Friday, March 31, 2023

Rory Jennings: London Irish back signs new contract

London Irish back Rory Jennings signs a new undisclosed-length contract with the Premiership club.

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Guvna B: How cousin Michaela Cole inspired rapper's new single

The rapper explains how a voice note from cousin Michaela Coel pushed him to turn the ordeal into art.

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HMP Thameside prisoner sought after released by mistake

Police search for Rayon Newby after he was mistakenly released from HMP Thameside on 17 March.

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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes on 'exhaustion and relief' as epic win seals Champions League semi-final berth

Chelsea go through the emotions to progress to the Women's Champions League semi-finals on a night that brings "both exhaustion and relief".

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Richarlison: Tottenham forward denies he led player 'mutiny' against Antonio Conte

Tottenham forward Richarlison denies that he led a player "mutiny" against Antonio Conte and apologised to his former boss for his performances.

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Samuel Howes death: Red flags missed by agencies and police - inquest jury

Agencies and police say they will learn lessons after Samuel Howes, 17, took his own life.

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Championship returns: Can Burnley reach 100 points & who is going down?

As the Championship returns after the last international break of the season BBC Sport looks at how the second tier finale is shaping up.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Margaret Ferrier: Probe says MP should be suspended for Covid breach

Margaret Ferrier took a train from London to Glasgow after testing positive for Covid during lockdown.

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Premier League relegation: Nine teams in danger of dropping to the Championship

Only four points separate the teams between 12th and 20th with nine clubs in danger of being relegated from the Premier League.

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Renting: 'We were kicked out because we complained'

Renters tell the BBC how they have been evicted for complaining about the state of their homes.

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Conor Benn v Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn denies fight close to being rescheduled

Chris Eubank Jr is not close to agreeing to a rescheduled fight with Conor Benn, says Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Renting: Number of UK homes available down by a third

UK lettings agencies have 10 places to rent on average, compared to 16 before 2021, Zoopla data shows.

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Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger are inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.

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Haringey shooting: Gang members guilty of murder

A jury deliberates for 54 hours to convict four men of Sharmake Mohamud's murder in north London.

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Mayor announces free meals for children during holidays

The mayor's office says funding for those most in need will begin in time for the Easter holidays.

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Folarin Balogun: Lee Carsley hoping to convince striker to play for England

Under-21 boss Lee Carsley hopes he can convince Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun to keep his allegiance to England.

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Gateshead v Dagenham & Redbridge

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

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

London Fire Brigade sees rise in mental health sick days

London Assembly member, Anne Clarke, says the fire service is on the verge of a 'mental health crisis'

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Leah Williamson: England and Arsenal captain tops BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Power List for 2023

Euro 2022-winning England captain Leah Williamson is "taken aback" after topping BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Power List for 2023.

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Harry Kane: Scoring 100 goals for England will be 'tough' but is possible

England striker Harry Kane says scoring 100 goals for his country "is not out of the question" after claiming a record 55th against Ukraine.

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Brain tumour research gets £2.5m funding boost

Research to identify new treatments for high-grade glioma brain tumours has been announced.

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Antonio Conte: Italian thanks Tottenham and fans for sharing 'passion' for football

Antonio Conte has thanked Tottenham's fans for their "support and appreciation", adding he welcomed those at the club who shared his passion for football.

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New fast bus service to link London's outer boroughs

A new circular express bus service has been announced to link up London's outer boroughs.

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Inside Britain's biggest sewer under London's River Thames

The new tunnel under the River Thames in London is 25km long was built at a cost of almost £5bn.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Johnnie Jackson: AFC Wimbledon manager warns 'no one is coming to the rescue' as winless run hits 11 games

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson has urged his player to "step up" as winless run for injury hit squad stretches to 11 matches.

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HS2 Euston delays to cost more, National Audit Office warns

Delays linking up HS2 and Euston will mean extra costs and possibly higher spending, a report says.

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England 2-0 Ukraine: 'Saka confirms status as jewel in Three Lions' crown' after superb display

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at Bukayo Saka's impact in England's 2-0 win over Ukraine.

