Mayor challenged over City Hall advisors
London mayor Boris Johnson came under fire from London Assembly Member Len Duvall today over the cost of his special advisors. Mr Johnson has been criticised for appointing a new part-time economic advisor on a salary of £127,000. But the mayor said he had cut costs at City Hall.
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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.