London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Chas and Dave: Chas Hodges dies aged 74
He was one half of the musical duo whose hits included Rabbit and Snooker Loopy.
Man stabbed to death in Hackney flat fight
A 20-year-old man dies and a 17-year-old is injured in a disturbance in north-east London.
Children in north London build their own playground
Young volunteers work with a charity to create a community space in their north London estate.
Man charged with Islington street killing
Ali Al Har, 25, was found with fatal stab wounds in Tufnell Park and died at the scene.
B&M fined for illegal knife sales to east London teens
Four teenagers were unchallenged by staff and were sold knives at stores in east London.
'Snapchat queen' Fatima Khan jailed for killing boyfriend
Fatima Khan, 21, filmed Khalid Safi as he lay dying in a pool of blood in west London.
Harry Uzoka death: Men jailed for rival model murder
Harry Uzoka, 25, was stabbed in the heart by fellow model George Koh in a row over his girlfriend.
Croydon cat killer: Animal rescue group SNARL to continue search
A rescue centre that worked with the Met Police says it has the expertise to continue invesitgations alone.
Should rules be changed for electric scooters in London?
Users are calling on the Department for Transport to change laws around electric scooters.
English Channel migrant smuggling plot gang jailed
One boat with 20 people onboard had to be rescued after almost sinking off the Kent coast.
Bowie-inspired bar marks Ziggy Stardust's 'last supper'
The pop icon held a star-studded retirement party for his famous alter-ego at London's Hotel Cafe Royal.
Poem-playing lion unveiled in Trafalgar Square
A poetry-playing lion has been unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square.
Obsolete floppy disks and VHS tapes turned into art
A London artist turns obsolete items such as VHS tapes and floppy disks into art.
Trojan Records: Celebrating 50 years of reggae
A one-off concert at London's Southbank Centre will celebrate 50 years of the reggae record label.
Cytomegalovirus: CMV Mum wants to help other parents
Four-year-old Toby was born with severe disabilities as a result of CMV, or cytomegalovirus.
Can London cure violence like a disease?
London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease.
Rainy-day phrases
Where do sayings such as "saving for a rainy day" or "raining cats and dogs" come from?
Brighton & Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.
Fulham 1-1 Watford: Hosts strike back after disastrous early concession
Watford have to settle for a draw at Fulham after Aleksandar Mitrovic strikes late on to earn the hosts a point.
Derby County v Brentford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Derby County and Brentford.
Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Norwich City.
West Bromwich Albion v Millwall
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between West Bromwich Albion and Millwall.
Premiership: Bristol Bears v Harlequins
Team news as Bristol host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Ashton Gate (15:00 BST).
Accrington Stanley v AFC Wimbledon
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Accrington Stanley and AFC Wimbledon.
Charlton Athletic v Plymouth Argyle
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Plymouth Argyle.
Eastleigh 1-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Alex Wynter strikes late to secure Eastleigh victory over Dagenham & Redbridge at Silverlake Stadium.
Barnet v AFC Fylde
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Barnet and AFC Fylde.
Braintree Town v Maidstone United
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Braintree Town and Maidstone United.
Harrogate Town v Leyton Orient
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Harrogate Town and Leyton Orient.
Solihull Moors v Bromley
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Solihull Moors and Bromley.
Sutton United v Wrexham
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Wrexham.

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.