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Ivan Toney: From League Two to England - striker's 'dream becomes reality'

Ivan Toney says he has 'made his dream a reality' after getting his first cap for England in the European qualifying victory over Ukraine on Sunday.

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Arlo Parks on creating her version of My Bloody Valentine's 'wall of sound'

The singer-songwriter says she will show her love of bands like My Bloody Valentine on her second LP.

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Runner to attempt lumberjack marathon record

Chris Garratt plans to run the London Marathon wearing heavy lumberjack boots.

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Children as young as eight strip-searched by police

Black children were six times more likely to be targeted than the overall population, figures show.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

WBBL Trophy final: London Lions 81-70 Leicester Riders - Lions win third Trophy in a row

London Lions win the WBBL Trophy for the third season in a row, again proving too strong for the Leicester Riders in the final in Glasgow.

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Nitrous oxide: Possession of laughing gas to be criminal offence

Targeting the use of nitrous oxide is part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

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Man charged over fatal Edgware Tube station assault

Marian Cioclu died five days after being found seriously injured outside Edgware station in London.

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Boat Race 2023: What happens when it goes wrong?

The annual event is always one of the busiest days each year for the RNLI in London.

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Premiership: London Irish 37-22 Northampton - Exiles win to move up to fourth

London Irish move into the top four of the Premiership after a convincing win over Northampton Saints.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

London hot air balloon regatta to return to city's skies

Dozens of balloons are expected to take off and fill London's skyline in May, organisers confirm.

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Westminster pedicabs hit with £5k fines in crackdown

A London council says eight drivers have been fined this month in a move against "noise pollution".

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Cost of living: 'Warm haven' offers help for Newham families

Hope 4 Humanity has seen a rise in residents visiting the drop-in service for free meals.

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Ryan Hart: Esports champion on why gaming can be 'like a musical instrument'

Multiple world champion Ryan Hart reflects on his journey to the top of combat esports.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Lawrence Okolie: Inside cruiserweight world champion's complete overhaul before WBO title defence

Lawrence Okolie will have a very different team behind him when he defends his WBO cruiserweight world title on Saturday in Manchester.

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Croydon Council plans legal action against former chief executive Jo Negrini

The authority is seeking to recover some of Jo Negrini's settlement of more than £400,000.

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Folarin Balogun: England Under-21 striker holds talks about playing for US, says coach

United States caretaker coach Anthony Hudson says talks have taken place with Folarin Balogun about the striker switching international allegiance.

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Lord Sugar crowns winner of The Apprentice

The Apprentice featured an all-female final for the second year in a row.

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Visitors can walk on rare coronation floor in socks

Westminster Abbey will allow access to the spot on a 750-year-old floor where the King will be crowned.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Declan Rice: West Ham and England midfielder responds to 'harsh' criticism

West Ham captain Declan Rice says recent criticism he has received from TV pundits including Roy Keane and Graeme Souness is "harsh".

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Mosque fire suspect charged with attempted murders

Mohammed Rayaz is one of two men set alight and hurt in separate attacks in Birmingham and London.

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Four in 10 Londoners switch to hybrid work - data

Londoners have the highest levels of flexible working than the rest of the UK, figures reveal.

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Miami Open 2023 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Bianca Andreescu

British number one Emma Raducanu is out of the Miami Open after losing to Canada's Bianca Andreescu in an enjoyable battle between two former teenage US Open champions.

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Met officer dismissed for discriminatory behaviour

PC Toby Caswell acted in a disrespectful way to black colleagues, a misconduct panel finds.

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Rail strikes planned in March and April suspended

Rail workers across 14 train companies were due to walk out on 30 March and 1 April.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Gareth Ainsworth: EFL financial woes not helped by influx of foreign players

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth says the financial trickle from the Premier League to the EFL is being "killed" by foreign players.

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Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic - report

A damning report finds a catalogue of issues within the Metropolitan Police.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Casey Review: Met rotten to core, says Stephen Lawrence's mother

Baroness Lawrence said the force is still failing 30 years after being dubbed "institutionally racist".

