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Title: Mo Gilligan: Big Chicken
Runtime: 1:08
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Comedian Mo Gilligan spent 28 days eating fried chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner as part of his new Netflix documentary, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. 🍗

The programme examines ultra-processed foods, the global popularity of fried chicken and the impact of the industry on people and the planet.
Talking to Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London, Gilligan discussed what he learned from the experience.

The man fighting to save 50 years of Black history

Title: The man fighting to save 50 years of Black history
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A 76-year-old bookseller who has spent more than 50 years preserving and sharing Black literature is calling on the public to help save what has become one of Britain’s most significant collections of books written by Black authors.

Baba Pekuayi, owner of Maa Maat Centre is running fundraiser to catalogue the books and make the building more secure, after repeated break-ins.

Pekuayi explains why this collection is so important for future generations and why Black people should tell their own stories.

London's solar eclipse: Why the Sun's getting photobombed

Title: London's solar eclipse: Why the Sun's getting photobombed
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A rare solar eclipse is coming this Wednesday.

Find a clear western view in London, grab your eclipse glasses, and don’t miss it otherwise you'll be waiting for the next one in 2050.

#Londonnews #Solareclipse

Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown

Title: Rare £3.7m Ferrari seized in police crackdown
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A £3.7m Ferrari was among 90 vehicles seized by police during a crackdown on antisocial driving in central London.

The Ferrari Monza SP2, one of only 499 built, had been in the UK for just a day when it was stopped. Police said its driver had a provisional licence and no insurance.

The Met shared bodycam footage showing one of its officers driving the supercar after it was seized by them.

#London #Ferrari #MetPolice #Supercar

The "cosmic clockwork" behind the eclipse

Title: The "cosmic clockwork" behind the eclipse
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: About 90% of the Sun could be obscured during a rare partial solar eclipse visible from London on 12 August.

Royal Observatory astronomer Jake Foster explains to Jumoke Fashola the science behind the spectacle and how to watch safely.

Title: 'Dust devil' spins through London park
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Twickenham could host up to 15 major non-sporting events a year - but not everyone is on board.

Title: Twickenham could host up to 15 major non-sporting events a year - but not everyone is on board.
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

TfL’s pigeon pest control has divided opinion, with campaigners calling for non-lethal methods.

Title: TfL’s pigeon pest control has divided opinion, with campaigners calling for non-lethal methods.
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Why young Londoners are falling in love with a centuries-old craft

Title: Why young Londoners are falling in love with a centuries-old craft
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A centuries-old craft once feared to be dying out is finding a new lease of life in London.

Lacemaking was added to the UK's Red List of Endangered Crafts last year, but a growing community of young people is learning the skill through the London Lace Club.

Many say social media has helped them discover the traditional craft, proving centuries-old skills can still thrive in the digital age.

#London #Crafts #Heritage #Lacemaking #Culture

Fifteen years ago, unrest in Tottenham spread across London and England, with violence and fires.

Title: Fifteen years ago, unrest in Tottenham spread across London and England, with violence and fires.
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Why are families disappearing from London?

Title: Why are families disappearing from London?
Runtime: 5:52
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: For many people, having children isn't just a personal decision anymore - it's becoming an economic one.

On average, women in Islington have fewer than one child over their lifetime, one of the lowest fertility rates in England and Wales. But behind the statistic are real stories of people delaying parenthood, leaving London or questioning whether they can ever afford to start a family.

The consequences are already being felt, with schools and maternity units closing, key workers moving away, and experts warning the trend could reshape the city for generations.

From soaring housing costs and expensive childcare to career pressures and changing priorities, we explore why fewer babies are being born in the capital and what that means for London's future.

Could London become a place where families can no longer afford to put down roots?

00:22 The borough with one of England's lowest birth rates
01:09 Why parents ar...

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean delighted fans with a surprise performance in London's Piccadilly Circus

Title: Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean delighted fans with a surprise performance in London's Piccadilly Circus
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Would you consider living in a cemetery a dream or a nightmare?

Title: Would you consider living in a cemetery a dream or a nightmare?
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Lewisham is one of the only boroughs in London where cemetery staff still live on site. Three years ago, Glenn and his wife moved to a bungalow in Grove Park Cemetery where he works as a gravedigger.

His neighbour, Colin, head of bereavement services for Lewisham Council, has also lived there for 15 years, along with his family of five and their dog.

#London #Cemetery #Housing #LondonLife

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Up to 72% of the capital's urban tree canopy could be at risk by the end of the century.

Title: Up to 72% of the capital's urban tree canopy could be at risk by the end of the century.
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?

Title: Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
Runtime: 1:17
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Could AI recruitment tools be making it harder for experienced women to get back into work?

