Saturday, September 30, 2023

Chelsea agree new £40m-plus shirt sponsor deal with sports technology firm

Chelsea agree a deal worth more than £40m with a United States-based sports technology company to become the new front of shirt sponsor.

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More ticket gates to be installed at London's Victoria Station

Network Rails says installing almost 40 more gates will reduce congestion at the London station.

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Tooting Bec Lido to get refurbishment of public facilities

Plans for the lido include a café, toilets plus gender-neutral showers and changing facilities.

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Ageless Teenagers: 'People want to feel community spirit'

Ageless Teenagers is a group for seniors in the Afro-Caribbean community to meet, keep fit, chat and make new friends.

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Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Aslef union members will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

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Enfield: First baby beaver born in London in 400 years

Enfield council launched reintroduction programme in 2022 to bring beavers back to the capital.

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Vicky Park Rangers FC: Girls team angry after losing football pitch access

Tower Hamlets Council says awarding the contract to Vicky Park Rangers FC was a "processing error".

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Friday, September 29, 2023

County Championship: 2023 team of the season as chosen by BBC Sport users

With the county cricket season finishing, who did BBC Sport users choose as their best Championship XI for 2023?

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London Broncos targeting 'magic' spot in Super League, says coach Mike Eccles

Guiding London Broncos back to Super League for the first time since 2019 would be "magic", says boss Mike Eccles.

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Elianne Andam: Boy, 17, charged with murder of schoolgirl in Croydon

A 17-year-old boy is charged after Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death in south London.

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South Western Railway rethinks ticket office plan after outcry

Visually-impaired rail passengers urge South Western Railway to maintain staff at stations.

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Train drivers strikes could continue in to Christmas, as fresh disruption begins

The leader of the train drivers' union has not ruled out strike action continuing in to Christmas.

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Wiltshire dad takes on six marathons in memory of son

Frank Lee has already raised nearly £15,000 for Brain Tumour Research.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Police officers widely misusing body-worn cameras

It was hoped video would increase transparency in policing, but BBC has uncovered 150 reports of failings.

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Insurer refuses to pay for storm flood damage after criteria dispute

The insurance company disputes the definition of a storm and says the weather was not severe enough.

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County Championship: Surrey kept waiting for title by Hampshire and weather

Liam Dawson takes 5-44 as Surrey are bowled out for 207 by Hampshire to be kept waiting to seal the Championship title.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

County Championship: Pick your team of the 2023 season

Who has impressed you in the County Championship this summer? Pick your team of the 2023 season using our selector.

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Chelsea: How have repeated moves for Brighton talent worked out for both clubs?

Since Todd Boehly became chairman, Chelsea have spent £185m on buying players from Brighton - as well as taking seven members of their staff. Has it worked out?

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Maggie Alphonsi: 'Female rugby players were treated as second-class citizens'

England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi talks to BBC Sport about breaking barriers, coming out and "banging the drum" for women’s sport.

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Fishmongers' Hall: Attack hero proud of Queen's gallantry award

Darryn Frost used a narwhal tusk to fend off Usman Khan at Fishmongers' Hall in 2019.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Reggie Cannon: Queens Park Rangers sign USA defender after Boavista exit

Championship club Queens Park Rangers sign United States international Reggie Cannon on a four-year deal.

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Orpington man fatally stabbed in heart named as Max Moy Wheatley

Max Moy Wheatley, 19, was found stabbed at Jubilee Country Park in Bromley, police said.

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Oxford Tube coach service expands route

The Oxford Tube will extend westwards in Oxfordshire and add an additional stop at High Wycombe.

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Water firms forced to pay back customers for poor performance

Regulator Ofwat orders companies to return £114m to households by cutting bills after missing targets.

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London train costs to rise without day travelcard, charity warns

Trains to London will cost 16% more for families once the day travelcard is scrapped, a charity says.

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Gatwick cancels 82 flights due to staff shortages

The airport will cancel some flights over the coming week after sickness hits air traffic controllers.

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Pearly King and Queen of Woolwich explain the cockney tradition

Pearly Kings and Queens from across London recently gathered in the City for their Harvest Festival.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Matt Ratana's friends walk 85 miles for his charity

Matt Ratana's friends were raising awareness of the work the rugby charity does with young people.