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George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club

Harlequins second row George Hammond signs new contract at his boyhood club.

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Shire horses prepare Tower moat for Superbloom

Horses William and Joey prepare the Tower of London's 750-year-old moat to bloom with flowers.

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Georgia Stanway: Bayern Munich midfielder expects 'difficult' Champions League game against Arsenal

Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway says she expects a "super difficult" Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Arsenal on Tuesday.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Tom Curran: Surrey all-rounder faces spell on sidelines with back injury

Surrey and England all-rounder Tom Curran faces a spell on the sidelines with another back problem.

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Queens Park Rangers: Two wins enough to avoid Championship relegation, says boss Gareth Ainsworth

Queens Park Rangers manager Gareth Ainsworth believes two wins from their final eight games will be enough to avoid relegation.

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RMT members at Network Rail vote to accept pay deal

Rail workers have voted on a revised pay offer, ending walkouts for some RMT strikers.

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HS2: New HS2 bubbling pool appears at rugby club

HS2 says air trapped in the ground has been forced out during tunnelling, forming the puddle.

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Manchester United 3-1 Fulham: Marco Silva appeals for 'fairness' in Aleksandar Mitrovic ban

Fulham manager Marco Silva says Aleksandar Mitrovic should "control his emotions" after pushing referee Chris Kavanagh, but appeals for "fairness".

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London Eye gets a spring clean

The iconic landmark being prepared for Easter, the coronation and an extra bank holiday.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Cost of Living: 'I tell my kids I'll buy it tomorrow - and hope they forget'

A British Muslim charity says requests for crisis grants are at unprecedented levels.

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Colchester United condemn 'vile' Justin Edinburgh chants at Leyton Orient game

Colchester United condemn fans who sang "vile chants" about former Leyton Orient manager Justin Edinburgh.

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Arsenal v Crystal Palace preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Manchester United v Fulham: Erik ten Hag wants players to use cup success as 'fuel'

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's The FA Cup game between Manchester United and Fulham.

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London Zoo: Two-toed sloth cradles her baby

Marilyn, part of a European breeding programme, holds on to three-month-old baby Nova.

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Westfield: Dancers with Down's syndrome surprise shoppers with flash mob

More than 150 people with Down's syndrome take part in a flash mob to celebrate their lives.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Queens Park Rangers v Birmingham City

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

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Enfield shooting: Man charged with conspiracy to murder

The injured man, 26, remains in a critical but stable condition, according to police.

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Erith shooting: Fifth person charged after man found fatally shot

Kai Osibodu is charged with murdering Kai McGinley who was shot in Erith.

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Heathrow security to strike for 10 days including Easter

The airport says contingency plans will be in place when 1,400 guards walk out in a pay dispute.

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Queen's gallantry awards recognise London Bridge attack heroes

Five of the civilian commendations go to men who confronted the London Bridge attacker in 2019.

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Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson being considered as Patrick Vieira replacement

Former Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is being considered as an option to take over as manager at Selhurst Park after the sacking of Patrick Vieira.

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Six Nations 2023: England's Henry Arundell has an 'incredible future', says Steve Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick says Henry Arundell has an "incredible future" after handing the wing a first Test start against Ireland on Saturday.

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UK tourism: Visitor attractions suffering long Covid - industry body

Visitor figures are 23% down on pre-pandemic levels, despite millions returning in 2022.

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Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks.

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Jordan Briscoe death: Third person charged over fatal Tottenham stabbing

Jordan Briscoe, 25, was found with stab wounds in Arnold Road but died later in hospital on 5 March.

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Chris Kaba family concerned about watchdog resignations

Chris Kaba, 24, was shot dead by a Met Police officer and the police watchdog is investigating.

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Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager not expecting the sack before end of the season

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he does not expect the club to sack him before the end of the season.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says striker Eddie Nketiah has a 'big challenge' to return from injury

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon.

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Bushy Park: Stag practises football skills in Royal Park river

A passer-by captured footage of the animal playing with a ball in Bushy Park.

