Thursday, March 31, 2022

Rashid Elsafi-Bakkar: Missing 14-year-old boy found

Rashid Elsafi-Bakkar is found safe and well in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Ex-Charlton keeper Rudd retires at 31

Preston goalkeeper Declan Rudd announces his retirement at the age of 31 because of a knee injury.

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Manchester United to face Liverpool and Crystal Palace in pre-season friendlies

Manchester United will face Liverpool and Crystal Palace in friendly matches in Thailand and Australia respectively.

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London elections 2022: What do borough councils do?

Nearly 2,000 council seats across the capital are up for election on 5 May.

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Tory response to price rises is pathetic – Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader launches his party's local election campaign with a focus on the cost of living.

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Wolfsburg v Arsenal: Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall challenges side to prove they are good enough to reach semi-finals

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall challenges his side to prove they deserve to be in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Nusayba Umar: Man who murdered new girlfriend's baby jailed

Kamran Haider met the 16-month-old girl's mother on a dating site five weeks before the murder.

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Wembley queues: Police forced to intervene to help waiting fans

Police intervene to try to help supporters who were waiting to retrieve their bags after a match.

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Baby P: Mother Tracey Connelly approved for prison release

Tracey Connelly admitted causing or allowing the death of her son Peter in north London in 2007.

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Pollution can return to London street as zero-emissions trial ends

The UK's first zero-emissions street trial was hailed a success but ended before being made permanent.

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Boat Race 2022: BBC coverage guide as Oxford and Cambridge race on the River Thames

The 2022 Boat Race takes place on Sunday and you can watch it live on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

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Poplar substation fire: Nearly 3,000 homes still without power

A fire at a two-storey electrical substation cut power to 28,000 homes across east London last night.

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The 82-year-old railway worker still working

Siggy Cragwell started working for Thameslink in 1962 after he moved to England from Barbados.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: Leicester end London Irish 100% record

Leicester take a big step towards joining London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup semi-finals with a XX-XX win against the Exiles.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Council hire hawk to tackle 'killer' seagulls

Seagulls have been seen attacking people and dogs in Berwick Street in Soho.

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Twenty fines to be issued initially over No 10 lockdown parties

Police recommend 20 fixed penalty notices should initially be issued over Downing Street parties that breached lockdown.

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Ukraine Refugees: 'We run because we have to'

Some of the first Ukrainian refugees to arrive in London describe fleeing from their homes.

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Prince Philip memorial service to honour a 'long life lived fully'

Senior royals are to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh's life in the event at Westminster Abbey.

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Climate change: Heatwave temperature threshold raised in England by Met Office

As the UK's climate warms, the temperature threshold in eight counties is raised by the Met Office.

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Anoosheh Ashoori tells of Iran jail 'hell'

Anoosheh Ashoori, who arrived back in the UK this month, tells of his 'hell' in Tehran jail.

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Partygate: Met Police to issue first fines, sources say

Westminster sources suggest at least 15 fines for Covid rule breaches will be handed out initially.

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Brothers, 12 and 13, wanted for raiding top London hotels

A warrant for the pair, who are accused of burgling Claridges and the Four Seasons, is issued.

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Monday, March 28, 2022

South Croydon house fire: Man pronounced dead at scene

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the blaze on Sandpiper Road, London Fire Brigade says.

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Schools white paper to include maths and English targets

Critics say the plans for England's schools lack ambition and could leave poorer pupils further behind.

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Big regional divide on some energy bill charges

Rises in standing charges on electricity bills will vary significantly according to where people live.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Minister vows 'tougher guidelines' after schoolgirl strip-searched

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says he will set out new policy after the "appalling" incident.

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Gatwick Airport's South Terminal reopens after pandemic closure

The South Terminal has not been used by passengers since 15 June 2020.

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In pictures: Newcastle's Fenwick celebrates 140 years

John James Fenwick opened his first clothing shop in Newcastle on 23 March 1882.

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Netherlands 4-2 Denmark: Christian Eriksen scores on Denmark return

Christian Eriksen scores two minutes after coming off the bench on his Denmark return in their 4-2 friendly defeat by the Netherlands.

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Bethnal Green: Murder arrest over stabbed mother-of-two

Yasmin Begum, 40, was stabbed multiple times while her children were at school.

