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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Listed Londoner: Andi Oliver, Chef and Broadcaster
Andi Oliver shares her views and memories about London with Robert Elms. from BBC News https://if…
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Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's conservative approach ends in more Anfield misery in defeat by L…
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Invincibles win third Hundred men's title in a row
Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter star as Oval Invincibles comprehensively beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs…
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'Best team in the world' - Garnacho seals Chelsea move
Chelsea complete the £40m signing of Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. …
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Perrin hits record 101 as Superchargers make final
Davina Perrin hits a record 101 as Northern Superchargers beat London Spirit by 42 runs in The Hund…
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Watch: Why I clean up my local canal path every day before I go to work
Elena Horcajo has taken cleaning her local canal path in Hackney into her own hands. from BBC New…
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Palace chasing two defenders to unlock Guehi sale
Crystal Palace are trying to sign two central defenders before the transfer window closes, which wo…
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Chelsea agree £40m fee for Man Utd's Garnacho - but why another forward?
Chelsea have agreed a £40m fee to sign Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho. from BBC New…
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Orr ton helps Hants beat Middlesex in cup quarters
Ali Orr's century inspires Hampshire to a 42-run victory over Middlesex to send them into the O…
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Crime fears revealed on London's public transport
Tube users were concerned about overcrowding, robbery, crime and drunk passengers in their carriage…
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Britain's Draper out of US Open with arm injury
British number one Jack Draper withdraws from the US Open because of an arm injury. from BBC News…
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Watch: Fans flock to Wembley for Coldplay shows
The Music of the Spheres World Tour is in London for a record 10 nights at Wembley Stadium. from …
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Met charges 67 people over Palestine Action support
More than 700 people have been arrested for allegedly showing support for the proscribed group. f…
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Yorks & Worcs into semis as Vaughan hits first ton
Yorkshire and Worcestershire claim One-Day Cup semi-final places as Archie Vaughan hits a maiden hu…
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Vandals damage cricket pitch in south London park
Residents notified the council and police, but concerns remain about vandalism in the park. from …
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Notting Hill Carnival revellers party in the sunny streets
The celebrations continue with the adult's parade, sound systems and live performances on Monda…
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'We don't mess around when it comes to our hair'
Aminata Kamara takes us behind the scenes to see what it's like creating elaborate hairstyles f…
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Watch: Notting Hill Carnival kicks off with the children's parade
Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors. …
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One-Day Cup round-up: Middlesex win to stay in hunt
Matt Milnes stars with the ball as Yorkshire move into pole position in Group B, while Worcestershi…
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Man dies in south London flat fire
The man was discovered in the maisonette by firefighters who were battling the blaze in Oval. fro…
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UK to bask in 30C heat on bank holiday Monday
A burst of tropical air will bring a warm, sunny start to the week, before rain returns. from BBC…
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No Wissa but Schiffer brings Brentford star quality
Yoane Wissa may be desperate to leave Brentfod but the presence of Claudia Schiffer and Thomas Tuch…
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Why Frank could be Spurs' best signing of the summer
Two games, two wins, two clean sheets. Tottenham's Thomas Frank is off to a fine start as manag…
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'I'm visiting every country without leaving London'
Sama Ansari Pour is on a mission to experience culture, cuisine and history from around the world. …
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Walsall sign Charlton striker Kanu on loan
Walsall sign forward Daniel Kanu on a season-long loan from Championship side Charlton Athletic. …
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Coldplay at Wembley: What you need to know
The Music of the Spheres World Tour hits London for 10 nights in August and September. from BBC N…
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Man, 26, charged over murder of ice-cream seller
Shazad Khan, 41, died at the scene after being stabbed, despite paramedics' efforts to save him…
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Southwark sees 77% rise in homeless kids - report
There is one classroom worth of homeless children for every primary school, the report says. from…
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Caldentey and Smith win PFA player of the year awards
Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is named the Professional Footballers' Association women&#…
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'Palestine Action protest could ruin my career but I felt I had to do it'
Paddy Friend was one of hundreds arrested on suspicion of breaking terrorism laws at Parliament Squ…
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Geddes and Hollman lead Middlesex to win over Kent
Ben Geddes and Luke Hollman hit career-bests as Middlesex race to a six-wicket win over strugglers …
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Is it time to start giving 'disruptors' Chelsea some credit?
