Slimmed down London Plan 'to boost housebuilding'
London is currently falling short of achieving affordable housing targets set by the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eajdKFuRead More
Middlesex beat Sussex for first T20 Blast win
Middlesex win their first T20 Blast match of the season with an impressive 31-run win against Sussex at Hove. from BBC News https://ift.tt...Read More
Poem visible from air for Heathrow's 80th birthday
The bird's-eye view is only visible to people flying above the field near the west London airport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EYf5gn...Read More
Friday night's T20 Blast round-up
Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare. from...Read More
Women's T20 Blast: Hampshire & Surrey tie thriller
Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start. fr...Read More
'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. from B...Read More
Robertson close to Spurs move after Liverpool exit
Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Scotland full-back Andy Robertson following his departure from Liverpool. from BBC News https:/...Read More
Unbeaten Blaze, Surrey & Somerset win in T20 Blast
Surrey, The Blaze and Somerset all maintain their unbeaten starts in the women's T20 Blast with victories over Durham, Warwickshire Bear...Read More
Voice note showed victim's fear, murder trial told
A voice note sent a month before her death described Annabel Rook's concern about partner's anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1E...Read More
The stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on
Janice Nix forced her five-year-old stepdaughter to take a bath that left half her body badly burned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X9gPIy4Read More
Metallica urge fans to step-up and donate blood ahead of UK tour
US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jL9VtSHRead More
London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit...Read More
England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
It comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Zu0J...Read More
'Keeping the Zoroastrian flame alive'
There are about 5,000 followers of Zoroastrianism in the UK and the biggest community is in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tGKogbIRead More
What happens now at relegated West Ham?
West Ham's 14-year stay in the Premier League is over - but what changes lie ahead as they prepare for life in the Championship? from ...Read More
Boat club goes electric as part of Thames clean up
The electric boat is funded by the Port of London Authority as part of its efforts to clean up the river. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPk...Read More
Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham
Why the stakes could not be higher in Spurs & West Ham's relegation shootout from BBC News https://ift.tt/FK8EiRxRead More
Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germa...Read More
London display reveals scale of Nazi slave labour
The Wiener Holocaust Library exhibition examines how forced labour became central to the Nazi war economy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rV...Read More
Surrey win, Middlesex beaten on T20 opening night
All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampsh...Read More
Wiggs considered retiring before gold in first race for 18 months
Britain's three-time Paralympic gold medallist Emma Wiggs has spoken of the "rollercoaster of emotion, relief and nerves" she ...Read More
How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles
Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the num...Read More
'I'm conquering my fear of water by learning to swim'
Deputy mayor Mete Coban said falling into six feet of water as a child left him fearful of swimming. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lkWbAKFRead More
Andrew formally criticised over Freedom of City row
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fails to respond to a letter inviting him to relinquish the Freedom of London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Edt...Read More
Anti-Hindu hate crime reporting platform launched
A London-based organisation launches a new reporting platform for anti-Hindu hate crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1FYmMQURead More
London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital by air ambulance after he was found critically injured on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ui...Read More
Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets
London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme. from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Boats, fire and an AI song - inside Arsenal's title win
The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ic...Read More
Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?
The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3YUFcTBRead More
London footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire...Read More
London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of Englan...Read More
Lions overwhelm Phoenix for clean sweep of trophies
Joel Scott and Aaryn Rai score a combined 43 points as London Lions defeat Cheshire Phoenix in the Super League Basketball play-off final. ...Read More
Would you give up your seat on the Tube for me?
