Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Park Royal: Tube track car crash victim was 33-year-old beautician

The woman, born in Baghdad, died when the Range Rover she was a passenger in ended up on a Tube line.

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Plaistow stabbing: Man arrested after boy, 12, attacked

Police say a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH while another man is also in custody.

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Quiet quitting: The workplace trend taking over TikTok

Workers are starting to "quiet quit" in a bid to get their work-life balance back.

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Chelsea need to 'toughen up', says boss Thomas Tuchel after Saints defeat

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says his side need to "toughen up and show a different mentality" after they were beaten by Southampton.

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Shamima Begum: Spy for Canada smuggled schoolgirl to Syria

Mohammed Al Rasheed says he shared her passport details with Canada as UK police hunted for her.

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Burnley v Millwall

Live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Burnley and Millwall.

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Queens Park Rangers v Hull City

Live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

London 2012: Paralympian Sophie Christiansen travels to Olympic Park

Sophie Christiansen travels to the Olympic Park to highlight challenges people with disabilities face on public transport.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Tottenham's belief growing & Forest looking 'seriously scary'

Tottenham have started the season well but is there more to come from them? And are Forest a team to be scared of?

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Wesley Fofana: Why Chelsea are ready to spend £70m on Leicester central defender

With Chelsea ready to spend £70m on Wesley Fofana, have they got the "most prodigiously talented young central defender in the world"?

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Barnet v Eastleigh

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Barnet and Eastleigh.

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Dagenham & Redbridge v Bromley

Live coverage of Monday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Bromley.

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Tanni Grey-Thompson: 'Praise London 2012 for being stunning but it hasn't changed the world'

Ten years on from the London Paralympics, Baroness Grey-Thompson reflects on a key moment for disability sport.

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Notting Hill Carnival-goers urged to check routes before travel

A 48-hour bus strike is taking place in parts of west London and there are also station closures.

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Notting Hill Carnival returns after two-year absence

An estimated two million people are expected to gather in west London to celebrate the event's return.

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Drop-off fees hiked at most busy airports - RAC

The motoring group says it appears airports are trying to recoup pandemic losses.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Man dies after entering River Thames during arrest

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was not handcuffed at the time, the Metropolitan Police say.

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Manchester City v Crystal Palace

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

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Stratford: Woman charged with murder and arson after man dies

The body of a man, 56, was discovered following a fire at a property in Stratford, police say.

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Your guide to the Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival is back for the first time since 2019 this bank holiday weekend.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu ready for New York despite 'weird day'

Emma Raducanu plays down an uncomfortable practice session in New York, saying she just had "one of those weird days" before she begins her US Open title defence.

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Leon Balogun: QPR sign ex-Rangers defender on one-year deal

QPR sign former Rangers defender Leon Balogun on a one-year deal.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Girl, 12, dies after hit-and-run collision between cars in Barnet

Two men fled on foot following the crash between two cars in north London and an arrest is made.

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Kent Police tries to stop 'poaching' of officers by the Met Police

Kent Police chief Alan Pughsley says 70 officers are considering transferring to the Met Police.

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No new London hospitals until at least 2027

Epsom and Helier and Whipps Cross face delays of at least three years for new sites.

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Deliveroo driver murder: Man jailed for life for road-rage killing

Deliveroo moped rider Takieddine Boudhane, 30, was stabbed to death by van driver Nathan Smith.

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A13 crash: Driver dies after lorry overturns

Transport for London warns drivers to expect lengthy delays following the crash in which a man died.

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Norbury fire: Huge blaze being treated as arson

The Metropolitan Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to talk to over the fire in Norbury.

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Liverpool shootings: Are UK gun crimes on the rise again?

There have been seven killings in Liverpool and London since July, with shootings rising in Merseyside.

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Guide dogs charity calls for puppy training volunteers

Before the Covid pandemic, about 1,400 dogs were trained every year, but that fell during lockdown restrictions.

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Mayor approves skyscraper for London's South Bank

Plans for three tower blocks on ITV's former studios are approved but campaigners want a public inquiry.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into force in England

The measure taken by Thames Water will affect 10 million customers in the Thames Valley and London.

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'I'm running 31km a day for 31 days to mark Ukraine independence'

A Ukrainian Londoner has spent a month running 31km daily to mark 31 years of Ukraine independence.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Greenford: Mobility scooter murder accused appears in court

Lee Byer is accused of killing 87-year-old Thomas O'Halloran as he rode his scooter in west London.

