London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Dawn Butler: Met condemn 'trial by social media' over car stop
Dawn Butler was pulled over by police while travelling through Hackney and filmed the encounter.
Dean Edwards: Daughter's appeal over Penge park killing
Dean Edwards was shot in the back of the head after he left a pub in Bromley last month.
Conservatives accuse Sadiq Khan of 'misleading' on City Hall move savings
Mayor Sadiq Khan says moving London's government from City Hall to Newham will save £11m a year.
Coronavirus: Exposure rate 'similar' in London and Stockholm
Antibody tests suggest similar exposure to the virus in the two capitals, despite different strategies.
George Michael: Nine-metre mural to be unveiled in London
The artwork will be unveiled in Brent in September.
Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi
The rail firm said free wi-fi was removed from standard-class carriages because of coronavirus.
Venues and crew signal 'red alert' for live music, theatre and events
Hundreds of buildings around the UK are lit in red to highlight the crisis facing live events.
Unemployment in the pandemic: 'It's hard to stay positive'
The government's furlough scheme has stopped unemployment surging, but that may be changing.
Stephen Lawrence racist murder: 'The Met might give up, I never will'
Baroness Doreen Lawrence "truly disappointed" her son's 1993 racist murder case was declared "inactive".
Coronavirus: London renters 'struggling to keep up with rent'
Hundreds and thousands of Londoners are at "high risk" of homelessness, the mayor warns government.
'A Hinge date saved my life' and other cancer dating stories
Dating during lockdown is hard enough in 2020, but how do you deal with it when cancer is in the mix too?
How to protect your mental health
Advice on protecting your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
New guidance - what must I do?
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?
Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules?
Social distancing and lockdown rules are changing in England - but what can you now do?
Coronavirus pandemic: Tracking the global outbreak
Key charts and maps explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world.
Darrie Currie: Barnet head coach and assistant leave National League club
Barnet head coach Darren Currie and his assistant Junior Lewis leave the National League club.
Alex Goode: Saracens full-back signs new deal but will spend next season in Japan
Full-back Alex Goode extends his Saracens contract until 2023, but will spend next season on loan at Japanese side NEC Green Rockets.
Spurs complete Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg deal as Kyle Walker-Peters joins Saints
Tottenham complete the signing of midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton, with full-back Kyle Walker-Peters heading in the opposite direction.
Premiership: Any club unable to play because of Covid-19 could be given 20-0 defeat
Any Premiership club unable to field a team due to positive coronavirus cases when the season resumes could be handed a 20-0 loss.
Charlton Athletic: Paul Elliott taking legal advice about proposed takeover
Paul Elliott is taking legal advice about his proposed takeover of Charlton Athletic.

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.