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Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says Chris Kaba’s “67” gang is one of the most dangerous in London with 95 core members. ITV London

Government to appoint “Ministerial Envoys” after another damning report into Tower Hamlets which accused the East End council of being “suspicious and defensive in its behaviour”. ITV London

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh admits to MPs no one knows the final cost of HS2 from London to Birmingham. ITV London

Transport for London estimates National Insurance hike will add £35m to its annual wages bill. Officials say they’re awaiting confirmation government will pick up the bill. ITV London

TfL says Elizabeth Line signal failure “fixed” and trains should run soon. ITV London

Inside the HS2 tunnel to Euston. This is the cavern at Old Oak Common where tunnelling machines will begin digging the tunnels next year. ITV London


Controversial road tolls for drivers using the Blackwall tunnel will begin on April the 7th. The new charge will coincide with the opening of the £2bn Silvertown Tunnel, TfL announced. ITV London

Planning inspector hearing China’s application for a new ‘super embassy’ begins by adjourning because too many people want to get in. ITV London



No webcast of the London Assembly’s crucial meeting to challenge the mayor’s budget because of unexplained IT problems. ITV London


Stars share sadness as iconic TV studio is torn down to make way for new development | by Simon Harris itv.com/news/london/20…

Small protest outside City Hall by Stop The Silvertown Tunnel Coalition on the day the tunnel opened. ITV London


Ballot papers being verified in Hemel Hempstead, one of 10 counts in Hertfordshire where Reform UK has taken two seats from the Conservatives. ITV London


Hertfordshire council leader Richard Roberts wins his seat but concedes the council and says he won’t enter a coalition with Reform UK. ITV London


Winter fuel payments could be Keir Starmer’s “poll tax” according to veteran left-wing London Labour MP Diane Abbott. ITV London

Winter fuel payments could be the Prime Minister's 'poll tax', warns Labour MP Diane Abbott | by Simon Harris itv.com/news/london/20…


Transport Secretary hints at possible government money for Hammersmith Bridge repairs, telling MPs she will outline details about the a new structures fund “in due course”. ITV London

Sadiq Khan Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan admits he is angry and frustrated about the government’s failure to back new rail schemes in London. ITV London

London transport commissioner Andy Lord admits £1bn new Piccadilly Line trains “require modifications” after launch date was postponed. ITV London