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Met Police officer died in Bayford crash while on duty

Tributes are paid to PC Dan Golding, who had been a protective motorbike rider for the Queen.

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Owami Davies: What we know about her disappearance

The student nurse was last seen nearly 30 miles from her home more than six weeks ago.

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Elizabeth line sections to be joined up in November

The new Bond Street station in central London will also open by November, Transport for London says.

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Direct sales: 'My dream job turned into a nightmare'

A BBC investigation reveals tough working conditions and the potential exploitation of young sales agents.

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What to do with clothes you no longer wear

New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, claims it has struggled with poor ticket sales.

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Do new school uniform rules save parents money?

Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting.

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Park Royal crash: Woman killed as car ends up on Tube tracks

A Range Rover ends up on the tracks after colliding with a Tesla at Park Royal Tube station.

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Plans to cut energy bills if peak-time use avoided

How homes can get discounts if they use less electricity at peak times are close to being announced.

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Result due in barristers' all-out strike vote

Criminal Bar Association members are being asked if they want to ramp up their industrial action over pay.

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One-Day Cup: Group stage set for dramatic final day after stunning Sunday

Stunning Sunday sees 11 teams competing for six places in One-Day Cup knockout stages headed into group stage finale.

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Sunday, August 21, 2022

Five people arrested over Tonbridge stabbing

The victim, aged in his 20s, was attacked in Kent in the early hours of Friday.

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West Ham 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Unbeaten Seagulls win at Hammers

Brighton score two goals with two shots on target to maintain their unbeaten start to the season with victory at pointless West Ham.

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Leeds United v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Leeds United and Chelsea.

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Seven arrests in Brixton after four men stabbed during brawl

They are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to Brixton on Saturday.

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Rodrigo Muniz: Middlesbrough sign Fulham striker on season-long loan from Fulham

Middlesbrough sign Brazilian striker Rodrigo Muniz on a season-long loan from Premier League side Fulham.

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Owami Davies: Met investigated after police spoke to missing woman

Owami Davies went missing on 4 July but had contact with police on 6 July, it has emerged.

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Tottenham 'lucky' to have Harry Kane but how many records will he break?

Tottenham 'lucky' to have Harry Kane but how many records will he break and can he be the Premier League's greatest ever goalscorer?

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

Fulham v Brentford

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

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Queens Park Rangers v Rotherham United

Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Rotherham United.

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Rail strikes: Only 20% of rail services expected to run

The sixth one-day strike of the summer will see football fans and festival-goers make other travel plans.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Do Chelsea need a proper striker? Aubameyang? Broja? Havertz or Sterling?

Should Chelsea sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, give Armando Broja a chance or not have a striker all season?

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West Ham United 3-1 Viborg: Gianluca Scamacca scores first Hammers goal

Gianluca Scamacca scores his first West Ham goal as they beat Danish side Viborg in their Europa Conference League play-off first leg.

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European Championships Munich 2022: Dina Asher-Smith calls for more period sports science

Dina Asher-Smith calls for more research into the effect of periods on performance after her menstrual cycle causes cramp in the European 100m final.

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VAR: Mike Dean admits error in allowing Cristian Romero hair-pull to go during Chelsea-Spurs game

VAR official Mike Dean admits an error in not asking referee Anthony Taylor to check his pitchside monitor after Cristian Romero's hair-pull on Marc Cucurella.

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Mobility scooter killing: Man charged with Greenford murder

Lee Byer is charged with the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O'Halloran who was stabbed in west London.

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Growing share of under-30s pay unaffordable rent

The proportion of under-30s spending a third of their pay on rent is at a five-year high, data suggests.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Train, Tube and bus strikes: What you need to know

Advice and information on this week's transport strikes affecting trains, buses and the Tube in London.

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Train strikes: Passengers face disruption as rail services hit

Half of Britain's lines are shut and some places have no trains at all, as 45,000 workers walk out.

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Cash use set to survive pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.

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Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results

Results aim to reflect a midway point between the highs of 2021 and the last pre-Covid year, 2019.

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Covid: Brain fog more common two years on, study suggests

Diagnoses of dementia rose after two years but other issues like depression fell away, research found.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

European Championships Munich 2022: Dina Asher-Smith pulls up with cramp after Lamont Marcell Jacobs won men's 100m

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith pulls up with cramp in the European women's 100m after Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs won the men's race in Munich.

