As part of the new look, the London news headlines was given a new backdrop.

In 1986 LWT Logo was revised.

News Magazine – The 6 O’Clock Show

The LWT presentation studio was updated in 1986.

On Friday 8 January 1988, LWT finally responded to the IBA’s concerns, and with its eyes on the next franchise round launched a proper weekend news service for the first time. Screen News was awarded the first two year contract, beating off twenty other applications. In the Summer of 1988, The Six O’clock show was axed and replaced with Friday now, which resulted in the main Friday bulletin becoming a stand alone programme. In September 1989, both were replaced with Six O’clock live, with LWT news appearing at all other times.

News Magazine – 6 O’Clock Live

In January 1990 Chrysalis Television won the contract to produced LWT news. The programmed moved studios, broadcasting from the studio 10, the same as Six O’clock Live.

The final LWT News bulletin was transmitted on the evening of Sunday 3rd January 1993. Future weekend bulletins would be provided by London News Network – the joint venture between LWT and the new weekday franchise-holder Carlton Television.

News Magazine – 6 O’Clock Live