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Reggae sound systems: One Londoner and his digital archive

Ashish Joshi has created an online digital archive of UK reggae sound systems.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Port Vale v Sutton United

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Port Vale and Sutton United.

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AFC Wimbledon v Cambridge United

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Cambridge United.

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Black man 'not dressed for climate' searched by Met police

Officers are heard in footage saying it was "odd" the man was wearing a coat in warm weather.

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Croydon: Appeal after woman followed into home and raped

Police release an e-fit of a man officers want to speak to in connection with the attack.

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Admiral Nelson: Room where officer's body lay reopens to public

The Nelson Room at London's Old Royal Naval College has undergone a year-long restoration project.

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Bethnal Green mum stabbed to death while children at school

Teachers raise the alarm when the 40-year-old fails to collect her children.

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Covid-19: NHS worker was 'suitably' protected before death

The coroner finds "suitable systems" were in place before Mark Woolcock caught and died of Covid.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Chelsea sale: Consortiums involving Sir Martin Broughton and Todd Boehly both make shortlist

The consortiums involving ex-Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly make the shortlist of bidders to buy Chelsea.

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Electric car chargepoints to overtake fuel pumps

Motoring group the RAC says the number may still be sufficient for growing demand.

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Mobile loophole for gaming drivers is closed

Drivers in Great Britain can now be fined for taking a photo or browsing playlists on their phone.

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Pregnant women to receive life-saving pre-eclampsia check

The test gives an early warning of a condition that can be fatal for the mother and baby, new guidelines say.

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Chelsea: Saudi Media Group not on shortlist to buy Premier League club

The Saudi Media Group has not made a shortlist of consortiums aiming to buy Chelsea.

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E-scooter speed restriction hacks 'should be illegal'

Mechanics were able to increase e-scooter speed limits from 15.5mph to more than 21mph.

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England: Bukayo Saka to miss friendlies after testing positive for Covid-19

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will miss the upcoming England friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

London Irish: Club ready to finally 'open doors' to new community with St Patrick's Party

After a first season in a new home played behind-closed-doors, London Irish are finally set to get the party going in Brentford.

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Chelsea: Club allowed to sell tickets after government alters licence

Chelsea are allowed to sell tickets to some games again after the UK government altered the club's licence.

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Spring Statement: Rishi Sunak seeks to combat cost-of-living squeeze

The chancellor cuts fuel duty and eases National Insurance rise but soaring prices threaten tough times.

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Lockdown: How residents of London's Corona Road coped

Residents in one aptly named London street reflect on how their lives have changed over two years.

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London Tube workers to get 8.4% pay rise, mayor agrees

Transport for London is locked into a binding agreement made four years ago.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Chelsea: Ricketts family offers to meet fans over bid

The Ricketts family, which is aiming to buy Chelsea, says it will meet fans to allay concerns about its potential ownership.

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Prince William and Raheem Sterling play football on Jamaica tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also visit Bob Marley's neighbourhood in Kingston.

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Sadiq Khan: Mayor issues London 'high air pollution' warning

Sadiq Khan said the new alert would be in place until Thursday as London deals with a rise in pollution.

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Oldham Athletic v Sutton United

Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Oldham Athletic and Sutton United.

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Harrogate Town v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Harrogate Town and Leyton Orient.

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Tafida Raqeeb: Mum hopes brain-damaged girl will return home

Tafida Raqeeb was taken to Genoa for treatment following a landmark High Court ruling.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Hammersmith Bridge to remain partially open to cyclists and walkers

The government confirms it will pay £2.93m to keep the crossing open for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Freeing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe took too long, Jeremy Hunt says

The former foreign secretary insists he did all he could but calls for an independent inquiry.

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Ilford stabbing: Victim named in murder case as Imran Isat

Imran Isat, 30, was stabbed to death in Ilford, east London, on 19 March.

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Sabita Thanwani: Man charged with murder of student at university halls

Maher Maaroufe was charged after Sabita Thanwani,19, died at her London student accommodation.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Roy Bigg: Builders find man's body in freezer of disused east London pub

Roy Bigg was reported missing in February 2012 and his body found by builders almost a decade later.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: I should have been freed six years ago

The British-Iranian was speaking publicly for the first time since her release from Iran last week.

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Sir David Amess MP murder trial hears of 'cold and calculated' killing

Ali Harbi Ali is on trial accused of murdering Sir David Amess MP at a constituency surgery.