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Destiny Udogie: Tottenham sign Italy Under-21s defender from Udinese for £15m

Tottenham complete £15m signing of Udinese defender Destiny Udogie but agree to loan him back to the Serie A side for the remainder of the season.

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Police officers violent to women will be sacked under new guidance

College of Policing publishes new guidance to "bring consistency" to dealing with police misconduct.

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Darius Campbell Danesh: Pop Idol and West End star dies aged 41

The singer, 41, starred on 2002 talent show Pop Idol before having a string of hits and stage roles.

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London bus cuts: Transport bosses urged to reconsider changes

London Assembly's transport committee expresses concerns about the impact on the poorest Londoners.

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Greenford: Elderly man on mobility scooter stabbed to death

Police say the man, believed to be in his 80s, died at the scene after being attacked in Ealing.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Emma Raducanu to face Serena Williams for first time in career at Western and Southern Open

Britain's Emma Raducanu says it is a "great gift" to play Serena Williams for the first time, with the pair meeting in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

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Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte charged by FA after Chelsea v Tottenham clash

Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte are charged by the Football Association following their clash on Sunday after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham.

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Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner lived a full life 'with no regrets'

The mother of the late cancer campaigner says the hardest part was "knowing I couldn't do anything".

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Tube and bus fares could rise by up to 14% in 2023

Sadiq Khan warns of annual fare increases of inflation plus 1% in post-pandemic deals.

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Burberry: Four-year-old Sikh model wins hearts on social media

Images of Sahib won the hearts of many online after becoming Burberry's first children’s model to wear a patka.

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Heathrow Airport extends cap on passengers to end of October

It means a daily limit on departing passengers will now apply until after the October half-term holidays.

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UK weather: Warnings over flooding as torrential rain forecast

A yellow weather warning is in place for all of England and Wales on Tuesday ahead of torrential rain.

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Radio 1Xtra's 20th anniversary: 'Going beyond black music'

From big artists to huge cultural moments, 1Xtra "has represented black culture" for 20 years.

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Runnymede: Oil firm secures pipeline protester injunction

The oil firm is being granted an injunction against Scott Breen and "persons unknown".

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Monday, August 15, 2022

500 more wildfires this year than whole of 2021 - fire chief

Tinder-dry and extremely hot conditions have created the perfect conditions for wildfires in the UK.

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One-Day Cup - Middlesex top Group A, Surrey beaten

Hampshire are now the only unbeaten side in the One-Day Cup, after a narrow two-wicket Group B win over Lancashire, while Middlesex top Group A.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Sarah Everard: Vigil protesters no longer face prosecution

Six people were accused of breaking lockdown rules by attending the event for Sarah Everard.

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Wembley: Man dies after crash between bus and car

Paramedics treated the man in his 70s but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

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Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

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

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Nottingham Forest v West Ham United

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

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

UCI Para-Cycling World Championships: Medals for GB but injured Sarah Storey out

Sophie Unwin and pilot Jenny Holl, Fran Brown and George Peasgood win golds at the Para-Cycling World Championships, but injured Sarah Storey will not ride.

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The Hundred: How Eoin Morgan & Trevor Bayliss have turned around London Spirit's fortunes

After only one win in the inaugural tournament, London Spirit have started the 2022 Hundred with three wins, but how have Eoin Morgan and Trevor Bayliss done it?

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Women's Ballon d'Or: England's Millie Bright, Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze nominated for 2022 prize

England Euro 2022 winners Millie Bright, Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze are nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or but Lionel Messi, the seven-time men's winner, misses out.

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One-Day Cup: Stephen Eskinazi breaks world record for consecutive one-day 130-plus tons

Stephen Eskinazi hits a third consecutive List A 130-plus century - a world record - as Middlesex beat Nottinghamshire in the One-Day Cup.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Arsenal v Leicester City

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

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In pictures: Stunning Sturgeon Moon lights up the skies

Photographers around the globe capture the final supermoon of the year.

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Andreas Voglsammer: Millwall sign German striker from Union Berlin

Millwall sign German striker Andreas Voglsammer from Bundesliga side Union Berlin for an undisclosed fee.

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Thornton Heath explosion: Residents voice anger after fatal gas blast

Gas firm SGN's Martin Holloway spoke to residents at a community meeting on Thursday evening.

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Melanoma: 'Doctors said my cancerous mole was fungus'

By the time BBC journalist Sarah Lee was able to get doctors to listen, her cancer had spread.

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London bus cuts: Bosses did not think of ethnic minority staff, MP says

Neil Coyle says workers from ethnic minorities are more likely to be disadvantaged by the proposals.