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Tube strike: Disruption to continue as Tube strike ends

Londoners are being advised that it will take many hours for Tube lines to get back to normal.

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Strikes Update: How Thursday 16 March's strikes affect you

What you need to know about the teachers' walkout in England and widespread rail disruption.

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London council plans to build 11,000 homes in flood zones

Waltham Forest council said it had to go "as far as possible" to meet its targets.

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Amir Khan: CCTV of gunpoint robbery shown to court

The former world boxing champion was forced to hand over his bespoke £72,000 watch in the footage.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace.

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South Western Railway installs life-saving defibrillators at stations

South Western Railway will provide the life-saving devices at 154 stations across its network.

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Indian Wells: Britain's Jack Draper retires against Carlos Alcaraz with stomach muscle injury

Britain's Jack Draper retires from his fourth-round match with Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells because of a stomach muscle injury.

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ULEZ expansion: Contested claims examined

The BBC road-tests the claims made by both supporters and opponents of the controversial policy.

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Cladding: Michael Gove names firms yet to sign post-Grenfell fire safety contract

The Levelling Up secretary urges developers to pay for repairs to homes with post-Grenfell fire risks.

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Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira 'convinced' side can turn around poor form

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says he is "feeling the pressure" but is 'convinced' his side can turn around their poor form.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Turandot: Royal Opera House accused of whitewashing

An advocacy group is "very concerned" at the "highly limited representation" in the cast of Turandot.

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FC Halifax Town P-P Bromley: National League game postponed because of waterlogged pitch

Tuesday's National League game between Halifax and Bromley is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Gary Rowett: Millwall boss wants players to 'enjoy and embrace' play-off push

Millwall manager Gary Rowett urges his players to "enjoy and embrace" their push for a first appearance in the Premier League.

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Fake sewage demonstrations staged over water firm pollution

Members of Extinction Rebellion wore hazmat suits while protesting Thames Water and Southern Water.

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Keshav Maharaj: South Africa spinner's Middlesex move ended by 'freak injury'

South Africa bowler Keshav Maharaj's move to Middlesex for the 2023 season is called off after he sustained a "freak injury" celebrating a wicket.

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Comic Relief 2023: Group rows length of Elizabeth Line

The team is being led by Weininger Irwin, 59, who won the first series of Gladiators in 1992.

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Premiership: Bristol 51-26 Harlequins - Rampant Bears claim fourth straight win

Seven-try Bristol sweep aside Harlequins 51-26 at Ashton Gate to keep their top-four hopes alive.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Reds comeback extends Spurs' losing WSL run

Liverpool come from behind to beat Tottenham, whose Women's Super League losing run extends to nine matches.

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Premiership: London Irish 36-18 Sale: Exiles stun Sharks to continue good form

London Irish survive second-half pressure to see off Sale Sharks and seal their fifth win in six games.

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West Ham United v Aston Villa preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United: Sam Kerr sends hosts top of Women's Super League

Sam Kerr's brilliant strike is enough to give Chelsea a crucial victory over Manchester United and return them to the top of the Women's Super League.

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Lewisham Council set to buy 300 houses for homeless families

Lewisham Council hopes the homes will provide consistent living standards for vulnerable families.

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Outdoor chess club sees boom in members

The English Chess Federation says the game is growing in popularity across the country.

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

Erith shooting: Two murder charges after man found fatally shot

Connor Brooks and Bradlee Reeve are charged with murdering Kai McGinley, who was shot in Erith.

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Dean Holden: Charlton Athletic manager signs new deal at The Valley

Charlton manager Dean Holden signs a contract extension until 2026 with the League One club.

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Bellator 292: Britons Michael 'MVP' Page and Linton Vassell earn stunning knockouts

Britons Michael 'Venom' Page and Linton Vassell earn impressive knockout wins at Bellator 292 in San Jose, California.

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Catford: Broadway Theatre reopens after £7m makeover

Catford's Broadway Theatre recently underwent a major renovation bringing it into the 21st Century.

