Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Sunil Narine: Surrey re-sign West Indies all-rounder for T20 Blast

Surrey re-sign West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine for the 2023 T20 Blast campaign.

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Social tenants say poor housing is bad for their health

One resident tells the BBC she gets "anxiety and sometimes even palpitations" as a result of leaks.

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London pair jailed for robbing Leicester women in their homes

Some were working as masseuses while other were offering sexual services, police say.

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London Marathon 2023: Mo Farah prepares for 'emotional goodbye' at home race

Mo Farah will say an "emotional" London Marathon "goodbye" to his home support after confirming his participation in this year's race.

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Kate's early years campaign is her 'life's work'

The Princess of Wales's project to take early years more seriously will arrive in cinemas this week.

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Conor Gallagher: Chelsea and England midfielder not keen on Everton switch

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is keen to remain at Stamford Bridge despite interest from Premier League strugglers Everton.

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Monday, January 30, 2023

World's first Vagina Museum set to close as property scheme ends

The Vagina Museum, which aimed to increase knowledge of gynaecological anatomy, is closing this week.

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The family that bought the King's bed for £100

How a Victorian bed built for monarchs to sleep in before coronations ended up in a Welsh wool mill.

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Derby County v West Ham United team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's The FA Cup game between Derby County and West Ham United.

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Harrison Ashby: Newcastle agree deal for West Ham defender

Newcastle agree a deal worth up to £3m for West Ham defender Harrison Ashby.

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Moises Caicedo: Brighton reject second Arsenal bid for Ecuador midfielder

Brighton turn down a second bid from Arsenal for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo and insist he is not for sale.

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Sunday, January 29, 2023

Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis

The charity founder and pioneering broadcaster says she feels "optimistic" about her treatment.

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Lyndon Dykes: QPR and Scotland striker admitted to hospital

Queens Park Rangers are "closely monitoring" Lyndon Dykes after the Scotland striker was admitted to hospital this week.

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Grenfell fire: Michael Gove says collective government failures partly to blame

"Faulty and ambiguous" rules were not policed properly by governments, Michael Gove says.

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Malo Gusto: Chelsea sign teenage right-back from Lyon in £31m deal

Chelsea sign 19-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto from Lyon in a deal worth 35m euro (£30.7m).

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Anthony Yarde: Coach Tunde Ajayi praised for pulling hurt Briton out of Artur Beterbiev bout

Tunde Ajayi's decision to pull Anthony Yarde out of his fight with Artur Beterbiev has attracted praise.

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Artur Beterbiev stops Anthony Yarde in round eight of thrilling light-heavyweight encounter

Artur Beterbiev retains his WBO, WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles with eighth-round victory over Anthony Yarde in London.

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Man stabbed at Harrods amid reports of a fight

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the stabbing to contact them.

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ULEZ: Residents say expansion of scheme is unaffordable

South-east Londoners are fearful of the expansions impact on their living costs and incomes.

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'How hip-hop led me to convert to Islam'

Listening to the music genre had a profound impact on Ismael Lea South when he was growing up.

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Saturday, January 28, 2023

Moises Caicedo: Brighton tell midfielder to take time off after asking to leave club

Brighton tell midfielder Moises Caicedo to take time off until after Tuesday's transfer deadline after he told them he wanted to leave the club.

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Hannah Warren: Woman died at docks after failings by Met Police

The force has been criticised for the way it handled the Hannah Warren missing person case.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Shoreditch: Two arrested during operation targeting predatory men

Police were patrolling Shoreditch as part of Project Vigilant on Thursday night.

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Kevin Nisbet: Hibs accept £2m Millwall offer for Scotland forward

Kevin Nisbet undergoes a medical at Millwall after Hibernian accept an offer of around £2m for the Scotland forward.

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Will Greenidge: Colchester sign West Ham defender

Colchester United sign West Ham United defender Will Greenidge on a two-and-a-half year contract.

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Women's FA Cup: London City Lionesses eye Tottenham scalp despite manager's exit

London City Lionesses are plotting an FA Cup upset against Tottenham on Sunday, despite manager Melissa Phillips leaving earlier this week.

