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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Hunt on for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'
Police hope that by releasing the footage of the teens fleeing they will be able to identify them.
'Reasonable force' used during arrest of actor
Sex Education star Reece Richards lodged a complaint after he was arrested by police in Fulham.
Man charged over fires at homes linked to PM
The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of arson with intent to endanger life.
Two teenagers jailed for murder of unarmed man
Robert Robinson was chased down and fatally stabbed in what police said was a "senseless attack".
Counterfeit toys worth £6m seized from warehouses
The toys were in branded packaging such as Peppa Pig and also contained dangerous chemicals.
BA fined £3m after luggage handlers hurt in falls
One worker broke his back and another suffered a brain bleed in falls at Heathrow Airport.
Council makes £300,000 in driver fines in 17 days
Motorists were caught out during Wembley High Street roadworks, giving a boost to council coffers.
Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack
The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub.
Trial of man accused of suitcase murders collapses
Yostin Andres Mosquera was on trial for the murders of Albert Afonso and Paul Longworth.
Two new raven chicks arrive at the Tower of London
Henry and Poe's diet includes one egg a week, meat and for a special treat - blood-soaked biscuits.
Police going door-to-door in DNA hunt for parents of abandoned baby Elsa and siblings
The search for parents of three newborn babies, all abandoned after birth, is focused on nearby houses.
'Cloudy water' at park where girl died - inquest
Kyra Hill went missing and later drowned during a birthday party at the water park in August 2022.
Artists and enthusiasts gather to celebrate history of tattooing
Artists from around the world gathered at a pub in Clerkenwell to celebrate the history of tattooing.
Watch: Londoner creates live 3D Tube map
Ben James recreated nine of the 11 Tube lines in his interactive map, with coding assisted by AI.
Minecraft: 'We've spent five years rebuilding London'
Minecraft players have spent about 15,000 hours in total on the project to build London and the UK
GMC challenged in High Court after embolism death
Brendan and Marion Chesterton's daughter Emily died after a misdiagnosis by a physician associate.
The man who saved Wembley Stadium
How Arthur Elvin went from working in a tobacco kiosk to saving Wembley Stadium from demolition and running the stadium for 30 years.
Tube map celebrates grassroots music scene
The special edition map shows London's grassroots music venues as part of a capital-wide campaign.
'Shoplifting is not a petty crime, the costs add up'
One shopkeeper locks his doors to stop shoplifters coming in but they still try to break in.
'Our club was living on a week-to-week basis'
Grassroots football generates over £1bn a year in London, but many clubs are struggling with costs.
Why is home education on the rise in the capital?
Data shows 11,780 children in London were in home education in 24-25, compared with 9,540 in 22-23.
Son files criminal complaint over alleged blackmail plot
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min files a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot.
Championship becomes Champ Rugby in overhaul
England's second tier will be called Champ Rugby, rather than the Championship, from the start of next season as part of an expansion and rebrand.
Wellens hails 'special group' after Orient reach play-off final
Richie Wellens says his Leyton Orient side are a "special group" after they reach the League One play-off final.
Launchbury among Quins players to sign new deals
Former England lock Joe Launchbury extends his contract at Harlequins.
Street aims to improve after agreeing Saracens move
Exeter prop Marcus Street says a desire to be pushed "outside my comfort zone" was a factor in his decision to join Saracens.
Kulusevski out for a 'few months' - Postecoglou
Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is facing "at least a few months" out with a knee injury, head coach Ange Postecoglou says.
Reddit founder Ohanian buys stake in Chelsea women
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian buys a stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea.

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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Abuser of disabled children may have 81 victims
Daniel Clarke, a 28-year-old teaching assistant, is jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
Councillor's wife appeals against Southport tweet jail term
A councillor's wife tells the appeal court she never intended to incite violence with a 2024 post.
'Reasonable force' used during arrest of actor
Sex Education star Reece Richards lodged a complaint after he was arrested by police in Fulham.
Hunt on for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'
Police hope that by releasing the footage of the teens fleeing they will be able to identify them.
Large fire at historic motoring and aviation site
Bicester Motion says emergency services have been contacted about the incident.
Hit-and-run victim killed for 'adrenaline rush'
Safia Karieem's daughters say their mum died because her killer "wanted to drive fast for fun".
Sawn-off eagle lectern returned after mystery call
The wooden sculpture was removed from a lectern and stolen on Monday.
PC sacked for using excessive force on teenage girl
Nottinghamshire Police PC Kevin Markowski is dismissed after a gross misconduct hearing.
Reform councillor quits two weeks after election
Wayne Titley was one of 49 Reform candidates elected at the beginning of the month in Staffordshire.
Sacked PC jailed over 'treasure trove' of weapons
Detectives described Andrew Campbell as a "dangerous extremist" following his sentencing.
KC appointed to lead Abedi prison attack review
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the review is to "leave no stone unturned".
Praise for fireman who saved football fan's life
Ade Wilkes is thanked by the family of Stuart Wright, who collapsed while watching a football match.

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