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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

No-one charged in 9 out of 10 crimes - Home Office
Only 9% of crimes end with suspects being charged or summonsed, Home Office figures suggest.
Seyed Khan murder: Man guilty of dad-of-seven axe death
Killer Imran Muhammad hid Seyed Khan's body in undergrowth at Ilford Cemetery in London.
London Bridge terror attack heroes on Civilian Gallantry List
Eight people who helped others during the terror attack are among 20 honoured by the Queen for gallantry.
Man held after woman dies on Hanwell street
A man, 28, was arrested after a seriously injured woman died at the scene in Hanwell west London
Thames speedboat death: Accused absent from trial
Charlotte Brown died in December 2015 when Jack Shepherd took her on a date on his speedboat.
BA sorry for Heathrow IT-crash delays and cancellations
Some passengers have been delayed for almost 15 hours following computer problems.
Is there more crime in hot weather?
Police forces are experiencing record numbers of 999 calls.
Poverty link to early death 'scandalous'
Places with the highest premature mortality rates include Manchester, Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull.
Gianfranco Zola: Former Chelsea striker appointed Maurizio Sarri's assistant
Former Chelsea and Italy striker Gianfranco Zola returns to Stamford Bridge as assistant to new manager Maurizio Sarri.
London Bridge survivors' bravery recognised
London Bridge attack survivors are awarded for their bravery by the Queen.
Trafalgar Square catwalk for body positivity
A pop-up catwalk in Trafalgar Square invites people of all shapes and sizes to show body positivity.
Dalston acid attack victim welcomes new training sessions
'Project Diffuse' aims to educate business owners on what to do in the event of an acid attack.
'Super sewer' to connect Londoners with River Thames
Around 39 million tonnes of raw sewage overflows into the River Thames each year.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case ?top priority' for Hunt
The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says he's pushing to meet the new foreign secretary.
In pictures
Six buildings have been selected for the shortlist of this year's prestigious Riba Stirling award.
Chloe Ayling
Kidnapped model Chloe Ayling explains how she escaped her captor and how she copes with people who doubt her story.
John Egan: Sheffield United sign Brentford defender for a club-record fee
Sheffield United sign defender John Egan from Brentford on a four-year deal for a club-record transfer fee.
Darnell Furlong: QPR defender ruled out for three months after knee surgery
Queens Park Rangers defender Darnell Furlong is ruled out of action for three months after knee surgery.
Emily Defroand: England hockey player's debt to mother Gill
England hockey player Emily Defroand and her mother Gill reflect on the journey and sacrifices it has taken to get her to the top.
Brooke Hendrix: West Ham Ladies sign American defender from Brescia
West Ham United Ladies sign American defender Brooke Hendrix from Italian side Brescia Calcio Femminile.
Erin Cuthbert: Scotland international signs new Chelsea contract
Scotland striker Erin Cuthbert signs a new three-year contract at Women's Super League champions Chelsea.
Wembley Stadium sale plan ridiculous says Gary Neville
Plans to sell Wembley Stadium for £600m are criticised by former England player Gary Neville, who says the money could be raised elsewhere,.
Eden Hazard: New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wants to improve forward
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says he wants to keep Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge and "improve" the Belgium forward.
Florian Jozefzoon: Brentford accept bid for forward from unnamed club
Championship club Brentford accept a bid from an unnamed club for former Netherlands Under-21 forward Florian Jozefzoon.
The Open: Andrew 'Beef' Johnston trains with boxer Dillian Whyte
British golfer Andrew 'Beef' Johnston joins heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte for a training session before The Open, and takes a shot from the man known as 'the Body Snatcher'.
Sachin Tendulkar: India legend and Middlesex launch new cricket academy
Sachin Tendulkar teams up with Middlesex to launch a new cricket academy in London and India.
London Stadium: Search for sponsor of West Ham's home costs nearly £450,000
Nearly £450,000 of taxpayers' money has been spent trying to find a sponsor for West Ham's London Stadium.
Leanne Kiernan: West Ham United Ladies sign Republic of Ireland forward
West Ham United Ladies sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Shelbourne Ladies.
Maurizio Sarri: Chelsea manager would 'give all his possessions to win' with new club
Maurizio Sarri says he would 'give all his possessions to win something' with Chelsea after replacing Antonio Conte as their manager.
Deontay Wilder must decide if he wants to face Anthony Joshua - Barry Hearn
Deontay Wilder must decide if he wants a unification bout against Anthony Joshua in April, says Barry Hearn.
Darren Pratley: Charlton Athletic sign former Bolton captain on free transfer
League One Charlton Athletic sign experienced midfielder Darren Pratley after his release by Bolton Wanderers.

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.