Essex firefighters to go out on 24-hour strike today
Firefighters in Essex are due to take part in a 24-hour walkout today. It's the latest in a series of strikes in a row over the county's cost cutting plans for the fire service.
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Saturday forecast
The south is enjoying the best of today's weather, mostly dry with some bright spells.
Tree planted in memory to Olympic architect
Architect John Hopkins- The man who designed the Olympic Park- will have a large oak tree planted in his honour.
Saturday the better day of the weekend
Saturday is shaping up to be the better day of the weekend, mostly dry with a few bright or sunny spells.