London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Edmonton stabbing: Party guests 'chased down' fleeing suspect
A man suspected of a fatal stabbing was "pursued and detained" by partygoers at a football club.
Newham 'must improve' youth offender services, watchdog says
A report finds the council does not "adequately asses" the risk posed by young criminals.
Lewisham chicken shop fight victim named as Omar Smith
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the 34-year-old died in Lewisham.
Heathrow climate change drone protest arrests rise to 19
Protesters have threatened to fly drones near the airport but flights remain unaffected.
London's first Trans Pride support 'overwhelming'
Organisers say the "incredible" response exceeded expectations.
'Why I'm using a drone to stop Heathrow flights'
Sylvia Dell says highlighting the issue of climate change is worth the risk of going to prison.
Variant 31: 'Pushing the boundaries' of immersive theatre
The "live horror" theatre experience where you fight zombies under ground in central London.
London Trans Pride is the 'one day we're not outcasts'
The organiser of London's first ever trans pride explains why she felt the need to march.
Businesses warn delay to Crossrail is putting their future in doubt
The new train line which as originally expected to start running this year, has been delayed several times.
Plus-size swimmers who say size doesn't matter
Jada Sezar and Shareefa Radford are keen to show that a curvy body doesn't mean they're unhealthy.
Westminster Council aims to tackle West End club discrimination
Clubbers say they have been refused entry to West End nightclubs because of their ethnicity.
Progress Wrestling: Inside London's flourishing independent scene
London's independent wrestling scene is creating a new generation of home-grown stars.
'We need to talk more about death'
Before she passed away from cancer, Lesley Kinch called for more people to talk openly about dying.
Watford 2-2 Arsenal: Hornets cancel out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double
Watford fight back from two goals down at half-time to draw at home to Arsenal in Quique Sanchez Flores' first match since being reappointed.
WSL: West Ham United 1-0 Birmingham City - Adriana Leon gives Hammers slender win
West Ham United collect their first win of the season, defeating Birmingham City 1-0 in the WSL.
WSL: Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool - Furness gives Spurs first WSL win
Rachel Furness gives Tottenham their first WSL win of the season as they beat Liverpool 1-0 at The Hive.
WSL: Brighton 1-1 Chelsea - Adelina Engman rescues point for visitors
Chelsea need a stoppage-time equaliser from sub Adelina Engman to rescue a point at Brighton.
Aston Villa v West Ham United
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Aston Villa and 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.