London Tonight Tonight Tuesday 13th March

Hi there!
Another day of fantastic weather and we'll be doing it justice, having sent weather guru Robin Lermitte to one under-appreciated beauty spot in west London, under one of the flightpaths to Heathrow.

We've also the latest on how the Internet can be a menace as well as a blessing.
A 13-year-old girl's gone missing from home in Essex and it's thought she might have met up with an Italian penfriend she met on the 'net.
Her family are worried sick. As well as updating the search for her, we'll have tips on how to keep your children safe online.

And after all the money worries surrounding London's Olympics, we're just getting news of a cash boost for 2012.
The Games' first official partner has signed up, bringing money and hopefully treading a path where other blue chip companies - and their money - will follow.
Every little helps!

A couple of brutal stories are also making headlines:
The jailing of a gang of robbers who modelled themselves on Reservoir Dogs.
And three teenagers stabbed outside a college in Essex - 15 people are under arrest over that.

Finally, tonight sees this year's launch of one of our most popular annual features, ITV's People's Millions.
Last year, with a lot of help from you, we gave away thousands to deserving causes - including a school, a nursery and a pet cemetery.
If you've got a cause in need of a pot of cash, make sure you tune in at 6pm when we'll be telling you how to get your hands on some lovely wonga!

The team

London Tonight Tonight Monday 12th March

Hello!
Well, the sun is shining, spring has sprung.. So we've sent Robin off to frolic in the daffodils at Kew Gardens. Of course we have!
But before all that jollity, we're leading tonight's show with some extraordinarily brave parents. You may remember on Friday we told you about the 11 year girl, Olivia McKie who was run over by a bus in Tooting. Today, her mum and dad said they wanted to speak to us about their thoughts, feelings, and memories of Livvy. Their composure is amazing .. And they're not wanting to make a point, or demand justice or compensation... But like us, I'm sure you will be inspired by them. It certainly makes you stop and think about how safely we all drive.

King Tut is back in London .. .Or is he? Phil Bayles is investigating the mysteries surrounding the latest Egyptian exhibition to come to town, as wrapped up in myth and conspiracy as the ancient pharaohs themselves..

Lewisham and Ipswich are going head to head for "cleanest borough" ... No place for dirty tricks in that competition, surely .... ?

Damien's looking into the rather optimistic claim that in 20 years' time, Brent Cross is going to be one of the most desirable addresses in London ... Kirstie's coming into the studio to no doubt pour cold water on that theory!

Then Tamzin's off to meet Brett Anderson from Suede .. And of course, the grand finale.. Robin in those daffodils at Kew. It doesn't get much better than that, does it?

Katie and Al.

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Fri 9th March

Hello.

Sorry for the lateness AGAIN. Friday, busy, etc etc.

If you're going out on the town tonight - a warning. Watch where you pee. If you do it somewhere you shouldn't you could end up with a choice. Either an 80 pound fine - or a mop and a bucket. You can imagine what they're for. Robin Ross has been out - and spoken to some of those who opted to clear it up....

Simon Harris continues his series following members of the London T.A. who are off to Afghanistan. Today we see their families getting a briefing ahead of their deployment.

We've the story of a fight in an Ilford underpass - it was arranged - it was supposed to be with fists - it ended in tragedy and today - a life sentence in jail for the teenager who used a knife.

James King is in the studio with his regular movie review. Willsy looks ahead to the sporting action.

Then. A true 70s legend. David Cassidy. Yes - him off the Partridge Family who retired aged 24. Find out where he's been since 1974.

That - and the gorgeous Robin at the Ideal Home Show (you'll need to have seen our lunchtime programme to get that reference)

Tune in at six - and if you can't - don't forget you can watch 24/7 at http://www.itvlocal.com

Have a great weekend.

Stuart
The Editor

London Tonight Tonight Thursday 8th March

Good afternoon - nothing to do with premium rate calls, nothing to do with the higher end of the technology. A misunderstanding explains the tardiness of your e-mail and I am really sorry. The left hand remained in blissful ignorance of the right hand and Katie thought Alastair was writing it and Alastair thought... Well you've got the idea: SORRY.