BBC Radio London's Saadeya Shamsuddin reflects on the reality of travelling London's transport network while pregnant. from BBC Ne...Read More
Saracens beat Gloucester to charge towards top four
Saracens continue their late surge towards the Prem play-offs with a 30-14 win against Gloucester to move three points off the fourth. fro...Read More
Women's One-Day Cup: Surrey beat Lancashire
Katie Levick's six-wicket haul helps lift Durham off the foot of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they thrash Somerset by 120 runs. ...Read More
Twickenham stadium concert plans revised
New plans are to be submitted for using the venue for large concerts after locals opposed the scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l8VtkLcRead More
Woman police think was raped urged to come forward
Police want to trace a man in connection with the incident that happened in Gaumont Place, south London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUSO...Read More
Lyth & Bairstow hit tons as Yorks dominate Surrey
Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow hit centuries for Yorkshire in a dominant day one against Surrey in the County Championship. from BBC News ht...Read More
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mihYARRead More
Black-cab rapist John Worboys denied parole for second time
The serial rapist "continues to represent a high risk of committing further serious sexual offences", a parole board says. from ...Read More
New mobile app to show 'safest way home'
The app's creator says its for "everyone who wants to feel more confident when they walk around". from BBC News https://ift....Read More
Met to send 4,000 officers to police rival protests
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march. from BBC News https://i...Read More
Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic
The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RT6s5fvRead More
London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage
London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lz9Si48Read More
Dog attacks on deer prompt Royal Parks warning
The Royal Parks charity is urging dog-walkers to keep their pets on a lead when near deer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WcDIdq3Read More
Inmate released in error could now be abroad
Ifedayo Adeyeye was seen enjoying a meal at a local pub after his release from prison last month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ZJ9MjuRead More
Mayor caps weekend bus and tram fares for summer
Between 25 July and 31 August on weekends, the hour limit price will extend to all day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FPxBl5yRead More
Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season
The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London St...Read More
Notts v Surrey heading for draw after Lawrence ton
Surrey build on Dan Lawrence's third century of the season to claim a narrow first-innings advantage over Notts. from BBC News https:/...Read More
New footbridge lifted on to Hither Green station
A new footbridge has been lifted on to Hither Green station, improving accessibility for customers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BE5z0ZqRead More
Higgins wickets leaves Lancs v Middlesex evenly poised
Lancashire's seamers hit back either side of a long rain break to help their side take a 32-run first-innings lead in their County Champ...Read More
Labour vote sinks in London as Greens make gains
Labour loses control of several London councils while the Green Party take councils and mayoralties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGj2EYJRead More
Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st
Daniel Dubois will not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st for Saturday's all-British heavyweight w...Read More
Havering and Hackney voters choose opposing visions of change
BBC London speaks to voters in Romford and Dalston about what they want from their new councils. from BBC News https://ift.tt/45Oi1DuRead More
Shakespeare's 'missing' London home has been found - but how?
The discovery may indicate The Bard spent more time in London than previously thought. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6rvdDo7Read More
David Attenborough's love of London marked on centenary
Sir David, who lives in Richmond upon Thames, often speaks of his affection for London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pWSUHZNRead More
David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/prtKSoGRead More
Rooftop swimming pool part of BT Tower hotel plans
A rooftop swimming pool is part of multi-million pound BT Tower redevelopment plans, MCR Hotels says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZqdfmwERead More
Wisteria-killing woman breaches restraining order
Atidel Boutara Cook is banned from contacting her neighbours after attacking them and their garden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TLgmv1ERead More
'I should have been safe on a pavement' - hire e-bike crash victim
Sandy Peters broke her nose, cheekbones and teeth when she was crashed into by a Forest e-bike rider. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iksxrRpRead More
The baby bank helping struggling parents cope
Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3VOZGlRead More
Residents evacuated due to fire at block of flats
The blaze broke out at a block of maisonettes on Mount Pleasant Lane in Hackney at around 20:00 BST. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKWZVT7Read More
Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response
The Green Party leader says he apologised for reposting a tweet criticising the officers' response because it was "not the appropri...Read More
Pulse end Lightning's unbeaten run to close gap
London Pulse close the gap at the top of the Netball Super League table with a 75-71 win over previously unbeaten leaders Loughborough Light...Read More
Durham's Gay maintains England claim with ton at Lord's
Durham batter Emilio Gay maintains his England claim with a third century of the season against Middlesex at Lord's. from BBC News htt...Read More
Woodwork woe and a Spurs lifeline - West Ham suffer in survival fight
Tottenham were the biggest winners as fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham hit the woodwork four times in their 3-0 defeat at Brentford...Read More
Birmingham, Palace promoted to WSL as Charlton fall to play-off
Birmingham City and Crystal Palace are promoted to the WSL after a dramatic final day in the second tier sees Charlton slip into the play-of...Read More
The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal
As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blacksten...Read More
Jewish Londoners speak of fear and resilience after stabbings
Community reflects on the impact of the Golders Green stabbings and security concerns for London's Jews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...Read More
Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved. from BBC News https://ift...Read More
Protesters jeer as Starmer arrives in Golders Green
A group shouted "Keir Starmer, Jew harmer" as his car entered a building where the prime minister met with emergency services. f...Read More
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Mayor's £7m plan tackles online 'lies' about London
The mayor says the city has been subjected to a "relentless and unprecedented attack of lies and hatred". from BBC News https://...