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Cervical cancer: 'A smear test saved my life'

A mother urges women to have a smear test after figures show less than two-thirds of women are up to date with screenings.

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Antisemitism prominent in UK now - Holocaust survivor

John Dobai, 89, says antisemitism has risen in his west London neighbourhood in the past year.

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St John's Wood: Firefighters tackle blaze at St Mark's church

Local residents are asked to keep their windows and doors closed as fire crews try to contain the blaze.

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Court bid to protect tenants from ‘ghost landlords’

It's hoped a ruling to define what a property landlord is will help tenants in some of England's worst homes.

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Euston Station: Mural celebrates pioneering female train driver

Karen Harrison's family hopes the image in Euston will "inspire women to consider train driving".

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Liverpool 0-1 West Ham: Dagny Brynjarsdottir sends Hammers into Continental League Cup semis

West Ham captain Dagny Brynjarsdottir scores a late winner against Liverpool to seal her side's spot in the Continental League Cup semi-finals.

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'Dangerous' overcrowding for commuters at London Bridge

Commuters at London Bridge station were reportedly having panic attacks due to the "dangerous" situation.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Eurostar trains carrying almost a third fewer passengers

Boss Gwendoline Cazenave says post-Brexit border checks are causing problems for the train company.

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RFU council members to seek guidance from clubs over new law on tackle heights

Rugby Football Union council members, who voted to lower the tackle height, will now seek guidance from their clubs over the controversial law change.

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Met Police seized knife photos leave some feeling fearful - study

Some involved in the research say they are more likely to carry a blade after seeing police images.

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'First' black history statues return to Brixton

The sculptures were erected at Brixton railway station in 1986 but have been absent for seven years.

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Anthony Gordon: Chelsea and Newcastle keen on Everton forward

Chelsea and Newcastle are keen on signing Everton forward Anthony Gordon before next Tuesday's transfer deadline.

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Bromley v Dagenham & Redbridge

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

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Lotte Wubben-Moy gets drinks in after Arsenal v Brighton pitch frozen

Lotte Wubben-Moy puts money behind a bar after a Women's Super League game is called off.

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Jewish designers to be celebrated in London exhibition

A museum is seeking famous garments by Jewish designers who dressed Bowie, Bond and The Beatles.

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Mayor issues high air-pollution alert for London

Londoners have been asked to avoid unnecessary car journeys and not burn garden waste during the alert.

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People struggling could get lower energy bills

The regulator will also investigate the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.

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Charlie Goode: Blackpool sign Brentford defender on loan

Brentford send defender Charlie Goode on loan to Championship side Blackpool for the rest of the season.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

European Champions Cup: Edinburgh 20-14 Saracens

A late try by Ben Earl secures a top-four place and a home tie for Saracens against Ospreys in the last 16 of the Champions Cup, despite suffering defeat in Edinburgh.

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Folajimi-Olubumni Adewole: Plaque unveiled for Thames hero

Folajimi-Olubumni Adewole was was 20 when he died trying to rescue a woman from the River Thames.

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Heineken Champions Cup: Montpellier 21-21 London Irish - visitors out of Europe

London Irish fall just short of a famous win in Montpellier, drawing 21-21 after a late hosts' rally in the Heineken Champions Cup.

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Chelsea v Liverpool abandoned: Emma Hayes wants WSL to be 'taken more seriously'

The Chelsea manager criticises the decision to kick off the game against Liverpool, which was quickly abandoned due to a frozen pitch.

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London welcomes Year of the Rabbit at Chinese New Year

The event is the largest Chinese New Year celebration outside of Asia.

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Leeds United v Brentford: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Arsenal v Manchester United preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Chelsea Women v Liverpool Women

Live coverage of Sunday's The FA Women's Super League game between Chelsea Women and Liverpool Women.

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Everton Women v West Ham United Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's The FA Women's Super League game between Everton Women and West Ham United Women.

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Motion capture tech from Avatar films used in disease research

Motion capture suits used to create alien characters can track the onset of diseases of movement, researchers say.