Women say they're facing repeated rejections, with some believing AI screening is reinforcing age and gender bias. One even says she "botoxed" her CV by removing references to her age and experience.

Experts are calling for greater transparency and regulation, while companies using AI say the technology is designed to support, not replace, human decision-making.

#Jobs #Careers #London #LondonNews

The map showcasing female-owned businesses

Title: The map showcasing female-owned businesses
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: How do you find women-owned hospitality businesses?

That's the question chef Sally Abé kept hearing. Her answer, alongside food filmmaker and writer Kayla Lawrie, is a new interactive map showcasing female-owned venues across the UK.

They joined Shay Kaur Grewal on BBC Radio London to explain why visibility matters and how the map is helping connect diners with businesses they might never have discovered.

Diana Memorial Playground reopens after a £3m makeover in Kensington Gardens.

Title: Diana Memorial Playground reopens after a £3m makeover in Kensington Gardens.
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Basketball star OG Anunoby helps fund the transformation of Argyle Square Court in King's Cross.

Title: Basketball star OG Anunoby helps fund the transformation of Argyle Square Court in King's Cross.
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Water leaks are continuing across London as millions are being asked to put away their hosepipes.

Title: Water leaks are continuing across London as millions are being asked to put away their hosepipes.
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Would you live in a four-bedroom detached house in London... if it was in a cemetery? #London

Title: Would you live in a four-bedroom detached house in London... if it was in a cemetery? #London
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: For Colin Burgess and his family, it's been home for the past 15 years. As head of bereavement services for Lewisham Council, he lives among thousands of graves and says it's far more normal than most people imagine.

His daughter Poppy has grown up there, and while she often has to explain where she lives, she says people usually end up thinking it's "really cool".

#London #LondonLife #Cemetery #Housing #Living

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Police say a new digital reporting system is helping them deal with shoplifting more quickly.

Title: Police say a new digital reporting system is helping them deal with shoplifting more quickly.
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Can listening to an audiobook really count as reading? 📚🎧⁣ #london #reading

Title: Can listening to an audiobook really count as reading? 📚🎧⁣ #london #reading
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Can listening to an audiobook really count as reading? 📚🎧⁣
⁣
You will be surprised to know what counts - as it's not just books or comics.⁣
⁣
Speaking to Nikki Bedi on BBC Radio London, Frankie Smith, CEO of Bookmark Reading Charity, explains.⁣

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Met Police step up crackdown on illegal e-bikes across London.

Title: Met Police step up crackdown on illegal e-bikes across London.
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Hackney residents fear losing a football pitch to make way for new social housing.

Title: Hackney residents fear losing a football pitch to make way for new social housing.
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Title: Can Brick Lane keep its flavour?
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Brick Lane is famous for its curry houses, bagel shops and independent businesses. But with plans approved to redevelop part of the Truman Brewery site, questions are being asked about its future.

The development includes offices, shops, a data centre and 44 homes.

Supporters say it will bring jobs and investment, while campaigners and Tower Hamlets Council fear rising rents and the loss of local businesses.

Can Brick Lane change without losing its flavour?
#Londonnews #BrickLane #EastLondon

Title: The Londoners who live among the dead
Runtime: 8:54
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Colin Burgess has spent the last 15 years living in a house inside a London cemetery with his wife and children.

As head of bereavement services, he manages thousands of graves by day and comes home through the cemetery gates every evening.

From raising a family surrounded by funerals to dealing with curious delivery drivers and a spooky photo he still can't explain, this is a side of London few people ever see.

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We went behind the scenes at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as it celebrates 10 years.

Title: We went behind the scenes at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as it celebrates 10 years.
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description

Title: Grandmother with no GCSEs graduates
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: 🎓 "It's like a dream come true"

Angella Callam, a grandmother from Edmonton, graduated with a sports therapy degree at the age of 55 after leaving school without a single GCSE.

Speaking to Jim Davis, she had a simple message for anyone thinking about returning to education later in life: "Just do it. Push past the fear, push past the doubt."

Title: London gets doodling with Mr Doodle
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The internationally acclaimed artist Mr Doodle has launched Mr Doodle's Doodle Discovery with Art of London, a free public art experience taking over the capital's West End this summer.

Visitors of all ages took part in an interactive doodling workshop in Piccadilly Circus, where Mr Doodle encouraged them to contribute their own drawings, inspiring a new artwork he completed live.

The free experience invites people to follow a trail featuring a series of colourful, doodle-inspired sculptures until 30 August.

Title: Inside London's hidden urban farm
Runtime: 1:27
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Could a hidden urban farm hold the key to a fairer food system?

Tucked away in Wood Green, Wolves Lane is growing fresh produce for restaurants, supporting food banks and helping build stronger communities - all from a former council horticulture site.

