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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Rashan Jermaine Charles dies after Hackney police pursuit
Rashan Jermaine Charles was taken ill after "trying to swallow an object" in a shop in east London, police say.
Man charged with kidnap, rape and murder of teenager
A 33-year-old man is charged after a 19-year-old woman was found dead at a house in London.
Charlie Gard: Parents face 'backlash' over hospital threats
Charlie Gard's parents say they have faced a "backlash" after GOSH said staff had been threatened.
VW denies £2.5m London congestion charge bill
Sadiq Khan claims VW owes Transport for London £2.5m in missed congestion charges following its emissions scandal.
Dozens of job offers for girl fined for lemonade stand
The five-year-old had been selling 50p cups of lemonade to festival goers in east London.
Families of IRA Hyde Park bomb attack victims hold march
Victims' families of the 1982 attack are aiming to launch a civil prosecution of the prime suspect.
First class could be cut on busy trains, says Grayling
The transport secretary is "absolutely" committed to scrapping first class seats on commuter routes.
Saima Ahmed's brother focussing on the investigation
Saima Ahmed went missing from her home in Wembley in 2015.
How do you avoid holiday traffic jams?
Traffic jams can set any holiday off to a bad start - so how do you avoid them?
Waiting for Louis Tomlinson: 'People camp out for iPhones, at least we don't do that'
Girls tell us why queuing to see pop stars shouldn't be ridiculed.
Funding for children's activity blades 'in jeopardy'
A charity warns that funding to pay for blades' for children with amputations could end next year.
New council leader heckled by public
The newly elected leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council has been heckled over the Grenfell fire.
City childcare
Goldman is the only City firm to have an onsite nursery - but is it only deep-pocketed banks which can afford one?
Suited and booted
London-based photographer Owen Harvey has been documenting the style and community of the contemporary Mod scene since 2012.
Pedro: Chelsea winger to return to England after concussion
Chelsea forward Pedro will return to England from the club's pre-season tour after suffering concussion in a friendly against Arsenal.
World Athletics Championships 2017: IAAF president Lord Coe cannot guarantee clean championships
IAAF president Lord Coe says he cannot guarantee next month's World Athletics Championships in London will be drug free.
The Open 2017: Alfie Plant plans to turn professional in September
Alfie Plant reveals that he is planning to turn professional in September following his Silver Medal success at The Open.
Middlesex beaten, plus T20 round-up
Ross Whiteley hits six sixes in an over but Worcestershire lose to Yorkshire, plus Sunday's T20 Blast round-up.
Wilfried Zaha: West Brom tried to injure winger, says Palace boss Frank de Boer
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha received rough treatment from West Brom during Saturday's friendly, says Eagles boss Frank de Boer.
Alvaro Morata: Chelsea sign Real Madrid striker for club record £60m
Premier League champions Chelsea sign striker Alvaro Morata from Spanish giants Real Madrid for a club record fee of about £60m.
England win bronze at Lacrosse World Cup in Surrey
England win the bronze medal at the Lacrosse World Cup after beating Australia 10-9 in extra time.
Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger says Man Utd and Liverpool fans called him 'black monkey'
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha accuses Manchester United and Liverpool fans of calling him a "black monkey".
Alexandre Lacazette: Arsenal striker will need time to settle - Robert Pires
Arsenal fans may not see the best of club record signing Alexandre Lacazette for months, says Robert Pires.
T20 Blast: Riki Wessels hits ton as Kevin Pietersen suffers calf injury
Riki Wessels becomes the first Nottinghamshire player to score a Twenty20 century, while Kevin Pietersen injures a calf off the first ball he faces.
Chelsea: Diego Costa was told he could leave in January, says Antonio Conte
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Diego Costa was told in January he was not part of the club's plans for the future.
Kurt Zouma: Chelsea defender joins Stoke on season-long loan
Stoke sign Kurt Zouma on a season-long loan from Chelsea, as the French defender signs a new six-year contract with the Blues.
Mathew Pillans: Surrey bowler extends Leicestershire loan deal
Surrey's South African fast bowler Mathew Pillans extends his loan stay with Leicestershire by a further month.
Javier Hernandez: West Ham agree £16m deal for Bayer Leverkusen forward
West Ham agree a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Mexico striker Javier Hernandez for a fee of £16m.

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.