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Are festivals ruining London's parks? - BBC London

Title: Are festivals ruining London's parks? - BBC London
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: This summer there were 10 festivals in London's parks but there's concern that holding such private events is putting a squeeze on public access to our open spaces. That's according to an academic from the University of Westminster, who claims that councils risk exploiting our parks for commercial gain. He's now recommending that regulations are put in place to limit the amount of time and space that events can take up. Charlotte Gallagher reports.

Are you addicted to your phone? - BBC London

Title: Are you addicted to your phone? - BBC London
Runtime: 2:37
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: How many times do you check your mobile phone? Well according to a report out earlier this month it was estimated that the average Briton checked it every 12 minutes. For many of us it seems that keeping an eye on our messages and social media feeds are something of a habit. So the Royal Society for Public Health decided it was time to help the general public wean themselves off of their phones, for one month at least, as Jim Wheble reports.

360° Video: Inside St Paul's Cathedral - BBC London

Title: 360° Video: Inside St Paul's Cathedral - BBC London
Runtime: 3:16
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Take a walk through the the iconic St Paul's Cathedral in London and learn about it's interesting history in our 360 tour.

Video by Jamie Moreland.

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The knife self-defence video that went viral - BBC London

Title: The knife self-defence video that went viral - BBC London
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It's a simple message that's been viewed more than two million times. "There is no shame in running away from knives". It was the advice from a father to teenagers in London - who filmed it with his 13 year-old son and posted it on social media. Garvin Snell has told us he can't believe the reaction to it and if it saves one life then it will have been worth it. He's been speaking to Charlotte Franks.

Title: Goats love happy humans - BBC London
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Scientists carrying out research at a goat sanctuary have discovered that the animals are more attracted to happy humans. Researchers from Queen Mary University showed twenty goats a selection of unfamiliar photos of the same human face looking happy or angry. Scientists say the goats were drawn to smiling faces, and the study could affect how we interact with livestock. Amanda Akass has more.

Reality of living on an Islington estate - BBC London

Title: Reality of living on an Islington estate - BBC London
Runtime: 2:04
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Gangs, weapons and violence are often how London's estates are portrayed on TV and the big screen. Well one group of young people from an estate in Islington have spent the last year helping to create a film that's been watched online more than a million times already. It shows some of the challenges young people face in the capital while offering solutions on how to deal with them. Frankie McCamley reports.

"Yellow isn't my colour," Khan reacts to bikini blimp - BBC London

Title: "Yellow isn't my colour," Khan reacts to bikini blimp - BBC London
Runtime: 3:10
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: A giant balloon depicting the Mayor dressed in a bikini will fly over Parliament Square. Organisers have raised more than 50-thousand pounds for the 29-foot blimp as part of a campaign seeking to remove Sadiq Khan from his post. It's after he defended a giant balloon of Donald Trump over the capital during the US president's visit last month. Here's our Political Editor Tim Donovan.

The Londoners raffling off their homes - BBC London

Title: The Londoners raffling off their homes - BBC London
Runtime: 2:19
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It's an unusual way of selling a home. Well some properties valued in the millions that are struggling to sell are being offered as a raffle prize for as little as a tenner. But does it sound too good to be true? Thomas Magill has been finding out.

The Islington teenagers who made their own viral short film - BBC London

Title: The Islington teenagers who made their own viral short film - BBC London
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: From the estate to the big screen, these teenagers filmed their own short film which has had more than one million hits on YouTube 🎥🎬

The "predator" whale comes to London's River Thames - BBC London

Title: The "predator" whale comes to London's River Thames - BBC London
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Now if you're a bit of an adrenalin junkie, there are all sorts of things you can do in and around London, and now you can catch a ride in a killer whale in Docklands. Just watch this...

Electric vehicle charging row - BBC London

Title: Electric vehicle charging row - BBC London
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: There are calls for Islington Council to re-think the positioning of some of its electric vehicle charging points. They were introduced to encourage a cleaner mode of transport, but some local residents have complained about where they've been put, the sound they make and lights shining into peoples' homes. Jim Wheble has the story.

