04/08/2017 London News

Thousands of commuters face weeks of disruption as Waterloo station

I am good to cycle every day into town. Our service part of the way on

to tree that will already be crammed so I will suffer it for a week then

work at home for a bit. We'll have details

on the closure to services. Completely shocked and surprised, it

was the last thing I was expecting on duty just trying to do my job and

going to help someone. We speak to the paramedic targeted

by robbers on a moped whilst And after the London

Bridge terror attack - traders in Borough Market say

they've yet to receive Reggae star Freddie McGregor

on the joy of being Jamaican Good evening and welcome to the

programme with me Louisa Preston. First tonight: Hundreds

of thousands of commuters using the UK's busiest railway

station face weeks of disruption with major engineering works due

to begin this weekend. A multi million pound revamp

of Waterloo station will see half The upgrade work is in order to

create extra space for passengers. Marc Ashdown has the details

and joins us from Waterloo. Since this opened in 1840, Waterloo

has been one of London's key transport hubs. The last of the

steam trains left ear and 96 to seven. The first of the Eurostar

trains arrived in 1994, there is some trivia for you. Know they need

a station for the 21st-century. That will take lots of work and lots of

disruption. From tomorrow there won't

be any trains leaving Commuters will have to find other

ways to get into London. From here it is bus service part

of the way, to a train that is already probably

going to be rammed. I'm going to suffer it for a week,

probably work from home for a bit, It is just one of

those things really. It is a pain, but if it is

needed, it is needed. Waterloo is the UK's busiest station

with 100 million passengers The demand is expected to grow,

by 2043 we are expecting a 40% Lengthening platforms,

delivering more modern trains, getting more bums

on seats essentially. These platforms, one to four,

are shorter than Waterloo's other Look at the rest of the platforms,

they are much longer, That is hundreds more

passengers per train. It is no doubt then that there

will be some long-term gains. Southwest has colour-coded

the level of disruption. Stations in green should be OK,

yellow more crowded than usual. Stations in orange will be extremely

busy with fewer trains. Those in red will be closed

at least some of the time. Notably the line through

Clapham Junction will be cancelled to Chessington and severely

disrupted to Dorking on the Shepperton line

and as far as Winchester. Services to Reading

will also be affected. Controversially there won't be any

blanket compensation Compensation will continue to be

available throughout August as it always is and that is based

on the journey that our passengers have compared to the timetable

that we have been advertising since Have been talking to passengers

for about 12 months now, trying to raise awareness of these

works and getting people to understand the impact

on their journeys. At this station some commuters

are already planning The plan is I am going to cycle

every day into town I hope. I like an extra half hour in bed

but that is gone now. I wouldn't mind if it was a week

but three weeks is a bit extreme. But the works are extensive,

costing ?800 million, Extra trains will be laid on to try

and cope but with 250,000 journeys likely to be affected every day,

it could be a long How do you think commuters will

cope? The industry watchdog on behalf of Network Rail and Southwest

trains has been serving passengers that use the service asking them

what they are likely to do over the next month and the results are

interesting. First the good news, interesting. First the good news,

about 91% of actually heard the work is happening although a 30% say they

information they have received so information they have received so

far. In terms of double trouble free, about 52% say they will still

try and use the trains that means about half aren't going to. That is

explicit people say they will work elsewhere, from Paul of the office

and about a quarter, but a holiday to try and void the disruption.