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Sainsbury's and Tesco stop selling disposable barbecues

The supermarkets are joining other chains in removing the barbecues from sale over fire risk.

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UK Heatwave: Where does London's water supply come from?

BBC London environment correspondent Tom Edwards explains where the capital get its water from.

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David Lammy MP inadvertently breached code of conduct

Labour's shadow minister says he was "thoroughly embarrassed" by the accidental breaches.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Alleged fourth 'IS Beatle' charged with terrorism offences

Aine Davis, 38, is charged with possession of a firearm after being deported to the UK by Turkey.

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Burglary, robbery and theft victims failed by police - watchdog

Forces in England and Wales often fail to identify and catch offenders, a watchdog finds.

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Thornton Heath explosion: Girl's death investigated by crime unit

Sahara Salman, 4, died and an 11-year-old boy and a 54-year-old woman remain in hospital.

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Wife killer Nicolae Virtosu also battered sister-in-law to death

Svetlana Mihalachi died five weeks after being attacked by Nicolae Virtosu in April 2021.

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Fulham face Crawley Town in EFL Cup

Leicester City travel to face League Two Stockport County in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with Newcastle United visiting fourth-tier Tranmere Rovers.

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One-Day Cup: Stevie Eskinazi's 182 sets up Middlesex win over Surrey, plus round-up

Stevie Eskinazi's 182 off 136 balls leads Middlesex to a 102-run One-Day Cup win over Surrey, plus Wednesday's round-up.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Driving tests: More than half a million learners still waiting for a date

Young people like 18-year-old Eloise says it could be another year before they pass their test.

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King's College London: Disabled student calls for better access to university

Wheelchair user Naomi Stenning is campaigning to improve access to buildings at King's College London.

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Canadian Open: Britain's Emma Raducanu beaten in first round by Camila Giorgi

Emma Raducanu's US Open title defence preparations suffer another blow as she loses to Camila Giorgi in the National Bank Open first round.

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Harry Hill unveils alien artwork in Piccadilly Circus

Well-known artists are creating the Brighter Future exhibition at locations across the capital.

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Restore Avanti rail services or end contract, leaders tell government

Drastically reduced rail services between Manchester and London are "unacceptable", say city mayors.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

London Stadium: LLDC and law firm settle over West Ham deal

The London Legacy Development Corporation had claimed a law firm drafted the agreement inadequately.

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Backlog of longest-wait patients slashed in England

Thousands waiting more than two years for scans, checks and surgery have finally been treated.

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UK heatwave: Heat health-alert to begin across England

The warning is set to activate at midday until Saturday, with temperatures set to climb to up to 35C.

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Olive oil prices to rise as heatwave hits production

Prices in supermarkets could increase by 20-25% later this year, one leading exporter tells the BBC.

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Avanti West Coast suspends sales and cuts timetables

Avanti West Coast says its limited timetables will run until further notice due to staff shortages.

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Crews tackle four houses on fire in south-east London

The row of terraced homes are on Crayford Way in Bexley.

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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira joins Galatasaray

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira joins Turkish club Galatasaray in a permanent deal.

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Feltham: Homes evacuated due to London fire

About 60 people have had to leave properties as trees burn to the rear.

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Surrey tie, Middlesex win easily - One-Day Cup round-up

Tom Prest smashes 181 as Hampshire hammer Kent, while Lancashire, Yorkshire, Northants, Gloucestershire, Middlesex and Sussex also win.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Free school meals: Councils in England cut back on holiday food-voucher help

Vouchers are being cut in value or scrapped altogether across England, BBC News research reveals.

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Energy bills: Charities warn people against not paying

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, you do have options.

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West Ham United v Manchester City

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

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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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NHS 111 software outage confirmed as cyber-attack

The problems are reported to have impacted referrals from the NHS 111 helpline to out-of-hours GPs.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Everton v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Everton and Chelsea.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton

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

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Queens Park Rangers v Middlesbrough

Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough.

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Sheffield United v Millwall

Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Sheffield United and Millwall.

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Archie Battersbee: Family devastated as legal routes exhausted

The mother of Archie Battersbee says she has done everything she promised her son she would do.

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London pedicab driver charged man £500 for 10-minute trip

The man said he was "distracted" when he paid the fare by card and wants the trade to be regulated.