Smithfield Market celebration - BBC London

Title: Smithfield Market celebration - BBC London
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: There's been a livestock market at Smithfield in the City of London for 900 years. Generations of butchers and workers have their roots there and as part of celebrations, people are being allowed to look inside. Hannah Grey reports.

Terminally ill great grandmother gets a birthday surprise - BBC London

Title: Terminally ill great grandmother gets a birthday surprise - BBC London
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The London restaurateur, Vivek Singh, has treated a terminally ill great grandmother to a special birthday treat.

How one man befriended an urban fox - BBC London

Title: How one man befriended an urban fox - BBC London
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: A BBC newsreader has formed an unlikely friendship with a fox. Radio 4's Zeb Soanes found the animal limping outside his north London home and decided to give it some food. It inspired Zeb to name the fox Gaspard and write a children's book.

360° Video: Inside the London Silver Vaults - BBC London

Title: 360° Video: Inside the London Silver Vaults - BBC London
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Deep underground are the London Silver Vaults. It's one of the most secure buildings in the world and a place for shoppers to find precious silver items. Now you can explore it!

Video by Jamie Moreland.

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Saving the man who broke every bone in his face - BBC London

Title: Saving the man who broke every bone in his face - BBC London
Runtime: 2:06
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Major trauma centres treat some of London's most seriously injured patients. One helped to save Tom Locke, who broke every bone in his face after falling from a roof.

Living on a Thames houseboat - BBC London

Title: Living on a Thames houseboat - BBC London
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The residents of these Thames houseboats are under threat of eviction. The property owners have accused them of failing to do the correct safety checks, but should there be more regulation for the river dwelling community?

The weedkiller which could cause cancer - BBC London

Title: The weedkiller which could cause cancer - BBC London
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: There is debate over whether or not herbicide can cause cancer. Hammersmith and Fulham Council have banned them, but the World Health Organisation says it's "unlikely to pose a risk".

Homecoming for star BMX rider - BBC London

Title: Homecoming for star BMX rider - BBC London
Runtime: 1:39
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It was formed on a small plot of wasteland in south east London 14 years ago. Today, Peckham BMX club is one of the most successful in the country. They've just welcomed back one of their riders fresh from winning a medal at the European Championships in Glasgow. Chris Slegg went along.

Keeping waterways safe for wildlife - BBC London

Title: Keeping waterways safe for wildlife - BBC London
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It might be a distant memory after the recent wet weather but the summer hot spell is still having an effect in the capital. High temperatures leading to lower water levels are a deadly combination for fish and other water life. With our summers expected to get hotter in future, there are calls for more to be done to protect our waterways, as Jim Wheble has been finding out.

Urban farm helping vulnerable children - BBC London

Title: Urban farm helping vulnerable children - BBC London
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The area of Lambeth apparently gets its name from previously being a 'landing place for lambs'. That was hundreds of years ago, but now once again 'bleating' can be heard a short distance from Waterloo station. It's thanks to some architects who've created a city farm and Wendy Hurrell has been to meet them.

360° Video: Inside the Supreme Court - BBC London

Title: 360° Video: Inside the Supreme Court - BBC London
Runtime: 3:23
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Explore the Supreme Court in Westminster and find out about where some of the most important cases in the UK and the Commonwealth are decided on.

Video by Jamie Moreland.

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Fighting for a British Passport - BBC London

Title: Fighting for a British Passport - BBC London
Runtime: 2:33
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Young people are finding it difficult to get a British passport if their parents have immigration issues, even if they've lived in Britain for their whole life. After turning 18, it becomes even harder as Tolu Adeoye reports.

Is London falling out of love with its museums? - BBC London

Title: Is London falling out of love with its museums? - BBC London
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Less people are visiting some of London's most popular museums despite the numbers of visitors to the city increasing. Do museums need to install digital exhibitions to survive?

