Simon Harris is not around: he will claim he is resting. We think he is taking in Cape Canaveral and the Everglades. Hey ho....
Alastair is still in Holborn, as he was on Friday but then you probably know that: he went on about it enough in the newsroom, word must have leaked. Anyway he is ready to join Katie, who never grumbles about anything, on the sofa tonight.
Two powerful news stories to get us going tonight: a letter bomb sent to the HQ of the firm that runs the Congestion Charge amongst many other services. The recipient was hurt but fortunately only superficially. However, a frightening thing to happen to anyone and a cowardly act to carry out. Ben is on the case.
Next, the weekend shooting of a teenager at the ice-rink in Streatham: a terrifying end to a party but, tragically, all too common. Emma has the story and has been talking to Mothers Against Guns.
More senior members of the Government are in open-revolt against....... the Government, over A&E closures. Harriet Harman and Tessa Jowell are among many who want to keep Maudsley Hospital's Accident & Emergency going. Incidentally it has the only psychiatric A&E unit so they may have a case: but we report - we don't comment. We'll leave that to you as we ask for your e-mails.
We also lighten up with the sound of "mush mush" in Epping Forest as people, including a number of MPs, get fit for a husky sledge race for charity: ( I read this back and felt I should say I have not been drinking nor taking drugs: it is true).... as is the case of the vicar who, standing in his pulpit, said "let there be light" and there was but not in the manner he had anticipated: the hilarious details and images at 6.
Chrissie has found some lovely little Robins who have hatched early.... ah, global warming!
(Not funny: Ed)
(No, but true! Alastair)
And if you were thinking of buying the Gherkin, you're too late: find out what it went for but make sure you are sitting down - at 6, and watching ITV1.
See you then.
Alastair and Katie.
