London News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Charlotte Brown death: Speedboat killer 'left UK before trial'
The BBC has been told Jack Shepherd has been in Georgia since March.
Baby dies after crash in Penge that killed mother
Luciano Newman was being pushed in his pram by Nicole Newman when they were hit by a car.
London's WW2 Bomber Command Memorial vandalised
The vandalism is described as "mindless" and "a disgrace" by Britain's last surviving Dambuster.
Sean Rigg death: Met officers deny misconduct charges
They face misconduct charges over the death of Sean Rigg who died at Brixton police station in 2008.
Jaden Moodie murder: Teenager appears in court
The 14-year-old was stabbed to death in east London after being knocked off a moped by a car.
'Micro-homes could solve' London's housing crisis
"Size doesn't matter" says a think tank calling for minimum space rules in London to be scrapped.
Olivier Giroud admits fourth speeding offence
World Cup-winner Olivier Giroud was caught speeding four times in 2018, a court hears.
Diane Abbott rejects BBC's response to Question Time claims
The shadow home secretary says she had a 'horrible experience' as a guest on the BBC's Question Time.
David Schwimmer lookalike: Police make arrest
Social media users pointed out the likeness of police CCTV images to the actor.
Church of England: Contactless collection payments trialled
Contactless payment technology is enabling churches in England to offer a digital collection plate.
Three Sodje brothers jailed for taking charity money
The ex-footballers and former rugby player siphoned off money meant to help poor African children.
Stargazing at London's 100-year-old observatory
A tiny observatory on Hampstead Heath was built more than a century ago.
Meet London's young faith leaders
A rabbi, a vicar, a humanist and an imam explain how they are putting a modern spin on their faiths.
Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport
BBC Minute's Ione Wells investigates the rising trend of 'cyber-flashing' where naked photos are being sent by strangers to people's phones.
Brexit protests: Testing the atmosphere on College Green
Justin Rowlatt gets in among the protesters on both sides of the Brexit debate.
Just how popular is London's street food?
Stalls are now starting to be set up in derelict spaces in Shoreditch, Brixton, Croydon and Wembley.
Glasses maker
How Tom Davies built his eponymous glasses company, which is much loved by celebrities.
War on fatbergs
Could specially cultivated bacteria be the answer to the UK's £100m fatberg problem?
Hector Bellerin: Arsenal defender out for up to nine months after rupturing ACL
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is set to miss the rest of the season after scans confirm he has ruptured his ACL.
Gonzalo Higuain: Chelsea target remains in Italy as AC Milan look to secure replacement
Chelsea target Gonzalo Higuain remains in Italy as AC Milan attempt to secure his replacement before potential move.
Sven Mislintat: Arsenal head of recruitment to leave Gunners in February
Arsenal's head of recruitment Sven Mislintat will leave the club in February after just 14 months.
Former Chelsea full-back Johnson retires
Former England, Chelsea, Liverpool and Stoke City defender Glen Johnson announces his retirement at the age of 34.
Joe Montemurro: Arsenal Women rule out manager for vacant Australia role
Arsenal Women dismiss any chances of women's team manager Joe Montemurro becoming the new head coach of Australia Women.
Joe Powell: Northampton sign West Ham United midfielder on loan
Northampton Town sign West Ham midfielder Joe Powell on loan for the rest of the season.
Fulham 1-2 Tottenham: Harry Winks scores in stoppage time for victory
Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri says his side are "alive and will continue to fight" despite losing to Tottenham through Harry Winks' injury-time header at Craven Cottage.
Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea: Alexandre Lacazette and Laurent Koscielny score in important win
Arsenal earn an important win in a pulsating London derby against Chelsea to keep themselves in the race for the top four.
Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace: Mohamed Salah double as Reds edge thriller
Mohamed Salah scores his 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool came from behind to defeat a resolute Crystal Palace in a thriller at Anfield.
Bournemouth 2-0 West Ham: Callum Wilson & Joshua King on target in Cherries win
Callum Wilson's stunning goal helps Bournemouth register a deserved victory over in-form West Ham at Vitality Stadium.
Middlesbrough 1-1 Millwall: Boro's late show denies Lions
Jordan Hugill's late penalty rescues a point for Middlesbrough as Millwall concede late on once more.
Saracens beat Glasgow to secure home quarter-final tie
Saracens secure a home Champions Cup quarter-final as they eventually subdue a spirited Glasgow at home.
QPR 1-4 Preston North End: Lilywhites' January signings shine at Loftus Road
Jayden Stockley, Jordan Storey and Brad Potts score their first goals for Preston in a thumping victory at Loftus Road.
Rotherham United 2-4 Brentford: Kamohelo Mokotjo bags brace as Bees beat Millers
Kamohelo Mokotjo scores twice as Brentford extend their unbeaten run to seven games with victory at struggling Rotherham.
AFC Wimbledon 1-4 Barnsley
Kieffer Moore scores his 15th of the season as Barnsley thrash struggling Wimbledon to extend their unbeaten run to seven games.

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.