Elwiss stars as Women's One-Day Cup leaders Blaze beat Surrey
Georgia Elwiss hits a match-winning 96 as The Blaze comfortably beat Surrey to strengthen their hol…
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Watch: Bus in flames in central London
All passengers were safely evacuated and there are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is u…
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Heathrow Airport's expansion plans to cost £49bn
Heathrow says expansion is "urgent" for UK growth, but plans are heavily criticised over …
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Passengers urged to check flights after disruption
Airlines are demanding answers after an air traffic control failure led to 150 flights being cancel…
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The chippy where the food is made from felt
The chip shop art installation goes on show at a central London gallery from 1 August. from BBC N…
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Theatre school founder Sylvia Young dies aged 85
Her London stage school helped launch the careers of Amy Winehouse, Dua Lipa and Emma Bunton. fro…
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Gloucs start well in reply to Middlesex's 445
Gloucestershire close day two at Cheltenham College on 54-1 after bowling Middlesex out for 445. …
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Watch: Lionesses receive hero's welcome at London victory parade
A bird's eye view as England celebrate their Euro 2025 triumph with fans in central London. f…
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Surrey take charge after bowling out Durham
Dan Worrall takes 4-31 as Surrey bowl out Durham for 153 runs and end day 29 runs ahead at Chester-…
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Croydon tackles anti-social behaviour with outdoor gyms
Areas most affected by drug use and e-bike misuse are to be targeted, despite financial issues. f…
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Barnet sign midfielder Ofoborh after Swindon exit
Barnet sign midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh after his exit from Swindon Town. from BBC News https://ift…
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Rail union reports 'escalation' in train violence
The RMT says staff are regularly threatened and attacked on Southern and Gatwick Express services. …
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Balloon regatta cancelled for sixth year running
Wind conditions are blamed for grounding the event that could have seen 60 hot air balloons over Lo…
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Surrey beat Bears to become T20 Blast champions
Overseas star Grace Harris leads Surrey to a five-wicket victory in the final of the inaugural Wome…
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Tate Modern announces late-night weekend openings
The gallery will open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays from 26 September. from BBC News https…
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Kew opens garden focused on supporting the planet
The Carbon Garden shows how carbon helps sustain life on Earth and the scale of the climate crisis.…
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Oasis brothers on show ahead of sell-out concerts
Images of the Gallagher brothers are on display in Wembley Park, ahead of the sold-out Oasis shows.…
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Middlesex wear down Northants to seal innings win
Middlesex eventually wear down a resilient Northamptonshire to seal an emphatic innings win on the …
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Batters dominate between Yorkshire & Surrey
Surrey's Dom Sibley becomes the first batter to reach 1,000 County Championship runs in 2025 in…
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Blaze, Surrey & Durham win in One-Day Cup
The Blaze, Surrey and Durham all win in the Women's One-Day Cup, while Essex v Somerset is aban…
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'Dancing queen' wants donations for 100th birthday
Gwynneth Pedler, from Dulwich, south-east London, marks her 100th birthday on Wednesday with a part…
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Wembley ball girl and bringing piano to Euros - Agyemang's journey
England forward Michelle Agyemang was a ball girl four years ago at Wembley. Now she is making an i…
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Williamson hits debut ton as Middlesex pile on runs
Kane Williamson and Leus du Plooy score centuries on day two of Middlesex's County Championship…
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Watch: Hidden London mural only visible from above
The artwork, a pair of vast eyes gazing skywards, sits atop the Blenheim Shopping Centre in Penge. …
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Osteopath who filmed patients jailed for voyeurism
"Prolific" voyeur Torben Stig Hersborg spied on thousands of women - many at his London c…
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Visually impaired Beyoncé fan 'dehumanised' at gig
Esther Obigbesan says Tottenham Hotspurs stadium staff asked her to give up her cane. from BBC Ne…
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Woman arrested over 'antisemitic abuse'
A 32-year-old woman was arrested after reports she assaulted staff and customers, Met Police said. …
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Man who dumped remains in suitcases guilty of murder
Yostin Mosquera, 35, "decapitated and dismembered" two men before trying to dispose of th…
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'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo
Manchester United sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo for an initial £65m. from BBC News https://i…
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Mayor's African message: London is open to trade
Sir Sadiq Khan is the first mayor of London to go on a trade mission to Africa. Was it worthwhile? …
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Murder suspect filmed with gun in street chase
The footage was captured at the time Rene Graham, 15, was shot dead at a festival in Ladbroke Grove…
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The urban orchard cooling London during heatwaves
Orchards are being planted across London as a way to cool the city by providing shades during heatw…
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Kids and dementia patients enjoy 'smiles and love'
Primary school children have joined care home residents for interactive storytelling. from BBC Ne…
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'Brutal and appalling' pruning upsets residents
As a London council cuts back trees to keep them healthy, residents complain about "bare stump…
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Surrey win, Middlesex beaten in T20 Blast
The Bears, Durham, Kent and Hampshire qualify for the T20 Blast quarter-finals to complete the last…
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Surrey march on to Finals Day with win over Bears
Surrey head to Women's T20 Blast Finals Day in fine form as they win their 11th match with a 25…
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Brentford attempt to open contract talks with Wissa
Brentford attempt to open contract talks with Yoane Wissa but he is understood to prefer a move awa…
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Is buying with friends the answer to a tough housing market?