Blind man refused hospital transport - BBC London

Title: Blind man refused hospital transport - BBC London
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: A man from Finchley who is completely blind says he feels discriminated against after being refused patient transport for a hospital appointment. Michael Ryan was given transport for more than ten years, but after a recent change in the way the eligibility criteria is being enforced, he was denied the service. The Royal Free Trust have apologised and say the assessment was incomplete as Nicola Ford reports.

Fisherman finds sub-machine gun in a North London lock - BBC London

Title: Fisherman finds sub-machine gun in a North London lock - BBC London
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: As a British soldier, Gareth Bryer is used to handling and seeing weapons. But what he found when fishing in north London genuinely shocked him. He's what is known as a magnet fisherman who uses powerful magnets to search for metal items in water. His recent discovery in the Enfield lock is now being investigated by the police. Charlotte Franks met him.

Amar Koomz: from Brixton to the big time - BBC London

Title: Amar Koomz: from Brixton to the big time - BBC London
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Amar Koomz, also just known as Koomz, was working in McDonald's just a year ago. But now the 19-year-old from Brixton has signed a major record deal with Sony. Koomz has made it big thanks to millions of views on YouTube. But he's very much aware of how few people from his background are doing what he does.

Using trains as a disabled Londoner - BBC London

Title: Using trains as a disabled Londoner - BBC London
Runtime: 3:54
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Using trains is a normal part of life for most Londoners, but for Alan it's often a difficult experience. In a BBC London series, we explore what it means to be disabled in London.

Could London's only heliport be damaging your health? - BBC London

Title: Could London's only heliport be damaging your health? - BBC London
Runtime: 2:25
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: There's a health warning over London's only heliport, a service which boasts luxury flights over the capital for VIPs and businesses. But an in-depth report says the facility in Battersea poses a major risk to the thousands of residents living nearby. Noise levels were found to be as loud as a busy motorway and with 80 journeys taken every day, there's huge concern over the potential danger. Bhavani Vadde explains.

Title: Being disabled in London - BBC London
Runtime: 2:25
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: For many disabled actors, it's not possible to work in some of London's theatres and using the underground can be a difficult experience. In a BBC London series, we explore what it means to be disabled in London.

Dive into modern socialising - BBC London

Title: Dive into modern socialising - BBC London
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Have you heard of 'competitive socialising'? Well apparently if you are a millennial... it's one of the ways you spend your time. These London venues are providing some unusual activities to enjoy on a night out.

The homeless learning hospitality - BBC London

Title: The homeless learning hospitality - BBC London
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: For thousands of homeless people in London getting off the streets and into work can feel an impossible task. But a number of hotels including one of the most prestigious in London - The Goring - have been working with a charity to offer training and work experience to help get people back on their feet. Tolu Adeoye reports.

How these young actors are stealing the stage - BBC London

Title: How these young actors are stealing the stage - BBC London
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It's an industry that's long been accused of elitism, with many of the best roles tending to go to those from privileged backgrounds. Well now, one venue in south London has handed over its entire theatre to young actors for the summer. They come from all walks of life and auditioned for the opportunity to perform at the Southwark Playhouse. Thomas Magill met some of those making their London debut.

This cab driver could save your life - BBC London

Title: This cab driver could save your life - BBC London
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: We've probably all seen a defibrillator, but how many people know how to use one? It can mean the difference between life and death. A new scheme is providing black cab drivers with defibrillators as Tim Muffett explains.

London 2012 Performers: Where are they now? - BBC London

Title: London 2012 Performers: Where are they now? - BBC London
Runtime: 2:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics captured the world's attention. And for some Londoners who took part it was one of the greatest moments of their lives. So perhaps then the perfect excuse for some of the more unusual performers to get together again to reminisce. Gareth Furby joined the cycling doves.

Rediscovered art in Greenwich - BBC London

Title: Rediscovered art in Greenwich - BBC London
Runtime: 2:18
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Reynolds, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Turner are famous 18th Century artists we've all probably heard of. But there's one name not so well known, despite his work being likened to Michelangelo and appearing in important buildings in London. A recent discovery of his work is now creating some excitement in Greenwich. Wendy Hurrell explains.