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City

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

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Seal emerges from Thames and surprises Teddington lifeboat crew

A grey seal is seen playing outside Teddington's lifeboat station.

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Liverpool v Chelsea preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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West Ham United v Everton: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Crystal Palace v Newcastle United: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Peckham Rye stabbing: Two teenagers charged with murder

The pair are charged with killing Kalabe Legesse, who was stabbed in the heart in Peckham Rye Park.

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London trio prepare for 80-day Arctic walk

Three young Londoners train for an 800-mile walk to a place humankind is yet to reach.

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Peckham Rye: Two arrested over Kalabe Legesse stabbing death

A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy remain in custody at a south London police station.

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Wolves agree to sign defender Craig Dawson from West Ham for £3.3m

Wolves agree to sign defender Craig Dawson for £3.3m from West Ham, while Goncalo Guedes leaves the Molineux club to join Benfica on loan.

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Harry Clarke: Ipswich Town sign Arsenal defender for undisclosed fee

Ipswich Town sign defender Harry Clarke from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Man arrested after Met officer 'assaulted' and taken to hospital

The officer received emergency first aid and remains in hospital in a stable condition, the Met says.

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Covid: Half a million people missed out on heart drugs

Low prescribing in the early months of the pandemic may lead to more heart attacks and strokes, study warns.

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St Joseph's Hospice: A day in the life of a volunteer

Michael Davies says he volunteers at St Joseph's Hospice in Hackney to help "make people smile".

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Chris Eubank Jr v Liam Smith: Fighters apologise for ugly scenes at news conference

Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr apologise for ugly scenes at a news conference before their fight on Saturday.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Danny Ings: West Ham in talks with Aston Villa over former Liverpool striker

West Ham make a move to sign Aston Villa striker Danny Ings with a fee of £12m being discussed between the two clubs.

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Heathrow beefs up security after rise in US cannabis smuggling arrests

At least 11 US nationals have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug since 10 January.

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Will the UK warm to Finland's naked, sauna diplomacy?

The Finnish embassy in London allows diplomats to relax while they wrestle with international issues.

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St Barts: Stories mapped out for hospital's 900th anniversary

An artist brings to life St Barts' history in "all its beautiful and occasionally bloody glory".

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Arsenal investigating two incidents of anti-Semitism in north London derby

Arsenal launch an investigation into "two disturbing incidents" of anti-Semitic abuse during their north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

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Father of missing newborn is registered sex offender

The baby's mother, Constance Marten, is from a wealthy family but is now estranged from them, say police.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

IOPC investigator quit over Bianca Williams stop and search case

Trisha Napier says her investigation of the Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos case was "watered down".

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Sutton United condemn discriminatory chanting and pitch invaders

Sutton United condemn "poor" fan behaviour - including discriminatory chanting and pitch invasions - at their past two home games.

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Caterham dog attack: Victim's family speak of their grief

Eight dogs seized by officers at the scene in Caterham, Surrey, are still being held by police.

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Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage

The bishops will recommend that "prayers for God's blessing" for gay couples be adopted, the BBC expects.

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Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention.

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Barnet P-P Yeovil Town: Frozen pitch forces National League match to be postponed

Tuesday's National League game between Barnet and Yeovil Town is postponed due to a frozen pitch.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Chelsea transfer news: How can the Blues keep spending?

BBC Sport takes a look at how Chelsea can their keep spending within Financial Fair Play rules despite paying out more than £400m on new signings so far this season.

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Chris Eubank Jr: Conor Benn has lost his 'credibility' after doping scandal, says rival

Conor Benn lost his "credibility" after failing two drugs tests in the build-up to their cancelled fight, says Chris Eubank Jr.

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London Westfield: Sunlight billboards aim to lift post-Christmas mood

The BBC went to investigate whether "mood-boosting" billboards can rid us of the January blues.

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Premiership rugby club finances not sustainable, says parliamentary report

Premiership rugby club finances are "clearly unsustainable", a damning parliamentary report has concluded.

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Ethnic segregation in England and Wales at all-time low - study

People in England and Wales are more likely than ever to have neighbours of a different ethnicity.

