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A 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed near Covent Garden in central London ➡️

A 47-year-old woman has been charged after four men were stabbed near Covent Garden in central London ➡️

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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 & Vic Embankment. -Delays on A13. -Roads will reopen in stages from 2pm. #BBCTravelAlert

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

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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:

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:

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

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

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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 ➡️

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 ➡️

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#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'

#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'

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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.

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.

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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

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

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Noticed London’s evenings getting darker? 🌇 As autumn approaches, BBC Weather’s Katerina Christodol looks at how the capital’s sunset times are changing as the days get shorter. #London #Weather #Sunset #Autumn #DaylightSaving

Noticed London’s evenings getting darker? 🌇 As autumn approaches, BBC Weather’s Katerina Christodol looks at how the capital’s sunset times are changing as the days get shorter. #London #Weather #Sunset #Autumn #DaylightSaving

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What does Notting Hill Carnival mean to you?

What does Notting Hill Carnival mean to you?

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Seventy pioneers who helped shape the first Notting Hill Carnival in 1966 have been commemorated with a plaque. ➡️

Seventy pioneers who helped shape the first Notting Hill Carnival in 1966 have been commemorated with a plaque. ➡️

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The 76 year old Londoner fighting to save Britain's Black literature collection #Londonnews #Blackhistory

The 76 year old Londoner fighting to save Britain's Black literature collection #Londonnews #Blackhistory

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🏊 Children leaving primary schools' in London are less likely to confidently swim one length of a standard-sized swimming pool. That's worse than any other region in England. And it's not just about swimming lengths. London also has the lowest proportion of children who can use different swimming strokes or safely rescue themselves in the water. What's going wrong? #London #LondonNews #Swimming #SwimSafety

🏊 Children leaving primary schools' in London are less likely to confidently swim one length of a standard-sized swimming pool. That's worse than any other region in England. And it's not just about swimming lengths. London also has the lowest proportion of children who can use different swimming strokes or safely rescue themselves in the water. What's going wrong? #London #LondonNews #Swimming #SwimSafety

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A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, the Metropolitan Police said. The London Air Ambulance, which landed in Trafalgar Square, was part of the emergency response ➡️

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in Covent Garden in central London, the Metropolitan Police said. The London Air Ambulance, which landed in Trafalgar Square, was part of the emergency response ➡️

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🌳 London's once green parks are now straw coloured after 50 days without rain. Take a trip over some of London's parks with the BBC News helicopter. The UK experienced its hottest day of the year, with 38.1C recorded at Kew Gardens on Thursday. The intense heat has made 2026 the first year on record to see temperatures reach 37C on three separate days.

🌳 London's once green parks are now straw coloured after 50 days without rain. Take a trip over some of London's parks with the BBC News helicopter. The UK experienced its hottest day of the year, with 38.1C recorded at Kew Gardens on Thursday. The intense heat has made 2026 the first year on record to see temperatures reach 37C on three separate days.

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Comedian Mo Gilligan spent 28 days eating fried chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of his new Netflix documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. 🍗 The programme examines ultra-processed foods, the global popularity of fried chicken and the impact of the industry on people and the planet. Talking to Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London, Gilligan discussed what he learned from the experience.

Comedian Mo Gilligan spent 28 days eating fried chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of his new Netflix documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. 🍗 The programme examines ultra-processed foods, the global popularity of fried chicken and the impact of the industry on people and the planet. Talking to Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London, Gilligan discussed what he learned from the experience.

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Dolly Parton’s love of books is still making a difference to children in Southwark, where her Imagination Library scheme has given thousands of free books to under-fives. The borough was the first in the UK to adopt the scheme in 2016 and Dolly was later granted the Freedom of Southwark. #DollyParton #Southwark #London #Books

Dolly Parton’s love of books is still making a difference to children in Southwark, where her Imagination Library scheme has given thousands of free books to under-fives. The borough was the first in the UK to adopt the scheme in 2016 and Dolly was later granted the Freedom of Southwark. #DollyParton #Southwark #London #Books

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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

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

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🌪️ A small whirlwind sent picnickers running as it swept through Greenwich Park on Sunday. Footage shows people getting up and screaming as the "dust devil" swirled across the south-east London park. "Dust devils" form on warm, sunny days and become visible as they pick up dust and other debris. #Greenwich #GreenwichPark #London #LondonNews #Weather

🌪️ A small whirlwind sent picnickers running as it swept through Greenwich Park on Sunday. Footage shows people getting up and screaming as the "dust devil" swirled across the south-east London park. "Dust devils" form on warm, sunny days and become visible as they pick up dust and other debris. #Greenwich #GreenwichPark #London #LondonNews #Weather

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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean delighted fans with a surprise performance in London's Piccadilly Circus, delivering an impromptu a cappella rendition of the Fugees classic Ready or Not beneath the iconic Piccadilly Lights.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean delighted fans with a surprise performance in London's Piccadilly Circus, delivering an impromptu a cappella rendition of the Fugees classic Ready or Not beneath the iconic Piccadilly Lights.

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London-born New York Knicks star OG Anunoby is helping fund the transformation of Argyle Square Court in King's Cross ➡️

London-born New York Knicks star OG Anunoby is helping fund the transformation of Argyle Square Court in King's Cross ➡️

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Fifteen years ago, unrest that began in Tottenham spread across London and then to cities across England, leaving streets engulfed by violence and fires.

Fifteen years ago, unrest that began in Tottenham spread across London and then to cities across England, leaving streets engulfed by violence and fires.

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🚇🌃 "I love London at night." For photographer Luke Agbaimoni, the Night Tube opened up new ways to experience and capture the capital after dark. As the Night Tube marks its 10th anniversary, he reflects on the buzz of its launch and the magic of London's neon-lit streets and stations. 📸 All photos Tube Mapper - Luke Agbaimoni

🚇🌃 "I love London at night." For photographer Luke Agbaimoni, the Night Tube opened up new ways to experience and capture the capital after dark. As the Night Tube marks its 10th anniversary, he reflects on the buzz of its launch and the magic of London's neon-lit streets and stations. 📸 All photos Tube Mapper - Luke Agbaimoni

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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 |

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 |

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

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

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✨ They’re some of the most spectacular sights of Notting Hill Carnival, but what does it take to create the costumes? We’ve been behind the scenes with Mahogany Costumes as the team gets ready for one of London’s biggest celebrations.

✨ They’re some of the most spectacular sights of Notting Hill Carnival, but what does it take to create the costumes? We’ve been behind the scenes with Mahogany Costumes as the team gets ready for one of London’s biggest celebrations.

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Heading to Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? 🎉 Europe's largest street carnival returns to west London from 29 to 31 August. Police officers and stewards will be along the route, with welfare hubs at Powis Square, Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Gardens, Shrewsbury Gardens and Venture Community Centre on Faraday Road. More on this story ➡️ #NottingHillCarnival #London #Carnival #WestLondon

Heading to Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? 🎉 Europe's largest street carnival returns to west London from 29 to 31 August. Police officers and stewards will be along the route, with welfare hubs at Powis Square, Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Gardens, Shrewsbury Gardens and Venture Community Centre on Faraday Road. More on this story ➡️ #NottingHillCarnival #London #Carnival #WestLondon

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