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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Teen attacked with machetes on bus home, court told
Kelyan Bokassa was at the back of a London bus when he was attacked with machetes, the court heard.
Met PCs deny hearing dying man's 'I can't breathe'
Two PCs are accused of lying to an inquest by claiming they could not hear what Kevin Clarke said.
Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
Rap duo open supermarket to 'give back' to hometown
The rappers say they like to get involved in ventures that solve problems and help communities.
Bus driver on trial over death of pedestrian
Ozdemir Zia, 76, denies causing death of Edna McLean, 83, by dangerous driving.
Two men who robbed and killed drug dealer jailed
Michael Afonso-Peixoto, 27, drove to Thornton Heath to sell drugs but was ambushed, the trial heard.
'Worrying' fall in number of toilets, charity says
Age UK London reveals there are 650 public toilets across 30 councils, fewer than 22 per borough.
Three more charged over pro-Palestinian rally in London
The Met Police says there was a "coordinated effort" to breach conditions imposed on the rally.
London mayor hopes Trump will be different now
London's mayor said he hopes to work closely with the new US President Donald Trump.
The bright yellow buggies on the streets of Fulham
Called Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles, they are from a small start-up company with big ideas.
Women's wellness session aims to fix 'winter blues'
The free event will offer women Zumba and dance sessions and access to wellness resources.
Rail lines reopen after freight train breakdown
Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services are all facing disruption until 12:00 GMT.
Watch: 'I'm the greatest patty man in the world'
Meet the couple who make Jamaican patties in Brixton with a variety of different flavours.
'Media wrongly saw weight gain as sign of sadness'
Broadcaster Jameela Jamil talks about the tabloid media's obsession with the size of womens' bodies.
'All my limbs were dead': One woman's experience of sepsis
Mother of four Deesh went into a coma after getting sepsis following the birth of her twins.
'Pizza' 999 call was coded request for help
A woman calling 999 could not speak freely, so the operator asked questions relating to pizza.
Young at heart: Londoner celebrates 105th birthday
105-year-old Sally Bloom has moved around London her entire life since her birth in Hackney in 1920.
Council orders removal of Mary Poppins mural
Patrick Spens has launched a petition to help save the work which he says is a "symbol of hope".
Wicked: Meet the London braider behind Elphaba's wig
Marie-Josee came to London as a refugee from Congo.
What can be done about LPS tower block safety issues?
It is a problem made over decades, but now the extent of LPS is coming to light, what can be done?
After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife
Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear.
Mind the gap - and the goosebumps: No Trousers Tube ride returns
The annual No Trousers Tube ride has taken place - despite plunging temperatures in the capital.
Art on the Underground celebrates its 25th year
The best Tube art, from giant eggs to kinetic sculpture, as the project celebrates 25 years.
Councils 'let us live in blocks that may collapse'
Two residents bought flats in an Enfield tower block but have been told they need to leave them.
Back from the 'bomb squad' - the strange case of Chelsea's unbreakable man
Chelsea have looked to sell Trevoh Chalobah three times but now he has been recalled - what is in store next for the 25-year-old?
George injury as Saracens fall to Castres defeat
England hooker Jamie George goes off injured as three-time winners Saracens fall to a shock 32-24 home defeat by Castres in the Investec Champions Cup.
Ailing Draper abandons Alcaraz match as Melbourne run ends
Britain's Jack Draper runs out of steam and retires as Carlos Alcaraz moves into the Australian Open quarter-finals - where he will face Novak Djokovic.
Harlequins seal progress with victory over Glasgow
Harlequins progress to the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup by beating Glasgow Warriors at Twickenham Stoop.

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.

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Southport attacker admits murder of girls at dance class
Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleads guilty to three counts of murder and eight of attempted murder as trial begins.
Father stopped Southport killer from going to former school a week before attack
The 18-year-old was known for having a fascination with violence and despotic figures including Hitler.
Hotel worker's family demand answers over killing
Marta Elena Vento, 27, was beaten to death by a guest while working on reception at a Travelodge.
Pair jailed for 'shocking' city centre hit-and-run
The 54mph crash on Princes Avenue, which left a woman with multiple injuries, was caught on CCTV.
'Unbelievable' flytipping blocks road
A huge pile of waste appeared overnight and has blocked access along a rural road in Lichfield.
Sentence review bid made for Sara Sharif's father
The Solicitor General has referred Urfan Sharif's sentence to the Court of Appeal.
'Extremely rare' fawn successfully bred at zoo
The male Philippine spotted deer has been welcomed by visitors at the Bristol Zoo Project.
Sergeant and fire chief 'at odds' at death scene
The pair clashed over whether the scene of Una Crown's death should be secured, a court hears.
Hospital patient records mice running around ward
Daniel Hendron has been in hospital for a week, but says he cannot sleep as the rodents are so noisy.
Ex-head jailed for breaching restraining order
Gregory Hill is jailed again, this time for posting pictures online of the woman he harassed.
Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute
The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.
Price tag for 700-year-old castle revealed
Ripley Castle, in North Yorkshire, is for sale either whole or as nine separate lots.

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