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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Parsons Green attack: Man in court charged with attempted murder
Ahmed Hassan, 18, is accused of attempted murder over last Friday's bomb attack on a London Tube.
Uber London loses licence to operate
Ride-hailing app Uber is "not fit and proper" to operate in London, the transport regulator says.
Southfields burned garden body: Two charged with murder
A man and woman appear in court following the discovery of charred remains in Southfields.
Visitor numbers to UK hit record in July
The number of overseas visitors to the UK topped four million in July for the first time.
Hate crime against London police officers rises
The Metropolitan Police say the increase in offences against officers is 'abhorrent'.
Foo Fighters ticket mix-up: The O2 criticised for links to ticketing site
The partnership is "deeply concerning", says MP after fans are turned away from a Foo Fighters show.
UK's terror fight 'puts unsustainable strain on police'
Resources are being diverted from mainstream policing, the National Police Chiefs' Council says.
University Challenge student cleared of rape
Bartholomeo Joly de Lotbiniere, who appeared on University Challenge in 2015, is acquitted of rape.
Sampha leaps up chart after Mercury Music Prize win
His debut album Process leaps from 152 to number seven after winning the Mercury Music Prize.
Parsons Green attack: People think twice but 'he's innocent'
The boss of a man released without charge over the Parsons Green attack thinks the police have a lot to answer for.
Hell in a bottle: I survived an acid attack
Acid attacks are on the rise. BBC Stories meets four survivors who have suffered as a result of this growing trend.
'He was the man' - young artists on Basquiat
Young black artists celebrate Jean-Michel Basquiat's impact on art.
Parsons Green bombing: Tube attack arrest in Newport
A 25-year-old man is arrested in Newport in connection with Friday's attack in London.
Do you know blood cancer symptoms?
Ellie, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma when she was 15, describes the symptoms of blood cancer.
Uber and out?
Taxi-hailing app Uber faces losing its London licence after a ruling from regulators in the capital.
Loneliness
Loneliness costs £6,000 per person in ill-health, says a study, with calls to end the "stigma".
Diego Costa: Striker says he will always have 'special affection' for Chelsea
Diego Costa says he did not want to leave Chelsea on bad terms and that he will always have a special affection with Blues fans.
England: Four Lions players left out as Marcus Smith named in training squad
Four players who toured with the British and Irish Lions are not in a 33-man England training squad for a camp in Oxford.
Toby Roland-Jones: England seamer a doubt for 2017-18 Ashes
England bowler Toby Roland-Jones will miss Middlesex's final game of the season with injury and is a major doubt for the Ashes.
Surrey v Somerset: Hosts secure safety but Somerset in relegation danger
Surrey secure their Division One status with a six-wicket win over Somerset, leaving the visitors in serious relegation trouble.
AFC Wimbledon 0-2 Milton Keynes Dons
Gboly Ariyibi scores his third League One goal of the season to inspire MK Dons to victory over rivals AFC Wimbledon.
West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Stoke City v Chelsea
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea.
Manchester City v Crystal Palace
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace.
Queens Park Rangers v Burton Albion
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Burton Albion.
Fulham v Middlesbrough
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Fulham and Middlesbrough.
Preston North End v Millwall
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Preston North End and Millwall.
Bolton Wanderers v Brentford
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Bolton Wanderers and Brentford.
Premiership: Saracens v Sale Sharks
Team news as Saracens host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 BST).
Premiership: Harlequins v Leicester Tigers
Team news as Harlequins host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Stoop (15:00 BST).
Diego Costa: Chelsea agree terms with Atletico Madrid to sell striker
Chelsea agree terms with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of striker Diego Costa back to the Spanish club.

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.