Tonight, Ali Dizaei... live on the sofa: is he a much maligned, but all round good cop? Or is he a magnet for trouble, much of it whipped up himself and, nearly as much, by his mates? Tune in, give ear and make your own minds up.

Also, the ultimate builders tale: "oh that looks a bit difficult" " Can't see that being easy" "I think it'll take a bit longer than you're hoping"
We've heard them all about our own flats or houses but Wembley has ssen a whole new book of excuses! Well, and it is a brave thing to write: tomorrow the new Wembley Stadium is handed over to the FA... Yes, I know. Well we can only report what we know and tomorrow is another day. Willsy puts his credibility on the line, live!

Also Marcus has been causing a degree of concern as he struts round the newsroom in his lycra - all in the name of sport, charity and Sally Gunnell. Yes, Marcus: we believe you.

And Jasmin has been talking to poor little rich star Hilary Duff. Nice woman, actually, I think you'll find.

More news, lovely weather, what the papers say and your favourite Wembley anecdotes.
Hear the one about the big white stadium everyone loved, they knocked down and then cocked up the replacement?
That sort of thing.
See you at 6.

A&K no, K&A. No, I think you'll find it's A&K .
(Grow up and get on with it: Ed)

London Tonight Tonight Wednesday 7th March

Good afternoon - and it is a cracker of a programme , even if I do say so myself!
Romilly is with me tonight and here's a bit about what the gang have lined up for you.

Faye, who is our new programme boss, was very tiggerish about a story we are calling 'GATOR: it involves a Basildon man on holiday in Florida, a game of golf, an aligator and a groundsman. Tragedy or happy ending? You'll have to tune in at 6 to find out...

We have the story of an incredibly proud dad who has seen his three sons join the army on the same day. Dad was in the military, too, so he has some very good words of wisdom for the lads.

There's an extraordinary siege going on in Kensington at the old Commonwealth Institute building, no less. The squatters are taking the word "Commonwealth" quite literally and refusing to budge. Liz went for a chat: the lads came out: the security guards rushed forward - well, Liz just about survived to tell the tale as you will see at 6.

And then there's the huge woman in the bed -
This is the story that has really set us arguing amongst ourselves. The woman in question weighs 42 stone and has been stuck in her bed for over a year.
She is obese but is she ill?
Indeed, is obesity an illness or a self-inflicted condition?
The NHS exists to provide free health care to those who need it, but do they count her in or out?
Do you think it's her problem, the NHS's problem or society's problem?
Glen has the story and we want to hear your thoughts too.

We will also have the latest on an arrest in the case of Laila Rezk, the Kingston woman who was followed home off a bus and beaten to death in her own home. Her body was found, you may recall, by her daughter.

That plus the weather with Chrissie and, we hope, we've all you need from us.

See you at 6.

A & R

London Tonight Tonight Tuesday 6th March

Good afternooon one and all - and it's a good job the sun is shining because it's been a busy day for the reporters and cameras out and about today.
What is it that makes a person decide it's a good idea to throw a tin of paint all over a train station waiting room? And are bystanders right to walk away? Liz Wickham has been to see the damage done by mindless vandals, costing train companies AND commuters, thousands.
Let's just hope the same anti-social types don't get anywhere near the brand new St Pancras Station....Phil Bayles had an exclusive sneak preview there today, as the very first Eurostar rolled into it's new home.

We're also at the Old Bailey, for the start of the trial of two teenagers accused of shooting a man dead on his own doorstep. Peter Woodhams was just 22 when he was killed in front of his grilfriend and baby. Ronke Phillips has all the details.

Ben Scotchbrook (wannabe thespian) has been known to don a costume or two in his theatrical past - but his salary wouldn't stretch to the prices at Bonhams today as scores of iconic movie outfits were sold at auction. So how much would Sean Connery's 007 tux set you back? Well Ben has the answers.

This one had us giggling in the newsroom...and even better it's at the expense of a council's parking enforcers. When Eric Smart received a penalty charge through the post he was a little surprised - after all it was for his tractor....no not a Chelsea one, a proper farmyard one, parked in a barn in Yorkshire! Piers Hopkirk has the tale of the fined farmer fighting to clear his machinery's name!