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Cyclist saved by doctors riding behind him

David Graney is expected to fully recover after collapsing in the London to Brighton bike ride.

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University staff strike disrupts freshers' week

The strikes are part of a long-running dispute by union members over pay and conditions.

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London's Nick Hornby unveils artworks in Westminster and Kensington

Nick Hornby unveils three commissions for permanent public art in Westminster and Kensington.

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Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham: 'Ange Postecoglou has Spurs heading in right direction'

Everything about Tottenham's performance in the 2-2 draw at Arsenal suggests Ange Postecoglou knows the right direction for a club that had lost its way, writes Phil McNulty.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

HS2: 'Crazy' not to review project over soaring costs - Shapps

Grant Shapps cites Ukraine war costs and a spike in inflation as reasons to weigh up the rail project.

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Zhilei Zhang v Joe Joyce II: Briton says there is 'no chance' of retirement after loss

British heavyweight Joe Joyce says his second consecutive defeat by Zhilei Zhang is "not the end of the world" and rules out retirement.

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Chris Kaba: Armed officers step back from duties after Kaba murder charge

Some officers withdraw from duties after a colleague was accused of the murder of an unarmed man.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

Zhilei Zhang v Joe Joyce II: Can Briton overcome 'a blip' and win heavyweight rematch?

Joe Joyce says his loss to Zhilei Zhang was "just a blip", but can the British heavyweight make amends against the Chinese southpaw in Saturday's rematch?

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Wimbledon school crash: Arrested woman re-bailed until next year

Two children died when a Land Rover crashed through their school fence in July.

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Blue plaque: Five facts about London's blue plaques

As London unveils its 1,000th blue plaque, here are some things you might not have known about them.

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Murder arrest over man's stab death in Haringey

A 32-year-old man is being questioned in custody after Brian Edwards, 53, was fatally stabbed.

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Harlequins lose at Gloucester in Premiership Cup

Gloucester defeat Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons beat Sale in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Birmingham City v Queens Park Rangers

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

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Friday, September 22, 2023

County Championship: Pick your team of the 2023 season

Who has impressed you in the County Championship this summer? Pick your team of the 2023 season using our selector.

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Bellator 299: Fabian Edwards credits mum for 'champion mentality' before Johnny Eblen title fight

Fabian Edwards faces Johnny Eblen for the middleweight title at Bellator 299 in Dublin on Saturday.

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Met Police: Stephen Lawrence's brother joins oversight panel

Stuart Lawrence is a member of the new body that scrutinises implementation of the Casey report.

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Cancer patient to defy fear of heights for abseil

Claire Stork plans to abseil down St Thomas' Hospital to raise money for a cancer charity.

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Man arrested as police hunt for missing mum and children

Police are "extremely concerned" for Jamie-Leigh Kelly, her newborn baby and three-year-old daughter.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Green-fingered TfL staff honoured at gardening competition

More than 50 entries were submitted from urban spaces based across London's transport system.

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Arsenal 4-0 PSV Eindhoven: Gunners mark Champions League return with perfect performance

Arsenal ensure their fans' six-year wait for a Champions League return was well worth it with a fine performance against PSV, writes Phil McNulty.

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Heavy rain causes train cancellations and delays

The disruption is expected to last until later on Thursday morning, according to National Rail.

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London families struggling to buy food and pay bills - charity

The Trussell Trust says working families on Universal Credit are struggling with food and bills.

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Stay away from rutting deer, Royal Parks urges visitors

Visitors who get too close to the rutting deer run the risk of injury.

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Rivers help chart London's pandemic health

Researchers find levels of contaminants in London's rivers changed during the pandemic.

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Millwall 3-0 Rotherham United: Longman, Flemming and Bradshaw net in Lions win

Ryan Longman, Zian Flemming and Tom Bradshaw score as Millwall register a comfortable home win over Rotherham United.

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Tower Hamlets Council to scrap LTN road closure scheme

Tower Hamlets Council decides to scrap most low traffic neighbourhoods in the borough.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Childcare: Nursery chain's concern over government's funding plans

A planned government cash boost will fail to help parents looking for childcare places, it is feared.

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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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EFL Trophy: Alejo Veliz comes off the bench as Tottenham U21s thrash Colchester

Argentine striker Alejo Veliz comes off the bench for Tottenham Under-21s in their 5-0 EFL Trophy win at Colchester.

