Mark Savage Reporting News Today

than expected christmas, attention turns to a challenging year ahead, with businesses fearing the rising cost of living could keep us away from the high street. in a leakfrom his new book, prince harry claims that his brother prince william physically attacked him during a row over harrys wife meghan. thousands of mourners gather in the vatican, ahead of the funeral of the former pope benedict xvi. forest fire up their survival bid. nottingham forest secure their first premier league a...

That was our music correspondent mark savage reporting. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london with me, alison earle. commuters are being warned to expect almost no rail services as workers go on strike for a third day. members of the aslef union which represents train drivers are walking out in a dispute over pay. 15 operators are affected including rail links to gatwick and heathrow airport. meanwhile theres also a second day of disruption on t...