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• Endangered lace craft revived by young Londoners

  01-08-2026 09:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The London Lace Club's members are mostly under 30, after a social media revival sparked interest.
  
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• Murder investigation as woman dies after fire

  19-08-2026 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A total of nine people were taken to hospital following the fire at a residential address in Hounslow.
  
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• Man charged with murder after woman stabbed

  19-08-2026 22:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in west London.
  
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• Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation

  19-08-2026 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
  
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• Family named after three die in sea off Shoreham

  19-08-2026 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
  
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• Human bones found in park under investigation

  19-08-2026 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bones have been confirmed as human and inquiries are ongoing to establish the age and identity of the remains, say police.
  
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• Toxic algae found in newly designated bathing spot

  19-08-2026 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Toxic algae has been found in the capital's first bathing spot in west London.
  
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• Burst water main postpones hospital operations

  19-08-2026 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chase Farm Hospital is relying on Thames Water tankers to keep normal service running.
  
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• Wellens looking to add more experience to squad

  19-08-2026 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens wants to add more knowhow to his team before the transfer window closes.
  
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• Bermondsey waste centre fire disrupts trains

  19-08-2026 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some London Overground trains are suspended due to the blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way.
  
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• New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

  19-08-2026 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.
  
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• West Ham agree loan deal for Leeds striker Piroe

  19-08-2026 10:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham sign striker Joel Piroe from Leeds United on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy next summer.
  
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• Ten years of the Night Tube: 'I did feel like a part of history'

  19-08-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After carrying 67 million passengers in 10 years, the Night Tube's opening night is still fresh in the memory of one worker who was there.
  
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• Car park in Levy murder case still unsafe for women, residents say

  19-08-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Women living near the site of a murder in north London say they want action taken to make it safer.
  
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• How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

  19-08-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.
  
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• Anti-Muslim hate report figures 'alarming'

  19-08-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Between January and June this year, there were 1,031 reports of incidents, a monitoring body says.
  
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• Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

  19-08-2026 01:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.
  
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• Palace sign United States prospect Gozo

  18-08-2026 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
  
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• Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

  18-08-2026 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
  
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• Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous?

  18-08-2026 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London's Royal Parks.
  
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• Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park

  18-08-2026 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man.
  
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• Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?

  18-08-2026 09:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
  
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• Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

  18-08-2026 08:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April.
  
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• TfL urged to prioritise investment in escalators

  18-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour assembly member Elly Baker says more of the network's budget needs to be spent on escalators.
  
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• Muslim woman threatened on bus says abuse is daily

  18-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Salsabil says she was verbally abused on a bus because she was wearing her niqab.
  
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• Flooded traders wait for Thames Water compensation

  18-08-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some Islington shops remain closed six months after a burst water pipe destroyed their business.
  
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• Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held

  17-08-2026 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.
  
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• Child's tower block fall death was preventable, says mum

  17-08-2026 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The inquest into the death of five-year-old Aalim Ahmed is being heard at East London Coroner's Court.
  
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• Wimbledon sign defender Yiadom on short-term deal

  17-08-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  AFC Wimbledon sign 34-year-old former Barnet, Barnsley and Reading defender Andy Yiadom on a deal until January 2027.
  
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• Surrey sign Luus for Women's One-Day Cup

  17-08-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey sign 30-year-old South Africa international all-rounder Suné Luus for the second half of their Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign.
  
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