All that, and the lastest from Stamford Bridge ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Jose's old team Porto...dont' miss it at 6!

Emma and Alastair

London Tonight Tonight Monday 5th March

Hello.
We start the week with your regular line-up of presenters, now we are both back from our brief breaks and have managed to get to work on the same day!

Emma has our top story today: it centres on a remarkable interview with the mother of Daniel Ross. Daniel was shot dead in September last year. Emma also has some amazing CCTV pictures of what proved to be Daniel's last moments. The Police still need your help. So does Daniel's mum....
Michael Dosonmu was killed last month and his case will feature on the BBC Crimewatch programme tonight: another family in need of help. Another opportunity for someone out there to do the right thing.

OK.
Some fun, too.
What is the collective noun for hedgehogs and what have Two Fat Ladies got to do with it?
Nothing, but both do feature in the softer, cuddly bit of the programme. If you watch, it will all fall into place but don't shout out at the wrong time... And don't try to pick up the hedgehog...

>From movies to make-up, from under-wear to the Underground, pretty well everything gets advertised on London buses these days; but never before have we seen a bus-billboard appeal of such powerful and moving intent as the one Phil intends to tell you about tonight. Tune in and be touched.

And finally, how several boxes and an Allen key are making some people in London happy home-makers. Damien is the man with the instructions....

See you at 6.

A & K

London Tonight Tonight Friday 2nd March

Hooray it's the weekend....and we can tell it's Friday in the newsroom because Faye the new programme editor is getting the doughnuts in!
Don't worry, the sugar isn't going to rush to our heads too much - we'll still have all the capital's top news, sport and entertainment for you at 6 O'Clock.

We start tonight with a cautionary tale for anyone going out on the town - beware the dangerous date. Ronke Phillips has been in court to hear the story of sexual predator Rohail Spall, caught out when a waiter saw him spiking his dinner companion's drink. She had a narrow escape, and London Tonight has the advice women need to keep themselves safe.

Next - the tragic tale of teenager Shadi El Bhnasawy. Following a serious asthma attack the 15 year old was sent home from hospital, only too suffer another attack. Paramedics couldn't save his life, and now his parents are demanding answers from the doctors who treated their son. They've been telling their story to Phil Bayles.

Plenty of people in this office say they have them at home, and I'm sure lots of you have too, but could burning a tea-light be much more dangerous than it appears? Glen Goodman has been hearing about the devastating inferno that killed a woman and two firefighters who tried to save her.

As it's Friday, James King will of course be in the studio to share his movie views and news, and Jonathan Wills will be bringing us all the sport - including a sneak preview of the centre court facelift at Wimbledon...
Excited? Well there's more... we're also joined on the couch by Donny Osmond (apparently the autograph is for Robin Lermitte's wife, not him!)

All that and a fantastic Arsenal competition for one lucky football team - what a fabulous start to the weekend. Don't miss it!
Emma and Alastair

London Tonight Tonight THURSDAY 1st March

Spot the obvious mistake in today's blog eh?

Blame the new Programme Editor - she's useless!

Signed...
Faye, the Programme Editor.

London Tonight Tonight Friday March 1st

Hello - hope you've been enjoying your afternoon and are looking forward to a packed show this evening.
We start out with a woman scorned tonight. When Ann Hunter discovered her ex was moving on in life - she tried to end his by hiring a hitman. Glen Goodman has the whole story - including what she said to the undercover policeman she thought was a killer-for-hire.
His family have been calling for it for years, and now the police investigation into the death of Stuart Lubbock, who drowned in Michael Barrymore's pool will be scrutinised. Ronke Phillips has the details.
Has your car ground to a halt thanks to dodgy fuel? Well plenty have - and the cause could be right here on the Thames. Kate Recordon is live with the latest advice if you're concerned about what you've pumped into your tank.
Simon Harris loves a fight - but they're normally political - tonight though he's with the Territorial Army as they prepare to take on the Taliban in Afghanistan - see his special report.
All that, a sneak preview inside the venue formally known as the Dome, and the Kaiser Chiefs on the red carpet at the NME awards - how could you miss it!?
Join us at 6!
Emma and Willsy.

