Knitters' special delivery for premature babies
An east London knitting group has delivered handmade hats and blankets to a hospital neonatal unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/njBTmZf Read More
Al Fayed estate faces legal action from alleged victims
The women worked as nannies or private air stewards for the late billionaire and former owner of Harrods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/576...Read More
Veterans recall 'euphoric' VE Day celebrations
Six veterans meet at The Ritz hotel to reminisce on how they celebrated the end of war in Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qAmjize Read More
How London's boroughs were named 60 years ago
The 32 new boroughs in London were created on 1 April 1965. How did they get their names? from BBC News https://ift.tt/SJF9Zzi Read More
'I asked for Angela - it was a disaster'
Annie says she hoped Ask for Angela would offer an easy way out of an unsafe situation - it didn't. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ucKCr...Read More
Street furniture to be used for facial recognition
The Met Police says it has previously used the technology to catch dangerous offenders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6Dtgzw Read More
TfL proposes new east London Superloop bus route
TfL launches a consultation about a potential new route linking Rainham and Gants Hill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eh2uiwc Read More
Teenage boy charged after fatal stabbing
A man in his 20s dies at the scene following a fight in a Hertfordshire town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IPO3Tyh Read More
Man City and Chelsea could earn £97m at Club World Cup
Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year's Club World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fa4f2iZ...Read More
King experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment
Charles returns to Clarence House after a short period in hospital, palace says, but postpones Friday engagements in Birmingham. from BBC ...Read More
Mayor accused of backtracking on gambling ad ban
The mayor promised in 2021 to ban casino and betting websites from advertising on the Tube. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iHwEYvh Read More
Police hurt in knife incident at primary school
Officers were called to a party at Elm Park Primary School on Saturday after a fight was reported. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p6xwSNM Read More
Restaurant plan for Brixton station proposed by TfL
The proposed new venue would operate out of a disused part of the station on Electric Lane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K4qQV6Z Read More
Boxer helps women rebuild their lives after abuse
Gold medallist boxer Lesley Sackey has a boxing programme for domestic abuse survivors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4ODUml Read More
Joey Barton guilty of kicking wife in the head
The former footballer attacked Georgia Barton in a drunken argument at their London home in 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JBjXCzb Read More
Woman hit and killed during Met Police car chase
A woman has died after being hit by a driver who had been travelling away from police, the Met says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dsnpqwQ ...Read More
National Grid boss says Heathrow had 'enough power'
Heathrow's boss previously said the shutdown was not for lack of power but to reboot complex systems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CE5...Read More
Cycling DJ brings drum and bass party to capital
Dom Whiting tours venues across Europe playing drum 'n' bass from his bicycle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BO4C2sG Read More
How an iPad dug up from the Thames solved museum thieves' murder plot
Police were able to use the iPad as key evidence in a trial of three men who plotted to murder a cage fighter. from BBC News https://ift.t...Read More
Met PCs cleared of misconduct over man's death
Oladeji Omishore had been experiencing mental health problems when a PC Tasered him five times. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kcmGhRn Read More
Take a (rail) trip down memory lane to 1973's London Victoria
A trip down memory lane to the days when a journey to Ostend was as possible as one to Orpington. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1T63wDG Read More
Uncovering unusual and surprising crimes in England
As three men are convicted for stealing a gold toilet, the BBC unearths other unusual crimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlnskLb Read More
Crystal Palace fan dreaming of Selhurst Park gig
Partially-deaf singer James Vickery has been a fan of the south London club since he was a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YFoWft Read More
Lord Brocket fined for not stopping at crossing
Lord Brocket, 73, rode his moped over a zebra crossing while a pedestrian walked over it, a court hears. from BBC News https://ift.tt/73jN...Read More
Lawrence killer admits role in attack - Parole Board
David Norris was jailed for life in 2012 after he denied being part of the racist attack on Stephen Lawrence. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
The UK's biggest water firm has secured a rescue loan, but how did it come to this? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4f3jKhX Read More
Sarries will 'look after' internationals - McCall
Saracens will "look after" their returning international players over the next few weeks, says director of rugby Mark McCall. fr...Read More
Chelsea sign Quenda and Essugo for combined £62.4m