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David Carrick: Met investigating 800 officers over abuse claims

Sir Mark Rowley apologises for failings in the case of PC David Carrick, who admitted 49 offences.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Australian Open: Jack Draper loses to Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Park

British rising star Jack Draper tests Spanish great Rafael Nadal before more physical issues cost him in a four-set defeat at the Australian Open.

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Uranium: Man arrested over find at Heathrow airport

A man in his 60s is held on suspicion of terror offences over the December incident.

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

Boy thrown from Tate Modern platform making progress, family say

A boy who was thrown from a viewing platform has made "considerable progress", his family say.

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Heineken Champions Cup: London Irish 14-28 Stormers

London Irish are reduced to 13 players as their hopes of qualification for the Heineken Champions Cup last 16 are ended after a defeat by Stormers.

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Euston shooting: Car appeal after six injured at London church

A seven-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting and five others were hurt.

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Heineken Champions Cup: London Irish v DHL Stormers

Team news as London Irish host DHL Stormers in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup fixture at GTech Community Stadium (13:00 GMT).

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Heineken Champions Cup: Racing 92 v Harlequins

Team news as Racing 92 host Harlequins in Sunday's Heineken Champions Cup fixture at Paris La Defense Arena (15:15 GMT).

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Ukraine forward 'close' to Chelsea move from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea are "close" to signing forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, the Ukrainian club says.

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Saturday, January 14, 2023

AFC Wimbledon v Bradford City

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between AFC Wimbledon and Bradford City.

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Meet the woman behind London's Tube seat designs

London's iconic Tube moquettes were born within the walls of a small shop in Islington.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United preview: Team news, match facts and prediction

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Saracens v Lyon

Team news as Saracens host Lyon in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup fixture at StoneX Stadium (20:00 GMT).

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Cameron Norrie loses Auckland final against Richard Gasquet

British men's number one Cameron Norrie is close to tears after losing the final of the Auckland Open to France's Richard Gasquet.

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Byron Burger chain owner shuts sites and axes jobs

The company will close nearly half of its restaurants and cut 218 staff in a further restructure.

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Islington Council to introduce low-traffic schemes on 70% of roads

Islington's new liveable neighbourhoods will mean drivers cannot pass through designated roads.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Couple missing with newborn baby urged to contact police

The Met says Constance Marten and Mark Gordon need to "think of your baby's health".

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Woman found dead in council flat in Southwark

Neighbours said the woman had complained about her living conditions to Southwark Council.

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Fulham 2-1 Chelsea: Graham Potter's side lose again and have Joao Felix sent off

A bad run, unhappy fans, a big injury list and their new signing suspended - things go from bad to worse for Graham Potter's Chelsea.

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Arsenal v Chelsea: Why 'season defining' WSL match could be the biggest women's club game in Europe

Arsenal and Chelsea were both in superb form domestically and in Europe before Christmas - now they meet in a titanic match-up on Sunday.

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Williamson, Mead & Walsh among Fifa award nominees

Argentina forward Lionel Messi and England trio Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the Fifa Best Awards.

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Cameron Norrie continues Australian Open preparation by reaching final

British number one Cameron Norrie reaches the final of Auckland's ASB Classic as he looks to finish his Australian Open preparation with a first title of the season.

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Blind artist wants to inspire younger generation with Braille creations

Clarke Reynolds, who lost his sight aged 33, is determined to leave his mark on the art world.

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Young Chelsea fan died after hurting neck in Thames jump

Brian Sasu's body was found a day after he was reported missing on 18 July last year.

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ULEZ expansion: London borough says it will block cameras

Transport for London plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover all of the capital.

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

London Mayor Sadiq Khan to say he can't ignore 'immense' Brexit damage

London mayor's call for closer ties with the EU puts him at odds with the Labour leader on Brexit.

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Australian Open: Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki miss out on main draw

Britons Jodie Burrage and Lily Miyazaki lose in the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open main draw.

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Elizabeth line partially closes due to strike action

The Elizabeth line is affected by strike action for the first time since opening last May.

