Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Two women arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences

Two suspects, aged 29 and 44, presented themselves at a police station in south London on Monday.

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Marti Cifuentes: QPR appoint Hammarby boss as new head coach

Queens Park Rangers appoint Hammarby boss Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach.

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Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail

A High Court judge finds 12 people to be in contempt of an injunction, after a protest on the M25.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Croydon: Murder arrest as woman, 19, stabbed to death

The woman was an Indian national who had recently arrived in the UK, the Met Police says.

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Fewer trains to run from London to Manchester

Avanti is to run a reduced service between London to Manchester on Saturdays until the end of the year.

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Arnolds Field: Health probe into dump fires delayed by privacy laws

Protection of patient-level data has delayed an investigation into the impact of illegal dump fires.

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London scheme to reduce roadworks impact gets £10m funding boost

There are more than 160,000 "works and interventions" on London's roads each year, City Hall says.

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation.

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Gareth Ainsworth: QPR sack head coach after poor start to season

QPR sack head coach Gareth Ainsworth after only two wins in 14 games at the start of the Championship season.

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

When do the clocks go back in October? UK set for change to GMT

Some of the UK's top timepieces will be put back to GMT this Sunday - a major task for some.

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Premiership: Gloucester 3-24 Saracens - Tom Willis tries lead Sarries to win

Saracens finally kick their Premiership season into gear with a smash-and-grab win at Gloucester.

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Islington: Man gets citizenship letter from late Queen in error

The ceremony document was incorrectly given on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last year.

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Justin Henry: Murder charge over man's disappearance

Justin Henry, 34, was last seen on CCTV at a McDonald's drive-through in Croydon.

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Lady Leshurr: Video does not show real attack, court told

Lady Leshurr is accused of assaulting her ex-girlfriend and her new partner in London last year.

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Man charged over antisemitic abuse in north London

The man is accused of shouting insults in an aggressive manner at a man in Orthodox Jewish clothing.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Family who refused to leave estate evicted

The Woldehiwot family refused to leave when Ealing Council wanted to demolish their block of flats.

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Olympiakos v West Ham: Hammers boss David Moyes urges 'good behaviour' from fans

David Moyes calls for "good behaviour" from West Ham and Olympiakos supporters when the two sides meet in the Europa League.

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Bianca Williams: 'I get anxious whenever I see a police car'

Athlete Bianca Williams says her family's ordeal with the Met Police has left her "on edge".

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Tottenham: Families upset after graves are wrapped in tape

Owners of Tottenham Park Cemetery in north London say are "clearing unsafe broken memorial stones".

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Murder suspect hid for 39 years using dead man's identity, court told

Paul Bryan is standing trial for the murder of Roman Szalajko who was fatally stabbed in 1984.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

'London living wage' workers to see 10% pay rise

The London living wage is based on what is needed to afford the cost of living.

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Justin Henry: Man missing may have come to harm, police fear

Justin Henry went missing on 15 October after visiting a McDonald's drive-thru in Croydon

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Metro Memory Game: Tube station challenge becomes commuter hit

The Metro Memory Game, released on Friday, has already had over 100,000 plays.

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London teenagers inspired by Tina Turner theatre show

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, at the Aldwych Theatre, welcomes more than 1,000 schoolchildren.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Dave Courtney: Former London gangster turned actor dies aged 64

Dave Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of the Kray twins, was found dead at his home.

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The Peckham primary school where most children are homeless

The large majority of pupils at a south London primary school are homeless, its headteacher says.

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Inside the London factory where Remembrance Poppies are made

Steve Pleasants, who works at the factory, spoke to BBC London about what it means to him.

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Gaza protest: Braverman to meet Met Police boss over London demonstration

The home secretary wants to know why certain chanting at a central London rally did not lead to arrests.

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Michael 'Venom' Page: UFC 'interested' in signing British fighter after Bellator exit

Dana White says the UFC is "interested" in signing free agent Michael 'Venom' Page.

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Cost of living: Londoners shower at leisure centres to save on bills

One man says he goes to his leisure centre specifically to shower almost every day.