Chelsea complete the double signing of Sporting midfielders Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo for a combined fee of around £62.4m. from BBC ...Read More
Harlequins centre Northmore signs new contract
Harlequins centre Luke Northmore signs a new contract with the London club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QmRtjnF Read More
New flats to 'reinstate' bulldozed Victorian house
The eight new flats are to replicate a Victorian house that was demolished without consent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5I7khf Read More
Behind the scenes at the studios where Wicked was made
Wicked, made at Sky Studios Elstree, was one of the biggest movies of 2024. What was its impact on the UK film industry? from BBC News htt...Read More
Gang guilty over £4.8m gold toilet heist
Five thieves were seen on CCTV stealing the fully-functional toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CeMTxs4 Read More
Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charter
Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back a charter that will compel police to tell the truth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMhpIBE ...Read More
Man with dentist phobia sees teeth 'crumble away'
Lajos Csendes is told the bones in his face are deteriorating due to the issues with his teeth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfzvEe8 Read More
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTjwsxK Read More
Rising temperatures to bring UK warm start to spring
Temperatures could reach 18C in the south of the UK on Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8cneya6 ...Read More
Most London councils opt for maximum tax increase
All but three of London's local authorities are to increase council tax bills by at least 4.99% from April. from BBC News https://ift....Read More
A Wall of Hearts: The guardians of the Covid memorial
Volunteers who care for the Covid Memorial Wall, adding to its 250,000 hearts, are pushing for it to stay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yX...Read More
History of African East Enders focus of exhibition
The stories of African people who lived in the East End of London centuries ago are being told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cnq7Zj5 Read More
'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me'
Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K...Read More
Employment Rights Bill: Will things change for women?
With the Employment Rights Bill, there are hopes it will remove barriers holding women back at work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBhvufr ...Read More
EastEnders star 'asked for a selfie' at funeral
Tameka Empson reveals strange places she's been approached by fans - and being starstruck herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7H8Zf...Read More
Pride Park pitch 'not fit' for League Cup final
Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert says the pitch at Derby County's Pride Park was "not fit for a final" after her side beat Man City...Read More
Plea for man suspected of student's murder to return to UK
Farouk Abdulhak fled to Yemen within hours of Martine Vik Magnussen's death in 2008. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CaR5vHr Read More
Labour councillor convicted of exposure resigns
Ex government aide Sam Gould, who was convicted of indecent exposure, resigns from Redbridge Council. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GOPwfJC...Read More
Boost to Wealdstone FC stadium ambitions
The club has secured rights to land it where it wants to build a new stadium and training ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vAeT0UI Read More
Helping hands needed to create London forest
Ealing Council has teamed up with charity Letting Grow to create a forest at a former golf course. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AE07qtv Read More
Money pledged to clean London's 'damaged' rivers
More than £1.8bn investment in the rivers will come from Thames Water, City Hall and TfL. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZpSfK6 Read More
Members unite to save Covent Garden gym
Users of Jubilee Hall Gym are fighting to stop its owner Jubilee Hall Trust from selling it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCZUOcx Read More
Dons skipper eyes promotion at 'spiritual' home
AFC Wimbledon captain Jake Reeves says it would be "unbelievable" to win promotion at Plough Lane after returning to the ground. ...Read More
'A leap' to suggest sepsis death was preventable
William Hewes died after his meningitis, caused by a meningococcal infection, developed into sepsis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lRdhw7K ...Read More
Fund set up to save working men's club hits target
Friends of Bethnal Green Working Men's Club set up a crowdfunder to save the LGBT-friendly venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/siEYbSK...Read More
Brothers jailed over attack on 'hero' veteran
Mark Barrs, 39, was stabbed in the heart during a fight at The Old Hat pub in Ealing, west London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yFYLRgE Read More
London cable car pods turned into 'chatty cabins'
People are being encouraged to have conversations with others to try and combat loneliness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HiczrsF Read More
Vulnerable man Tasered five times before fall
A police officer tells an inquest that he initially thought Oladeji Omishore was a terrorist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8lxBDCe Read More
One hundred years of black British music celebrated
