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Roads: The London T100 Triathlon's in Town, with extensive road closures until 18:30 to/from the Excel Centre, via Lower Lea Crossing, Aspen Way, Limehouse Link T, The Highway, Tower Hill &amp; Vic Embankment. -Delays on A13. -Roads will reopen in stages from 2pm. #BBCTravelAlert

Families visiting Richmond Park in west London have been seen trying to stroke and feed "highly dangerous" wild deer, prompting a warning from the Royal Parks ➡️

A train company has released CCTV of a man being knocked over by a train after he stood too close to the edge of the platform, to remind passengers to stay safe at stations. 📲 More here:

It's a little too wet for it to settle, but parts of London have seen their first snowfall this winter. ❄️

#TubeStrike - The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan told BBC Radio London he's encouraging TfL and the RMT 'to get in the room and resolve this around the table'

BREAKING NEWS: Eleven people have been taken to hospital and around 130 evacuated from their homes after a house fire overnight in South Kensington. Fire crews rescued five people from the converted terrace in Emperor's Gate. The A4 is closed.

The Rotherhithe Tunnel remains closed each way for emergency repairs: -Long delays on The Highway, Tower Bridge, Leman Street, A11 Whitechapel Rd &amp; A13 Commercial Rd. #BBCLondonTravel

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London Fire Brigade had its busiest 24 hours of 2026 on Wednesday, tackling 63 grass fires across the capital. Almost 1,000 calls about grass fires have been made in the past week, with Havering and Barking &amp; Dagenham among the hardest-hit areas ➡️

🥛 For more than 40 years, Steve Hayden has been up before 3am delivering milk across east London. Now, the 68-year-old has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, one of the capital's oldest honours, in recognition of his contribution ➡️

The moment the last runner crossed the line on The Mall at the London Marathon. Vishal crossed the ceremonial finish line on The Mall at around 19.30pm. Runners have until midnight tonight to win a medal and finish in St James Park. #londonmarathon #marathon #london #runner #bbcnews

BBC Politics London has been told that grooming gangs are operating in London and the situation is “more catastrophic” than anywhere else in the country. Helen Drew | #politicslondon |

Meet the London twins cleaning our city's unloved spaces. 🧹🫧

Our friend and colleague Eddie Nestor has announced that he will be away from Radio London for a period of time while he receives treatment for cancer. Everyone at BBC London sends Eddie and his family our love and support ❤️

The Tories have won back Westminster City Council, taking 32 seats to Labour's 22 ➡️

Keir Starmer announces his resignation as leader of the Labour Party. Listen to BBC Radio London for more:

London's West End has been lit up to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan. 🌙 For the first time, Coventry Street, which joins Piccadilly and Leicester Square, has been illuminated with the message “Happy Ramadan”.

One of Britain’s youngest imams, Sabah Ahmedi Sabah Ahmedi is gaining popularity on social media. We went to Baitul Futuh mosque in south London to find out why. 📲Read more here: #London #SouthLondon #Islam #Muslim

A video posted on social media has revealed how much dirt could be lurking in some seats on the Underground. The video - which has since been taken down by the user - was filmed on the Northern line by a cleaning firm as part of a publicity stunt. #underground #tube #tfl #london #bbcnews

A breathtaking display of 30,000 ceramic poppies has just opened at the Tower of London, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World World Two.

There was a twist to Changing of the Guard on Friday, with guards performing a version of Taylor Swift hit Shake It Off outside Buckingham Palace ahead of the start of her weekend run at Wembley Stadium. #london

"They're excited to know that I'm now the mayor and can deliver so much more" New Green Mayor of Hackney, Zoë Garbett, talks to BBC Radio London about her visit to Ridley Road Market Zoë Garbett | Eddie Nestor MBE

🗳️ Londoners go to the polls on 2 May to elect the next mayor of London. Tim Donovan has all you need to know on London's top job and how the voting system has changed. #MayorofLondon #LondonElects #Registertovote #London #LondonElections #LondonAssembly

'Run Alice, Run!!' 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Alice Bhandhukravi took it all in her stride (literally) when things didn't quite go to plan on our late news bulletin.

Sutton Council have decided they will not allow TFL to install the cameras required to enforce ULEZ expansion in the borough. Jessica Ure | #PoliticsLondon |

Roads: The London T100 Triathlon's in Town, with extensive road closures until 18:30 to/from the Excel Centre, via Lower Lea Crossing, Aspen Way, Limehouse Link T, The Highway, Tower Hill & Vic Embankment. -Delays on A13. -Roads will reopen in stages from 2pm. #BBCTravelAlert

The Rotherhithe Tunnel remains closed each way for emergency repairs: -Long delays on The Highway, Tower Bridge, Leman Street, A11 Whitechapel Rd & A13 Commercial Rd. #BBCLondonTravel

London Fire Brigade had its busiest 24 hours of 2026 on Wednesday, tackling 63 grass fires across the capital. Almost 1,000 calls about grass fires have been made in the past week, with Havering and Barking & Dagenham among the hardest-hit areas ➡️