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

Gallery dedicated to London Transport posters opens in Covent Garden

The Global Poster Gallery features works from London Transport Museum’s collection of poster art.

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Hate crimes in London see big jump, police say

There has been a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes since the Hamas attack on Israel.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Fox on vandalism spree in a dog cafe caught red-handed

The cafe owner says the fox caused thousands of pounds of damage, ripping sofas and breaking glass.

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Newham Council: Cladding delay building owner prosecuted successfully

Newham Council took legal action after a firm did not meet a deadline to remove dangerous cladding.

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Riba Stirling Prize: London retirement home wins top architecture award

London's John Morden Centre wins the Riba Stirling Prize for its approach to elderly living.

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Lady Leshurr attacked by security dog, court hears

The rapper is accused of attacking her ex-girlfriend and the woman's new partner in Leyton last year.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Boy with water pistol confronted by armed police

He was rammed off his bike by officers in a van and arrested by marksmen, says a police scrutiny body.

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Lady Leshurr bit woman's hand in attack - court

The rapper is accused of attacking her ex-girlfriend and the woman's new partner in Leyton last year.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

London pollution: Maps shows worst areas for road run-off pollution

The interactive online tool highlights Barking and Dagenham and Barnet as two of the hot-spot areas.

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Pause HS2 land sale, says government big projects adviser

Sir John Armitt tells the BBC the decision to sell the property is a "mistake".

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Lady Leshurr attacked ex and ex's partner - court

The rapper is accused of attacking her ex-girlfriend and the woman's new partner in Leyton last year.

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Red paint thrown on Jewish schools in London a hate crime - police

The vandalism attacks on two schools in north London are being investigated by police.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Meet the Boxing Bishop of Edmonton

Archbishop Costakis Evangelou MBE is known as the Boxing Bishop of Edmonton.

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Cost of Living: One in four working London parents struggle to feed family

The Felix Project surveyed more than 2,000 working parents in London amid a rising cost of living.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Madonna's Celebration Tour reviewed: The Queen of pop brings out her crown jewels

The star is joined on stage by four of her children, who she thanks for saving her life this summer.

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London charities help victims in Israel and Gaza

Shira Joseph, from one of two charities visited by BBC London, says the response has been "amazing".

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ

Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle".

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Friday, October 13, 2023

London Stock Market trailblazers given Freedom of City

Women were first allowed on the trading floor of the London Stock Exchange in 1973.

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West Ham's Rehanne Skinner on female coaches, ambitions & scuba diving

Rehanne Skinner hopes to make a difference as West Ham United women's first female manager, and tells BBC Sport all about her vision for the club.

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Met Police: Communities traumatised by stop and search

The Met Police is now trying out "precision stop and search", which aims to better target hotspots.

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Ex-Tory mayoral candidate Natalie Campbell to run as independent

Natalie Campbell says she will run for mayor of London as a "centrist, middle-of-the-road candidate".

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Fashion exhibition shines light on London's Jewish communities

A new exhibition looks at the impact migrants had on turning London into a fashion capital.

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Three Jewish schools in London to close over security fears

The schools in north London will shut on Friday due to planned protests in support of Hamas.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BBC Radio 1Xtra: DJ Day Day announced as new presenter

DJ Day Day will host a new morning show from home city Birmingham when he takes over from DJ Ace.

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Louis Wain ceramic cat collection fetches £27k at auction

The group of ceramics was sold at a Gloucestershire auctioneers.

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M25: Owner 'heartbroken' as foals killed in motorway hit-and-run

James Mason says the foals were on their way to start a new life in the countryside.

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FA unlikely to light Wembley arch with colours of Israel flag

The Football Association is unlikely to light the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israel flag because of fears of a backlash from some communities.

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Millennium Bridge: Man's tiny chewing gum art to be blasted off

Ben Wilson's paintings on discarded chewing gum across the Millennium Bridge are to be washed away.

