E-bikes: Seven in 'lucky escape' from battery fire
The burning battery was put in a communal stairwell in St John's Wood, blocking an escape route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GT3bLPv ...Read More
London teenager selected for elite sailing programme
Kai Hockley is taking a role as a development sailor with Olympic legend Sir Ben Ainslie’s teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HtVr8Oy Read More
West Ham in talks to sign Dortmund's Fullkrug
West Ham hold talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2SdFuGi Read More
Nearly £30m spent on Tube noise cuts over five years
A London Assembly committee has warned of mental and physical impacts of Tube noise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ik3ULyC Read More
Gale to retire at 36 to coach at old club Wakefield
Ex-England half-back Luke Gale back to retire from playing at 36 and take a job as Wakefield's academy head coach. from BBC News https...Read More
Wilson-Hardy investigated for alleged racist message
The British Olympic Association is investigating an alleged racist message sent by Team GB rugby sevens player Amy Wilson-Hardy. from BBC ...Read More
Carriage horse helps disabled people enjoy riding
Carriage horse Sam helps give special rides to wheelchair users in south-west London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PagYbHu Read More
Invincibles beat Fire in low-scoring contest
Oval Invincibles successfully defend a low total as they beat Welsh Fire by 10 runs in The Hundred men's competition at Sophia Gardens. ...Read More
Surrey thrashed by Glamorgan in One-Day Cup
Kent leg-spinner Matt Parkinson thwarts his former Lancashire team-mates to clinch a thrilling five-run win in the One-Day Cup at Blackpool....Read More
Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London
Police said a major operation was in place to "keep the peace" between protesters and counter-protesters. from BBC News https://...Read More
Phoenix beat Spirit in close thriller
Sean Abbott takes 4-14 as Birmingham Phoenix beat London Spirit in a thrilling game in The Hundred men's competition at Lord's. fr...Read More
Boy, 16, killed woman after inhaling laughing gas
The youth and victim had a physical fight, during which he stabbed her in the chest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/duq1MoE Read More
Drunk driver guilty of killing pedestrian
Javier Salazar was drunk, speeding and on the wrong side of the road when he hit a man walking home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CVhEczO ...Read More
New rules to tackle 'out-of-control' dogs proposed
Possible new rules include a requirement for dogs to be leashed at all times in public areas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FQcvLZi Read More
Kentish Town Tube station reopening delayed again
The Northern line station was closed in June year for work to replace its escalators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UeR9v0h Read More
Arsenal fans judged price tag, not my football - Pepe
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe says Gunners fans judged his transfer fee rather than his performances for the club. from BBC News http...Read More
Alex Yee: London's Olympic triathlon star
The Lewisham-born triathlete won two medals at the Tokyo Olympics and wants to build on his success. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7VYQMki ...Read More
'Justice system complicit in stalking escalation'
Claire Waxman has led London's first review of how the offence of stalking is handled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BEKR3n9 Read More
Exhibition explores East End lives through the ages
The Museum of Home in London says visitors requested to see "more diverse stories of home". from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1Egt3i...Read More
Kew Gardens prepares for climate change tree loss
Scientists at Kew believe half its 11,000 tree species could be at risk by the end of the century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fredhwo Read More
'I can't forgive PCs for photos of my dead girls'
Mina Smallman tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme she does not feel "hatred" towards the man who killed Nicole Smallman and Bi...Read More
Monster Jam brings big truck bonanza to London
Monster Jam saw five-tonne trucks turn tricks as drivers showed off their stunt skills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DxhU02o Read More
'I can't forgive PCs for photos of my dead girls'
Mina Smallman tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme she does not feel "hatred" towards the man who killed Nicole Smallman and Bi...Read More
Patient care in hospital corridors is 'now normal'
Queens Hospital in Romford, east London says corridor care has become "customary practice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QHTzPCn...Read More
Council fines Thames Water £500k over late roadworks
More than 320 Thames Water roadworks were delayed in just over two years, the council says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3NCc92d Read More
How memory of Tessa Jowell unites three new MPs
A south-east London MP is among three newly elected politicians inspired by their former boss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2GgRkcO Read More
Mind the gap: Third passenger hurt on Elizabeth line
Louise Daramola was knocked unconscious and hospitalised after cutting her shins getting on a train. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8F30Zjg ...Read More
Walking through time at the Natural History Museum
A new bronze diplodocus and garden exploring the origins of time opens at the world-famous museum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6r8b0Ce Read More
Three dead and one injured in Rainham A13 crash
Three vehicles were involved in the triple fatal crash in heavy rainfall on Monday night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7l0bQRI Read More
Vigil held for three children killed in house fire
Members of the community in East Ham held prayers for the children who died after Saturday's fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVhqst...Read More
Police knew murder suspect intended to kill a black man
A newly released police file reveals that officers knew a key suspect was a violent racist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZOu8QIT Read More
'I'm scared my daughter will die in hospital'
Carla Naoum's father is unhappy with care she is receiving at West Middlesex University Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArnumiZ...Read More
'Doctors found a tumour when I got my West End break'
Jarryd Nurden was diagnosed with a lung tumour and postponed surgery to star in a West End show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7iNPze Read More
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Mother wants apology
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah says she wants an apology as her High Court claim heads to trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JyK5QHh Read More
Hackney temporary housing deaths cause concern
Hackney Council tells meeting that it does not have enough supported accommodation places available. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRDlqZA ...Read More
Nine hundred more e-bikes added to TfL fleet