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Diane Abbott attacks Labour investigation as 'fraudulent'

The MP has been suspended from the party pending an inquiry into comments she made about racism.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Ulez is two-for-one offer for London, Sadiq Khan says

Sadiq Khan's comments at a New York event have been challenged by his political opponents.

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Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Son Heung-Min attend London Fashion Week

Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Son Heung-Min have been pictured with stars of music, film and fashion at Burberry's London Fashion Week show.

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Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry given new contracts

The rail operators have been awarded the long-term contract renewals by the Department for Transport.

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Highgate: Man seriously injured in e-bike fire

The man, who is believed to be a food delivery rider, sustained burns to several parts of his body.

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Teenager making flags of the world out of Rubik's Cubes

A year-long challenge is seeing a London 14-year-old create flags of the world using Rubik’s Cubes.

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Kilburn: Residents evacuated following fire at block of flats

The London Fire Brigade says no injuries have been reported in connection with the fire in Kilburn.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Sadiq Khan: 'Ulez possible as public educated on health and climate change'

London mayor tells US climate conference Londoners are now "educated on health and climate change".

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Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea: Cherries and Blues play out forgettable draw

Bournemouth and Chelsea continue their lacklustre starts to the Premier League campaign with a forgettable goalless draw.

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Buckingham Palace: Man charged with Royal Mews trespass

A 25-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Saturday near the Royal Mews, police say.

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Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died.

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Crystal Palace Park dinosaurs turned into interactive 3D models

Historic England says the 3D scans will help future restoration work for the Victorian sculptures.

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Jill Dando: Murdered BBC presenter was 'just in wrong place at wrong time'

The late star's brother hopes a new docuseries, Who Killed Jill Dando?, will jog somebody's memory.

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Two pubs a day disappearing in England and Wales

Some 383 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses between January and June, government figures show.

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Bianca Williams search: Officers to appear at gross-misconduct hearing

Five Met Police officers are due to appear at a hearing over the stop-and-search of Bianca Williams.

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Premiership Rugby Cup: Ealing upset Bristol Bears 28-12 at Ashton Gate

Ealing Trailfinders register their second upset in the Premiership Rugby Cup as the Championship club win 28-12 at Bristol Bears.

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Millwall v Leeds United

Live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Millwall and Leeds United.

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Necropolis Railway: The railway trip where only some returned

When London's burial grounds started to overflow, a rail route began for mourners - and their dead.

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Upminster Windmill reopens after community's restoration work

The 19th Century Upminster Windmill has reopened after the local community's restoration work.

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Fulham v Luton Town preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

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

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Rising costs push up 'cheapest cinema' ticket price

Peckhamplex has kept ticket prices at £4.99 for 13 years, but from Friday they increased by £1.

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Alfie Meadows: Met agrees pay-out for man injured in 2010 protest

Alfie Meadows was left with a brain injury after being struck in 2010 during a tuition fees protest.

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Millennium Bridge: Business people protest with queue for climate

A demonstration saw protestors in business wear queue across the London's Millennium Bridge.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Ivan Toney: Brentford coach Thomas Frank relishing striker's return to training

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is relishing striker Ivan Toney's return to training while he serves an eight-month ban for breaching betting rules.

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A1 Janice Weston murder: Time running out, say police

Solicitor Janice Weston's body was found in a ditch off the A1 in Cambridgeshire 40 years ago.

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Morocco earthquake: 'People's Grenfell PTSD is activated again'

Members of England's Moroccan communities tell the BBC how they have been affected by the earthquake.

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London midsize fashion influencers call for more body diversity

London fashion influencers are calling for more representation for medium-sized bodies in fashion.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Child Q: Met officers could be sacked over schoolgirl's strip-search

A girl, 15, was wrongly accused of having drugs and strip-searched on her period in December 2020.

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NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.

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Road in Eltham closed by unusually large sinkhole

The cavernous opening south of Greenwich has also brought out the local sense of humour.

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Man begged for help but died at Heathrow detention centre

Frank Ospina was awaiting deportation - his family say he was willing to leave.

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Hackney: Councillors trained to use overdose-reversing spray

Those trained to use Naloxone will be able to administer it to those experiencing a drug overdose.

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Theresa May reflects on the Grenfell Tower fire

The former PM was speaking to the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast.