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West Ham: Grassroots club faces eviction over Premier League club's plans

Bealonians FC faces eviction from playing fields to make way for West Ham's new training grounds.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Lewis King 'shocked' to win first Wheels of Steel award

England's Lewis King is "proud and shocked" to be the winner of wheelchair rugby league's inaugural Wheels of Steel award.

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Children among 17 Britons dead or missing in Israel

The death toll in Israel from Saturday's attack by Hamas is now more than 1,200.

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Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago.

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Millwall among EFL sides to make environment pledge

Six English Football League sides pledge to travel to matches in a more environmentally friendly way, amid criticism of clubs flying to games.

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Charlton win in busy night of EFL Trophy action

Josh Vickers helps Derby County to victory in the EFL Trophy as he returns to football for the first time since the death of his wife.

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Wandsworth: Met Police officer charged with sexual assault

Sgt Rachel Bright, 45, is accused of touching a woman without her consent in south London.

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More than 10 Britons feared dead or missing in Israel

Jake Marlowe is among those who are missing and the family of Dan Darlington believe he is dead.

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Eden Hazard retires: Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid winger ends football career

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from football.

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Bedbugs: Sadiq Khan reassures Londoners over France problems

The mayor says he does not think a bedbug infestation will spread across the Tube or bus network.

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Pawnbroking surges as cost of living bites

New loans from pawnbrokers have risen by 25% in a year, latest figures show.

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Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street

An emotional crowd held pictures of those killed or taken hostage at the candle-lit gathering.

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Haringey Council: Park group chair resigns over tree-felling dispute

The decision to cut down the willow and 15 smaller trees in a Hornsey park was strongly criticised.

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Ethan Pinnock: Brentford condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse towards defender

Brentford say they "strongly condemn" racist abuse defender Ethan Pinnock received on Instagram on Saturday.

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Met Police used EncroChat data in organised crime crackdown

Operation Eternal investigates the use of encrypted devices to organise drug deals and launder cash.

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Bukayo Saka: Arsenal forward not available for England fixtures, says boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says forward Bukayo Saka will not join up with England for October's international fixtures.

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London photographer wins award for Thames images

The prize-winning series of photographs depicts Londoners in scenes from the capital's past.

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Inside the largest Korean community in the UK

The capital has the largest Korean community in the UK and recently celebrated the harvest moon festival.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Brighton & Hove Albion Women v West Ham United Women

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

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Israel attack: London police patrols increase amid celebration claims

Videos have been shared on social media seemingly showing people celebrating the attack by Hamas.

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Richmond coach aims to bring diversity to walking football

The game is a slower-paced version of traditional football and helps people aged over 50 stay active.

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Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Bees boss Thomas Frank laments 'brutal' Old Trafford defeat

Brentford manager Thomas Frank said "football can be brutal" after the Bees slipped to a dramatic defeat at Manchester United on Saturday.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

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

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Royal Court Theatre: Learning-disabled actors perform Imposter 22

It is hoped the play at London's Royal Court Theatre will showcase how much talent the actors have.

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Met Police put children at risk, inspectorate finds

The police inspectorate says the force must make "urgent improvements" by the end of the year.

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Rape-accused Met Police officer says he treated woman well

Metropolitan Police officer Rupert Edwards denies raping two women within the space of 11 days.

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Friday, October 6, 2023

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

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

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Arsenal v Man City: Are Gunners in better position to beat City and win Premier League title?

As Arsenal prepare to host Manchester City on Sunday, we assess whether they are in a better position to win the Premier League title this season.

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Sutton: Boy, 17, charged with murder following stabbing

Luke Blackmore, 42, was found with stab wounds outside an address in Sutton and later died.

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Concern over severe food allergy prescriptions

Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows.

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London Make a Difference awards: Community heroes celebrated

Eight people are awarded for going above and beyond to make a difference in their community.

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London's over 60s feel undervalued, Age UK research finds

Stark inequalities are found in over 60s' experiences depending on housing, health and finances.

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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban

AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies.