Two couples unable to afford London prices bought a home together. Add two babies, and how is it go…
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Met Police to close half its front desks following budget cuts
The move would reduce police front desks across London from 37 to 19, and reduce the number open 24…
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Funding changes ignore housing poverty - council
A west London council is concerned changes to funding allocation will not recognise the impact of h…
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Saracens sign England prop Crake for PWR campaign
Saracens sign England loose-head prop Liz Crake from Trailfinders for the 2025-26 Premiership Women…
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Mice filmed at high-end London restaurant The Ivy
Two mice are filmed poking their noses out of a hole in the bar before turning tail and scurrying a…
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Grenfell survivors visit US cladding firm's HQ
They made the trip to Pittsburgh to mark the recent eighth anniversary of the tragedy. from BBC N…
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Tottenham women's green-belt plan gets green light
Campaigners against the development are "sincerely disappointed" the mayor did not block …
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Surrey top of Blast group after beating Middlesex
Surrey move to the top of the South Group in the T20 Blast with an eight-run win over Middlesex at …
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Ex-Met policeman a 'liar', rape trial hears
A man accused of raping two women "lives in Jake Cummings' world", says the prosecuti…
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Fire-starting tortoise quickly rescued by brigade
A fire-starting tortoise has been rescued from the fourth floor of a block of flats in south London…
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Suzy Lamplugh suspect refused treatment in prison
John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Shirley Banks. He died in HMP Full Sutton…
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Carnival on after funding found - but future still uncertain
Nearly £1m of funding has been found after fears of overcrowding put the event at risk. from BBC …
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7/7: The 24 hours that changed London
On the 5th July 2005 London experienced one of the worst days in its history. from BBC News https…
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T20 Blast: Surrey seal home quarter-final
Surrey seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Men's T20 Vitality Blast with a 67-run vic…
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Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.…
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Heathrow teams up with Grammy-nominated artist
Heathrow Airport aims to enhance the travel experience with a sound mix evoking holiday excitement.…
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Surrey make Finals Day, wins for Bears & Durham
Surrey Women qualify for T20 Blast Finals Day, while there are also crucial wins for Durham and Bea…
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Fire crews tackle grass blaze on Wanstead Flats
About 70 firefighters and a wildfire response vehicle were sent to the scene in Manor Park. from …
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Tottenham sign West Ham midfielder Kudus for £55m
Tottenham complete the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m, subject to work permit. …
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Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith
Arsenal have a world-record bid in excess of £1m accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith. …
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Woman tells how Met policeman partner 'scared' her
The officer denies charges that he raped two women he had been in relationships with. from BBC Ne…
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'Private palace of art' marks 100 years as museum
Leighton House starred in the video for the band's number two hit Gold. from BBC News https:/…
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Palace European fate at stake as Lyon hearing starts
Lyon are appealing against their relegation from Ligue 1, which will be crucial towards Uefa's …
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Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner
Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage. …
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GB's Salisbury into Wimbledon mixed doubles final
Great Britain's Joe Salisbury and Luisa Stefani of Brazil came out on top of a tight semi-final…
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Alcaraz masterclass ends Norrie's Wimbledon hopes
Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ends British hope Cameron Norrie's Wimbledon run to …
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'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'
Businesses in south-east London say the expansion of the Ulez has led to a fall in trade. from BB…
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Balconies 'doomed from the start' on £41m estate
One expert said the design of balconies in east London "posed a risk to life". from BBC…
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Norrie maintains British interest after Wimbledon epic
Cameron Norrie is the final Briton standing in the Wimbledon singles after beating Chile's Nico…
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Pulse beat Lightning to win first Netball Super League title
London Pulse secure their first Netball Super League title and denied Loughborough Lightning an unp…
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Why Arsenal are signing 'brain of the future' Zubimendi
With Arsenal hoping to sign the final piece to complete the jigsaw puzzle of their midfield, BBC Sp…
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From class to orbit: Students design and launch satellite
From classroom to low orbit: Students at a school in Croydon create - and launch - a satellite into…
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Chelsea's Madueke agrees personal terms with Arsenal
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke agrees personal terms for a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal. fr…
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Kartal makes up for lack of height with power
Britain's Sonay Kartal is the shortest player left in the women's draw at Wimbledon but she…
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Chelsea & Aston Villa fined for breaching Uefa financial rules
Chelsea and Aston Villa fined by Uefa for breaching the European governing body's financial rul…
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Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter
Why Jamie Smith's assault on India's bowlers marks him out as a future England great. fro…
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Body parts found in suitcase with towel - court told
A forensic pathologist told a court the heads of the two men had been left in a chest freezer. fr…
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The London museum trying to change the image of the wasp
The Grant Museum of Zoology has a new exhibition called 'World of Wasps'. from BBC News h…
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Dortmund confirm Chelsea deal agreed for Gittens
Chelsea are set to finalise the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens after the German …
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Royal Academy of Music to open east London campus
The Royal Academy of Music says its new east London campus will provide "endless possibilities…
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Watch: Superman soars 1,000ft above London
A life-like Superman figure was spotted suspended from the top of The Shard. from BBC News https:…
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Huddersfield sign Palace keeper Goodman
Huddersfield Town sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman on a season-long loan deal. from BB…
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Blanchett and Dunbar awarded Freedom of the City
Actors Cate Blanchett and Adrian Dunbar are being honoured for their contribution to the arts. fr…
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Middlesex win by innings against Leicestershire
Middlesex's young pace bowlers rise to the challenge as they beat Division Two leaders Leiceste…
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