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Chelsea: Centricus bid to buy club intends to "maintain existing management"

British investment firm Centricus says it wants to "maintain and support existing management" in bid to buy Chelsea.

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Sabita Thanwani killing: Family pay tribute to 'irreplaceable angel'

Maher Maaroufe has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 19-year-old Sabita Thanwani.

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Anger and grief as crowds rally to support Child Q

Hundreds of people marched through north London. Their message? Let black girls be black girls.

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Grenfell tragedy: Government is failing to act on inquiry report, says London mayor

Delay puts lives at risk, says Sadiq Khan as he says London Fire Brigade have made changes asked of them.

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Leukaemia survivor paired with West End star

A 12-year-old girl who has just recovered from leukaemia has been buddied with a West End star through Momentum Children's Charity.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Crystal Palace v Everton: Jordan Pickford remains out for Toffees as Eagles trio return

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's The FA Cup game between Crystal Palace and Everton.

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Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

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Leicester City v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Brentford.

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Queens Park Rangers v Peterborough United

Live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Peterborough United.

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Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea cannot show self pity

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he and his players must "show the right spirit" amid the uncertainty surrounding the club.

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Briton Sunny Edwards defeats Muhammed Waseem on points to retain IBF flyweight title

Sunny Edwards defends his IBF flyweight world title for the second time with a unanimous decision victory over Pakistan's Muhammad Waseem in Dubai.

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Clerkenwell: Police search for man after murder of student, 19

Detectives want to speak to Maher Maaroufe, 22, following the death of a 19-year-old woman in London.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Two years since Covid: Refugees and overseas workers brought into the NHS

During the pandemic NHS England launched a scheme to bring overseas workers and refugees to help.

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Chelsea: Multiple bids lodged to buy Premier League club

Chicago Cubs owners, a consortium featuring Lord Coe and another group led by British property investor Nick Candy all submit offers to buy Chelsea.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: London Irish, Newcastle & Bristol record pool-stage wins

London Irish, Newcastle Falcons and Bristol Bears pick up victories in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Sarah Everard vigil: Met Police appeal against High Court ruling

Scotland Yard says the decision to appeal "is important for policing and the public".

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Arsenal Women v Coventry United Ladies

Live coverage of Friday's The Women's FA Cup game between Arsenal Women and Coventry United Ladies.

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Keiren Westwood: QPR agree deal until end of season for free agent goalkeeper

Keiren Westwood agrees to join QPR on a short-term deal to help cover the club's goalkeeper injury concerns.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

West Ham 2-0 Sevilla: 'We can write history at the club' - Tomas Soucek

Tomas Soucek believes West Ham can write history at the club after reaching the Europa League quarter-finals.

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FA Cup quarter-finals: How to follow all the action on the BBC and what to look out for

The FA Cup quarter-finals could throw up several shocks and you can follow all the action on the BBC.

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Chelsea: Who are the potential bidders before Friday's sale deadline

Who are the potential bidders to buy Roman Abramovich's Chelsea as Friday's deadline approaches.

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Covid travel restrictions have ended in the UK

Passenger locator forms and tests for unvaccinated arrivals are no longer required.

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Could super-sized heat pumps make gas boilers extinct?

The cities turning to huge heat pumps to provide warmth to thousands of homes and businesses.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Wife of Iran freed detainee calls his return magical

The wife of British-Iranian Anoosheh Ashoori describes the "deeply emotional moment" they reunited.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

West Ham v Sevilla: Europa League progress key step in Hammers future

Beating four-time Europa League winners Sevilla to reach a first European quarter-final since 1981 would be another huge step in David Moyes' plan to build a "new West Ham".

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Indian Wells: Cameron Norrie & Rafael Nadal reach quarter-finals

Britain's Cameron Norrie continues his Indian Wells title defence with victory over Jenson Brooksby to reach the quarter-finals.

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Special access inside Big Ben's newly refurbished clock tower

The restoration project of Big Ben is almost over and scaffolding around the clock has been removed.

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Beavers back in London after 400-year absence

A male and female, both aged two, are released in north London in the hope they will reproduce.

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Tube signs honour Bengali contribution to east London

The Bengali language signage has been installed at Whitechapel Station in Tower Hamlets.