Transport bosses tell me people do what they say then they should be

able to cope, the disruption would be too bad. In reality that could

all change, people could travel differently to the best advice I can

give you is to listen out on a radio station, BBC radio London where

there will be up to the minute information to help you plan your

journey. A paramedic who was robbed

as she was on her way to an emergency call has been

speaking about what happened. The 32-year-old was targeted by

criminals on mopeds in the west end. She says she was left 'shocked

and angry' that she couldn't get to an elderly patient

needing medical help. It comes as new figures reveal

a spike in the number of attacks Gangs on mopeds in inner London who

will do whatever it takes to get what they want. It seems that the

attack indiscriminately. Cycling paramedic Catherine McKenna was on

her way to help an elderly man and Bloomsbury which became a victim of

a morbid gang. I saw a leather glove approach in front of my face and

grab at my phone and selected from my hand. It was so quick. As I

looked up I saw to mopeds driving off down the pavement and they were

gone. She had just stepped out of a shop when the attack happened on the

pavement. I was shocked, couldn't believe that it had happened, I was

quite scared initially and felt very angry that they had actually come up

and did that to me. This latest attack comes as figures show that

has been a steady increase in the number of physical assaults on

paramedics over the last three years. There were 479 last year

since April this year that have since April this year that have

already been 79 assaults. Three weeks ago another London ambulance

worker was taboo targeted in north London. The paramedic who doesn't

want to be identified was attacked here in the early hours of the 16th

of July. She was eight on her way to a patient but was flagged down by

three men who appeared to be distressed. She stopped to help and

they pulled balaclavas over their faces and through a liquid into her

face which irritated her skin. She ended up going to hospital. People

except when they join in the add-on service that some situations are

going to be a little stressful and do have a level of risk. What we are

not prepared to accept a random attacks for no reason at all.

Following her attacker got back on her bike the very next day. I

wouldn't say I feel vulnerable, most of the time I feel relatively

straight. But I felt from the role they would have won and they always

use if doing my job. The family of a black man

who died in East London after being restrained by police

are calling for "openness It comes after it was confirmed

that the object removed from Rashan Charles's throat

was a mixture of paracetamol The 20-year-old's death sparked

protests on the streets as well as A Kenyan preacher who was living

in south London has been extradited to Nairobi and charged with five

counts of 'child stealing'. Gilbert Deya fought

extradition for ten years. He's accused of stealing babies

from hospitals in Nairobi The terror attack on London

bridge saw hundreds of businesses suffer financially

because of the closure Two months on and a number

of traders say they've yet to receive sufficient insurance

payments to cover their losses. One claims staff may even have to be

laid off as a result. It is one of the city's most popular

destinations with millions of people But earlier this year

a terror attack here forced businesses to close

for nearly two weeks. In the months following

the attack one stallholder said it had to extend its overdraft

and another said it only survived But the whole market

felt the effects. Sean estimates his business lost

between 10,000 and ?15,000. We couldn't get to our business,

we couldn't access our stock. You have been in touch

with your insurers and you It has been a real challenge

with the insurers, they not been helpful at

all in this process. We were told they wouldn't even look

at the claim. Publishers have said it was adjusted down to review the

claim that two months on and no sign of any money. And Shauna doesn't get

the insurance money he says he met have to lay off staff his MP

believes some businesses here could even close without pay-outs. He

believes the Government has not done enough to help. But all they

provided direct support but they have failed to ensure that the

pays out swiftly. That businesses pays out swiftly. That businesses

are forced to close and jobs and livelihoods are worse than any

Government is failing to do its job. The Government set up an insurance

system to make sure companies are covered if they had damaged in a

terror attack but currently it terror attack but currently it

doesn't include business closure. Which is what happened here. The

mineral may have lost is ?1.4 million and that is profound even

for summer as successful as Borough Market, that is a profound loss to

try and copper. The Government said it is committed...

Some stalls here say they need help and action now if they continue to

sell the products are long-time some of the finest the city has two

offer. After a spate of horrific

acid attacks in London, there are calls for tougher charges,

for those using it as a weapon. Today the Crown Prosecution Service

has clarified how the crime Well to tell us more

about this is Alice Salfield - we're hearing a lot more about acid

attacks at the moment? This update to the guidance comes in

response to growing calls to do more to tackle acid attacks will stop

last month in London we saw five attacks in just one night. A warning

for those at home, we are about to show some of the victims of acid

attacks, they make-up to look away and some of the life changing

horrendous instant injuries and we are seeing. They have been calls

from MPs and charities to tighten the law in terms of the sale of acid

but also tougher sentences for those found guilty of using acid in these

kinds of attacks. It is the sentencing that the Crown

Prosecution Service as addressing. It has released guidance which could

see people caught carrying acid face prison sentences of up to four

years. For those found guilty offering acid, even if it does no

harm to the intended victim, they could face a maximum life sentence.