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Croydon stabbing: Man killed in daylight attack

A 20-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident in south London.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

West London homes and businesses with no water or low pressure

Thames Water says the problem was caused by a power supply issue at its west London treatment works.

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V&A to care for looted funeral stones from Yemen found in London shop

The stones were reported by an archaeology enthusiast in an interior design shop.

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Why are there sheep on Hampstead Heath?

They were a common sight there in the 1940s and 1950s but moved out as London grew.

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Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in WW2 Spitfire

Mike Smith flew in a WW2 Spitfire over Sussex after taking off from a hangar in Kent.

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Met Police 'does not want O2 Brixton permanently closed'

The police force tells a licensing hearing it wants another company to run the music venue instead.

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County Championship: Dane Vilas century solidifies Lancashire's control over Middlesex

Lancashire - led by Dane Vilas's century - put the home side in control against struggling Middlesex at Old Trafford.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Riko Ueki: West Ham sign Japan striker ahead of Women's Super League season

West Ham United have signed Riko Ueki, a 24-year-old Japan striker who scored twice at the recent World Cup.

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HMP Wandsworth: Drones attempt deliveries to prisoners, say residents

Neighbours living by HMP Wandsworth say they see drones being used to try to smuggle in contraband.

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First Wilko shop closures begin after rescue fails

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

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Raac discovered in Houses of Parliament but poses 'no immediate risk'

The collapse-prone concrete is found in one area but poses "no immediate risk", a spokesman says.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect may have used bedsheet to escape, court hears

The 21-year-old former soldier appears in court accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

Premiership Rugby Cup: Ealing Trailfinders beat Northampton Saints while Jersey Reds win

Ealing Trailfinders score eight tries to comfortably beat an inexperienced Northampton Saints side in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Daniel Khalife charged over Wandsworth prison escape

The 21-year-old is accused of escaping from the prison while awaiting trial on a terror offence.

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Pedestrian killed in crash near Royal Oak Tube station

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs.

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Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conveys his concerns to China about interference, a No 10 spokesperson says.

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Images of men released in Brixton stabbing appeal

Ronaldo Scott, 21, was found stabbed to death close to Angell Town Park on 4 September.

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Meet the man who built his London house from DIY tutorials

Kenny Orellana has built his own house in London as a cheaper alternative to buying a home.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Swindon Town v Sutton United

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Swindon Town and Sutton United.

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Bromley v Maidenhead United

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Bromley and Maidenhead United.

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Missing terror suspect Daniel Khalife arrested in west London

The 21-year-old is detained by police four days after escaping from Wandsworth prison

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London robotic surgeon celebrates its 10,000th procedure

A robotic surgeon called Da Vinci has been performing surgery for nearly 20 years.

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US Open 2023 results: Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram win to secure third successive title

Briton Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram come from behind to secure US Open men's doubles title for a third year in a row.

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Heathrow and Gatwick airports have Raac on sites

Heathrow has means to keep it safe, while Gatwick has found no cause for concern.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

Premiership Rugby Cup: English clubs prepare for new-look competition

Sides in England's top two tiers prepare for the newly revamped Premiership Rugby Cup.

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Brixton fire: Residents told to shut windows over waste site blaze

London Fire Brigade says 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze and the whole building is alight.

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First of London's West End Tube stations get 4G and 5G

Further sections of the Northern and Central line will be getting coverage in the coming months.

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Hertfordshire couple raise funds for daughter's rare HNRNPH2 condition

Autumn has a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder known as HNRNPH2.

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Daniel Khalife: No trace of prison escape terror suspect

Officer leading search says Daniel Khalife is "very resourceful" after he evaded police for 36 hours.

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Two Brewers: Man arrested over alleged homophobic attack

Detectives investigating an alleged homophobic attack in south London arrest a man on suspicion of GBH.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Freddie Mercury: Queen star's piano and other items sold at Sotheby's

Thousands of personal items belonging to the late Queen frontman are sold at a Sotheby's auction.

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Mercury Prize 2023: Loyle Carner and Young Fathers among favourites to win

Loyle Carner and Young Fathers are among the favourites to win the prize on Thursday night.

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Met Police not taking masked stranger attack seriously - victim

A woman left unconscious after being punched by a masked man criticises the Met Police's response.

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Newham Council to review travel pass scheme after hip op patient rejected

A watchdog found Newham Council failed to properly process the man's travel pass application.