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Jordan Briscoe death: Two charged over Tottenham attack

Jordan Briscoe, 25, was treated at the scene of the incident on Sunday evening but died in hospital.

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Ashley Maynard-Brewer: Charlton Athletic goalkeeper signs new three-year contract with Charlton

Charlton Athletic goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer signs a new contract until the summer of 2026.

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Friday, March 10, 2023

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

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

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Ben Strevens: Dagenham & Redbridge appoint former striker as manager

Ben Strevens is appointed manager of his former club Dagenham & Redbridge.

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Police release CCTV image after elderly man set on fire

An 82-year-old man was doused in a liquid and set alight outside a mosque in west London.

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Calls double in London from potential online child sex abusers

A helpline to support those who may offend sees 78,000 calls from Londoners in 2022.

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Met Police given £3m to overhaul treatment of crime victims

It comes as a report reveals a third of crime victims are unsatisfied with the Met's service.

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Lorry driver to face trial over death of cyclist Dr Marta Krawiec

Kevin Allen, 68, admitted causing death by careless driving but this was rejected by prosecutors.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Eurovision 2023: Mae Muller announced as UK act for song contest

The 25-year-old will perform I Wrote A Song at May's competition as the UK hosts on Ukraine's behalf.

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Sporting Lisbon v Arsenal: Mikel Arteta coy on Gabriel Jesus return

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tight-lipped over whether Gabriel Jesus has travelled for the Europa League last-16 game at Sporting Lisbon.

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Bellator 292: Michael 'Venom' Page on acting hopes, title ambitions and his legacy

Michael 'Venom' Page talks to BBC Sport about his acting ambitions, title hopes and legacy before facing Goiti Yamauchi at Bellator 292 on Friday.

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End of era for UK's only independent Sylvanian Families shop

The UK’s only independent Sylvanian Families shop has drawn collectors and fans for 30 years.

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Jason Roy: Pakistan Super League records tumble as England opener hits 145 not out

England batter Jason Roy hits an unbeaten 145 as Quetta Gladiators complete a record-breaking run chase in the Pakistan Super League.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

London's counter-terror Prevent referrals buck UK trend - meeting

Most of London's Prevent referrals are for Islamist activity, a London Assembly meeting hears.

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IWD: Emmeline Pankhurst statue unveiled at Madame Tussauds

The activist was a key figure of the Suffragette movement and helped women win equal voting rights

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Muslim athlete charter: Millwall, Luton and Swansea sign

Championship sides Millwall, Luton and Swansea sign the Muslim athlete charter, pledging to "actively support players" of the Islamic faith.

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Caroline Dubois: British boxer targets first world title fight in 2023

Rising British boxing star Caroline Dubois wants a shot at a world title before the end of the year.

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Sutton United v Crawley Town

Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Sutton United and Crawley Town.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Antonio Conte: Tottenham boss has 'a lot of energy' as he returns after surgery

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says club doctors were "really worried" about his health but he now has "a lot of energy" as he returns to the dugout.

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The Queen and her corgis shown in photo exhibition

Photographs marking each decade of her life are on show at the Wallace Collection in central London.

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Space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock given Barbie honour

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is named a Barbie Role Model for work promoting science careers to girls.

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Struggling renters must move further out of London, says Foxtons boss

The boss of London's biggest estate agency says a lack of available properties is driving people further out.

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The blind, homeless pianist defying the odds

Anastasios Pagonidis, 18, has a brain tumour and was given just six months to live when he was a child.

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Chelsea v Borussia Dortmund: Reece James and Christian Pulisic could return for Champions League tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Brentford v Fulham

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

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Tomasz Waga death: Man charged in connection with Cardiff murder

The last outstanding suspect in connection with the death of Tomasz Waga in Cardiff is arrested.

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Snow and icy conditions to hit London as yellow alert issued

Temperatures are forecast to plummet this week with a return to icy conditions across the capital.

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Wayne Couzens sentenced over indecent exposures

The former Met Police officer is already serving a whole-life term for the murder of Sarah Everard.

