London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Milly and Toby Savill deaths: Fatal Santorini buggy crash 'during U-turn'
Milly and Toby Savill were on Greek Island Santorini when their hired buggy fell into a ravine.
Gangs: Call to use stop and search more often on women
Lucy Martindale says men and boys make girls carry weapons as they are less likely to be searched.
Leyton death: Murder arrest after woman found in property
A 54-year-old man is arrested and police say they are not seeking any other suspects.
Diplomats owe over £116m in congestion charges
Embassies from around the world also owe over £200,000 in parking fines, the Foreign Office says.
Westminster abuse claims: Police and parties 'turned blind eye'
A report criticises the political establishment but finds no evidence of a "paedophile ring".
Met Police chief defends facial recognition from 'ill-informed' critics
London's police chief says privacy risks are much smaller than "a knife through the chest".
Fume events: The toxic gases that may be harming aircrew and passengers
Toxic fumes overcame a pilot landing at Heathrow in January. There's evidence that such events are not rare.
Keith Lemon star hits out at fake Caroline Flack T-shirts being sold online
He made the original design to help raise money for charity following the presenter's death
Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report
"If health has stopped improving, that means society has stopped improving," author of report says.
Housing crisis: Where are the most new homes being built?
More and more new homes are needed to house a growing population - but where are they springing up?
London stocks drop again on coronavirus worries
The FTSE 100 fell to a 12-month low as the number of cases in Europe continued to grow.
'My boyfriend was a police spy'
Scotland Yard says it?s credible an ex-police spy had a relationship with a teenage campaigner.
Housing: The Yimbys who want to shake up suburbia
BBC News meets a pressure group called London Yimby which thinks it has a solution to the housing crisis.
Behind the scenes of The Prince of Egypt
Under, behind and above the scenes of the West End's newest blockbuster
Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free?
Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city.
London's Coffin Club where people plan their final farewell
Death isn't easy to talk about, but London now has a "Coffin Club" where people plan their final farewell.
Chelsea v Bayern Munich: N'Golo Kante to miss Champions League last-16 tie
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante will miss Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg with Bayern Munich.
Luton Town v Brentford
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Luton Town and Brentford.
Queens Park Rangers v Derby County
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Derby County.
Tomas Soucek: West Ham midfielder out for three weeks with hip injury
West Ham expect January loan signing Tomas Soucek to be out for three weeks after sustaining a hip injury against Liverpool on Monday.
Toby Booth: Harlequins assistant coach to take over at Ospreys
Ospreys name former London Irish director of rugby Toby Booth as head coach on a three-year deal from the summer of 2020.

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.