapons on social media. He learned how to make

a bomb from an extremist Islamist website. They also suffered from

Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism. This is what he told the

police after his arrest. I realise it was going to Stratford. I thought

it would be a good time to read my bag for a prank. Following a trial

Damon Smith was found guilty of having an explosive substance with

intent. He was sentenced to 15 months -- 15 years in prison today.

The judge said he did not believe the defendant was motivated by

Terrorism Act that said he had to treat him as a dangerous offender at

the seriousness of what he did cannot be overstated. The judge also

spoke of this year that we all live and add to the recent terrorist

attack in Manchester. At his family home in Devon his mother told the

BBC she believes Asperger's syndrome influenced his actions. I said can

you be more convenient because of Asperger's? He has never been in

trouble with the police before. -- be more lenient. He is a vulnerable

little boy. He needs help, not prison. Damon Smith will serve his

sentence at a youth offenders institution.

Turning to the election - and education has become a key

So much so, parents and teachers are protesting across London this

All the main political parties are promising more

A series of eye-catching policies have also been announced to try

and improve the life-chances of the most disadvantaged pupils.

Our Education Reporter Marc Ashdown has been looking at what

Good morning, it's Monday September the 1st 2021.

For the first time ever an equal number of pupils from

disadvantaged backgrounds are starting at University at the same

Now that is an education policy maker's dream.

But back to today's reality and for too many pupils

the idea of studying in

a place like this, Oxford, is just that, a far-away distant dream.

How can the next Government change things?

Pupils from their areas of London that have historically never

I was one of the first people in my school

to ever even get through to the interview and then get the offer.

Me being here symbolises rising up from

I was one of two people who have for the first time been admitted

When the e-mail came through it was more of a whole

What opened their eyes to the possibilities?

I was very much an average student, underachieving.

Manifestos are full of big education policies.

The Conservatives believe Grammar schools will help boost social

They will also scrap universal free school meals but

Labour wants to keep free school meals and

The Lib Dems would also keep free meals and

I wouldn't have necessarily gone to a grammar school.

And if the talent at my school had been sucked up by a

grammar school I don't know whether I would

have had people that I would

You get the criticism that grammar schools are meant

for working-class kids to get better opportunities, better resources.

Now that goes to people that can afford

so much tuition from the ages of five and six.

I think if they overhaul that testing system.

I think tuition fees are problematic.

You're just saddling young people with more and

So I think that even if the tuition fee

system is not revised the

maintenance grant and loan system has to be because it's a massive

These three are working hard towards their degrees.

After the election the hard work to inspire more pupils begins.

So, Marc, clearly lots of issues around education -

and parents today making their feelings clear on funding?

Yes. Selection will be a big debate over the next five or so years but

no funding is the big issue. Schools especially in London a they are

being squeezed, expected to pay for more with budgets frozen. Already we

are seeing parent power evident over the past few weeks, protests and

this spine in East London have been springing up. Public meetings also.

They are well organised and well attended by parents and teachers and

they are all saying similar things. The cats have already affected our

school. The resources, teachers are already finding it difficult. The

less funding that we have, it stops the children from being able to

achieve what they need to. Our primary School is not getting

funded. A lot of my secondary school is even worse? I have also been

talking to headteachers at their annual conference in a few weeks

ago. They are also worried about funding, in particular the new fair

funding formula that ideally would benefit schools in the countryside

at the expense of those in the cities. And recruitment, everybody

says you need to chain and keep the best teachers. An absolute priority

for any priority -- for any Government is to sort out retention

and recruitment crisis and invest in teachers. Professional development

so that they are. It always seems to come down to

money. It does. In their manifestos the Conservatives are pledging an

extra ?4 billion over the next Parliament for schools. Reader and

the Lib Dems say that there's nothing like enough when you bring

inflation into effect so they say six billion and 7 billion

respectively. Big sums and big issues. Parents and teachers,

already mobilised to make sure schools don't miss out.

Thank you. That was our education reporter.

A High Court judge has ruled that Heathrow cannot charge Crossrail

for using its track to travel to the airport.

Heathrow spent ?1 billion building the five-mile line.

Today they said they're disappointed with the result

Police are asking Londoners to remain alert and report anything

suspicious as extra armed officers continue to patrol

It comes after the terror threat level was raised to critical -

Our reporter Frankie McCamley is at Westminster.

