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Of course steve davis. born in plumstead, the six—time world champion was himself surprised to become a household name. we were on the crest of that wave — the initial wave of people's interest in the game. that was a working—class sport, working—class pastime that went supernova once bbc decided that they liked it. and we couldn't really believe what was happening to us, and we just went along on that wave. and you can hear more from steve davis on our 6:30pm programme tonight. let's take a look at the travel situation now... first the tube, we have some minor delays westbound on the ...

Geological survey suggests properties in london are among those most at risk of being damaged due to the ground shrinking and swelling. now, if you're a fan of snooker, then you may be interested in the new louis theroux documentary about the rise of the sport in the 19805. gods of snooker explores how the game exploded in the uk and the superstar sportsmen it created including of course steve davis. born in plumstead, the six—time world champion was himself surprised to become a household name. we were on the crest of that wave — the initial wave of people's interest in the game. that was...

Now the crown prosecution service says pc edward welch, who's 32, will be charged with causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving. a new report warns child poverty is growing across much of the country with young people here in the capital among the hardest hit. research for the end child poverty coalition says rising housing costs are pushing many london families to the brink. it's calling for an increase in child benefit and to reverse plans to cut universal credit. there's a warning that millions of homes could face subsidence in the coming decades as a result of climate change. ...

Following the nation's third covid lockdown. we went to a center in london to discuss with children how the pandemic has affected their mental health. since lockdown lifted and doors reopened four weeks ago, kids age 8 to 18 have been coming here for a kick about with friends, and a game of ping pong and this. >> it made my emotional needs worse and anxiety on top of that as well. >> kids have opened up and are beginning to heal with mentoring and mindful sessions, a response to what staff here are calling a mental health crisis among young people. this is reflected in the latest uk government...

Sector workers warn of an under resourced and over subscribed support network, where children face the stark reality, get worse or don't get seen. >> we are seeing triple the amount of children precovid being admitted, with self harm, and that's children drawing attention to they have a worry and that's how they express that, and eating disorders. >> her health declined during lockdown. >> when i ate certain foods or when i ate every meal, my stomach with hurt for an hour and a bit afterwards, and not going to the toilet for two or three weeks, and obviously i was really bloated, and then i lo...