Croydon charities face sale of buildings

Seventeen charities say their futures are uncertain if Croydon Council sells the buildings they use.

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Just Stop Oil: 16 protesters arrested outside Rishi Sunak's London home

The group stage a noisy demonstration outside Rishi Sunak's west London property on Wednesday night.

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Backa Topola v West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio missing for Hammers in Serbia

West Ham missing forwards Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio with knee injuries for Europa League trip to Serbia

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Lewisham: Mother says mould forced her family to move out of flat

Dariana Baez Peña says her children were repeatedly taken to hospital over issues caused by mould.

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Alexandra Palace given £550,00 restoration grant

The Grade II listed venue is using Historic England funds to open derelict offices to the public.

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'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released

British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder out with ankle injury

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is expected to be out until February after tearing a ligament in his ankle.

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Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Gillingham and AFC Wimbledon.

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Sunak cancels Greek PM meeting in Parthenon Sculptures row

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who wants the Parthenon Sculptures returned, says he is "deeply disappointed".

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Balham stabbing: Third man arrested over attack on Uber driver

The driver was stabbed twice in the chest in Balham in the early hours of last Thursday, police say.

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Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.

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Olivia Dean: BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year finds her voice

BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year talks about finding her voice and protecting her sound.

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Terry Venables: 'One of football's brightest minds and most innovative coaches'

Terry Venables, who has died aged 80, was one of football's most innovative coaches, writes BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Terry Venables tributes by Gary Lineker, Gareth Southgate, Ange Postecoglou, Gary Neville

Terry Venables was "the best English coach we've had", says Gary Lineker as he leads tributes to the former England boss.

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Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur

Follow live coverage of Sunday's Women's Super League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.

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American bully XLs: Fear of spike in dumped dogs under ban

Owners may have "nowhere else to turn" if vets cannot cope with demand, rescue homes warn.

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London Superloop bus service should run at night, says Lib Dem

Caroline Pidgeon argues offering the service at night would benefit nightlife and shift workers.

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Busking on the London Underground for 20 years

Musician Fabio Tedde has been busking on the Tube for 20 years - and has no plans to stop.

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Premiership: Saracens 39-31 Bristol - Hosts come from behind to claim seven-try win

Saracens fight off a spirited Bristol to score seven tries and clinch a bonus-point Premiership win at StoneX Stadium.

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Weekend closures on Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines

Weekend closures on Elizabeth and Piccadilly lines

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'We found love in our Doctor Who Shop'

Meet the woman who met her future husband through their shared love of Doctor Who.

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Premiership: Northampton Saints 36-33 Harlequins - Ollie Sleightholme scores twice as hosts win thriller

Two tries from Ollie Sleightholme help Northampton beat Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens in a Premiership thriller.

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Tasered man whose dogs were shot dead given suspended sentence

A video showed police officers killing Louie Turnbull's dogs by an east London canal.

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'I have seen hundreds of knife-killers in court'

Former Old Bailey judge Wendy Joseph QC says society needs to help young people who carry knives.

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HMV Oxford Street flagship store reopens after four-year hiatus

The century-old music chain closed its main London branch in 2019 but has now returned to profit.

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Man sought after women followed and man stabbed in south London

An Uber driver was stabbed twice in the chest by the suspect, who has also been following women.

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Sutton animal crossing sign put in wrong place

Sutton animal crossing sign put in wrong place

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London hate crime: Worry over 'significant fracture' in communities

Jewish and Muslim charities say it will take a long time for communities to heal from tensions over Gaza.

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Bitterns: Britain's loudest bird making a comeback in London

Sightings of bitterns over winter have been increasing over the last 21 years, conservations say.

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London Broncos visit Saints in Super League opener

Champions Wigan will play Castleford in their Super League opener, while Hull FC and Hull KR kick off the campaign in a derby.

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Royal Parks charity seeks more volunteer rangers

The role involves talking to visitors to ensure they keep a safe distance from the resident deer.

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Wimbledon: All England Club's expansion plans refused by council

Wimbledon's expansion plans suffer another setback after Wandsworth Council vote against the All England Club's proposals.

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Just Stop Oil: Activists deny damaging Rokeby Venus glass

A court hears it will cost more than £6,000 to repair damage caused to the Rokeby Venus painting.

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Barking: Man issued with 24 parking fines in three weeks

Tony Hawkins left his car parked outside his Barking home without realising his permit had expired.

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Frank McKeever: Couple jailed for murder of widower still missing

Frank McKeever, 62, disappeared after visiting his stepdaughter in north London in August 2021.