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Jamal Lowe: Queens Park Rangers sign Bournemouth striker until end of season

Queens Park Rangers sign Bournemouth striker Jamal Lowe on loan until the end of the season.

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Arsenal FC: Artwork to adorn exterior of Emirates Stadium

The football club has commissioned eight pieces led by artists including a Turner Prize winner.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Romeo Beckham makes Brentford B debut as father David watches on

Romeo Beckham makes his debut for Brentford B against Erith & Belvedere in the London Senior Cup, with father David watching on.

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Demi Lovato poster banned for being offensive to Christians

The ad for the singer's new album linked sexuality to a sacred symbol, the advertising watchdog says.

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Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan.

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Shamima Begum accepts she joined a terror group

In extensive BBC interviews, Shamima Begum also reveals the detailed planning before she joined IS at 15.

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Vernon Vanriel: Play portraying boxer's life takes to the stage

The play about the boxer Vernon Vanriel has been co-written by the former pugilist himself.

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You, Me and the Big C podcast: Hosts 'ready to hang up headphones'

The hosts of the award-winning podcast about dealing with cancer say they plan to stand down.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

England netball: Funmi Fadoju on rise as Roses prepare to take on Jamaica

As England prepare to take on Jamaica in a three-match series, defender Funmi Fadoju tells BBC Sport about her rise to the top and idolising her team-mates.

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Baby's welfare is priority in missing couple search, police say

Police searching for a missing couple and their baby "do not wish to interrupt their family life".

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Edith Thompson: Hanged woman's pardon reconsidered after U-turn

Edith Thompson, 29, was executed 100 years ago after her lover murdered her husband.

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Diabetes artificial pancreas tech recommended for thousands on NHS

It can improve life for thousands with type 1 diabetes in England and Wales, health assessors say.

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Tower Hill: Covid scientist jailed for killing artist in car crash

Ibnu Rizwan was driving above the speed limit in central London when he hit David Joseph Evans.

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Mark Cavendish 'threatened with Rambo knife' at Essex home

A trial of two men hears the elite cyclist's home was broken into and high-value watches were stolen.

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Graham Potter: Chelsea boss retains support of the club's board

Graham Potter retains the support of Chelsea's board despite a 4-0 FA Cup defeat by Manchester City on Sunday, where fans sung former manager Thomas Tuchel's name.

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No Trousers Tube Ride: Trouser-less travellers take to Tube for event

Dozens of people stripped off in stations around London for the global "no trousers" event.

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Emma Raducanu hopes to be fit for Australian Open

Emma Raducanu says she hopes she will be fit for this month's Australian Open but is trying "not to expect too much".

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Owen Farrell: England captain could miss Six Nations after dangerous tackle citing

England captain Owen Farrell could miss the start of the Six Nations after being cited for a dangerous tackle playing for Saracens.

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Adelaide International 2: Briton Jack Draper through but Dan Evans knocked out

Briton Jack Draper reaches the last 16 of the Adelaide International 2 but compatriot Dan Evans is knocked out.

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

FA Cup fourth-round draw: Man City or Chelsea to face Arsenal or Oxford

The winners of Manchester City v Chelsea will host Arsenal or Oxford in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Premiership Rugby: London Irish 23-7 Bristol Bears - Exiles win bottom-of-the-table clash

London Irish move five points and two places clear of Premiership bottom side Bristol Bears with a hard-fought win against the West Country strugglers.

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Oxford United v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's The FA Cup game between Oxford United and Arsenal.

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South-east London roads remain closed after homes flooded

Thames Water say some roads will remain closed for up to one week due to the scale of the burst.

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Manchester City v Chelsea: Kalvin Phillips could play in FA Cup

Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has "improved his level" after returning from the World Cup overweight, says manager Pep Guardiola.

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South Woodford crash: Man dies after car crashes into building

A man aged in his early 40s dies after his car crashed into a building in South Woodford.

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CCTV released in search for missing couple and baby after M61 breakdown

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went missing with their baby after breaking down on the M61.

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Saturday, January 7, 2023

Fleetwood Town v Queens Park Rangers

Live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Fleetwood Town and Queens Park Rangers.

