London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

London museum salvage plan for scrapped Boris Johnson water cannon
The Museum of London is looking to buy the parts of the cannon for a modern policing collection.
Woman followed and raped in Tower Hamlets basement
Police issue an image of a man they are hunting in connection with the attack in Tower Hamlets, east London.
TalkTalk to move headquarters from London
Hundreds of roles would be relocated from London, says the broadband provider.
Student photographers confront societal issues
Student photojournalists at the London College of Communication explore issues from around the world.
Man targeted in 'two separate attacks in 24 hours'
A man was targeted in two separate gun and knife attacks within 24-hours over the weekend in London.
Merton police attack: Public should only help officers 'if safe'
A senior police chief speaks out in the wake of footage of officers being attacked going viral.
Officer fired for 'watching DVD as homeless man froze to death'
Pericles Malagardis was found unresponsive outside Uxbridge Police Station after being ejected.
Robbie Savage and Andrew Cole among claimants suing over payments
They accuse an investment firm of wrongly sharing commission with agents, who are also being sued.
Downing Street's Larry the Cat gets a helping hand from police
The chief mouser enlists the help of a local officer to get out of the rain.
Grenfell father: 'I thought I'd lost my family'
A Grenfell survivor speaks to Newsnight about hearing the 999 call he made on the night of the fire.
Pharmaceutical standards change after BBC investigation
The BBC investigation found some pharmacists were selling prescription-only drugs for profit.
The dog who gives school 'another layer of happiness'
Selkie the dog has helped children with bereavement and anxiety issues.
Mitzvah Day: Jews and Muslims come together to cook chicken soup
Volunteers made 1,000 bowls of chicken soup for east London's homeless.
Annabel's: The nightclub that hosted Princess Diana's hen do
Annabel's opened more than 50 years ago in a basement in central London.
'Stolen friend'
The huge basalt statue, displayed in the British Museum, was taken from Easter Island 150 years ago.
Mo Farah: Four-time Olympic champion to compete in London Marathon in 2019
Britain's Mo Farah will compete in next year's London Marathon on 28 April, organisers announce.
Nigel Levine: European indoor gold medallist banned for failing drugs test
British sprinter Nigel Levine, a former European 4x400m relay gold medallist, is banned for four years after failing a drugs test.
Charlton Athletic 5-0 Mansfield Town: Lyle Taylor hat-trick sends Addicks through
Lyle Taylor scores a hat-trick as League One side Charlton ease into the second round of the FA Cup against fourth-tier Mansfield.
Slough Town 1-1 Sutton United (8-7 on penalties): Wells hits winner for Slough
George Wells scores the winning penalty as Slough win a thrilling shootout 8-7 against Sutton in their FA Cup first-round replay.
England v Australia: Danny Care dropped for Test; Manu Tuilagi in squad
England scrum-half Danny Care is dropped for Saturday's final autumn series match against Australia at Twickenham.
Jordan Nobbs: England and Arsenal star suffers serious knee injury
England and Arsenal star Jordan Nobbs suffers a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and may miss the Women's World Cup.
West Ham: Ryan Fredericks is out for the rest of 2018 with a shin injury
West Ham defender Ryan Fredericks will miss the remainder of 2018 after being ruled out with a shin injury
West Ham settle London Stadium dispute with landlords at last minute
Out-of-court settlement is agreed between West Ham and landlords on the day a High Court case over stadium capacity was to start.
Dina Asher-Smith named in IAAF Female Athlete of the Year shortlist
British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith is included in the shortlist for the 2018 IAAF Female Athlete of the Year award.
AFC Wimbledon: 80 applications for managerial vacancy
AFC Wimbledon say they have received about 80 applications to replace former first-team boss Neal Ardley.
Lewis Page: Charlton Athletic defender signs new contract until at least 2020
Charlton Athletic left-back Lewis Page signs a new contract until June 2020, with an appearance clause that would trigger an extra year.
Super League: Golden-point extra time introduced for regular season from 2019
Super League will introduce golden-point extra time to regular-season competition rules from 2019.
Everton Ladies 0-4 Arsenal Women: Leaders maintain 100% WSL record with win
Leaders Arsenal maintain their 100% record in the Women's Super League as they beat winless Everton.
Chelsea Women 5-0 Yeovil Town Ladies: Five different scorers for Blues
Chelsea thrash Yeovil Town to move up to third place in the Women's Super League as the Glovers have Nicola Cousins sent off.
Hartlepool United 1-3 Barnet
Manny Duku scores twice as Barnet come from behind to inflict a fourth straight defeat on Hartlepool in the National League.

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.