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Maxwel Cornet: West Ham sign Ivory Coast winger from Burnley

West Ham sign Ivory Coast winger Maxwel Cornet from Burnley on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee after paying his £17.5m release clause.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Woman finds Sydney Arrobus artworks among church bric-a-brac

Sheila Caberwal has described finding the works as her "Fiona Bruce moment".

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Commonwealth Games: England's Jack Laugher and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix win diving golds

Jack Laugher and Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix win the first diving titles on offer at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on a golden night for England.

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Ryan Higgins: Middlesex to re-sign all-rounder from Gloucestershire

All-rounder Ryan Higgins is to re-join Middlesex from Gloucestershire on a four-year deal from the 2023 season.

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Surrey win but Middlesex lose - One-Day Cup round-up

Colin Ingram hits a career-best 155 as One-Day Cup holders Glamorgan beat Kent, while Lancashire, Leicestershire, Notts and Surrey also win.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Commonwealth Games: England's Javier and Joaquin Bello beaten 2-0 by New Zealand's Brad Fuller and Sam O'Dea

England men's beach volleyball twins, Javier and Joaquin Bello, suffer their first defeat in Pool C against New Zealand duo Brad Fuller and Sam O'Dea.

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M&S stops selling disposable barbecues across UK

The supermarket says the move is to protect open spaces, after record temperatures sparked a spate of fires.

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London Zoo's crocodile skin handbag display goes viral

The bag was seized by UK Border Force and given to the zoo to showcase the reality of the illegal trade.

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London needs driverless Tube like Paris, says Grant Shapps

The transport secretary's comments come as the government offers Transport for London a new bailout.

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Charlie Patino: Arsenal youngster joins Blackpool on season-long loan

Championship side Blackpool sign highly-rated Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino on a season-long loan deal.

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Daniel Morgan murder: Ex-Met chief may have breached standards, watchdog says

Dame Cressida Dick may have breached standards relating to the unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss reveals how having heart surgery aged two shaped his football career

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals how having open heart surgery as a toddler shaped his football career.

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Over 100,000 monkeypox vaccines procured, government says

The majority of the nearly 2,500 confirmed monkeypox cases in England are in London.

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London taxis: The cabbie teaching women the Knowledge for free

Taxi driver Lisa Seymour is on a mission to get more women cabbies on the capital's roads.

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Bernd Leno: Fulham sign German goalkeeper from Arsenal

Fulham sign German goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Arsenal on a three-year contract for a reported fee totalling £8m.

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Commonwealth Games: Wales' Joe Makin and England's Georgina Kennedy reach squash finals

Wales' Joel Makin and England's Georgina Kennedy reach the men's and women's Commonwealth Games squash finals.

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Carney Chukwuemeka: Chelsea agree deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder for £20m

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Aston Villa teenager Carney Chukwuemeka on a £20m deal.

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Foxes beat Surrey in One-Day Cup opener

Kent's Ollie Robinson hits the One-Day Cup's first double century and there are five other hundreds on the opening day of the 2022 competition.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Stolen life-sized Laurel and Hardy statues found after a year

The fibreglass effigies have been stolen a number of times from their Romford location.

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Barbara Charone: Meet the Chelsea director who helped break Madonna

Barbara Charone on her new memoir, 50 years in the music world and being a Blues fan on the board.

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BA suspends sales of short-haul tickets from Heathrow

The airline suspends sales for a week in response to the airport's cap on passenger numbers.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Premier League: Who can challenge Man City & Liverpool in the title race?

Manchester City or Liverpool have won the Premier League title in each of the past five years, but which clubs are most likely to challenge them this season?

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'Magnificent' Lionesses honoured with GWR train tribute

GWR has celebrated the women's Euro 2022 triumph with a tribute on an Intercity Express Train.

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Archie Battersbee: Last-minute hearing to be held over treatment

The Court of Appeal is set to consider a request to keep treating the 12-year-old while the UN examines the case.

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Women's safety: ‘London is a breeding ground for harassment’

A new campaign calls on people to help victims of sexual harassment on public transport.

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Commonwealth Games: England's Jessica Gordon Brown wins women's 59kg weightlifting silver

England's Jessica Gordon Brown claims a Commonwealth Games silver medal as Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal takes gold in the women's 59kg weightlifting.

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Wilby wins as Van Selm helps England to 4x200m relay bronze

England's James Wilby breaks team-mate Adam Peaty's grip on the 100m breaststroke title with a superb swim at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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London transport: Bystanders urged to report sexual harassment

British Transport Police's campaign aims to put the focus on to those who harass others.

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