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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down

The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.

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LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.

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Coca-Cola's Christmas Truck to begin tour in London THIS week

This week Coca-Cola's Christmas Truck will begin its UK tour in London, find out where and when you can see it.

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Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.

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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life' 

A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.

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The Southern trains through Sutton and Croydon cancelled this week

Some Southern trains running through Sutton and Croydon will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to planned engineering work.

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Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.

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Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.

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Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.

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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

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South Londoners jailed this month including Greenwich drug dealer and Taekwondo coach

South London men and women who are have been sentenced to prison time in November 2024 so far.

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EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'

Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison (Heather Trott) has revealed she was forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties.

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M25 shut after 'serious crash' and fuel spillage

The M15 is fully closed between J15 M4 J4B and J16 M40 J1A after a crash today (November 17).

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London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years

A sign in London that gives directions to California has been corrected after 15 years.

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What is London lacking? Locals want longer shop hours, public toilets, and more

Locals have taken to social media to share what they think London is lacking and what they want to change about the UK capital.

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Dartford security guard charged with rape as Heaven nightclub licence suspended

A Dartford security guard has been named as the suspect charged with rape after an allegation at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.

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London police box could be moved after 30 years to stop people keep weeing on it

A police box (Tardis) could be moved from outside a Tube station to stop people from weeing on it.

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South east London Tube station to shut for NINE weekends while tower is built on top

Southwark station will close for nine weekends over the next six months while a 14-storey student tower is built on top of it.

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Heaven nightclub has licence suspended after woman allegedly raped by security guard

A popular nightclub has had its alcohol licence suspended after a woman was allegedly raped by a member of security staff.