The Sober Diaries: My year without alcohol
BBC London's Jess Warren gave up alcohol for a year. What happened was eye-opening, she says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kmUK2WJ Read More
MBE for fundraising teacher with terminal cancer
Nathaniel Dye says he hopes the honour will be a "springboard" for his campaigning work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t8mRTsE Read More
Ealing beavers thrive in their year in the city
The beavers of Ealing have proved a welcome addition to the environment in their year in west London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YBXPlat...Read More
More drug drivers than drink drivers - Surrey police
In the first half of December, 1,127 vehicle stops were made as part of Operation Limit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mqUkxO Read More
How Peckham Car Boot has become a fashion hotspot
After it was set up in 2019, the car boot sale has grown in popularity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PSqBj8c Read More
Quins denied as Tigers snatch thrilling late draw
Handre Pollard's last minute conversion via the post rescues a fascinating draw for Leicester against Harlequins at Twickenham. from B...Read More
Greenhouse artwork highlights need for human rights
The greenhouse is decorated with all 30 articles of the UN Human Rights Declaration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KDsY8qo Read More
UK flights face further disruption due to fog
Fog is expected to linger across Saturday while flight times at Heathrow and Gatwick have been delayed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mFXeH...Read More
London's disappeared department stores of days gone by
Here are some of the capital's retail behemoths of the time, now gone from the streets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZjkBxdc Read More
UK's longest serving postman calls time on career
Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started working for the Royal Mail in December 1964. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZzG63H Read More
'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'
Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea. ...Read More
'It's good for everyone': Chief scout calls for volunteer push
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zhHqLKI Read More
Big Zuu takes on Christmas leftovers
The chef and TV personality wants us to look at leftovers differently. from BBC News https://ift.tt/64jsPy9 Read More
Fancy dress swimmers take Christmas Day dip
Sharks, turkeys, crackers and even an oven take part in festive fancy dress swims around England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1TLtq5l Read More
Attempted murder arrest after car hits four people
Police say one of the pedestrians is in a life-threatening condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NrHkDGb Read More
What London's children got for Christmas in 1952
Long before games consoles and smartphones, train sets and puppets were the presents of choice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/txSOCb4 Read More
Santa Claus gets emotional over loss at Christmas
Ahead of Christmas Day, Santa says it's the people that are important, not what's under the tree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZm...Read More
Man in court accused of killing 'devoted' teacher
James Madden, 38, has been remanded into custody, charged with killing teacher Gemma Devonish, 42. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LJw3EzF Read More
In pictures: London's Christmas lights seen from the sky
Photographer Jason Hawkes has had a unique view of the festivities happening around the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKoMtf8 Read More
Watch: Twins' dream of cleaning plane comes true
James and John Makanjuola say they are "buzzing" after cleaning a British Airways plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLTR8Vw Read More
Heavyweight hope Itauma stops McKean in one round
Moses Itauma, Britain's next heavyweight hope, stops Demsey McKean in one round to stay undefeated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkNnq...Read More
Gloucester comfortably beat scoreless Harlequins
Two first-half tries are enough to secure a comfortable Premiership victory for Gloucester against Harlequins at Kingsholm. from BBC News ...Read More
King and Queen visit refugee 'sanctuary' borough
Waltham Forest's royal visit comes after a summer demonstration that showed "true community spirit". from BBC News https://i...Read More
Met officer who slapped boy guilty of assault
PC Sevda Gonen claimed she was concerned for the boy's life, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/weIqZP7 Read More
North London school welcomes farm animal guests
The visit is part of a initiative to teach pupils about where their food comes from. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiup5Sk Read More
Half of worst major train stations for cancellations in London
The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMwSKXC Read More
Paul and Ringo get back together at London gig
Fans are treated to an appearance by The Beatles drummer during the last night of the Got Back tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQNtMws ...Read More
Cultural hub marks 20 years of serving community
Artsdepot is the sort of the theatre that is crucial to help young actors launch their careers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b1RnASU Read More
Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills
Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9TqLUlG Read More
Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her
Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PeYjLi...Read More
Presents needed for children in temporary housing
The presents go to children from low-income families living in Romford and Essex, the charity says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/psnvZ64 Read More
Police appeal over car used in triple shooting
Police say information about the Kia Niro could be key to inquiries into Michelle Sadio's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUglT1d ...Read More
Rail company defends 'disgraceful' Sunday disruption
GWR blames the ongoing issues on staff having the option to choose to not work Sundays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6DaLJdI Read More
Former Grade II-listed library to be renamed
Canning Town Old Library is being refurbished and set to reopen as a heritage centre in 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qSbMUg6 Read More
London’s 80 years at the heart of the film industry
BBC London looks at how the capital is one of the key stops in the business of movie premieres. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F2Je5uS Read More
'We have to put them away' - do Arsenal need to sign a striker?
Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Everton on Saturday, so does Mikel Arteta need to sign a striker in January? from BBC News https:/...Read More
Briton 'MVP' to fight Magomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia
Britain's Michael 'Venom' Page will face Russia's Sharaputdin Magomedov in a middleweight bout at UFC Saudi Arabia on 1 Febr...Read More
The ancient tradition of ale conning
In 1949, BBC cameras recorded the testing of festive beer at London's Tower Hill ahead of Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R9Fw...Read More
Chapter ends in one of football's great romances
As the Millwall head coach again bids farewell, BBC Sport looks back at Neil Harris' long association with the club. from BBC News htt...Read More
'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps'
Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TBjnoFH ...Read More
'Progress is being made to stop youth knife crime'
Actor Idris Elba says "joined-up thinking" is needed to tackle youth violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3piQWm Read More
Activists sentenced over milk pouring stunts
The pair stole milk and caused damage in Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges on 7 October 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ldr5I9p Read More
Met Police staff vote to take strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ErxbpO Read More
Elianne Andam attacker had no mercy, court hears
Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed at least 10 times outside a shopping centre in Croydon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7B1vHPS Read More
Injured Draper cancels Alcaraz training week
British number one Jack Draper cancells a training week with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz because of a hip injury. from BBC News http...Read More
Romero 'apologised' for criticism of Spurs' owners
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says defender Cristian Romero has apologised for critical comments of the club's owners. from BBC N...Read More
Six charged with membership of banned Kurdish group
Members of the Kurdish community clashed with police following the arrests across London in November. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r4Yc950...Read More
Watch: Moment house explodes in north-east London
Two people were hospitalised after a huge blast destroyed a house in Ilford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ix91zFP Read More
Explosion at house leaves two in hospital
Two people are in hospital after an explosion at a terraced house in Ilford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEhznVi Read More
No congestion charge for eight days over Christmas
There will be no Tube or buses operating on Christmas Day, and extra services on New Year's Eve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cdbEPFI ...Read More
Ex-BBC journalist jailed for child sex offences
Duncan Bartlett is jailed for eight after admitting 35 child sex offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFr5NH2 Read More
Councillor says he tackled 'shoplifter' to ground
A councillor at Westminster City Council said he confronted the man at a Marks & Spencer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oI06KpD Read More
William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana
The Prince of Wales first visited The Passage with his mother Princess Diana as a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0pKuJ2s Read More
The London woman going viral with her scissor obsession
Cydney Harding aka 'CydneyScissorhands' shares her love of scissors with an online audience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VNYJmie ...Read More
How The Devil Wears Prada went from movie to musical
A West End production has just opened starring American singer and actress Vanessa Williams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OzADuc8 Read More
Man, 22, jailed for life for murdering plasterer
Kozma Papa stabbed Bledi Petraj to death in a violent confrontation in February, the court heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrFJADN Read More
Kate joined by children as she hosts carol service
The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service, in her biggest event of a difficult year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHtfTp9 ...Read More
'I may have to give up my job to care for my son'
Bisi Daniels pays up to £1,500 a month on specialist babysitters for her son Shaka, who is autistic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TogPEwV ...Read More
Surgery ends Wales and Saracens prop Rose's season
Saracens prop Donna Rose will miss the rest of the season, including Wales' 2025 Six Nations campaign, due to a neck injury. from BBC ...Read More
Seaweed underwear making a difference to women
Alexander Perry developed natural underwear for women after his mum was treated for cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GaAZsj9 Read More
Patient subject to emotional blackmail, court told
A patient who took her own life was told she would go to hell if she killed herself, a trial has heard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ykhg2...Read More
Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say
Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Ay0SNZ Read More
TfL unveils children's posters for priority seats
The campaign aims to bring attention to the benefit of giving up seats for those in greater need. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IbCR8jZ Read More
Crystal Palace property named House of the Year
The four-bedroom property is named House of the Year by the Royal Institute of British Architects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bov8YWb Read More
London Broncos face Goole in Challenge Cup
Brian Noble's Bradford Bulls will face Championship newcomers Doncaster in the Challenge Cup second round. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
'A turban wasn't allowed on building sites'
Jagjit Singh Rayat reflects on how his family helped shape a moment in modern British history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H5SC4zw Read More
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The pointy-shoed corruption of medieval London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London. from BBC News https://...