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Akina Gondwe: Saracens sign former Worcester Warriors prop after loan spell

Saracens sign former Worcester Warriors prop Akina Gondwe after she initially joined the club on loan.

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Leicester 1-1 Tottenham: Spurs rally to deny Foxes in WSL but rue missed chances

Celin Bizet's second-half goal denies Leicester a huge Women's Super League win as Tottenham battle for a point at King Power Stadium.

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Russell Brand quizzed by Met Police over sex offence allegations

Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences

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Piccadilly line's new Tube trains tested in climate chamber

The new engines are due to arrive in London next summer and will be in service in 2025.

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International Men's Day: 'We're facing a hidden mental health crisis'

Dr Ben Hine has conducted a comprehensive study looking into the impact of family breakdown on men.

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Harlequins 10-38 Saracens - Champions run in six tries in stunning win

Premiership champions Saracens produce a brilliant six-try display to seal a bonus-point win over London rivals Harlequins.

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'Chatty benches' encouraging lonely Londoners to talk

To try to get strangers to talk to each other, a new "chatty bench" has opened at Westfield.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea women's boss ditches Mauricio Pochettino to take Sir Alex Ferguson call

Emma Hayes tells Mauricio Pochettino to wait as she takes a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson after it was announced she will leave Chelsea.

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Wennington fire: 'Strings attached' to rebuilt homes

Wennington residents have to stay in their rebuilt homes for three years to avoid a building tax.

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Rishi Sunak sets out how pothole funding from HS2 savings to be used

Councils say the money is a "significant boost" but call for longer term funding to repair roads.

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Empowering workshops give young black girls a voice

The workshops empower young black girls by giving them a voice and helping them make an impact.

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Heathrow services reduced due to planned repairs

Heathrow services reduced due to planned repairs

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Slade Green munitions disaster: Search for relatives of victims

A memorial service has been planned for those who died in an explosion in Slade Green 100 years ago.

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Pakistan football: The British players starring on the world stage

Young British footballers are trying to help lowly ranked Pakistan qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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Real Madrid 2-2 Chelsea: Blues held in Women's Champions League Group D opener

Chelsea are left frustrated in their Women's Champions League opener as a controversial penalty call helps Real Madrid draw with the Blues in Group D.

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Fourth arrest made after alleged hate crime at Waterloo

A fourth man has been arrested over a "racially aggravated altercation" at Waterloo.

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Cray Valley Paper Mills v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Wednesday's FA Cup first-round replay between Cray Valley Paper Mills and Charlton Athletic.

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Kew Gardens: Christmas light trail comes to botanical gardens

As one of the biggest festive light trails in London, it takes more planning than you might expect.

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Parents of girl killed in Wimbledon school crash speak of their torment

Nuria Sajjad was killed by a car that crashed into her school. Her family is searching for answers.

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Ulez scheme sparks concerns over rejection letters

Londoners refused Ulez scrappage scheme grants are receiving “template” rejection letters, City Hall heard.

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Emma Hayes: Chelsea boss to take charge of USA women when WSL season ends

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes is named the new manager of the United States women's national team and will take charge when the Women's Super League season ends in May.

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Circus skills builds young people's confidence

An aerial theatre and skills course uses movement to build young people's physical confidence.

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Wimbledon: All England Club's proposed expansion suffers planning setback

The All England Club's proposal to build 39 new tennis courts, including an 8,000-seater show court, is in doubt as its planning permission suffers a setback.

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Old Oak Common progresses amidst Euston uncertainty

The station will eventually be the newest and largest in the UK and will totally change the area.

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Postman died after hospital failings - ombudsman

The 46-year-old man died after doctors failed to spot a fatal blood clot, an ombudsman finds.

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Manchester United Women v West Ham United Women

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

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Rishi Sunak condemns criminality on day of protests in London

Counter-protesters made up the "vast majority" of arrests as 300,000 marched calling for a Gaza ceasefire.

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Blind Army veteran joins Remembrance Sunday march

Ken Facal will be among 40 blind veterans taking part in the parade at the Cenotaph in London.

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Supermarkets 'capitalising' on Diwali, says family firm

London's "Little India" in Southall has supermarkets with aisles dedicated to Diwali products.

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London rough sleeper numbers at highest seen in count

The quarterly rough-sleeping count in London has recorded its highest figure since records began.

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Girl dials 999 saving mum from severe asthma attack

Paramedics arrived within four minutes just as mum Lauren was losing consciousness.

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Green Day play surprise gig in central London pub

The Californian band played to a packed crowd at The Marquis pub near Covent Garden.