Is this a change in the law? There has been no change in the law but

because it using acid as a weapon is a relatively new thing, so far these

kinds of attacks haven't been mentioned in any of the guidelines

suffered the Crown Prosecution Service was to do is clarify how the

current law applies to this crime. What they are saying is that as an

offensive weapon so it should carry the same sentencing is using or

carrying a knife. Will we see any tougher sentences as a result? In

reality at this stage probably not. Nothing has really changed here but

what he Home Office is saying is that they have undertaken a wide

ranging review of the law including sentencing and access to acid so

this is when we could see a real change anyway these kinds of crimes

are handled. In the opening night of London 2017

will be giving from some of the capital's track and field stars

going for glory at the home World Championships. Jamaica is taking

over London this weekend. I am here at the O2...

With the deadline up for people to have their say

on what the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry should cover,

tonight we hear from one survivor about her own very difficult journey

She's been speaking to Michael Cowen.

We first met you the day after the fire.

We then met you a week after the fire.

How far do you think you have moved on from that?

I've gotten help through counselling.

One thing you have told me that has been worrying you is the abuse that

Grenfell survivors are getting from certain members of the public.

What sort of abuse are we talking about?

It is internet abuse, very nasty comments,

People thinking we are having a free ride.

It's people thinking we are taking advantage.

We're not taking advantage, what are we taking advantage of?

It's people thinking this person doesn't deserve to speak up just

You said there have been some incredibly racist comments made.

When you have been through what you have been through,

how does it feel to see reactions like that from the public?

It is scary because I feel scared to tell anybody now that I am

from the tower because you don't know what the reaction will be.

We didn't burn the tower by ourselves.

Nobody wants to live in a hotel for a month or more than a month.

So please, stop, whoever they are, stop.

Though hurtful as it's the people are saying vicious racist things

about the survivors? The only thing about the survivors? The only thing

I can say is I wouldn't wish it on anybody, my worst enemy. It could

happen to you tomorrow and I would be the one trying to lift you up.

So please, stop, whoever they are, stop.

Young people in care are amongst the most vulnerable in society.

One in four homeless people have been looked

And 70 per cent of sex workers have been in care.

So five London councils have taken steps to offer financial

help to ensure those who leave the care system

They are quite vulnerable, so they are are facing things

At just eight years old, the local council begin this man's parents.

When he was old enough to leave care, the council

After five years in my own place, I had to move.

Just a few months later, bailiffs were knocking at his door.

They said "police" when they knocked on the door.

That was scary in itself, I wondered what I had done.

When they said it was for council tax and the amount, I was dismayed.

Many young people struggle leaving home to living on their own.

But for young people leaving social care it is harder.

For those living in London, one of the UK's most expensive

That is why five councils have scrapped council tax for young care

Tower Hamlets houses around 300 young care leavers.

They are one of the councils exempting them from council tax.

This will cost ?40,000 pery year - it is not a massive amount out

of the council budget and it will make a massive difference

to those young people until the age of 25.

We showed a leading charity some of the experiences of the young care

50% of councils are not providing financial education.

If you are managing a household budget at 18,

responsible for council tax, you need more support to make that

He hopes care leavers across the capital will benefit

The little help that you do for them, it will really benefit

them and put a smile on those young faces.

We know the capital is used to hosting some

of the biggest sporting events, but the World Athletics

Championships has never been held here, until now.

Some of the biggest stars in track and field -

including a certain Usain Bolt - will be taking to the track later

tonight at London Stadium, where we can join Chris Slegg

a helicopter you can probably hear about me is no doubt getting a deal

shots of the opening ceremony that is in full swing right now. Usain

Bolt and Mo Farah was competing on the last major championships

tonight. Mo Farah grew up on the outskirts of the capital, lets you

know from some of London's other athletes who have the honour of

competing at a former world champion ships.

Croydon's Martyn Rooney goes in the 400 metres but his best

chance of a medal comes in the relay.

He is part of a team hoping for better luck

after being controversially disqualified in Rio de Janeiro.

People laughed at us when we said we were trying to win it.

I genuinely thought we were good enough to beat

It took a couple of months to get over that, it

But we have a great opportunity in London.

Dina Asher-Smith is fit to compete after breaking her foot in February.

She helped carry athletes' kit at London 2012 when she was just 16.

But you have to grow up fast in athletics.