London Tonight Tonight Weds 28th February

Good Afternoon one and all,

Hope the day's panning out well and anyone who got drenched heading in to work this morning has dried out by now.

This evening's programme has a fair old range to it - stretching from rats to a hundred year old have-a-go hero to a movie star who wowed hundreds when he took his kit off.

Let's start with the rats. This has had us all cringing in the newsroom today - with the new programme editor, Faye, making clear exactly what we should slip into her drawers come April Fools Day (thank you Sid James). Sorry, back to the story. Rats - lots of them. Lots and lots of them in fact, who've made life a misery for residents in a street in Hackney. Not surprising that the problem has got out of hand when ('Rat Fact' alert) a rat is born in London every second. Marcus Powell has been along with a very brave cameraman to film the little blighters. Oh, and he took a man with a ferret too.

Now. The Olympics - how much ARE they going to cost? Earlier today, our Prime Minister said it's important to keep a lid on costs, but he didn't shed any light on how much the 2012 bill WILL be. The International Olympic Committee is in town today checking up on the preparations, presumably asking "er, and what's the price for all this then?" Let's hope so. Meanwhile, Simon Harris has been doing some sums of his own.

Phil Bayles has been along for a chat with Buster Martin. You may remember him - the oldest guy to be working. He's 100 and he washes the vans at a big plumbing firm. That we knew. But what we've found out today is that he was attacked last week by a group of young thugs. Guess what. He fought the little monsters off. He says they hadn't counted on his temper...

By Buster's standards, the Barbican is a mere stripling. However, '25 years up' is something to celebrate and celebrate it is. Kate Recordon will be there live to tell us what a party at Europe's biggest multi-arts and conference venue actually entails.

And to round off - Harry Potter without the wizard's hat. Or, indeed, the wizard's cloak. Or the trousers. In fact, Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe's latest role has him taking to the West End stage completely naked. (Stop tittering at the back there.) Last night was first night and all the post-performance talk was of what a cracking performance he turned in. Steve Hargrave has been talking to the 'artist formerly known as Harry Potter' to find out what HE made of his West End debut.

Quick 'Rat Fact' before we go - the Latin name for the Black Rat is, get this, 'Rattus Rattus'.

See you at SIX.

Ben and Emma.

London Tonight Tonight Tuesday 27th February

Hi, Willsy here. And this is what we've got for you on London Tonight.

She was stabbed to death outside her own home in the middle of the night, now Special Constable Nisha Patel Nasri's husband has been arrested. We'll be live with the very latest.
Now it's a big ask but Mayor Ken Livingstone is going to try to turn London from being one of the worst, as far as its green credentials are concerned, to one of the very best...and one of the questions we'll be asking is are WE prepared to change. We'll be giving you a few tips as well.
A novel Olympic story for you. If you are over six foot read on. Sir Steve Redgrave has been in the capital on the hunt for possible giants to take part in the 2012 Olympics. It seems sports such as Rowing and Volleyball are lacking in the bigger department and if you've got what it takes, you could be on your way to representing Britain in your backyard!
We've got the rather grizzly discovery of a mummified baby in the attic of a Cricklewood semi and A-lister Ed Norton will be talking to us about his new film as an illusionist who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Join me and Katie at 6....see you then.

London Tonight Tonight Monday 26th February

Hello, back from my holidays and raring to go..

We're kicking off the show tonight with the rather eerie story of a rogue baby monitor. Imagine, you get a special gizmo so you can keep an eye and ear on your new little bundle, only to discover that your neighbour can pick up pictures of your baby on THEIR monitor next door. And it seems the problem isn't a local one ... Phil Bayles investigates, and tells you what you can do about it.

Marcus has been to see a hip hop opera with the worthy intention of getting an anti gun message out to young kids in London .. Sounds a bit uncool until you meet the people doing it ..

Did you hear that Ken's planning to build 6 gateways into London? Big, showy monuments? Pieces of capital art, if you like? Well Simon Harris has had a few ideas, and we suspect you might too . .. We'll be asking for your thoughts.

