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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon
The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital?s lower limb reconstruction service.
Woman hit by two Tube trains climbs Kilimanjaro
Sarah de Lagarde lost an arm and leg after being run over by two Tube trains in September 2022.
Man dies in crash that closes M25 for 10 hours
The road is shut clockwise leading up to the Dartford crossing.
Mum and baby reunited with life-saving paramedics
Trainee vicar Abie Everett said London Ambulance Service crews helped save "two lives" last year.
London Mural Festival returns for month
Murals in Camden, Oval and the City of London are the first of more than 100 that will go on show.
Rocky Horror returns to London's West End
Fifty years since it was first performed in a London theatre, the cult classic is back on stage.
Cladding works after Grenfell need to speed up - PM
Sir Keir Starmer says those with responsibility had a "duty" to make sure people are safe in homes.
Government criticised over Thames wastewater plan
Thames Water proposes pumping treated wastewater into the River Thames to meet rising water demand.
Ulez scrappage scheme to close for applications
Motorists have until 23:59 BST on 7 September to apply for grants on non-Ulez complainant vehicles.
'Why I?m taking part in a beauty pageant'
Linda Gyamfi, 36, from Tottenham, is showcasing her charity work with young people in London.
Four-year-old cancer survivor starts school
Noah finished leukaemia treatment days before joining his twin sister for their first day at school.
Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
Grenfell community unified in steps toward justice
Following the damning Grenfell Inquiry final report, survivors tell the BBC accountability is next.
Grenfell bereaved hope political promises ring true
Family, friends and neighbours of the 72 who died gathered at the foot of the tower on Wednesday night.
'She was so proud to live in Grenfell Tower': The 72 people killed by the fire
The names of those killed in the Grenfell Tower fire have been read out as the inquiry concludes - these are their stories.
'Our life changed overnight and no-one saw it coming'
The families and friends of those who died tell BBC News justice must follow the inquiry's findings.
Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry
A damning final 1,700-page report into the tower block fire sets out a chain of failures.
Grenfell victims say they're still waiting for justice after damning report
"We lost friends, neighbours and loved ones in the most horrific way," bereaved families say.
Islamic Centre is a beacon for Grenfell community
Up to 50 adults and children visit the Al-Manaar Islamic Centre in west London for weekly counselling.
'We want to see action' - Grenfell fire survivors
Two former Grenfell Tower residents share their stories and demand action after the inquiry's final report.
Council 'failed' Grenfell residents, says leader
Council leader Elizabeth Campbell, told the BBC she accepted the findings of the report.
Grenfell survivor: 'Losing my brother destroyed me'
Omar Alhaj Ali lost his younger brother Mohammad in the Grenfell Tower fire.
The woman who stopped a pile-up on the M25
Marie-Therese Gumpert stopped a bus from crashing after the driver had a heart attack at the wheel.
Barnet food hub faces closure
A hub that supplies 17 food banks in Barnet is set to close in September after its funding was withdrawn.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
Amy Conroy believes the Paralympic basketball team will win gold at Paris.
London market recycling hub hoping to reduce waste
The Acton Market Reduce and Recycle hub is helping to promote sustainability and encourage reuse.
Victoria bus crash: 'More people will die'
Kathleen Finnegan was hit and killed at Victoria bus station in January.
The street artist mapping London's local icons
Everything from Roman remains and museums, to housing estates and chicken shops feature in Angry Dan's artwork.
'My traumatic journey to London in my wheelchair'
Disabled people share their train travel struggles after Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson's comments.
'Alcohol is part and parcel of working culture'
Alcohol Change UK says drinking is often a "default" for work social events, and that needs to change.
'We somehow got out' of London tower inferno
A probe is under way into the cause of the fire, with residents calling the blaze "a horror movie".
Weir retires from Great Britain competition
Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris.
Robinson starts Giants tenure with win over London
Luke Robinson begins his tenure as permanent Huddersfield Giants head coach with victory against Super League bottom side London Broncos.
Derbyshire take Andersson and Morley on loan
Derbyshire sign Middlesex all-rounder Martin Andersson and Lancashire spin bowler Jack Morley on loan for the remainder of the season.
Chelsea co-owners looking to buy each other out
Chelsea's co-ownersTodd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are looking to buy each out amid a rift at board level.
British teen Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic becomes the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open girls' title.
Sickness 'worst feeling' but Slam success close - Draper
Jack Draper says being sick on court in his US Open semi-final defeat was "the worst feeling ever", but Grand Slam success is "just a matter of time".
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??A report into the Grenfell Tower fire has found that all deaths were avoidable.
Billions spent on cladding removal after Grenfell
Figures show that more than 700 blocks have applied for funding from government schemes.
London Sober Diaries: Ditching the workplace social
How success in the office can lead to an unhealthy volume of drinking
'Thoughtless' tube station renaming nets TfL £500,000
Brand partnerships saw Old Street and Bond Street renamed.
Love in London: Adventurous first-date 'best I've ever had'
Pete and Akila traversed London on their 'four-in-one' first-date.

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.