London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Hackney death: Met 'too stretched to investigate' murder case
The Met accepted an offer from City of London Police to take on the case of a man's betting shop death.
Bin collections are weekly for just one in six councils
At least 10 authorities switched to fortnightly rounds or announced plans to do so in the past year.
Chelsea Women's Champions League tie: Weapons found on fan coach
Knuckledusters, knives and drugs are found on a coach taking PSG fans to a women's cup match.
Two people 'electrocuted' on Hackney Wick railway line
Two people found on tracks between Hackney Wick and Stratford, east London, are pronounced dead.
Hackney stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder
Zakaria Bukar Sharif Ali was stabbed outside a bar in Hackney, east London, on 24 November.
Cervical screening: DIY smear test could be 'game-changer'
Women who miss cervical screening appointments will be given home-testing kits in a pilot scheme.
Mark Fontaine stabbing: Teenagers guilty over killing
Mark Fontaine was stabbed to death in Kensington on the evening of 30 May last year.
Jay Hughes stabbing: Teen held over chicken shop murder
Jay Hughes, 15, was found with stab wounds near a chicken shop in Bellingham and later died.
London mosque warned over 'kill Ahmadis' leaflets
Leaflets calling for the killing of a sect of Muslims were found in a south London mosque in 2016.
Laureline Garcia-Bertaux death: Kirill Belorusov charged
Laureline Garcia-Bertaux's body was found buried in a shallow grave in her west London garden.
Parents patrol London streets to fight crime
Parents are taking action against crime in Enfield by setting up community patrols.
London children fighting toxic air with school bags
Pupils will carry backpacks with inbuilt air quality sensors to monitor London pollution levels.
Fashion rip-offs: Independent designers 'copied' by high street
Meet the independent businesses who claim they're being repeatedly ripped off by high street brands.
Forced marriage: 'Dad said he would kill me if he found me'
Sanaz (not her real name) ran away from home aged 13 after taking an overdose in a bid to escape from a forced marriage.
CCTV shows Hackney cyclist kicked into car
A 30-year-old man remains in a critical condition after being attacked by another cyclist in Hackney.
One man knife amnesty: Faron Paul swaps knives for vouchers
Faron Paul exchanges vouchers for knives in order to get the blades off the streets of London.
Can exercise reverse the ageing process?
It's not for everyone, but older athletes are pushing the limits of what the body can do as it ages.
London population: Why so many people leave the UK's capital
The UK's capital has grown rapidly, yet more Britons leave the city than arrive.
Women's Champions League: Chelsea Women 2-0 Paris St-Germain Feminines
Chelsea earn a hard-fought win in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
England's Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola apologise to team-mates after night out
Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola apologise to team-mates for returning late from a night out after England's draw with Scotland.
Renee Hector: Kick It Out's Troy Townsend says Spurs player has been 'victimised'
Tottenham Ladies defender Renee Hector has been "victimised" since reporting racial abuse, says Kick It Out's Troy Townsend.
Simon Kerrod, Tom Lawday & Toby Freeman: Harlequins agree to sign trio
Harlequins agree to sign Worcester's Simon Kerrod, Exeter's Tom Lawday and Cornish Pirates' Toby Freeman at the end of the season.
Robert Snodgrass to fight FA charge of abusing anti-doping officials
West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass is to fight a charge of abusing anti-doping officials and has requested a personal hearing.
Sophie Jones: Sheffield United Women forward banned for racial abuse
Sheffield United Women forward Sophie Jones is found guilty of racial abuse and given a five-game ban.
England's Danny Rose backs Raheem Sterling in criticising portrayal of black players
England full-back Danny Rose says players were "over the moon" to see team-mate Raheem Sterling criticise the way black players are portrayed.
Kieran Trippier hopes for England 'kick-start' to improve form
Tottenham full-back Kieran Trippier hopes returning to the England squad will help improve a "frustrating" season for him.
Stephan Lewies, Glen Young & Will Evans: Harlequins to bring in forwards in the summer
Former South Africa lock Stephan Lewies, Leicester flanker Will Evans and Newcastle second-row Glen Young are to join Harlequins in the summer.
Barnet 1-0 Harrogate Town
Barnet move up to 17th place in the National League as Dave Torpey's goal sees them beat play-off contenders Harrogate Town.
Scott Baldwin and Michele Campagnaro: Harlequins sign Wales and Italy internationals
Harlequins sign Wales hooker Scott Baldwin and Italy centre Michele Campagnaro for the 2019-20 season.
Ross Barkley: Everton and FA investigate after object thrown towards midfielder
The FA and Everton investigate after an object was thrown towards Ross Barkley during the Premier League win over Chelsea on Sunday.
Ian Baird to manage Sutton as boss Paul Doswell takes a break
Ian Baird will manage Sutton for the rest of the season as boss Paul Doswell takes a temporary break from the role.
Man City face Chelsea in Women's FA Cup semis
The BBC will show both Women's FA Cup semi-finals live as holders Chelsea travel to Super League leaders Manchester City, while Reading host West Ham United.

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.