The free display at the Barbican Music Library aims to "empower" the communities it hails from. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTi...Read More
'It's an incredible experience to work at the London Eye'
People who work at the London Eye tell us what it is like as the attraction marks 25 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eoCZcTA Read More
Man arrested after climbing Palace of Westminster
Police detain a man after he scales the Elizabeth Tower in Westminster on Saturday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1dP3MfF Read More
Pulse win inaugural Netball Super Cup
London Pulse beat Leeds Rhinos to win the inaugural Netball Super Cup final at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on Saturday. from BBC News h...Read More
Wartime bravery of ambulance women revealed in photos
The London Ambulance Service has unearthed old images of women who saved lives as wartime paramedics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQnlRW9...Read More
Superloop 2 bus proposed to replace 472 route
A consultation into a new Superloop express bus service linking part of south-east London has opened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2baiFoV...Read More
The women defying skateboarding stereotypes
Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kAbZEJc Read More
Dubois retains title with points win against Shin
Britain's Caroline Dubois is taken the distance by Bo Mi Re Shin but claims victory by majority decision to retain her IBF lightweight t...Read More
Watch: When the London Eye was lifted into place
As the London Eye celebrates 25 years, we've gone into the archives to see how it was installed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mWR4G8M ...Read More
More than 30 ill after taking fake heroin - Met
Police believe at least 33 people have been taken unwell following a series of incidents in Camden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M0HBc3j Read More
Teen shot near Tube was 'lovely, beautiful boy'
Lathaniel Burrell was shot in south London by a man on a moped dressed as a delivery driver. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Omt8b0a Read More
Hospital libraries are helping to support children
Author Michael Rosen has been reading to children as a new library is unveiled at Evelina London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rgCLqJ Read More
Attempted murder arrest after Plymouth acid attack
The 25-year-old suspect is being held in police custody. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWQfh5x Read More
Field could miss rest of season with ankle injury
QPR midfielder Sam Field could miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury that will rule him out for six to nine weeks. from BBC New...Read More
Would you have a cup of tea with a stranger?
Will Sheers, from north London, offers strangers a cuppa and chat in an effort to combat loneliness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DoueqOF ...Read More
'Thank you - I truly am alive because of them'
Two surgeons reunite with conjoined twin they operated on Great Ormond St Hospital 40 years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xTzQPae Read More
Teenager guilty of nightclub shooting murder
Shaquille Graham was shot by a man who laid in wait for him outside a club in south-east London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TzCMgl7 Read More
Adult social care: 'Smiles show people are happy'
Camden is rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission for its care to adults in social care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nsW49DA Read More
How Spitalfields reflects the ever-changing face of London
What can east London's Spitalfields show us about the changing patterns of immigration in the UK? from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7ry9hP...Read More
Watch: Guide dog puppies learn theatre etiquette
Puppies are taken to the Royal Ballet and Opera as part of their guide dog training. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FjOZELi Read More
Call for 'health hazard' railway bridge clean up
A railway bridge is "horrible" to walk under due to bird droppings and the lack of drainage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5MxtF1...Read More
Inside Londoners' lives during the Blitz
A survivor of the Blitz speaks about his memories ahead of a new exhibition at the London Archives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AfvqsdY Read More
Ealing and Exeter make Premiership Cup semi-finals
Ealing and Exeter Chiefs will meet in the semi-final of the Premiership Cup after wins over Northampton Saints and Sale respectively in the ...Read More
Saracens see off Harlequins to reach PWR final
Saracens reach the Premiership Women's Rugby final by defeating Harlequins 32-24 in a thrilling semi-final at StoneX Stadium. from BBC...Read More
Newcastle & Bath reach Premiership Cup semi-finals
Newcastle will host Bath in the semi-finals of the Premiership Cup after both sides come through their last-eight ties. from BBC News http...Read More
Palace FA Cup tie 'great challenge' for Lions - Neil
Millwall boss Alex Neil says he is relishing the challenge of facing Premier League opposition when they take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cu...Read More
Officers face misconduct hearing over strip-search
Officers conducted the strip-search on the 15-year-old girl suspecting she had drugs on her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9VIE0tZ Read More
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An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn
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