London's bloomin' marvellous pubs - BBC London

Title: London's bloomin' marvellous pubs - BBC London
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It seems there are more and more beautiful floral displays popping up across the capital. They're popular on social media sites like Instagram which in turn attracts business. As Victoria Cook reports now some of London's pubs are spending thousands on flowers, hoping to cash in on the trend.

London's forgotten memorials - BBC London

Title: London's forgotten memorials - BBC London
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: London has many memorials to the great and the good but what about the tributes honouring the hundreds of ordinary Londoners including some who've done extraordinary things? Well now the public has been asked to nominate their special places. And as Jim Wheble reports it could be a little known memorial honouring those who lost their lives saving someone else's or even a park bench.

London's youngest yoga students - BBC London

Title: London's youngest yoga students - BBC London
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It may work for thousands of adults to cope the stress of city life - but can yoga really be beneficial for three year olds? And do they need it? Nicola Ford has been to a nursery where yoga sessions have been piloted. If successful, the group plans to introduce them for toddlers across the capital.

Warning against dogs in hot cars - BBC London

Title: Warning against dogs in hot cars - BBC London
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Despite persistent warnings not to leave dogs inside cars during the hot weather the RSPCA says it's dealt with 300 cases in the past two months. Owners of some dog breeds not cut out for hot weather, are also being advised to take extra care. Helen Mulroy reports from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Title: New drone laws - BBC London
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: It is now illegal to fly drones within a kilometre of the edge of an airport. The new laws follow a rise in the number of near misses between drones and planes including at Gatwick and Luton airports. Anyone caught could now face five years in prison. Our Transport Correspondent Tom Edwards has more.

Title: The smart hearing aid - BBC London News
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: For the first time, intelligent hearing aids controlled by smartphones are available on the NHS. It's part of a Europe-wide trial involving three London hospitals and it's hoped it could help slow down the early stages of dementia. Helen Drew explains.

The hairdresser bringing back the art of traditional dating - BBC London News

Title: The hairdresser bringing back the art of traditional dating - BBC London News
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: For anyone looking for love it's now fairly common to use a dating website, but with so much choice, have Londoners forgotten the art of romance?
Fed up with the more casual nature of modern dating, a hairdresser from south London has set up her own website. She's targeting those who prefer a more traditional approach to courting. Ayshea Buksh has been to meet her.

Looking to beat the heat? - BBC London News

Title: Looking to beat the heat? - BBC London News
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Many Londoners hoping to escape heat in the city needn't go far. Across London urban beaches have been popping up all over the place and they're proving popular.

The Spice Girl exhibition - BBC London News

Title: The Spice Girl exhibition - BBC London News
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: They took over the world with the own brand of 'girl power' and now a super fan has brought together an exhibition created from decades of collecting Spice Girls memorabilia. Wendy Hurrell went to meet him.

The black cab photographer - BBC London News

Title: The black cab photographer - BBC London News
Runtime: 2:22
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Terry Gibbins is a black cab driver and landscape photographer. His journeys around London are an opportunity to find new shots as well as fares. Gareth Furby reports.

The Kingdom Choir signs record deal - BBC London News

Title: The Kingdom Choir signs record deal - BBC London News
Runtime: 1:42
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The Kingdom Choir, the gospel group who sang for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding have been offered a major record deal.

Photos from London’s past – BBC London News

Title: Photos from London’s past – BBC London News
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: If you've ever wondered what the area you live or work in looked like in the past then take a look at this.

An amateur historian has taken photographs of an area of north London and overlaid them with black and white images from before. He calls it a 'photographic mash-up'. Helen Mulroy has the story.

360° Video: Buckingham Palace Tour - BBC London

Title: 360° Video: Buckingham Palace Tour - BBC London
Runtime: 2:16
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Take a tour inside the state rooms at Buckingham Palace and discover some of the most treasured objects in the Royal Collection.

Video by Jamie Moreland.

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Title: The REAL Catwalk - BBC London News
Runtime: 1:46
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: London Fashion Week might be around the corner but as far as catwalks are concerned there's been a very special one happening in Trafalgar Square, promoting body image regardless of shape, size, sex or colour.

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