London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Police hunt two men after gas released on Tube at Oxford Circus
Passengers were left coughing and short of breath following exposure on the morning Tube train.
Anti-Brexit protesters hold 'No to Boris' march
The March for Change is protesting ahead of the announcement of a new prime minister.
We Are London: Taxi drivers write 'anthem' for capital
A group of London taxi drivers have joined together to celebrate the capital.
British Airways flights to Cairo cancelled
The airline halts all flights to the Egyptian capital for a week as a security "precaution".
HS2: High-speed line cost 'could rise by £30bn'
The boss of the new high-speed rail link has reportedly warned the project will exceed its £56bn budget.
Rise in knives and blades found at London family courts
Campaigners say bringing knives to courts shows some people are "desensitised" to carrying weapons.
Met Police hacked with bizarre tweets and emails posted
A series of messages are sent from the Met's account calling for the release of a drill rap artist.
Ministers pledge to end 'poor doors' in new build housing
The government says separate entrances "stigmatise" social housing tenants in new developments.
#cheerupcharlie: West End rallies round boy bullied for musicals love
The hashtag #cheerupcharlie was trending on Twitter after a post from the nine-year-old's teacher.
Ex-rough sleeper creates interactive map for homeless
Quddous Ahmed drew on his experience while homeless to design the technology for rough sleepers.
Beckenham: Woman with head injuries found dead at house
Police believe 61-year-old Diane Dyer knew her attacker.
London Bridge attacks: Unseen footage from the scene
The BBC has obtained footage of the night which shows unarmed police and members of the public as they tried to confront the armed men.
Conjoined twins: How doctors separated twins joined at the head
Exclusive access to Great Ormond Street as surgeons worked to separate two girls who shared a skull.
Is this London's most confusing road?
Arrows painted on the Knightsbridge road point in both directions causing confusion for drivers.
GHB murder victim Eric Michels 'just loved life'
Eric Michels' two sons pay tribute to their father as Gerald Matovu is found guilty of his murder.
London restaurant ditches all single use plastic
Spring restaurant in Somerset House used to use 800 miles of cling film a year.
Rent controls
A simple look at how rent controls work and how effective they are.
Reality check
A TV presenter is thought to be the first person to die in an accident involving an electric scooter in the UK. How safe are they?
Lucas Moura: Tottenham forward 'respects' Mauricio Pochettino despite Champions League final omission
Tottenham's Lucas Moura bears no grudge against boss Mauricio Pochettino - even though he was dropped for the Champions League final.
Anniversary Games: James Ellington races for first time since 2017 accident
James Ellington says he is targeting Tokyo 2020 as he completed a remarkable return to sprinting two years after suffering career-threatening injuries.
Mauricio Pochettino 'may have left' if Tottenham won Champions League
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he may have left the club if they had won the Champions League final in June.
Eoin Morgan: England World Cup winning captain says he is yet to decide his future
Eoin Morgan says he is yet to decide whether to continue as England's white-ball captain after their World Cup win.
T20 Blast: Cameron Delport hits 38-ball century in amazing Essex win over Surrey
Cameron Delport's 38-ball century for Essex against Surrey is the highlight of a rain-affected day of T20 Blast action.
Anniversary Games: James Ellington stung by bee ahead of competitive return
British sprinter James Ellington's return to the track after a motorbike accident more than two years ago is almost ruined by a bee sting.
World Aquatics Championships: Tom Daley and Noah Williams secure Olympic spots for Team GB
Diver Tom Daley remains on course to defend the world title he won in 2017 after qualifying for the world 10m platform final.
West Ham Women sign Australian forward
Women's Super League side West Ham United Women sign Australian forward Jacynta Galabadaarachchi from Perth Glory.
Paul Smyth: Wycombe Wanderers sign QPR's Northern Ireland striker on loan
Wycombe Wanderers signed Northern Ireland striker Paul Smyth on a season-long loan from Queens Park Rangers.
De Villiers produces debut masterclass in Middlesex win
A dream debut for AB de Villiers and Moeen Ali gets among the wickets - catch up with Thursday's T20 Blast action.
Whyte v Rivas & Allen v Price: Heavyweight preview of a key London card
Dillian Whyte will take a big risk in facing Oscar Rivas while Dave Allen and David Price know the cost of defeat in London on Saturday.
Harry Winks says everyone at Tottenham wants to win trophies
Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks says that everyone at the club wants to win trophies and Mauricio Pochettino has made him a better player.
Jean Michael Seri: Fulham midfielder joins Galatasaray on loan.
Fulham midfielder Jean Michael Seri joins Turkish club Galatasaray on a season-long loan.
Super League: London Broncos v St Helens
Team news as London Broncos host St Helens in Sunday's Super League fixture at the Trailfinders Sports Ground (15:00 BST).

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.