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Brentford v West Ham United: Cup run could be 'really important' for Hammers - Moyes

Progressing in the FA Cup would "really important" for Premier League strugglers West Ham, says boss David Moyes, before their third-round tie against Brentford.

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Hull City v Fulham: Championship side want to test Premier League high-flyers - Rosenior

Championship side Hull City want to test Premier League high-flyers Fulham in their FA Cup third-round tie, says boss Liam Rosenior.

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Couple and newborn baby missing after M61 breakdown - police

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went missing with their baby after breaking down on the M61.

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Jack Butland: Man Utd sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper on loan

Manchester United sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland on loan for the remainder of the season.

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea, Juventus and Italy striker dies aged 58

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58.

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Excluded at 12 and a school governor at 26

Shekeila Scarlett, one of the youngest people in the UK to chair a board of governors, argues the body should reflect the students.

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Schools across the UK hit by cyber attack and documents leaked

Confidential details including child passport scans and SEN data is published online, the BBC finds.

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Queen Victoria's postbox unearthed in Surrey cottage

The postbox, which was discovered in a cottage near Dunsfold, will be auctioned.

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London farm animals love eating tasty old Christmas trees

A Vauxhall farm urges people to donate their used Christmas trees as a treat for its animals.

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Birmingham doctor saves man's life on London to India flight

Dr Vishwaraj Vemala was on a flight to India when a passenger went into cardiac arrest

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London adult care death: Man charged with murder

Rolando Torres-Pena will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court later.

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Londoner solves 20,000-year Ice Age drawings mystery

Furniture conservator Ben Bacon spent hours of his own time decoding markings on cave paintings.

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Premiership Rugby Cup: London Irish 26-7 Bath

London Irish seal the fourth semi-final spot in the Premiership Rugby Cup with a comfortable victory against Bath.

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Murder charge after man in care fatally assaulted in Hayes

Rajinder Pall, 44, is accused of murdering 60-year-old fellow care home resident John Hallissey.

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Strike daily: How Thursday 5 January’s walkouts will affect you

What you need to know about the rail strike and other industrial action this week, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Mark Cavendish: Robbery at Essex home was 'planned invasion'

Prosecutors say robbers threatened to stab the Olympic cyclist in front of his three-year-old son.

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Andrew Gosden: Arrested men still under investigation a year later

Andrew Gosden, then 14, got off a train in London in September 2007 and has never been seen again.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Eddie Poolman: London Irish sign Australian centre

London Irish sign Australian centre Eddie Poolman from Sydney University.

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Murder arrest after man in care fatally assaulted in Hayes

Another resident of the west London care home is arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Emma Raducanu makes winning start to 2023 with victory in Auckland

Emma Raducanu makes a winning start to her 2023 season with victory over Linda Fruhvirtova in Auckland.

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Arsenal v Newcastle United

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United.

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New Year fireworks: Urgent review after crowds breach gates

The Met says people tried to "force their way past hoardings and fencing" in several incidents.

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Maidstone United v Dagenham & Redbridge

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

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Brentford v Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Brentford and Liverpool.

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Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023.

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OCD: 'I was afraid to talk about it, but you shouldn't be'

People in the black community are urging others to speak out about their experience with OCD.

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Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa: Defensive frailties placing limit on Spurs' ambitions

Following their New Year's Day loss to Aston Villa, Spurs are conceding goals at a rate not seen in the Premier League era.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Premiership: Northampton 46-17 Harlequins - Six-try Saints thrash sorry Quins

James Ramm scores twice as Northampton run in six tries to thrash Harlequins 46-17 in the Premiership.

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Hayes: Man arrested on suspicion of woman's New Year's Eve murder

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman is found dead at her home on New Year's Eve.

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In pictures: London's New Year's Day parade

More than 8,000 performers delight flag-waving crowds at an annual parade in central London.

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Portsmouth v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Sunday's League One game between Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic.

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Nottingham Forest v Chelsea

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

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New Years Honours 2023: Fiona Spargo-Mabbs made OBE

Fiona Spargo-Mabbs is recognised on the New Year's Honour list for services to young people.

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