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Women's Super League: Five talking points as Chelsea look to continue unbeaten run

The Women's Super League continues with unbeaten Chelsea back in action for the first time since the announcement that manager Emma Hayes will leave the club.

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Bexley: Carbon capture plant raises concerns about wildlife

The new plant is designed to capture carbon dioxide from two waste processing facilities.

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NYC Marathon: Mocked runner completes bucket list event

Kerrie Aldridge says running a personal best at the New York City Marathon was "incredible".

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Justin Henry: Body found in search for missing man

Police investigating Mr Henry's disappearance on 15 October have found a body in the boot of a car.

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Nitrous oxide: 'Daily use of laughing gas left me in a wheelchair'

A 26-year-old shares her story on how her daily use of laughing gas left her in a wheelchair.

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Clapham Junction: Rail passengers overcharged after flood causes error

Customers are charged more than £20 a day to travel after part of Clapham Junction train station flooded.

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Tottenham Hotspur park lease decision to be challenged in court

A judge permits a judicial review of a council's decision to lease land to the Premier League club.

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Recycling and art: 'My shed is my salvation'

Michael Connell turns glass, wood, sash cord, and other waste to build his shed and make art.

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Surbiton: Former Victorian waterworks may be developed into park

Seething Wells filter beds in Surbiton were used to provide clean water to the capital.

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Holocaust memorial to be built next to Parliament

A plan was first made in 2015 but stalled due to a law protecting the site as a public park.

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Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea: Unpacking nine VAR checks in chaotic half of football

In 45 minutes, there were numerous VAR interventions in Tottenham's match with Chelsea, including four disallowed goals, three red card checks and two penalty checks.

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South Bank: Small arts groups evicted for office development

Landowners says the area will be turned into Lambeth's biggest-ever office development.

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DLR: Services halted as RMT staff strike for two days

Transport for London warns passengers to check before travelling as RMT members strike over pay.

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London Underground: Tube buskers wanted to audition for new pitches

TfL is offering auditions for new busking spots on the Tube network for the first time in six years.

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Met Police cuts ties with adviser Attiq Malik after chant video emerges

Attiq Malik was recorded in 2021 ending a speech with the chant "from the river to the sea".

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West Ham 2-3 Bristol City: Robins get first WSL win of the season

Bristol City win their first game of the Women's Super League season as they get the better of West Ham.

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Charlton Athletic v Cray Valley Paper Mills

Live coverage of Sunday's FA Cup game between Charlton Athletic and Cray Valley Paper Mills.

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Strep A: Mother praises 'decisive' doctors who saved daughter's life

Sofia Brooks, now recovering, spent seven weeks in hospital as a result of the infection.

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Portobello Road Market: 'Fruit and veg is in my blood'

Devlin’s fruit and veg stall on Portobello Road market has been in the family for around 150 years.

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Vagina Museum reopens with endometriosis exhibition

Having closed in February, it has secured a new home and will open with an educational exhibition.

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Bethany England: Lionesses and Tottenham star says 'cancer is riddled through' her family

England and Spurs striker Bethany England says "cancer is riddled through" her family as she backs the Stand Up To Cancer event.

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Nick Isiekwe: Saracens lock commits long-term future to club

Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe signs a new long-term contract with the club.

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Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer.

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Two arrested after 'Free Gaza' daubed on London building

Paint was smeared on a central London property along with messages about the Israel-Gaza war.

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Oxford Street’s Christmas lights switched on

With 53 days to go until Christmas Day, London’s Oxford Street switched on its festive lights.

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Ipswich Town 1-3 Fulham: Cottagers through to Carabao Cup quarter-finals

Fulham move into the quarter-finals of the League Cup for the first time since 2004-05 with a win at Championship Ipswich Town.

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Liverpool Street: Historic England says plans 'fundamentally misconceived'

The proposed redevelopment would block famous views and destroy architectural harmony, it says.

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Ilford rappers found in scene of bloody carnage, jury told

Five men are accused of two murders, two attempted murders and perverting the course of justice.

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Tarsame Singh: Man, 79, jailed for killing wife with rounders bat

Tarsame Singh turned himself in at a police station after beating his wife to death.

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Whitehall protest women bailed on suspicion of supporting terrorism

They were arrested by the Met Police on suspicion of inviting support for a proscribed organisation.

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Nathan Jones: Millwall consider making former Luton, Southampton & Stoke boss their new manager

Nathan Jones is under consideration for the vacant manager's job at Championship club Millwall.

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