There's a rather gruesome case of mistaken identity, with a body swap in a funeral parlour .. Kirsty Allsopp has filmed a special report for us about sealed bids, the new bidding technique becoming popular in London's crazy property market ... We're in Southend, hometown of Essex's new golden girl, Oscar Queen Helen Mirren, and, I don't believe it, actor Richard Wilson's in the studio with us too.

So see you at 6!

Katie and Willsy.

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Fri 23rd Feb

Good Afternoon,

Nearly there, just a few hours 'til the weekend. We hope you're planning to spend 30 minutes of that time with us.

We start tonight's show with a positive spin on a tragic tale. You'll remember promising young footballer Kiyan Prince. He died after being stabbed outside his school gates. Since then his father's devoted himself to honouring Kiyan's memory. With the help of London Tonight he's put together a charity record, a tribute to his son. Not only to raise money to try and keep youngsters off the streets but also to raise awareness of the problems today's city kids face. Kiyan's story is, unfortunately, not a unique one. We also speak to the mother of Gavin Brown. He was also just a teenager when he was stabbed in the neck with a commando knife. He also lost his life.

In the studio - a group of teenagers determined to reverse this trend. They're members of Urban Voice an initiative which tries to get young people OUT of gangs and INTO the music industry. We'll be talking to them about their take on recent events and how making music has helped them keep out of trouble.

Also....Have you got a garden at the front of your house or flat ? Or have you had it paved over, heaping cement not only onto grass or flower beds but also the roots of any nearby trees. If so then you could be storing up some serious subsidence issues. Apparently its a growing problem in the capital. Glen Goodman finds out why.

Because it's Friday we though we'd treat you to our usual goody bag of sport and showbiz. James King's in the studio to chat about Jim Carey, Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie. ...and Willsy's going to be showing off a very special cup. If you're Arsenal OR Chelsea fans you'll want to watch this.

We'll see you at 6.

Tamzin and Willsy

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Thurs 22nd Feb

Good afternoon.

We have a time and motion expert with us this afternoon so I'll keep this as succinct as I can, displaying a well managed and measurable use of my valuable time.
Our American cousins, having spent a fortune protecting themselves and upsetting their Grosvenor Square neighbours are planning to move their Embassy. Simon is following them.
Jason Donovan, who was thrown out of Harrods fifteen years ago for wearing jeans was back at Harrods - wearing joins in a good cause rather than as a questionable fashion statement. Steve saw him.
The British Film Institute have opened up their utterly stunning archive to the public which is yet another brilliant reason for spending a bit of time on the South Bank. Ben's been drooling.
And two really nasty crimes: one has left a man in Reigate dead and his girlfriend and baby, heart-broken.
The other was a gun spree last year in Islington which was finally resolved today when a young man was found guilty and awaits sentencing.....
Liz and Phil, respectively, on those tales.

Ah. She's gone.

Right, the other thing I really wanted to tell you about was Marcus going down to Brixton to report on the Peace March which is a way for the local people to say they have had enough of gun-crime on their streets. It will be tense and a lot of folk are expected. The greatest hope is that they will be able to make their point, peacefully and that there will be no nasty incidents..

(Oh, she's back, stop-watch and clip-board in hand..)

OK: weather, papers and your e-mails, all at 6.
Do join us if we're not being re-programmed for greater heights of efficiency.

Alastair and Tamzin.

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Tues 20th Feb

Hello,

Any Mayor watchers among you will remember Mr Livingstone trotting off to Cuba last year.. his ultimate aim was Venezuela and a meeting with Hugo Chavez over an oil deal. Embarrassingly for Ken though Chavez decided he didn't have time and the trip was apparently made in vain. Well today comes the announcement that that deal HAS been made. It amounts to 20% off oil from Venezuela, a saving that'll mean cheaper fuel for the capital's buses and help with travel costs for Londoners on income support. So was Ken right to head off to South America after all ? As ever our Political guru Simon Harris is ready with HIS, no doubt insightful, take on the story.

Now what do Ronan Keating and Alf Garnet have in common ? The answer; Kenwood House. The first has played there, the second (or rather Warren Mitchell, the actor who played him) is one of the Hampstead residents who complained about such concerts. For 55 years the historic venue has played host to many music makers, attracting thousands of concert-goers. But no more. Local residents had had enough of the disruption so the council limited the number of gigs allowed. Organisers say it's simply not worth it on that kind of scale. Liz Wickham's been talking to both sides on this musical dispute...