The new bikes will be followed by a further 500 by the end of the summer, Transport for London says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoQDKw5 ...Read More
Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon men’s final
The men's Wimbledon final will be the princess's second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Stabbed Met officers win national police bravery award
The national police bravery awards honour officers who have risked their lives in the line of duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L4lz7eQ Read More
Hampton Court: Ordinary lives and extraordinary times
The story of the Tudor dynasty is told through rare 16th-century artworks and interactive displays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMG4vRW Read More
Thames Valley rail passengers warned about delays
Passengers on two different rail operators are being warned to check before travelling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNI2ETb Read More
London Wildlife Trust launches stag beetle count
The stag beetle is in decline across much of Europe but London remains a "hotspot", the trust says. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
T20 round-up: Pears down Bears, Somerset stun Surrey
The Roses derby is washed out but there are still upsets galore on Friday night as the T20 Blast group stage enters its final week. from B...Read More
Controlled Castleford beat bottom club Broncos
Castleford Tigers secure a second successive victory, beating Super League bottom side London Broncos 34-20. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Finance worker's Rolex stolen as he ate at restaurant
The man says he plans to leave the UK after an "appalling failure" by the Met Police to convict anyone. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Stabbed Met officers win national police bravery award
The national police bravery awards honour officers who have risked their lives in the line of duty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zesRCa9 Read More
City Hall could miss London key environment target
The City Hall transport strategy looks likely to fall short of the 2030 interim target. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JgTqlt3 Read More
Wins for Yorks, Worcs, Middlesex & Essex in Blast
Yorkshire Vikings, Worcestershire Rapids, Middlesex and Essex all pick up wins in Thursday's T20 Blast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L...Read More
Plan to boost social housing published by councils
The report by 20 England authorities aims to secure the "future of council housing". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cLK1OyB Read More
Council boss resigns after drug and driving charges
Bayo Dosunmu, 46, was arrested in June after allegedly failing to stop at the scene of an accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BZj2mz4 Read More
'Joyful' Young V&A wins Museum of the Year prize
The London based museum for children and young people will receive a £120,000 prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sx7XWRY Read More
Triple killing suspect captured near cemetery
Police were hunting for Kyle Clifford, 26, wanted in connection with the murders of three women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zsMi87Z Read More
Cypress Hill make 28-year-old Simpsons joke come true
A1996 episode called 'Homerpalooza' has Cypress Hill mistakenly booking the London Symphony Orchestra. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Albärt is a Euros mascot for all, says designer
Darran Garnham says the mascot was designed to reflect inclusivity and fitness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yxkHFKN Read More
'Real first lady of jazz' honoured with blue plaque
Adelaide Hall, a pioneer of scat, was from New York but spent much of her life and career in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3wHtZU ...Read More
UK Amazon staff in protests over union recognition
The action coincides with a ballot to "force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time", GMB says. from BBC News https://if...Read More
Knitted pouches to help parents cope with baby loss
The pouches are designed for parents to hold their baby in the immediate aftermath of an early loss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s9zRL8X ...Read More
Watch: Building London's Royal Festival Hall
In October 1949, Prime Minister Clement Attlee laid its foundation stone on the South Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZSyf6e0 Read More
T20 Blast round-up: Hain stars but rain wipes out games
Sam Hain hits 98 not out as Birmingham Bears win again in a rain-hit T20 Blast and there are also victories for Glamorgan, Durham and Kent. ...Read More
The seats won by fewer than 100 votes
The seats won by the smallest majorities at the 2024 general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ltyr6dn Read More
Cheers as Corbyn holds Islington seat as independent
Jeremy Corbyn has beaten Labour in Islington North by about 8,000 votes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J8ZSeGL Read More
Attacker remains at large after triple stabbing
Officers were called to two areas of Feltham within minutes of each other and found three injured. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3QNAZkp Read More
Hampton Court garden celebrates Lion King musical
A garden has been created at Hampton Court Palace to celebrate 25 years of The Lion King in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H261Pe7 Read More
Water firms could be sued over sewage after ruling
Owners of adjacent waterways or even members of the public could now bring action over sewage pollution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gf6M...Read More
Chess star, 9, to become youngest England player
Bodhana will represent England at the Chess Olympiad in Hungary - before she's finished primary school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8...Read More
Concerns remain 15 years after deadly flat block fire
It has been 15 years since six people, including three children, died in Lakanal House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jYwVXlN Read More
London Dial-a-Ride issues leaves elderly isolated
The Dial-a-Ride service offers those aged 85 and older free minibus transport but faces issues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQFoa0k Read More
Could central London change hands for the first time?
The Cities of London and Westminster constituency is at the heart of the Tory-Labour tussle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z4A8uo2 Read More
'I was criticised for going to Taylor Swift gig with a stoma'
Holly Fleet, who has a stoma, said some of the crowd treated her with "contempt" at the Eras Tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Watch: ‘They wouldn't want me as prime minister’
More housing, 'free chocolate' and issues around homelessness were the top priorities when the residents of Croydon were given the k...Read More
'My Glastonbury refund fight after cancer diagnosis'
Natalie Hill said she was disappointed at the organisers' "corporate" response to her plight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0...Read More
Londoners asked to count city's pollinating insects
A charity hopes the survey will help assess the health of all pollinators in the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVX79uh Read More
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