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Southend Hospital diesel leak prompts evacuation 13 December 2016 From the section Essex Image caption Southend Hospital said a leak of diesel in its maternity unit meant the hospital had been closed to patients and visitors A hospital has been closed and patients evacuated following a "large" leak of diesel in its maternity unit. Southend Hospital in Essex said the fire service had been called after the leak on the third floor of its Cardigan Wing just before midday. The ho…

Men's rights MP Philip Davies voted on to women's committee 13 December 2016 From the section UK Politics Image caption Mr Davies has claimed some feminists want to have 'their cake and eat it' Tory MP Philip Davies, a vocal critic of political correctness and "zealous" feminism, has been voted on to the Commons women and equalities committee. The Shipley MP was elected unopposed in a ballot of fellow Tories. He has warned that men's voices are being "neutered" and that thei…

Men's rights MP Philip Davies voted on to women's committee 13 December 2016 From the section UK Politics Image caption Mr Davies has claimed some feminists want to have 'their cake and eat it' Tory MP Philip Davies, a vocal critic of political correctness and "zealous" feminism, has been voted on to the Commons women and equalities committee. The Shipley MP was elected unopposed in a ballot of fellow Tories. He has warned that men's voices are being "neutered" and that thei…

Sadiq Khan backs two new City of London skyscrapers 13 December 2016 From the section London Image copyright Eric Pary Architects London mayor Sadiq Khan has approved the building of two new skyscrapers for the capital. The developments at 1 Undershaft and 22 Bishopsgate were approved by the City of London Corporation earlier this year. Mr Khan said both would include a free public observation platform. The 73-storey tower at 1 Undershaft, known as the Trelis, will be 305 metres (1,000ft) high - …

Southern Rail chaos: Commuters video blog journeys 13 December 2016 From the section UK Rail passengers are facing travel chaos as striking train drivers have caused the Southern network to stop all services. About 300,000 passengers usually travel on 2,242 Southern services every weekday. Many people have been forced to stay at home but some have tried to find alternative routes into work. Frustrated by the continuing disruption, four passengers agreed to video blog their mornings. …

Southern Rail chaos: Commuters video blog journeys 13 December 2016 From the section UK Rail passengers are facing travel chaos as striking train drivers have caused the Southern network to stop all services. About 300,000 passengers usually travel on 2,242 Southern services every weekday. Many people have been forced to stay at home but some have tried to find alternative routes into work. Frustrated by the continuing disruption, four passengers agreed to video blog their mornings. …

NHS 'must be more open on preventable patient deaths' 13 December 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Sara Ryan Image caption Connor Sparrowhawk's family raised concerns about how his death was investigated NHS trusts will start revealing details of preventable deaths as part of shake-up in the way they investigate cases. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there needed to be improvements after a report criticised the way …

NHS 'must be more open on preventable patient deaths' 13 December 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Sara Ryan Image caption Connor Sparrowhawk's family raised concerns about how his death was investigated NHS trusts will start revealing details of preventable deaths as part of shake-up in the way they investigate cases. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there needed to be improvements after a report criticised the way …

'Huge concern' as teen moped crime in London rises By Nick Beake Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section London Image caption The Met Police launched an operation called Operation Venice to tackle moped crime Crime involving mopeds has gone up by more than 600% in London in the past two years, BBC London can reveal. Met Police figures for 2016 show more than 7,500 offences, including attacks, robberies and thefts, …

Southend Hospital diesel leak prompts evacuation 13 December 2016 From the section Essex Image caption Southend Hospital said a leak of diesel in its maternity unit meant the hospital had been closed to patients and visitors A hospital has been closed and patients evacuated following a "large" leak of diesel in its maternity unit. Southend Hospital in Essex said the fire service had been called after the leak on the third floor of its Cardigan Wing just before midday. The ho…

Harry Whitlam death: Tractor driver Gary Green jailed 13 December 2016 From the section Leeds & West Yorkshire Image copyright West Yorkshire Police Image caption Harry Whitlam was knocked down by a tractor driven by Gary Green at Swithens Farm in West Yorkshire A drunken tractor driver who knocked down and killed an 11-year-old boy has been jailed for more than a year. Harry Whitlam died after Gary Green, 51, of Bradburn Road…

Response to plea over woman last seen in 1999 'encouraging' 13 December 2016 From the section Glasgow & West Scotland Image copyright Police Scotland Image caption Police released two images of Margaret Fleming Police investigating the disappearance of a woman from Inverclyde who was last seen in public 17 years ago say they are following up lines of inquiry. Margaret Fleming was reported missing by her carers six weeks ago bu…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Southern rail commuters vent travel frustrations 13 December 2016 Last updated at 12:48 GMT Southern rail commuters have been expressing their frustration after a drivers' strike left no trains running. Disruption on the network has been going on for months. View the full article

Media playback is unsupported on your device Southern rail commuters vent travel frustrations 13 December 2016 Last updated at 12:48 GMT Southern rail commuters have been expressing their frustration after a drivers' strike left no trains running. Disruption on the network has been going on for months. View the full article

TalkTalk data breach: Boy, 17, given rehabilitation order 13 December 2016 From the section Norfolk Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The communications firm suffered the data breach in 2015 A teenager who admitted seven hacking offences connected to the TalkTalk data breach has been given a rehabilitation order and had his iPhone taken off him. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was sentenced at…