How different will things feel this weekend? With thousands of people

heading to the city for key attractions. Especially the bank

holiday with this lovely sunny weather including right here in

Westminster. And some of the biggest sporting events taking place this

year. Security will remain tight. We will see Esther police officers on

the streets, extra and police officers on the streets, -- we will

see extra police officers. The terror threat level was raised, a

lot of old buildings were close to the public. As of tomorrow some of

the House of parliament to us will resume. The terror threat level does

remain critical which means an attack is imminent. I have been

speaking to one Metropolitan Police officer who has been telling me what

that means to the public. At the events that are taking place

at the weekend I think people should be prepared to see increased

searching of bags, more security. Arrive early and in plenty of time,

perhaps not as late as you would do Policing perspective,

you are going to see Not at events but transport hubs

and around the crowded and iconic places we have got

here in the It is my job and everybody who works

in the Met police to keep We want people to come and enjoy

the range of events that are taking place across

the capital this weekend. That strong message was reiterated

by the Home Secretary Amber Raju is urging people to get out and join

their families this bank holiday weekend. -- Home Secretary Amber

Rudd. She said let us carry on with our friends and our family. She did

say some people might see extra relatively presents. As for the

investigation into Mandy's terror attack that is still ongoing,

Metropolitan Police are saying stay vigilant. -- investigation into

Mandy's terror attack. -- Monday's terror attack.

It's Friday evening, you're watching BBC London News.

We meet the 63-year-old Oscar-winning animator who works out

There are claims that more than one in four people

who have a disfigurement to their face or body have suffered

The charity Changing Faces says there's been a rise in cases

Jim Wheble has been talking to one woman about her experience.

Because I had a rare genetic condition, there are times

where I would be walking down the street like this,

But for Victoria, unfortunately, all too often it does not end there,

I think I'm lucky living in Central London.

Living in such an amazing city it means that on the whole people value

and celebrate diversity and difference but then

will be really nasty to me and shout abuse at me in the street.

I have had men in cars who shout abuse at me through car windows.

I have walked past people outside of pubs where they have gone "that

Even in the last few days you have had abuse online?

This image here with a character of a moon for a face

and a long pointed chin, as you can see...

Unpleasant words not repeatable on television.

For the report, the charity, Changing Faces spoke to 800 people

What strikes you is the intensity of the prejudice that people face.

Nearly 80% said they had experienced harassment from a

Nearly half said they'd been bullied at school.

Virtually all said they'd been abused on

Many of our clients and users they find social media a

But social media is also very unregulated.

When complaints are made by individuals

In a report we found that the complaints that have been

I have the right to have a family life and have friends and go

a right to do all of that free from abuse.

So I made a conscious decision that that is what I was going to do,

to live my life and be happy and ignore and rise above the abuse.

It's the oldest football competition in the world -

and tomorrow's FA Cup final at Wembley is an all-London affair.

The last time that happened was 15 years ago -

and it was the same two teams Chelsea versus Arsenal.

It should be. Their 136 FA Cup final and only the sixth of London final,

it does not come around that often. This one will be played out in a

slightly strange atmosphere stalls -- strange atmosphere. There will

not be a victory parade through the streets of London. Despite that

these two teams, as they are both at their best, should put on quite a

display. Let us remind ourselves of that last meeting in 2002. A lot has

changed since then. The last time these teams

met in the cup final Arsene Wenger ended this season

as a double winner a second time. 15 years on, tomorrow it's Chelsea

going for the second Abramovich era, which would make it

quite some first season for manager For 90 minutes, 120 minutes,

maybe penalties, we have to forget for this moment

that we won the league. And to be concentrated

on this target. Don't forget it's

a fantastic target. For all the success

they've witnessed in the recent past many Chelsea fans agree

Conte has delivered something By far it's the most technical team

that we've seen with the likes of Pedro, Hazard,

Willian in the middle. Prior teams were a bit

more brute force. For Arsenal cup success

would provide a sliver of consolation having missed

out on Champions League It has not been a great season

for us so we have the opportunity to make that a bit

better at the weekend. With fans split on whether

Arsene Wenger should stay or go it's been a season

of protest and unrest at the We've had some wonderful years

under Arsene Wenger. We do need to address

the issues that we are There is infighting as I've never

ever seen before and it will not be happening

at football club. Fewer people expect Arsenal to lift

the trophy this year. Arsene Wenger's first season ended

in a double, Antonio Conte hopes to emulate that. Pat Nevin, do you

expect your former club Chelsea to win? They will be favourites. They

have been in fantastic form most of the season. Ever since the last

Arsenal game away from home. They play their best they have got

everything in their favour. Arsenal are missing some of the main

players. All the indicators are going in one direction. Most of

them, but not all of them. But Arsenal have been in good form the

last four or five games, they are on a good run, ever since they went to

the city for the formation. It has worked a treat. But he has to change

the personnel quite a bit. Arsenal have been unlucky that they did not

get to the top four this season. When you mention that top four, how

much of a factor will that have on Arsene Wenger's decision? Will this

be his last game? I have a suspicion they will stay. All that mood music

I hear coming from everywhere, the media, slightly inside the club, he

wants to stay. If he wants to stay he will stay. It would make an

easier for him if he could get silverware at the end of the DNC is

an FA Cup winner this season. But there is pressure on him, no doubt.

