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How long is the snow going to last? Met Office gives verdict
This is how long the snow is going to last in the UK according to the Met Office and BBC Weather forecasters.
Why is London called London? How the capital got its name
How did London get its name? Was it the Romans? The Celts or even a King- find out now.
Met Office issues yellow warning for ice in London
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of ice across Greater London as the temperature is set to drop overnight.
Shaun of the Dead 2: Simon Pegg addresses future of a sequel
Hot Fuzz star Simon Pegg says being asked the question 'Is there a Shaun of the Dead 2?' "winds him up" and addresses the future of a sequel.
Claudia Winkleman to step down from BBC Radio 2 show
Claudia Winkleman will be stepping down from her BBC Radio 2 Saturday morning show next year but who will replace her?
Shane MacGowan’s wife hopes Fairytale of New York is Christmas No.1
The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says "it would be nice" for Fairytale of New York to get UK Christmas number one.
Tufnell Park homeowner praises new 'water-resistant' home
Christoph Halstenberg, a Tufnell Park homeowner who had to sleep in his shed after a flash flood destroyed his flat now has a “bigger, brighter and drier” home.
Royal Free maternity unit could close in north London shakeup
The Royal Free Hospital or Whittington Health could lose their maternity units, if plans being considered by health bosses go ahead.
Snow for London this Christmas? Early weather forecast
Find out if London will get snow this Christmas as weather forecasters share their early predictions.
The Charity Organisation Creating Passion for Music
A music centre where children of all ages are given the chance to find passion in music.
Train drivers to continue striking for an extra 6 months
The latest wave of strikes will target different regions a day at a time in December.
Thugs guilty of kidnap, torture and murder of DJ Koray Alpergin
Mr Alpergin and his girlfriend Gozde Dalbudak were snatched as they returned home from an Italian restaurant in Mayfair last October.
London's best schools named in list by The Sunday Times
The Sunday Times has revealed the best schools in London with the 31st edition of Parent Power Guide.
London Tube closures December 1-3: See the full list
Check the London Underground services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
The strengths and weaknesses of altitude trainings
Every athlete wants to improve and get better at whatever sport of form of exercise they perform. However to achieve this you must reach your full potential.
Young Reporter- Advancing AI helping us with diseases
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases1. According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is...
Jewish people afraid to show symbols of identity in public
The Rabbi of Hackney Synagogue has said he no longer feels safe wearing his skull cap in public.
Thames Water online tool to report sewage, leaks or pollution
Pollution and sewer blockages or flooding can now be reported directly online by the public to speed up repairs and help protect the environment.
Partygoer shot in leg at Hackney nightclub amid gang rivalry
A partygoer was shot in the leg in a Hackney nightclub amid a rivalry between two gangs, a trial was told.
Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65
The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.