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Campaigners say police strip-search of black schoolgirl was 'sexual assault'

The Met Police has apologised, but campaigners are calling for those involved to face charges.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Government overseen years of decline in NHS - MPs

Failures in England pre-date the pandemic, as waiting times rise, a cross-party group says.

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Indian Wells: Britain's Harriet Dart beaten by Madison Keys in fourth round

British qualifier Harriet Dart loses in straight sets against American Madison Keys in the fourth round at Indian Wells in California.

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Meet the lost property detectives

Inside a City of London lost property office, Roy and Annie try to reunite people with their stuff.

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Swindon Town 2-1 Sutton United

Harry McKirdy's second-half winner clinches a vital victory for Swindon over play-off rivals Sutton.

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Met Police apologise after officers strip-search Hackney schoolgirl

A safeguarding report concluded the search was unjustified and racism was a "likely" factor.

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Pinewood Studios: Fire breaks out at Iver Heath movie facilities

The studios are well known as a production centre for the James Bond films, and many more movies.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Rolling Stones announce first UK dates since Charlie Watts' death

The band will play in Liverpool and London as part of their 60th anniversary European tour.

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Julian Assange denied permission to appeal against extradition

A Supreme Court spokesman says the Wikileaks founder failed to raise "an arguable point of law".

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Swim teacher wants more people from black communities in pools

When Annalize Butler offered lessons, black people in the West Midlands said "where have you been?".

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Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt deals

BBC Panorama uncovers new evidence on the corrupt deals that helped Chelsea's owner make his fortune.

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Pair guilty of James Bond gun murder plot

Frankie Sinclair arranged to buy a Walther PPK handgun, made famous by James Bond film Dr No.

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Mako Vunipola: Saracens prop has ankle surgery

Saracens Mako Vunipola faces eight to 10 weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Chelsea fans face up to life after Roman Abramovich

Chelsea beat Newcastle in their first home match since owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned as Stamford Bridge faced up to an uncertain future.

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Brighton & Hove Albion Women v Arsenal Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's The FA Women's Super League game between Brighton & Hove Albion Women and Arsenal Women.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Chelsea Women 1-0 Aston Villa Women: Sam Kerr scores late Blues winner

Sam Kerr scores a stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa to boost Chelsea's Women's Super League title hopes.

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Tottenham Hotspur Women 0-1 Manchester City Women: Sky Blues boost top three hopes

Manchester City boost their Champions League qualification hopes with a narrow win over Tottenham in the WSL.

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Arsenal v Leicester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City.

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West Ham United v Aston Villa

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Aston Villa.

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Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers

Live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Luton Town and Queens Park Rangers.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Brentford v Burnley

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Burnley.

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Barnsley v Fulham

Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Barnsley and Fulham.

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Premiership: Newcastle Falcons v Saracens (Sat)

Team news as Newcastle Falcons host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Kingston Park (15:00 GMT).

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Indian Wells: Britons Emma Raducanu and Harriet Dart through to third round

Emma Raducanu gets past Caroline Garcia, while fellow Briton Harriet Dart overcomes Elina Svitolina to reach the third round at Indian Wells.

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Man arrested after pedestrian killed in Neasden crash

The pedestrian, in his 30s, died after being struck by a car in north-west London on Friday.

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Girl, 11, explains impact of life with long Covid

Tillie is one of an estimated 117,000 children aged under 16 in the UK to have suffered long Covid.

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Roman Abramovich: Chelsea have credit card facilities temporarily suspended

Chelsea's credit card facilities are temporarily suspended while banks assess the implications of the sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

West Ham 1-4 Chelsea: Blues close in on leaders Arsenal with win

Chelsea bounce back from their Continental Cup final defeat and thrash West Ham to go within five points of league leaders Arsenal with two games in hand.

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Security expert says London is 'better prepared' for a terrorist attack

Sadiq Khan said London was always reviewing potential threats to the capital city.

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Heavily pregnant woman can have C-section against her will, judge rules

Mr Justice Francis heard the woman has been detained under the mental health act.

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UK Covid inquiry draft terms of reference set out

The probe will look at areas including preparedness and the public health response to the pandemic.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Sevilla v West Ham: Moyes wants Europe to be the norm for Hammers

David Moyes challenges West Ham to make European qualification a regular occurrence as they prepare to take on Sevilla in the Europa League last 16.

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London taxi fares to rise by 5.5% to stop cabbies quitting

The rises - the first in two years - are in response to soaring fuel prices and the pandemic.