The pressure is big. If he does not win this game you are looking at

next season, talking about the quality of the clubs he is going to

be up against, he is good to be under massive pressure, but forget

about that, sunshine, Wembley, FA Cup final, that is the only thing on

his mind. Thank you. How about this for an illustration of how football

and When Chelsea won the cup

for the first time in 1970 many fans Now only one of them remains -

Sarah Harris has been to meet her. A stone's throw from Stamford Bridge

on the eve of tomorrow's FA Cup final. This was the scene Street 47

years ago when Chelsea were about to take on Leeds United to lift the

trophy. Painted each one blue and white, the entire length of the

street. Surely is the only resident still living on the road and

remembers the atmosphere as if it was yesterday. The entire street was

excited. There were loads of children their back then. They were

all dressed in blue and white. And that man's came out the night

before, painted all these kerbstones blue and white rate their way down

the street. Then people open their windows, put the bunting treats

across so the entire street had flags and bunting.

# Blue is the colour football as the game. The team song as part of the

tradition back then. After the 1970 triumph for Chelsea local children

were even given the day off school to watch the victory parade.

Chelsea were to lose out to Tottenham in the first of London FA

Cup final back in 1967. But it was to be their year in 1970. It was

just as well they celebrated because these loyal local fans had to wait

another 24 years to cheer on their side in another FA Cup final, and 27

to see them lift the trophy. And good luck to both teams.

He may well be the most most unassuming Oscar-winner.

A 63-year-old illustrator who works out of his garden

After winning the award for a short film -

he's now gone on to create his first feature film which is out today.

Wendy Hurrell has been speaking to the man who's caught the eye

Many miles from the Holyrood Hills a quiet garden then Muswell Hill where

a Dutch man draws his turtles. They come to life in his first feature

film, The Red Turtle. Much of the artwork was by hand before the CGI

was added. The Oscar. Michael won this award in 2001 for a short

animation. When you walk to the stage you think, don't trip, don't

get distracted. You have a statue in your hand. You look at the audience.

You see all these famous actors staring into your eyes. Others in

the industry were also watching. A studio was watching. It was surreal.

New proposed the story. You suggest the animation style, the graphic

style, let us take it step-by-step. A tremendous accolade. Over to you.

Yes. It is proof of trust. It is beyond belief. Over the next nine

years The Red Turtle was created. A film about dialogue about the

milestones in life. And our connection to nature. Inspired a

little by the city he has called home for almost 40 years. When you

look out of the window from an aeroplane in London is striking.

Hundreds of thousands of guidance, big parks, nature is walking on the

streets and feeling the temperature. The beauty of shadows, little

insects. It is everything. Now if you like the hot weather,

it's been gorgeous out there - Stav Danaos is here

with the forecast. 28 Celsius was the highest today, at

Heathrow Airport. 1 degrees above yesterday. Throughout the entire day

hardly a cloud in the sky. The first of two Mac van breakdowns and ride

in the night. A warm and Maggie Knight to come. It will be more

accurate. Through the morning a line of showers and storms will move

through quickly. Into the afternoon a lot of sunshine. It will feel hot.

It is not looking too bad for Saturday thanks to this area of high

pressure but towards the south, this fund the area will move up. Sunday,

cloud through the morning. Sunshine into the afternoon. Not too bad.

Later on cloud bubbling up. The odd shower developing. The latter part

of the afternoon should stay dry. Sunday night we will see showers and

thunderstorms pushing up from the south. Thunder and lightning mixed

in. The warm nights to come. There could be flash flooding, there are

warnings on the website. Bank holiday Monday, humid and cloudy.

Showers returning. The odd rumble of thunder the afternoon. Back holiday

weekend isn't too bad for us. It starts off hot and sunny, gets

cloudier and cooler as we head towards next week and temperatures

returning closer to normal for the time of year for Tuesday, which is

still quite warm. Britain's top counter-terrorism

officer says they have captured a large part of the terror network

involved in the Manchester Arena Mark Rowley said immense progress

had been made in the investigation. The Labour leader has pledged

to change British foreign policy if he becomes Prime Minister,

to try to reduce the risk Jeremy Corbyn said the War on Terror

wasn't working and set out plans to reverse cuts

to the emergency services. Theresa May has told world leaders

at the G7 summit that more needs to be done to tackle foreign

fighters seeking to return The Prime Minister also called

for technology companies to remove extremist

material from the internet. You can of course see more

on the day's stories on our website. Thanks for watching and enjoy

the warm sunny evening. From all of us here -

have a lovely bank holiday weekend. # I'll come get my things

but I can't let go # I'm waiting for it,

that green light, I want it # If only I'll come get my things

but I can't let go # I'm waiting for it,

that green light, I want it... #