When I got selected, I thought this is my third

To be here and to be in some sort of shape, I'm so grateful,

21-year-old Reece Prescod stunned everyone by winning the British

The trial was probably one of the best days of my life so far.

Probably the highlight of my athletics career.

I had visualised that day and that is what I'm going to try

Having missed out on London 2012, after being injured trampolining,

Asha Philip can't wait for the chance to compete at a home

It's my hometown, literally east-ender, so all my family

I cannot wait to hear that crowd, honestly.

I actually did it, I'm going to London.

It's ten days when dreams will be made and broken.

Whatever happens, the memories of London 2017 will last a lifetime.

An important step days for all of them and imported ten days ahead for

athletics. Rocked by regular recent stripping scandals, Russia of course

remain banned. I don't think anyone expects a completely cleaner world

champ in chips but athletics has to show it is getting its house in

order. London 2017 as a really important part to play here to help

the sport itself restore its reputation. Thank you.

Well Usain Bolt is not the only Jamaican pulling in the crowds

in London this weekend - a festival celebrating

Jamaica's independence from Britain is on at the O2.

It's being headlined by reggae singer Freddie McGregor

and Wendy Hurrell caught up with him earlier today.

Here we are in the tent by the Thames.

It is my favourite place to perform actually.

I started in this country, and the kind of love I have

got from this country, it's amazing and overwhelming.

Freddie McGregor has been a few times to the capital

This guy would speak to me in real nice Cockney.

And then he will just burst out into this deep patois.

Here, I see some nice juicy looking sugar cane.

Everything that we love, mangoes, they are here.

I bought a big bag of lychees yesterday.

I enjoyed that watching telly last night.

And of course he is not the only Jamaican attracting

the crowds to the eastern half of London this weekend.

He is a party kid, he likes to party, likes going out to dance,

that's how he comes up with his famous pose

because he is a dancer, he loves dance hall music,

He is ending his career here in London the same

I am really feeling sad about that, too.

Because of the joy he has given us when we watch Bolt run

We are surely going going to miss that big-time.

So London will see him off this weekend, along

Let's get a check on the weekend weather with Ben Rich.

A bit mixed. The story for this weekend is more of the same. It

hasn't been the most inspiring week of weather. Some showers, some sunny

spells as well. Captured by some other weather watchers. Many places

had a largely dry day was not too many showers. Through the weekend a

mixture of sunshine and showers, some heavy showers tomorrow. Cool on

balance but Sunday is the day if you want reliable dry weather for much

of the time. Through tonight, largely dry, showers fading away,

clear spells, not particularly cold. Texture is down to 14 or 15.

Tomorrow doesn't start to badly, largely dry ice age from the passing

light shower. Sunny spells but then these heavy downpours swinging from

the west, some heavy, some flashes of lightning and thunder, maybe some

hail but there will be some sunny breaks in between and temperatures

around 20 or 21. At the World Championship, it could well catch a

shower at times, don't take this too literally. It may not necessarily be

at two o'clock but through the afternoon we might see some showers

fading away into the evening. Saturday night does look

dry. It is a little ridge of high dry. It is a little ridge of high

pressure building which means settled weather and a cool start to

Sunday morning. If you a lot about Italy on Sunday ten teachers could

be around nine or ten if you live out of town, perhaps 13 in the

centre of London. Sets us up for a lovely day on Sunday, a lots of

sunshine around through the morning, extra cloud developing into the

afternoon but it should spoil things to much and it will stay dry through

daylight hours. 19 to 21 degrees, feeling fairly pleasant and the

sunshine. For the Community Shield at Wembley, mainly dry, spells of

sunshine and into the start of next week rather cloudy with some rain at

times. Sunshine and showers through the weekend.

to Northern Ireland, the Irish Prime Minister says every

aspect of life there, could be affected by Brexit --

and warns against economic barriers between the UK and Ireland.

The man investigating claims Russia interfered in the US

Presidential election has convened a Grand Jury -- the first step to

President Trump dismisses the investigation.

BA, Easyjet and Ryanair are warning holiday-makers of long

delays at European airports, ahead of one of the busiest travel

Extra security checks are being blamed.

That's it, I'll be back later during the ten o'clock news,

but for now from everyone on the team have a lovely evening.

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