thames valley's chief constable, jason hogg, is under investigation by the iopc for gross misconduct. investigation focuses on allegations that he failed to properly investigate the improper retention of sensitive police information. we understand an interim appointment for that role will be made by the end of the month and strikes set for the next two sundays on avanti west coast have been called off, but the dispute isn't quite over yet. workers from the rmt union had been gearing up for walkouts over rest day working, but after talks with the rail firm, the union has now suspended those strikes to allow for further negotiations. rmt says the suspension shows their commitment to finding a resolution, but warns that future strikes are still on the horizon. that's the news on gb news. i'll be back with you for a full round up in the next hour or so. now though, it's over to michelle for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone. >> sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you very much for that. i'm michelle dewberry and i'm with you