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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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New film and housing quarter could transform area - but it won't be easy to build

Transforming an industrial estate near Kentish Town station will be complicated by the patchwork of developers who own the land, Camden Council has admitted.

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'The solemnity of Remembrance Sunday - and my dismay at new Trump term'

Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden Anne Clarke on Remembrance Sunday, Donald Trump and the environment.

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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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Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

Black Friday shoppers are being urged to be wary of scammers after figures revealed around £11.5m was lost to online criminals over the 2023 festive period.

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

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'Ecstatic moment' for care agency after receiving first 'outstanding' rating

A Hampstead homecare provider is celebrating after being rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission.

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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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'We have a £51.4m financial black hole - but still try to stand up for people'

Haringey Council leader Cllr Peray Ahmet discusses tough decisions around the council budget with an estimated £51.4m budget gap.

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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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Dozens of swans found dead or 'gasping' for air in Grand Union Canal

An investigation has pinpointed the cause of birds dying in a north London canal after widespread reports of sick swans gasping for breath.

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Meet the people trying to tackle food poverty and bring communities together

People of all faiths and backgrounds came together for a meeting to plan this year’s Mitzvah Day project across north London to help tackle hunger and food insecurity.