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Athlete was 'nervous' during police stop and search, hearing told

Ricardo dos Santos and his partner, sprinter Bianca Williams, were stopped by police in July 2020.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Renting: Average home now has 25 tenants wanting to view

When a property goes up for rent there are typically 25 people competing for a viewing, Rightmove says.

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Eurostar introduces preventative measures amid Paris bedbug surge

Cleaning system on Paris-London route is "highly effective at eliminating bugs" says train operator.

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Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables

The evening performance, in London's West End, was halted and did not resume.

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Frank McKeever: Alleged murder victim said he deserved to be punished, court hears

Frank McKeever was killed after he confessed he assaulted his step-daughter, the Old Bailey is told.

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Met Police officer Rupert Edwards did not listen, court hears

PC Rupert Edwards, who is suspended from duty, is accused of raping two women after nights out.

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Maureen Gitau: Caretaker accused of murder 'put body in bin'

Mark Moodie is accused of murdering Maureen Gitau and putting her body in a bin, a court hears.

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Elianne Andam death: Hundreds gather at vigil to remember 15-year-old

Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Leyton Orient v Lincoln City: Supporter dies after medical emergency during game

A fan dies after being attended to for a medical emergency during Leyton Orient's game with Lincoln City on Tuesday.

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Andrew Boff: Ejected Tory sure Braverman will not lead party

The London Assembly chair was ejected from the party conference after heckling the home secretary.

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Bukayo Saka: Injury against Lens 'a worry' for Arsenal, says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Bukayo Saka's latest injury is "a worry" but he does not regret picking him for Arsenal's 2-1 defeat at Lens in the Champions League.

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Train strikes: What days in October will rail travel be disrupted?

Train drivers walk out again on Wednesday, but action by London Underground staff has been suspended.

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How the BFI restored a film by trailblazing director Sir Horace Ové

The BFI has restored a film as part of its retrospective of director Sir Horace Ové.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Greenwich: Toddler bitten by dog thought to be bully XL

A 29-year-old man is charged with being in charge of a dangerously out control dog.

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Lightning strikes over London's horizon captured

A member of the public took footage of the stormy weather from the viewing platform Horizon 22.

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Sham security courses prompt gig safety concerns

Fraudulent training for security staff employed to keep people safe has been uncovered by the BBC.

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Lewisham: Historic bathhouse refurbishment delayed due to funding

Plans to turn Lewisham's abandoned swimming baths into a cinema and homes have been delayed.

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Boy raises £80k for bereavement charity after father's death

Alexander, 12, wanted to raise money for a charity that helped him after his dad died suddenly.

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Lens v Arsenal: Bukayo Saka fit for Gunners' Champions League trip

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Lens and Arsenal.

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Bianca Williams: Met PC thought he smelled cannabis in car

Ricardo Dos Santos and Bianca Williams were stopped by police in west London in July 2020.

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Oops! Conservative candidate promises to be first 'female Labour mayor'

The Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall made the gaffe at the Conservative Party Conference.

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The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use

A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet.

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Sittingbourne: Family sues after boy loses toes on escalator

The parents of Oscar, 4, are taking legal action after the incident at London Bridge station.

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Bexley Council owed £2.6m in unpaid parking fines

The number of unpaid fines to Bexley Council was affected by an IT error, a council document says.

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Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Debutant Mia Fishel on target for Blues in derby victory

American Mia Fishel scores on her debut as Chelsea begin their title defence with an entertaining derby victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Caroline Dubois: Olympian dominates Magali Rodriguez to win IBO lightweight title

Caroline Dubois picks up her first title as a pro by beating Magali Rodriguez on points to claim the IBO lightweight title.

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Kai Havertz scores first Arsenal goal as Mikel Arteta describes 'moving moment'

Kai Havertz scores his first Arsenal goal from the spot after being given the penalty by team-mate Bukayo Saka as Arsenal run out 4-0 winners against Bournemouth.

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London Marathon charity gifts junior parkrun £1m

Junior parkrun wants to get "more than 300,000" children running each Sunday in their local park.

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From council estate to top London hotel’s youngest head chef

Tom Booton became the youngest head chef at one of London's top hotels when he was aged 26.

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