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Inflation and young people: 'The future is scary'

With inflation continuing to rise, young people in London are feeling the pinch more than ever.

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Indian Wells: Harriet Dart into round two as Liam Broady qualifies for main draw

British number three Harriet Dart moves into the second round at Indian Wells after her opponent retires injured.

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Norwich City v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Premier League game between Norwich City and Chelsea.

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Domestic abuse: The 'forgotten' victims failed by the system

What happens to a victim of domestic abuse who has an unsettled immigration status?

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

I was never close to leaving Millwall - Wallace

Millwall midfielder Jed Wallace says he was "never that close" to leaving the Championship club during the January transfer window.

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Sutton United: Boss Matt Gray says EFL Trophy final will be 'a big day out' for club

Sutton United manager Matt Gray cannot wait for the club's "big day out" in the EFL Trophy final at Wembley.

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HS2's Euston Station to have bronze or gold-coloured roof

Architects hope the structure will be an "identifying feature" of the north London station.

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Ukrainian couple turn London restaurant into donations hub

The Ukrainian couple who have shut their restaurant to concentrate on helping people from their homeland.

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Ukraine war: Warning Russian oil move will hit UK living costs

Plans to ban or curb Russian oil and gas imports will further hit UK living standards, analysts say.

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Nusayba Umar: Dog breeder killed toddler in fit of temper, court told

Kamran Haider inflicted "catastrophic injuries" on a 16-month-old girl as a punishment, a court hears.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Women offered menopause leave and flexible working at City Hall

A new policy will tackle what the London Mayor branded one of the "last workplace taboos".

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Dizzee Rascal: Ex-fiancée Cassandra Jones speaks out

Cassandra Jones speaks out after her ex-partner, Dizzee Rascal, was found guilty of assaulting her.

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Holborn crash: Lawyer Shatha Ali named as cyclist killed at junction

Shatha Ali should "not have died in this horrific way", according to a childhood friend.

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Georgina Kennedy targets Commonwealth Games medal after meteoric rankings climb

One of England's brightest new squash stars has set her sights on a Commonwealth medal after a rapid rise up the rankings to become one of the world's elite players.

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Whitechapel fire: Residents raised concerns before huge east London blaze

People living in the Relay Building in Whitechapel said they could not hear alarms during the blaze.

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Public sexual harassment: PM urged to ‘step up’ on women’s safety

A survey for the BBC suggests 43% of women have experienced unwelcome touching in public.

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Six Nations: Louis Lynagh withdraws from England squad after positive Covid test

Louis Lynagh withdraws from the England squad before Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Ireland following a positive test for Covid-19.

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Why some parents send kids to outdoor schools

A south-west London school is thought to be Britain's first fully outdoor school.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Man guilty of Liam Dent murder after dragging victim under car

Liam Dent died when he was hit by a stolen car and dragged half a mile along a London road.

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London Irish: Les Kiss calls for composure despite Exiles' promising Premiership form

London Irish head coach Les Kiss says they will need to "stay in the moment" in the final third of the Premiership season.

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Watford 2-3 Arsenal: Three classy goals take Gunners into fourth place

Arsenal climb into the Champions League places as three slick team goals help them past lowly Watford.

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West Ham: Jarrod Bowen avoids serious injury after limping off at Liverpool

West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen avoids serious injury after he was forced off during Saturday's defeat at Liverpool with a heel problem.

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Ukraine war: PM to hold talks with world leaders on further sanctions

Boris Johnson is to meet the Canadian and Dutch PMs, as MPs debate new laws targeting oligarchs.

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Ukraine war: Investigate claim PM intervened to help Evgeny Lebedev get peerage, says Starmer

Sir Keir expresses concern over reports PM helped Evgeny Lebedev join the Lords amid security fears.

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'We are determined to stay in the home we love'

A family is fighting to stay in their dream home, as Ealing Council earmarks it for demolition

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Take a look inside London's smallest flat

Despite being only 75 sq ft, the east London property meets all current national regulations.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Met Police hunt man over Ukraine collection box stolen from cafe

Police release a photograph of a man after a money box containing £100 is stolen in east London.

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Ukraine invasion: Anti-war protests held across Europe

Thousands gathered in cities across Europe to demonstrate against Russia's attack on Ukraine.

