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• Double murder accused declines to give evidence

  27-07-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Levy, who denies murdering two women in London, has declined to give evidence at his trial.
  
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• Court blocks plan for new Spurs women's academy

  27-07-2026 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local campaigners said planning permission for the football academy in Whitewebbs Park was unlawful.
  
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• Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery

  27-07-2026 13:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
  
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• Amber heat health alerts for parts of UK ahead of next heatwave

  27-07-2026 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Much of eastern England is under amber alerts from Wednesday as temperatures rise to the mid-30s Celsius again.
  
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• Addicks striker Dixon leaves for Serbian SuperLiga

  27-07-2026 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlton striker Kaheim Dixon joins Serbian SuperLiga club Novi Pazar for an undisclosed fee after two seasons with the Championship outfit.
  
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• Beach tragedy family backs calls for safety review

  27-07-2026 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A boyis still in a critical condition after an incident in which two other family members from London drowned.
  
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• Man charged over Clapham fatal stabbing

  27-07-2026 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Javed Khan, 22, is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in south London on Saturday morning.
  
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• Police hunt darts match attacker in lobster suit

  27-07-2026 09:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Images are released of a man thought to have attacked another man at the World Darts Championship.
  
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• Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven

  27-07-2026 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season.
  
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• Rogers and Palmer can play together - Alonso

  27-07-2026 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he has a "plan" to play club record £117m signing Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer.
  
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• Grandmother with no GCSEs graduates aged 55

  27-07-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Angella Callam, age 55, has graduated with a sports therapy degree from a London university.
  
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• Bill drafted to remove Freedom honour from Andrew

  27-07-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former prince received the Freedom of the City of London in 2012.
  
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• South Asian donor shortage leaves long organ waits

  27-07-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patients of South Asian heritage far outnumber donors of the same background, NHS data shows.
  
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• Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six

  26-07-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.
  
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• Millwall sign Peterborough winger Lisbie

  26-07-2026 21:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Milwall sign winger Kyrell Lisbie from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a "long-term deal".
  
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• Wins for Middlesex and Surrey in One-Day Cup

  26-07-2026 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.
  
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• De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets

  26-07-2026 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.
  
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• Gittens keen to impress 'world-class' Alonso

  26-07-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he will be involved in Xabi Alonso's squad next season and describes his new manager as "one of the best to do it".
  
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• The climate cafe where misery is 'empowering'

  26-07-2026 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A retired psychotherapist runs sessions where those worried about the climate can be "energised" by being "extremely miserable" with others.
  
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• Thousands attend London Trans+ Pride march

  25-07-2026 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The march takes place against a political backdrop that organisers described as "stark".
  
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• Brentford goalkeeper Cox joins Barnet on loan

  25-07-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox joins League Two side Barnet on a season-long loan.
  
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• Six men arrested over fatal Clapham stabbing

  25-07-2026 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The attack is believed to have taken place near Tremadoc Road in the early hours of Saturday.
  
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• Officers hurt as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge

  25-07-2026 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say a number of officers entered the River Thames but were rescued after the crash.
  
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• Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

  25-07-2026 12:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.
  
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• Record 2,500 e-bikes and e-scooters seized by Met

  25-07-2026 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The seizures are part of an operation to crack down on road safety and phone snatching.
  
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• West Ham stadium deal costs taxpayers £19m a year

  25-07-2026 09:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham's relegation means it will pay less than half the £4.6m rent it previously paid.
  
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• Summer weekend fares for tram and bus start

  25-07-2026 09:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People will be able to make unlimited bus and tram journeys for £1.75 at weekends this summer.
  
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• What you need to know as two major London stations shut for three weeks

  25-07-2026 09:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be closed from Sunday until Monday 17 August.
  
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• Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban

  25-07-2026 08:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather.
  
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• Friday's One-Day Cup round-up

  24-07-2026 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex, Durham and Leicestershire join Nottinghamshire with two wins from two in the One-Day Cup.
  
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