London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Kent arrest in Hither Green fatal burglary probe
A man wanted over the Hither Green break-in where an intruder was killed is held by police.
Man, 20, dies in Finsbury Park stabbing
Police found two men with stab wounds a short distance from each other in Finsbury Park.
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal must be bold in new manager search - Ivan Gazidis
Arsenal need to be "open-minded, brave and bold" in their search to replace Arsene Wenger as manager, says Ivan Gazidis.
Man dies after 'street fight' in Morden
The 32-year-old victim died a day after the assault in south-west London man, police say.
Beckton birthday acid attacker John Tomlin jailed for 16 years
John Tomlin's victim says her 21st birthday "turned into a day where my face was taken away from me".
London Marathon: Five inspiring stories from runners taking part
Meet Joanne, Sandeep, Mel, James, Sue and Claire and discover their inspiring reasons for running the 2018 London Marathon.
Chingford fire: Resident dies in care home blaze
Twelve people manage to get out of the building in north-east London before firefighters arrive.
Hatton Garden builder death suspect released
Police initially believed the man, who was working at the property, had fallen from a height.
London Marathon: The wacky outfits embraced by runners
It used to be rare but runners in fancy costumes are now a major part of the event and something the organisers encourage.
London's Air Ambulance complete Sahara Desert marathon
Members of the charity ran 250km across the Sahara Desert in 50C heat.
3D model reveals London's future skyline
The new buildings could provide the city with over 100,000 homes.
Parents on London streets to tackle knife crime threat
Alison Jackson said she has taken matters into her own hands over concerns of rising violent crime.
London marathon: Sunday's weather forecast
London Marathon runners on Sunday face what could be the warmest race day on record.
Windrush row: I was denied NHS cancer treatment
Albert Thompson was told he would have to pay £54,000 for prostate cancer treatment unless he could produce documentation.
London's 'professional mourners'
Artist Taryn Simon is uniting mourners through song to explore how different cultures grieve.
London violence
From stab wounds, to a knife at a house party, BBC Newsnight uncovers disturbing images in the capital.
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Watford 0-0 Crystal Palace
Wilfried Zaha is booked for diving as Crystal Palace edge further away from relegation after a goalless draw at Watford.
Brentford 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Brentford maintain their late push for a Championship play-off place with a hard-earned victory against QPR.
AFC Wimbledon v Oldham Athletic
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Oldham Athletic.
Portsmouth v Charlton Athletic
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic.
Barnet 2-0 Newport County
Barnet take another step towards escaping relegation as they beat Newport County at the Hive.
Bromley v Boreham Wood
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Bromley and Boreham Wood.
Yeovil Town Ladies v Arsenal Women
Live coverage of Saturday's Women's Super League 1 game between Yeovil Town Ladies and Arsenal Women.
Dagenham & Redbridge v Maidenhead United
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Maidenhead United.
Ebbsfleet United v Sutton United
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Ebbsfleet United and Sutton United.
Leyton Orient 1-0 Wrexham
Wrexham's hopes of making the play-off places are out of their hands after they fell to a defeat to Leyton Orient.
Patrick Vieira 'flattered' by Arsenal links but happy at New York City
Patrick Vieira says he is "flattered" at being linked with taking over as manager of former club Arsenal but adds he is "happy" as New York City coach.
London Marathon: Mo Farah and Mary Keitany eye records in 'hottest ever' race
Sunday's 38th edition of the London Marathon is expected to be the hottest ever run, with temperatures predicted to reach 23C.

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.