Greater London news

• Wildfire warning issued over disposable barbecues

  23-05-2026 09:00 via bbc.com
  
  Heat health alerts have been issued in what is being forecast as London's first heatwave of the year.
  
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• Hot weather to intensify over bank holiday weekend

  23-05-2026 19:09 via bbc.com
  
  Friday saw temperatures reach the official heatwave threshold in London where it exceeded 28C (82.4F).
  
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• Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds

  23-05-2026 19:05 via bbc.com
  
  In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.
  
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• Starmer urges TNT to make Champions League final free-to-air

  23-05-2026 18:00 via bbc.com
  
  UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calls on TNT Sports to make next Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain free-to-air.
  
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• London passengers urged to 'carry water' in heatwave

  23-05-2026 13:05 via bbc.com
  
  The UK Health Security Agency issued its first amber heat health alert of 2026 for London on Friday.
  
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• E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace

  23-05-2026 12:23 via bbc.com
  
  Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.
  
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• Battersea dogs enjoy ex-Chelsea Flower Show garden

  23-05-2026 09:01 via bbc.com
  
  After the 2025 show ended, the garden was transported across the river to the animal rescue centre.
  
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• London display reveals scale of Nazi slave labour

  23-05-2026 09:00 via bbc.com
  
  The Wiener Holocaust Library exhibition examines how forced labour became central to the Nazi war economy.
  
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• Surrey win, Middlesex beaten on T20 opening night

  22-05-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  
  All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire.
  
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• Wiggs considered retiring before gold in first race for 18 months

  22-05-2026 21:02 via bbc.com
  
  Britain's three-time Paralympic gold medallist Emma Wiggs has spoken of the "rollercoaster of emotion, relief and nerves" she felt when taking victory at her first event in 18 months after considering retirement.
  
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• Surrey start Women's T20 Blast defence with win

  22-05-2026 19:11 via bbc.com
  
  Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women's T20 Blast.
  
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• Boss Silva will decide Fulham future next week

  22-05-2026 17:31 via bbc.com
  
  Fulham boss Marco Silva promises he will make make a decision on his future at the club next week.
  
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• Romero to be in Argentina during Spurs-Everton

  22-05-2026 17:06 via bbc.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is expected to not attend the club's final Premier League match of the season against Everton.
  
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• Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000

  22-05-2026 12:01 via bbc.com
  A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections.
  
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• Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

  22-05-2026 11:40 via bbc.com
  The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
  
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• Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup

  22-05-2026 11:24 via bbc.com
  Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.
  
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• Late Queen's fashion exhibit extended due to high demand

  22-05-2026 11:00 via bbc.com
  The show about Queen Elizabeth II's life and style sold out within weeks of opening, organisers say.
  
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• 'I'm conquering my fear of water by learning to swim'

  22-05-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  Deputy mayor Mete Coban said falling into six feet of water as a child left him fearful of swimming.
  
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• Busiest Tube, Overground and DLR stations revealed

  22-05-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  Tottenham Court Road is the busiest London Underground station, Transport for London figures show.
  
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• How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles

  22-05-2026 00:48 via bbc.com
  Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.
  
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• Andrew formally criticised over Freedom of City row

  21-05-2026 22:48 via bbc.com
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fails to respond to a letter inviting him to relinquish the Freedom of London.
  
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• Haaland and Odegaard head Norway World Cup squad

  21-05-2026 22:28 via bbc.com
  Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
  
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• Tuima to leave Quins after seven years

  21-05-2026 18:40 via bbc.com
  England centre Lagi Tuima will leave Harlequins Women at the end of the season, after seven years at the club.
  
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• Terrorism, wildfires and battery blazes - fire chief on LFB's challenges

  21-05-2026 17:54 via bbc.com
  Jonathan Smith says the brigade is having to adapt as it faces new threats in the capital.
  
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• London and Greater London Prepare for Record May Heatwave as Domestic Tourism and Staycation Demand Surge Across the UK - Travel And Tour World

  21-05-2026 17:39 via news.google.com
  London and Greater London Prepare for Record May Heatwave as Domestic Tourism and Staycation Demand Surge Across the UK  Travel And Tour World
  
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• Middlesex add batter Boyle to T20 Blast squad

  21-05-2026 16:02 via bbc.com
  Middlesex sign New Zealand batter Matt Boyle for the duration of their T20 Blast campaign.
  
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• 'It keeps me in touch with life': The London artist still working at 103

  21-05-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
  
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• Pizza named Greater London's favourite moving night takeaway - MSN

  21-05-2026 06:12 via news.google.com
  Pizza named Greater London's favourite moving night takeaway  MSN
  
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• 'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

  20-05-2026 20:42 via bbc.com
  Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.
  
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• Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets

  20-05-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme.
  
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