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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Hackney shooting: Woman killed and two wounded
A murder investigation is launched as a woman dies and a man and teenage boy are injured.
Cost of living drives London nurses away and temp costs up - RCN
London hospitals hire temporary staff to cover vacancies created by the cost of living, union says.
Detectives seek leads in 1984 Tube murder
Nearly 40 years after the murder of Anthony Littler in north London, police are seeking new leads.
Wandsworth Council first in London to publish new night-time plan
The strategy focuses on safety, transport, night-time workers and entertainment in the borough.
Watch: The labradoodle that helps out in the classroom
Teddy the labradoodle helps with a host of tasks at St Margaret?s CE Primary School in south-east London.
Prince of Wales sells Big Issue in supermarket
The prince was "a real gentleman and very sweet man" who happily posed for photos with shoppers.
Sutton railway station and roads closed after stab death
A 17-year-old boy has died after a stabbing in Sutton High Street, the Met Police have said.
Views sought on tougher street performer rules
Street performers accuse the council of kicking the can down the road by not making a decision.
London Fire Brigade has seen a 'lack of change'
A former firefighter says "negative experiences" continue at the brigade a year on from a damning report.
Londoners say being green is too expensive - poll
The survey says those living in the capital want to help tackle climate change, but cost is a barrier.
Exposing violent watch thieves and their young female 'spotters'
London gangs are recruiting young people to steal expensive watches off victims in the street.
Ealing: New species of moth discovered in west London park
Originally from Australia, the Tachystola mulliganae has been named after the woman who found it.
Tottenham home named 'House of the Year' by RIBA
The property was described by judges as a "domestic greenhouse" and a "truly sustainable home".
Clapham: Murder charge after man dies from 2016 stabbing
Jamal Boyce suffered brain damage due to oxygen deprivation in the attack and died six years later.
Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'
The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.
'Perfect leader' at Crouch End swimming club wins BBC Unsung Hero award
Megan Allen leads community disability swimming at WeSwim in Crouch End, north London.
ULEZ: Slough MP says there is 'no appetite' for scheme
Tan Dhesi does not believe people want to see the clean-air scheme extended to the home counties.
The secret spy objects that helped shape the world
A new podcast series explores how various mundane-looking objects helped change the course of history.
Fairytale of New York: Shane MacGowan, music and excess?
Charismatic Pogues frontman who successfully mixed punk with traditional Irish songs.
High rise heartbreak: The end of days at the Aylesbury estate
Aysen Dennis has fought against the regeneration of her estate for 24 years. Now, she has to leave.
'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'
Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.
Olivia Dean: BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year finds her voice
BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year talks about finding her voice and protecting her sound.
Nutcracker: Drew McOnie reimagines Christmas classic
Tchaikovsky?s classic Christmas ballet has been reimagined by Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie.
Watch: The Shard gets a Christmas makeover
See the preparation work that goes into getting The Shard sparkling for Christmas.
'Torture' of waiting for my mother's release - son of Hamas hostage
Noam Sagi is waiting to find out whether his mother, Ada Sagi, is on the list of hostages being released by Hamas.
Busking on the London Underground for 20 years
Musician Fabio Tedde has been busking on the Tube for 20 years - and has no plans to stop.
'We found love in our Doctor Who Shop'
Meet the woman who met her future husband through their shared love of Doctor Who.
Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal: Last-gasp Declan Rice goal snatches win for Gunners in seven-goal thriller
Declan Rice's last-gasp header gives Arsenal victory in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to move them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Aaron Ramsdale: Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal & England goalkeeper to stay
Boss Mikel Arteta wants goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to stay at Arsenal despite losing his starting place to David Raya.
Paul Smyth: QPR players 'thriving' under Marti Cifuentes
QPR forward Paul Smyth says they will climb out of the Championship bottom three soon as they "thrive" under Marti Cifuentes.
AFC Wimbledon 5-0 Ramsgate: Eighth-tier Rams' cup run ended by ruthless Dons
Eighth-tier Ramsgate, the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup, see their run ended in the second round by League Two side AFC Wimbledon.
Crystal Palace v Bournemouth preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.

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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Hackney shooting: Woman killed and two wounded
A murder investigation is launched as a woman dies and a man and teenage boy are injured.
Leeds council warned of window safety fears before boy's fall - inquest
One-year-old Exodus Eyob died after falling from a seventh floor flat in Leeds in July 2022.
Children as young as 11 sexually harassed on public transport
Catcalling, unwanted attention and sexual comments are common on public transport, it is claimed.
Para-sport has taken 'massive steps back' - Hannah Cockroft
Paralympic champion racer Hannah Cockroft talks to Rob Burrow about the profile of disability sport.
Uber charges couple £85 for three-mile trip
Rob Wright alleges a scam after he is billed for "mess" on the way home from a child's funeral.
Watch: Famous Dovedale stepping stones may take months to repair
Dovedale's stepping stones were closed after being badly damaged during Storm Babet.
Fire causes Jersey sheltered housing evacuation
An explosion and fire is thought to have started in a central heating plant in St Ouen's Village.
Man who kept friend's body in freezer for two years jailed
Damion Johnson, who has been jailed, was "overcome with grief and not able to let go of his friend".
Royal Mail: South East residents express anger at lack of post
Some people are saying that they will not send Christmas cards due to the fear of them not arriving.
Sutton railway station and roads closed after stab death
A 17-year-old boy has died after a stabbing in Sutton High Street, the Met Police have said.
Radcliffe on Trent: Cook who fed WW2 leaders celebrates 102nd birthday
Mary Ann Robinson says she served up a feast for famous world leaders in the run-up to D-Day.
Detectives seek leads in 1984 Tube murder
Nearly 40 years after the murder of Anthony Littler in north London, police are seeking new leads.

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