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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Teens in care 'abandoned to crime gangs'
Thousands of teenagers in care are being "dumped" in unregulated homes in England, Newsnight learns.
Rail passengers lost 3.9m hours in 2018, Which? report says
About 80 trains a day were significantly late and another 660 trains per day were cancelled.
Duchess of Cambridge posts 'sneak peek' of Chelsea show garden
The Duchess of Cambridge posts pictures on Instagram of her garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Commuters braced as railway timetables change
Rail firms and regulators say there will be no repeat of the chaos which hit the network in 2018.
British Podcast Awards: George The Poet and Brexitcast win
Brexitcast, You, Me and the Big C and My Dad Wrote A Porno also won at the British Podcast Awards.
How National Gallery's art was hidden from Hitler in WW2
The story of how a quarry in north Wales was used to store priceless works of art during World War Two.
InterCity 125: Hundreds take last HST from London Paddington
Among those on board the sell-out trip was Sir Kenneth Grange, the train's designer.
Vulva art: Private parts in London's public spaces
Oliwia Bober has chosen an unusual exhibition space to challenge taboos around female genitalia.
London protest held in support of British NI veterans
A rally is held by supporters of former British soldiers facing prosecution over incidents in Northern Ireland.
Learning about nature at Kew Gardens playground
The new playground in the famous gardens is designed to teach children about how plants grow.
From sleeping on the streets to designing for Ted Baker
Last year Jamal Reilly was sleeping rough on the streets of London.
The Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club members' stories
Members of The Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club share their stories.
Knife crime
The BBC has tracked the killings to uncover the stories of those who have lost their lives.
Ravens
According to legend, the Tower of London will crumble if six ravens are not based there.
FA Trophy final: AFC Fylde 1-0 Leyton Orient - Danny Rowe gives Coasters victory
AFC Fylde beat National League champions Leyton Orient to win the FA Trophy final at Wembley, with Chertsey Town lifting the FA Vase.
Royals lose to Leicester in BBL final
Leicester Riders thrash London City Royals 93-61 to claim their third successive British Basketball League Play-offs title.
Premiership: Wasps 27-25 Harlequins
Harlequins fail to reach the Premiership play-offs after they fall to a narrow defeat against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena.
Premiership: Duncan Weir gives Worcester Warriors win over Saracens
Duncan Weir kicks a last-minute penalty to help Worcester beat newly-crowned European Champions Cup winners Saracens.
Super League: Jordan Abdull scores four as London Broncos see off Wakefield Trinity 42-34
Jordan Abdull scores four of London Broncos' eight tries as they defy a late comeback to beat Wakefield Trinity.
Tottenham angry over 'lenient' £17,500 Uefa fine for Barcelona
Tottenham have "grave concerns" over whether Uefa acted strongly enough after their fans reported being attacked by Barcelona stewards at a Champions League match.
Charlton Athletic beat Doncaster Rovers to reach the League One play-off final
Charlton Athletic beat Doncaster Rovers in a penalty shootout to reach the League One play-off final at Wembley.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss Europa League final after rupturing Achilles
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss the Europa League final after rupturing his Achilles tendon during a charity friendly.
Champions League final: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino avoids touchline ban
Mauricio Pochettino avoids a touchline ban for Tottenham's Champions League final against Liverpool.
County Championship: Rain ruins final day as Somerset and Surrey share draw
Rain ruins the final day at Taunton as Somerset, runners-up in 2018, are held to a draw by reigning champions Surrey.
Harlequins wing Visser poised to retire
Harlequins' ex-Scotland wing Tim Visser will retire at the end of the season to "move on to new challenges outside of rugby".
County Championship: Rain forces draw between Middlesex and Leicestershire
Leicestershire are foiled by rain in their run-chase at Lord's as they have to settle for a draw with Middlesex.
Manuela Zinsberger: Arsenal sign Austria goalkeeper from Bayern Munich
New Women's Super League champions Arsenal sign Bayern Munich's Austria goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger.
County Championship: Somerset's Lewis Gregory scores century against Surrey
Lewis Gregory's ton helps Somerset wrestle their way back into the contest against Surrey to set up an intriguing final day.
County Championship: Leicestershire set for final-day run chase at Lord's
Leicestershire face a final-day run chase to beat Middlesex after bowling out the hosts for 223 on day three at Lord's.

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.