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Christian Eriksen and Brandon Williams share comic moment during Brentford win at Norwich

Christian Eriksen incurred Brandon Williams' anger on Saturday - but the Norwich defender's annoyance did not last for long.

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Premiership: Saracens 34-27 Leicester Tigers - Sarries go second after beating leaders

Saracens move into second place in the Premiership by beating leaders Leicester 34-27 in a entertaining tie.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Norwich City v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Norwich City and Brentford.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace.

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Premiership: London Irish v Worcester (Sat)

Team news as London Irish host Worcester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Brentford Community Stadium (15:00 GMT).

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War in Ukraine: UK woman on husband barred from leaving Ukraine

Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law.

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The Batman: How Liverpool, Glasgow and London helped create Gotham City

Parts of Liverpool, Glasgow, London and Chicago were stitched together to create Batman's home town.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

River Thames: Driver rescued after skip lorry slips into water near Twickenham

The driver of the lorry had to be rescued by the London Fire Brigade and RNLI.

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Kyrell Matthews: The boy killed by his mum and her partner

Harrowing secret recordings of Kyrell Matthews being hit and kicked were played to jurors.

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Marina Litvinenko: Why do people have to die in war?

The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko is appealing for the conflict in Ukraine to end.

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ULEZ: Mayor announces proposals for London-wide pollution charge

Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles will have to pay a fee to drive anywhere in the capital.

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Tube Strike: London Underground disruption continues after second walkouts ends

Most London Underground lines remain suspended or part suspended after a 24-hour walkout ended.

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FA Cup: Middlesbrough will host Chelsea in quarter-final

Championship side Middlesbrough will welcome Chelsea to the Riverside Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-final.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Covid: Half of Nightingale Courts to close within weeks

Eleven of the temporary courts, set up in hotels and conference suites as Covid hit in 2020, will shut.

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Sarah Everard death: 'We're still waiting for meaningful change'

A year on from the rape and murder of Sarah Everard, BBC London looks into what has changed.

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The bosses helping staff pay their soaring energy bills

With the cost of electricity and gas set to rise further, some firms are giving workers a pay rise.

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Residents 'living like animals' as cladding is replaced

MPs said residents were in 'a living hell' with no light and no ventilation due to 'shrink-wrapping'.

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Arsenal Women v Reading Women

Preview followed by live coverage of The FA Women's Super League game between Arsenal Women and Reading Women.

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Johnnie Jackson: Charlton manager part of club's long-term plan, says owner Thomas Sandgaard

Charlton Athletic manager Johnnie Jackson is "part of the club's long-term plan", owner Thomas Sandgaard says.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Chelsea: Roman Abramovich future in doubt after Swiss billionaire claims he has been offered chance to buy club

Roman Abramovich's future as Chelsea owner is in doubt after a Swiss billionaire claims he has been offered the chance to buy the club.

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Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland.

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Middlesbrough 'buzzing' with FA Cup upset of 'typical Tottenham'

Middlesbrough continue their stunning FA Cup run as "typical" Tottenham crash out of the FA Cup.

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Dame Cressida Dick: Sadiq Khan 'yet to meet' Priti Patel over new Met boss

Dame Cressida Dick resigned from her role as commissioner for the Met Police on 10 February.

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London Tube strike: Passengers face severe disruption after RMT action

Transport bosses urge people to avoid travelling in the morning and aim to make their journeys later.

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Anti-Semitism row: Royal Court Theatre apologises 'unreservedly'

The Royal Court put on a play about a manipulative billionaire with a Jewish name, Hershel Fink.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

London Tube strike: All lines down after workers walk out

About 10,000 workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union walk out at midnight.

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Met Police criticised over case of UK paedophile in Bulgaria

The force is accused of failing to investigate claims a British paedophile is abusing children overseas.

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Jamie Gilbey: Murder inquiry over man wanted in connection with robberies

Jamie Gilbey, 20, was last seen on 27 January and was wanted over a number of robbery offences.

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Highest rail fare rise in nine years takes effect

Travellers in England and Wales will be charged up to 3.8% more, adding to the cost of living.

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Storm Eunice: The O2 reopens after roof damaged during high winds

The building in Greenwich is now open but may look different for some time to come.

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Arsenal financial results: Gunners announce record £107.3m loss for 2020-21

Arsenal reveal a record loss of more than £100m for the 2020-21 season, largely a result of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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