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Oxford Street: Two men charged with attempted robbery

Two men are charged with attempted robbery following an incident on the UK's busiest high street.

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Melissa Burr: Bus driver cleared but still faces jail over fatal crash

Bus driver Olusofa Popoola is cleared of causing death by dangerous driving but admitted a lesser charge.

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Declan Donnelly: Pair plead guilty plead guilty over luxury car plot

TV presenter Declan Donnelly's Range Rover was among the cars targeted by the group.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Blue plaques: Official English Heritage scheme could expand across England

Ministers want a nationwide system for all the plaques on buildings honouring famous figures.

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Brixton stabbing: Man killed in midday attack named

Ronaldo Scott, 21, was found stabbed to death close to Angell Town Park in south London on Monday.

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Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Blaze and Vipers claim dramatic victories

The Blaze win to go further clear in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy standings: while Southern Vipers, Thunder and Sunrisers also triumph.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Tower Bridge: Sugar sculpture by Sussex artist to go on display

Michelle Wibowo's artwork is part of an exhibition of structures made out of sugar or salt.

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US Open 2023 results: Jack Draper loses to Andrey Rublev in fourth round

Britain's Jack Draper has his career-best run at a Grand Slam ended by Russian eighth seed Andrey Rublev in the US Open fourth round.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Tanguy Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez leave Premier League club for Galatasaray

Tottenham duo Tanguy Ndombele and Davinson Sanchez both leave the Premier League club to join Turkish champions Galatasaray.

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County Championship: Warwickshire on brink of defeat after following on against Surrey

Warwickshire escape a two-day defeat but still stand on the brink of losing to reigning champions Surrey.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Royal Marsden Ulez charge a bureaucratic burden, says child cancer parent

Families of children having cancer treatment at Royal Marsden Hospital tell of the impact of Ulez.

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World Rowing Championships: Callum Dixon on severe dyslexia

British rower Callum Dixon has dyslexia so severe he can only read about 25 words, but he is determined to make sure it doesn't get in the way of his Olympic dream.

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Islington market stall holder sells produce for over 40 years

An Islington market stall holder has no plans of stopping after 40 years of challenges in the trade.

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August Bank Holiday TfL ridership was highest since pandemic

TfL says higher passenger numbers were due to events in the capital such as Notting Hill Carnival.

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

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

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Wembley Park: Alzheimer's exhibition explores football memories

The photographic exhibition features England players and those with the disease sharing memories.

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

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

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Fulham boss Marco Silva condemns match officials as Erling Haaland says he would also be 'fuming'

Marco Silva condemns match officials for allowing Man City's second goal in Fulham's 5-1 loss at the Eithad as Erling Haaland admits he would also have been "fuming".

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Chingford: Residents say bird poo flood compensation not enough

The Chingford tenants say the cost of damage to their belongings has not been met by the council.

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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.

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Westminster Abbey: Abseilers survey building's Portland stone

The condition of the stone on the West Towers is checked every year by a specialist team.

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Drug dealer, 17, jailed for fatal stabbing of rival

Jesse Nwokejiobi, 17, was stabbed in a nature reserve next to the River Cam.

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Wigan Athletic bring in Martial Godo and Arsenal defender Omar Rekik on loan

Wigan Athletic sign Fulham winger Martial Godo on a season's loan and Arsenal defender Omar Rekik until January.

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RAAC: Seven London schools part-closed due to dangerous concrete

Affected schools have been told they may have switch to online learning or teach pupils elsewhere.

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Tennai Watson: Charlton Athletic sign former MK Dons defender on two-year-deal

League One side Charlton Athletic sign former MK Dons defender Tennai Watson on a two-year-deal.

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Chelsea sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City in £42.5m deal

Chelsea sign England Under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City for an initial £40m.

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Dean Henderson: Crystal Palace sign goalkeeper from Manchester United

Crystal Palace sign England goalkeeper Dean Henderson on a five-year deal from Manchester United.

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Canning Town cat charity overwhelmed by increase in abandoned pets

An animal sanctuary in Canning Town says more cats are coming in than are being rehomed.

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US Open 2023 results: Katie Boulter and Jack Draper win in New York

Katie Boulter and Jack Draper reach the US Open third round as they start another action-packed day for the British contingent with wins.

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