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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

The card scam causing 'real harm' to businesses
Businesses report a rise in scams where customers raise a credit card dispute and get a refund.
Rescue dogs parade in their Christmas jumpers
More than 150 rescue dogs dressed in festive attire walk to Buckingham Palace.
Two men arrested after man dies following fight
Franklin Francis, 56, died in hospital two days after he was found unresponsive, police say.
Data meets art: London's voices turned into code for large-scale artwork
A new six-storey artwork in Park Royal turns community sounds and stories into striking patterns.
Manchester to London train to run without passengers
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
Earl's Court regeneration reaches 'major milestone'
The proposed £10bn scheme is hoping to deliver a new 4,000-home neighbourhood by 2043
Meta accused of letting AI sellers 'run rampant'
Dozens say they fell victim to companies using images of people who do not exist and false back stories.
Man jailed over murder 'for box of cornflakes'
John Mackey, 87, was punched and stamped on after going shopping for groceries in north London.
Data copied in Kensington and Chelsea cyber attack
The council is urging residents to be extra vigilant when receiving calls, emails or text messages.
Met PC sacked for sexual assault, force says
PC Mark Thomas sexually assaulted a woman while working in a beauty clinic, the Met says.
'Satanist' actor jailed for extreme material
Declan Candiani, 26, is jailed for 23 months for having extreme right-wing material on his phone.
Cate Blanchett gets Freedom of City of London
The Oscar-winning actor is recognised for her contribution to drama and her humanitarian campaigning.
Chelsea employee admits £200,000 club fraud
Assistant treasury manager Claire Walsh admits abusing her role to obtain the money over four years.
What does the Budget mean for London?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget brings change for London with new funding policies and tax changes.
Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer
A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online.
'Fake speed camera was bliss, we're sad it's gone'
Residents say it made a "massive difference" to traffic speeds - until the council removed it.
'Victims drop out fearing daunting court hearings'
Giving evidence in court can be traumatising says London victims' commissioner Claire Waxman.
Freedom Pass row: A fair perk or an expensive policy?
The Freedom Pass allows residents over 66 to travel across the capital for free.
'Tough love': Can council drugs squad tackle antisocial behaviour?
The squad is solely focused on tackling drugs and antisocial behaviour in east London.
Strangers mocked me in my wheelchair for 'tongue out' trend on TikTok. Nobody intervened
A man came right up to a BBC reporter's face and stuck his tongue out, as another filmed from behind.
Resurgent Gloucester beat Quins for first win
Gloucester secure their first Prem win of the season against a misfiring Harlequins.
What does the Budget mean for London?
BBC London analyses what Rachel Reeves's Budget means for the capital.
The gardeners unearthing stolen phones left by snatchers
Volunteers at the Phoenix Garden say they often finds phones thrown over the fence.
How Art Deco was embraced on the Underground
London Transport commissioned hundreds of Art Deco style posters in the 20s and 30s.
Listed Londoner: Dusty Gedge, Green Roof Guru
Dusty Gedge shares his London loves and loathes with Robert Elms.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Chelsea to face Swansea in semi
Bradford's reward for knocking Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup is a semi-final against Aston Villa, while Chelsea take on Swansea.
Humphreys urges responsibility
London Irish fly-half Ian Humphreys urges their senior players to help instil a winning mentality at the strugglers.
Leeds United 1-5 Chelsea
Chelsea come from a goal down to thrash Leeds at Elland Road and qualify for the Capital One Cup semi-finals.
Worcester v London Welsh (Fri)
London Welsh travel to Worcester for Friday's Premiership fixture at Sixways (20:00 GMT)
London to host Paralympic Worlds
London is named the host city for the 2017 Paralympic Athletics World Championships, the Mayor of London announces.
Wilshere & 4 others get new deals
Aaron Ramsey, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain, Carl Jenkinson, Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs sign long-term contracts at Arsenal.
Arsenal/West Ham match called off
Arsenal's Premier League match against West Ham on Boxing Day is called off over a possible underground strike.
Farah the greatest, says Salazar
Mo Farah should be regarded as the greatest 5,000m and 10,000m runner of all time, says his coach Alberto Salazar.
Fulham recall Stockdale from Hull
Fulham recall goalkeeper David Stockdale from his loan at Championship side Hull City with immediate effect.
Watkins ponders single scull move
Olympic double scull champion Anna Watkins is considering trying to become Britain's first single scull gold medallist in Rio.
Randall eyeing Broncos momentum
London Broncos hooker Chad Randall hopes the Super League side can carry their end-of-season form into 2013.
Brighton 2-2 Millwall
David Lopez's 88th-minute penalty salvages a point for Brighton as they come back from 2-0 down to draw with Millwall.
Bees boss Rosler criticises FA
Brentford manager Uwe Rosler criticises the Football Association after their re-arranged FA Cup replay against Bradford.
Ramprakash joins Middlesex staff
Middlesex appoint former batsman Mark Ramprakash as their new batting coach on a two-year contract.
Brentford 4-2 Bradford
Marcello Trotta scores twice as Brentford become the first side to beat Bradford in a cup game this season.

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Tributes to boy who died after being hit by train
Former Nottingham Forest academy player Joshua Travis is remembered as having "incredible energy".
Manchester to London train to run without passengers
The 07:00 GMT train will only carry staff to London following a decision by the rail regulator.
Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations
Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.
Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa
Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.
'Women want answers on breast cancer care harms'
Solicitors say they are getting calls every day about the County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust.
Twice-deported man jailed for re-entering country
The Albanian national was first deported after being convicted of drugs offences, Leeds Crown Court heard.
'Blind Date paired me with a future TV presenter'
Donda Michaelas, from Bearsted, went on a date with Jenni Falconer in 1994 on the popular TV show.
Villagers fear overtourism has hit 'breaking point'
Visitors to a Cotswolds hotspot are becoming "disillusioned" due to overcrowding, locals say.
Car driver hits caravan after drinking on train
Heather Allmond is sentenced for drink driving after getting behind the wheel of her car at a station.
Two men arrested after man dies following fight
Franklin Francis, 56, died in hospital two days after he was found unresponsive, police say.
Synagogue attack suspect to be questioned further
Officers are questioning a 31-year-old man who was arrested at Manchester Airport on Thursday.
Builder covers home with 235,000 Christmas lights
The display includes reindeer on the roof, huge glittering snowflakes and a Santa figure.

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