Also....have you ever wandered through a less than salubrious area of Soho only to notice a primary school nestling in amongst the sex shops and strip clubs ? If so have you ever wondered what it must be like to be a pupil there, or indeed how the school fits in with its local community ? Well Ben Scotchbrook HAD wondered about it so set about investigating. Watch his fascinating report later.

It's a big night for Arsenal. They take on top Dutch team Eindhoven. The Gunners ARE favourite so fingers crossed, we'll have a preview and then later you can catch the game on ITV4.

Steve's been chatting to Badly Drawn Boy (in a fish and chip shop). We don't know if that knitted hat remained in place thoughout but the betting is it did.

And tonight Robin Lermitte's the one with the weather so surreal conversation may well occur.

Talking of surreal....we speak to the London student behind the first ever Pen Spinning championships. Oh yes, there really is something for everyone in tonight's show.

We'll see you at 6

Tamzin and Alastair.

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Mon 19th Feb

Good afternoon: you join us as the tea-trolley arrives. It used to have to pay a congestion charge when it entered the news room. It now has to pay the moment it leaves the kitchen area which lies just to the west.... (Ah, builders tea for Alastair and coffee for Tamzin).

We fully anticipate a further extension so the charge will apply the moment the tea leaves India, the coffee beans depart Kenya and the milk sets sail from Jersey. Only time will tell.

In the 1960s, Tamzin wasn't yet born but Alastair had a parka with a fur collar and all the Who albums there were to have. But his safety conscious mum wouldn't let him have a scooter. Well, if you are one of those retro fans who are in that same sorry position today, we can rectify that.
We have a Piaggio fantastic MP3 scooter to win. But don't tell mum....
(Editor's note - if you want to see why this one's safe and cool - have a look here http://www.mp3.piaggio.com/)

All of this comes neatly together in an obvious way when we remind you that today is the day Ken's westward extension of the Congestion Charge comes into force. And among the vehicles that are exempt is, of course, the scooter.
Simon has all the details, including other exemptions. He also has the arithmetic which reveals a very undiplomatic twist to the economics. He'll also explain why those who don't pay, end up paying nearly a third of all the revenues.
Glen's been talking to a lot of you to glean what Londoners think about it all.
And Tamzin and Alastair will be talking to Ken.

Our colleagues at ITV Anglia will be telling you about the arrest of a man in Cambridge in connection with the letter bomb attacks which targeted, among other locations, the offices of the firm that administers the Congestion Charge.
Aerosmith, depending on your point of view, are planning or threatening to go on tour including a Hyde Park gig...
The Royal Albert Hall is hotter than usual....
And mixed fortunes for London clubs in the final 16 of the FA Cup.....

Monday means Inside Property and we've an interesting little tale about stamp duty for you "thinking about moving" people.

Plus the weather and the papers, it makes for a perfect brew, we hope.

Cheers.

A & T

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Fri 16th Feb

Hello - sorry for the lateness of the email - but better late than never etc etc..

Tonight we've more from Clapham - Glen's been talking to some of Billy Cox's friends. They say he was picked on because of his size and race. The local MP is Kate Hoey - she's coming into the studio to talk to us - straight from a meeting with the Home Secretary.

Also tonight - we're in training with the London TA's about to go on a tour of Afghanistan. Find out why they're giving up their day jobs to go to war.

James King's feeling better and back with us talking movies.

Willsy has the weekend sport - including a netball special. You better tune in to find out more on that one..

And we're on top of the world - or at least Alex Forrest is - we sent her to the Arctic with a group of MPs - the second of her special reports runs tonight.

Much more too. Ooh, and on Monday we're giving away a congestion charge beating three wheeler scooter. It's worth quite a bit - don't miss the opportunity to beat the eight pound fee.

By the way, for those of you who asked, Radio Peckham, that Ronke featured yesterday, can be found at http://www.radiopeckham.org/

Tune in at six then have a great weekend.

Stuart
Editor, London Tonight.