Chelsea's recent approach has been difficult to understand at times - but Nizaar Kinsella wonde…
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Soho House bought for £2bn as Ashton Kutcher joins board
The private members' club chain is returning to private ownership after four years on the New Y…
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Listed Londoner: Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Singer
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares her views and memories about London with Robert Elms. from BBC …
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One Day Cup: Group leaders Yorks and Gloucs win
Imam-ul-Haq passes 50 for the fourth successive time in the One Day Cup as Group B leaders Yorkshir…
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Dog owner's anger as seeds lead to £300 vet bill
Richard Freedman wants his council to make sure weeds on pavements are cleared. from BBC News htt…
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West End al fresco dining pilot 'starts too late'
Businesses taking part in the scheme tell the LDRS their licences take effect from 22 August. fro…
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Cox thrills as Invincibles hit record Hundred score
Jordan Cox lights up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smash the record for the competition's hig…
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Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident
A loud explosive sound is reported in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent and London. f…
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One-Day Cup round-up - Middlesex win, Surrey lose
Surrey suffer a record defeat against Essex in the One-Day Cup, as Hampshire, Worcestershire, Middl…
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Spurs condemn 'cowards' for racially abusing Tel
Tottenham say they are "disgusted" by the racial abuse received by Mathys Tel following t…
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Drawing by George III's would-be assassin on show
The 19th-century drawing by James Hadfield is in an exhibition at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind. …
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M25 stretch closed for 17 hours due to lorry fire
The motorway reopens anti-clockwise after being shut for repair work following a lorry fire. from…
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Carabao Cup round two draw: Find out who your team is facing
Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. fro…
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Middlesex pull off record chase in One Day Cup
Middlesex score a record 390-5 to beat Durham in the One-Day Cup, and there are also wins for Worce…
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Rapper Fekky goes from south London to farming
Fekky, who has collaborated with some of the big names in rap, began his journey in lockdown. fro…
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High pollution warning issued for London
City Hall says strong sunshine and hot weather are expected to trigger high ozone levels. from BB…
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Man charged with murder of a father and son
Terry and Brendan McMillan died after being attacked near a business in Bermondsey, police say. f…
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Probe after 'hundreds' sneak into Oasis concert
Wembley Stadium officials say they are investigating allegations that fans got in without proper ti…
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Borough joins reused building materials pilot
Tower Hamlets joins the scheme aiming to make building work cheaper and reduce carbon emissions. …
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Middlesex defeat Sussex in One-Day Cup
Gloucestershire and Lancashire win One-Day Cup thrillers and there are easy successes for Durham, M…
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'I'm worried pub at heart of community will close'
The pub landlord says he has been "humbled" by the community's response to the threat…
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London grapefruit tree given protected status
A rare grapefruit tree in Battersea is granted additional protection following a campaign. from B…
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Wine fraudsters stole £6m from confused pensioners
The group used films like The Wolf of Wall Street to learn manipulation tricks, a court hears. fr…
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Chelsea agree to let striker Jackson leave club
Striker Nicolas Jackson agrees with Chelsea that he can leave the club this summer. from BBC News…
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Kane scores but misses penalty against Tottenham
Harry Kane scores a goal - and misses a penalty - against former club Tottenham Hotspur as Bayern M…
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Are Charlton a sleeping giant beginning to wake?
New signing Charlie Kelman believes the Addicks are building an exciting project with good times ah…
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Wissa back in Brentford training but wants move
Yoane Wissa returns to first-team training following constructive talks with head coach Keith Andre…
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New support helps parents cope with ICU trauma
Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary's Ho…
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Family pay tribute to Oasis fan who died at Wembley
Lee Claydon, a 45-year-old from Bournemouth, died after falling from a height at Saturday's con…
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Woman, 60, killed in Romford stabbing named
Police say they are "confident" the killing is linked to the death of a man on nearby rai…
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Teen held in Paris over Keanu Harker shooting death
A 17-year-old is detained on suspicion of murdering Keanu Harker on an international arrest warrant…
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Does London need a delivery of white storks?
Storks disappeared from the skies above London centuries ago due to hunting and habitat loss. fro…
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Two charged with murder after man fatally stabbed
A man and woman will appear in court charged with the murder of Ayowale Aladejana, 26. from BBC N…
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Tommy Robinson arrested in connection to assault
The far-right activist was arrested on suspicion of GBH at Luton Airport this evening. from BBC N…
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Government plans to bring more Gazan children to UK for treatment
The government says it is working "at pace" on plans to evacuate seriously ill or injured…
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Man dies after fall at Oasis Wembley concert
Oasis said they were "shocked and saddened" to hear of the death of a fan. from BBC New…
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Fundraiser for award-winning children's bookshop
Moon Lane Books in Catford says the cost-of-living crisis and school budget restraints is affecting…
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Liverpool Street photo exhibit showcases railway
The Lens on the Line exhibit features 17 images of the railway from across the country. from BBC …
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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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Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh
The case against the former minister, who denies the allegations, will go ahead even if she does no…
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Lime loses contract to operate e-bikes in Hounslow
Forest and Voi successfully bid to take over a scheme to operate e-bikes within the borough. from…
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London 2012 tennis courts saved in padel U-turn
Changes to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre's courts have been scrapped following criticism.…
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