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Bake Off: The actor portraying Paul Hollywood in GBBO musical

The Great British Bake Off has been turned into a West End musical.

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The mushrooms you can wear and build with

A growing number of firms are turning fungi roots into clothing and building material.

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood: Parents demand answers

Bereaved mothers share the heartbreak of losing their child suddenly and without explanation.

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Brighton 4-0 West Ham: Declan Rice says defeat was 'demoralising' for Hammers

West Ham captain Declan Rice says being on the pitch during the 4-0 defeat by Brighton was "demoralising".

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Manchester City Women v Tottenham Hotspur Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's The FA Women's Super League game between Manchester City Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women.

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Reading Women v West Ham United Women

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

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Higher fares across all London transport take effect

How an average fare rise of 5.9% on London bus, Tube, rail and tram services will affect you.

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Man charged over London Oxford Street bus assault

The victim, a 25-year-old man, remains in hospital with a serious head injury from blunt-force trauma.

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground.

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Hundreds of women in London protest over violence against women

Women demonstrated in central London to protest over a lack of action addressing male violence.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

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

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Rotherhithe: Man charged with murder of wife to appear in court

Weimar Mosquera is charged with murdering Sandra Giraldo who was found dead in south-east London.

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London mosque hosts grand reopening after 2015 fire damage

Hundreds are expected to attend Baitul Futuh Mosque for the inauguration after the 2015 fire.

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Ohara Davies: Former 'bad guy' of British boxing not interested in 'playing the villain' any more

Ohara Davies faces a make-or-break fight and says he does not want to "play the villain" any more after a controversial boxing career.

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Women's League Cup: Can Arsenal rediscover winning feeling against Chelsea?

Arsenal have a chance to claim silverware in Sunday's League Cup final when they take on a Chelsea side who have become relentless winners.

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HS2 delays being considered to cut rising costs

HS2's boss admits delays are among options being considered to combat the impact of inflation.

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London Fire Brigade staff faced over 160 disciplinary cases in 2020-2022

London's mayor warns there is "no hiding place" after new data reveals the cases from 2020 to 2022.

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Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter after remains of a baby found in an area of woodland in Brighton

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Andrey Santos: Chelsea midfielder rejoins Vasco de Gama on loan after failing to get work permit

Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos rejoins former club Vasco de Gama on loan after failing to secure a work permit.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Covid: Breathing tube contributed to boy's death - coroner

Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13, died at King's College Hospital in London in March 2020.

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Woman completes National Trust scone-eating project

Sarah Merker, from west London, says her mission led her to discover what makes the perfect scone.

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Manchester United 3-1 West Ham: Late goals help hosts book FA Cup quarter-final tie with Fulham

Carabao Cup winners Manchester United come from a goal down to beat West Ham and move into the FA Cup quarter-finals, where they will host Fulham.

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World Book Day: 'Why I've given away 6,000 free books'

Writer Sofia Akel is encouraging more people to read by giving out free books to those who can't afford them.

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Constance Marten arrest: Remains of baby found after massive search

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon remain in custody on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.

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London: Three in 10 miss out on first-choice secondary school

In some London boroughs, nearly two in five youngsters missed out on their preferred school.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

London ULEZ: Dartford vicar says expansion will hit mourners

Rev Carl Chambers says mourners from Kent using crematoria in London will be hit by the charge.

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Oxford Street partially closed after man stabbed on bus

The man has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

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Conor Benn has 'serious concerns' about drug testing in boxing after WBC ruling over failed test

Conor Benn says he has "serious concerns" about the testing system in boxing after the WBC ruled his failed drugs test was not "intentional".

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M1 partially closed near London after fatal pedestrian collision

Police said they were called to reports of a collision between a vehicle and a woman.

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BTP in Snapchat campaign to deter boys from drug gangs

British Transport Police says dealers lure youngsters in with money and gifts before exploiting them.

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Ivan Toney: Brentford striker accepts breaking FA betting rules

Brentford striker Ivan Toney accepts breaking Football Association betting rules ahead of an appearance before a disciplinary panel.

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