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Thurs 15th Feb

All eyes in the country seem focussed on one area of our great city tonight - and for reasons that are very far from great. Yesterday yet another young man lost his life to what some are calling South London's "Gun crisis".

Billy Cox. A 15 year old who died yesterday
Michael Dosunmu. A 15 year old shot last week.
James Andre Smartt-Ford. A 16 year old who lost his life just days before that

In Streatham, in Peckham and yesterday in Clapham.

It's a tragic rollcall and it begs the questions why is this happening and what can the police, government and society do to curb what seems to be an increasing spiral of violence.

Whatever your point of view OR your experience on this issue we hope you'll join us for the latest news and the debate on where we go from here.

Alastair's in Clapham and he'll be speaking to the Mayor's director of policing and equalities, Lee Jasper, and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick. We'll also hear from Richard Blackwood, now a celebrity but once just another young man growing up in Clapham, he takes us back to the haunts of HIS childhood and looks at what's changed in the intervening years.

Glen Goodman will have a full report on yesterday's tragedy and Ronke Phillips will be looking at gang culture and how it can be controlled.

Also....

The Congestion Charge countdown continues...as do our special reports. Today Liz Wickham looks at the effects the expansion of the zone will have on local businesses. We've also the latest on the 2012 Olympic budget...it's a story that's going to run and run (appropriate really) and we'll be running with it. We've also got the first of some fantastic reports all the way from the Arctic. We're joining Emily Thornberry - MP for Islington and Finsbury - as she takes an up-close look at climate change, and makes friends with some huskies.

It's going to be a very busy programme - join us at 6 and we'll share the latest

Tamzin and Alastair

LONDON TONIGHT TONIGHT: Weds 14th Feb

Hello,

We've got an incredibly busy show today and then obviously everyone's rushing off to be fed champagne and chocolates by their loved ones so let's got on with telling you about it...

First. An outcome to a chilling story we've been following since summer 2005.

18 year old Roberto Malasi burst into a christening party and shot Zainab Kalokoh dead - she was cradling a tiny baby. Two weeks later, before being caught for that first horrifying crime, he dragged teenager Ruth Okechukwu from her car and stabbed her through the heart. A double murderer, today sentenced to thirty years in jail. But those close to the second victim are asking why he wasn't caught sooner. We speak to the policeman in charge.

A story, not unconnected comes next. Marcus Powell's been finding out more about a website called gonetoosoon.co.uk. It's a space for anyone who's lost a loved one, often through violent means, to remember them, mourn them, ask questions about why their death occurred. And its popularity is growing. We speak to the founders and take a look around some of the touching tributes.

Ken Livingstone's the star of a new web advert. Well he's the main attraction anyway, even if it's not actually him in it. This ad's been dreamed up by a political lobbying website and it attacks the Mayor's records, with the gloves very firmly off. It's the kind of short film you're likely to see during American elections, no punches pulled. Can elections and political agendas be swayed by this kind of ad? What's Ken's reaction? We'll tell all later.

After the dark start to the show - the light....the sparkly showbiz light of music's biggest night. Yes, It's the Brits (by the way if you were our competition winners earlier in the week enjoy your evening !!). Steve's on the red carpet lying in wait for all the celebs who will be parading up it. He's also checking out the runners and riders...AND looking ahead to the actual ceremony. Russell Brand is presenting it. Live. Before the watershed. Can the anarchic comic be trusted or will it all end in tears. Whichever way it goes we're sure it'll be entertaining. Especially if you're off to the aftershow party (no we're not jealous of our winners at all !!)

More sparkle here - in the shape of Tiffany jewels.....a THOUSAND POUNDS worth of them could be yours, PLUS a romantic night for two at fancy London hotel PLUS champagne and flowers PLUS a romantic meal in a top restaurant, a limo, entrance to a top nightclub AND - his and hers Tom Tom Sat Navs in special Valentines Day cases. We want to win this one but we're not allowed. You are though so tune in and get texting !!!!

Chrissie's here too and she's got a some of your photos to show off. Thanks to everyone who's already sent some in. She's looking forward to seeing many more - weather@itvlondon.com is the address.

We'll see you at 6.

Tamzin and Alastair