It's showing how food can do more than fill plates, by connecting people, culture and community in the heart of London.

#London #Farming #UrbanFarming

Grass fires burn close to homes in Romford

Title: Grass fires burn close to homes in Romford
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Around 30 acres of grassland have been destroyed by fire in Romford.

Firefighters tackled two separate grass fires, with footage shared on social media showing flames burning close to nearby homes.

The fires were brought under control, but they come as hot, dry weather continues to raise the risk of wildfires across London.

Read more 🔗 https://bbc.in/4vSDmeP

#Romford #London #Wildfire #Heatwave #LondonNews

Title: London's egg vending machine
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: 🥚 Farm to fork, without the supermarket.

Duck Hill Farm in Northwood is home to free-range, pasture-fed hens, and local people can even collect eggs direct from the roadside.

Could this be the future for urban farming?

#Londonfarm #Urbanfarming

The teens behind the huge £39 million hack on Transport for London

Title: The teens behind the huge £39 million hack on Transport for London
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: How did two teenagers, working from their bedrooms, manage to hack one of the world's largest transport networks?

In 2024, Transport for London was hit by a devastating cyber attack that exposed the data of millions of people, caused months of disruption, and cost millions of pounds to fix.

Watch the full video to uncover the story behind one of the UK's most significant cyber attacks.

Soho vigil honours victims of Berlin Pride attack

Title: Soho vigil honours victims of Berlin Pride attack
Runtime: 0:16
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A vigil was held in Soho Square on Tuesday evening as people gathered to remember those killed and injured in Saturday night's attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations.

Organised by Stonewall and Pride in London, the event saw attendees stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ communities in Berlin and around the world. The vigil included speeches and a choral tribute.

#London #LondonNews #Pride #Berlin #LGBTQ

Title: 🦫 Baby beavers in Ealing
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: "This is nature's report card to say, 'we like it here.'"⁣
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🦫🌿 Dr Sean McCormack, founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group, is celebrating the arrival of new baby beavers at the Ealing Beaver Project.⁣
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The kits are a sign the animals are happy and thriving, and provide fresh encouragement for future beaver projects planned across London.

#Londonwildlife #London

Title: The last shop standing
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A shop in Shoreditch which was on the brink of closure has managed to be saved after it went viral on TikTok.

Owner Rachid Lazraq of The Rich Collection Bella Italia said, it was very hard to keep his shop open after more than 30 years due to falling trade.

However, after a French tourist posted his shoes and bag collections on TikTok, endless customers keep coming in, saving his shop from closure.
#Londonnews #Shoreditch

Title: Where did all the girls go?
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: An initiative called Love Parks is running all week to help make parks safer for girls of all ages.

Research shows that older girls especially often feel less welcome in their local parks- an issue across the UK.

BBC London spoke to Pippa Forster, chair of Forster Park Friends, Lewisham, says changes there are helping bring more girls back to the park.

#forsterparkfriends #girlssafety #londonnews

The teens who hacked London's transport network

Title: The teens who hacked London's transport network
Runtime: 10:55
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: How did two teenagers, working from their bedrooms, manage to hack one of the world's largest transport networks?

In 2024, Transport for London was hit by a devastating cyber attack that exposed the data of millions of people, caused months of disruption, and cost millions of pounds to fix.

The hackers were Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, members of the cyber crime group Scattered Spider.

This is the inside story of how they breached one of the world's biggest transport networks.

00:38 - What happened?
02:34 - Customer data is leaked
03:45 - The hackers are sent to prison
04:41 - Who were the hackers?
06:40 - How were they caught?
08:36 - What is Scattered Spider?
09:42 - Why were they hacking?

#Hacking #Scatteredspider #TfL #LondonUnderground #hackers

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Title: Coffee rave comes to London
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: The wellness group Rant & Ramble have hosted their first "coffee rave" in London.

The sold-out event was in partnership with the Begin Again podcast. Its host, Davina McCall, also made an appearance.

Co-founder Leesa Collinge told BBC London these daytime coffee raves will make you "feel amazing for the rest of the day".

Charing Cross & Waterloo East: 22 day closure explained

Title: Charing Cross & Waterloo East: 22 day closure explained
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: From 26th July-16th August, Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be closed due to major engineering works.

Trains will be diverted to Victoria, Cannon Street and Blackfriars and some will terminate at London Bridge.

Network Rail says the works will improve reliability in the long run.
So check your journey before you travel.

Milkman given Freedom of the City of London

Title: Milkman given Freedom of the City of London
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: For more than 40 years, Steve Hayden has been up before 3am delivering milk across east London.

Now, the 68-year-old has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, one of the capital's oldest honours, in recognition of his contribution.

From a time when milk deliveries were part of daily life to becoming one of a shrinking number of traditional milkmen, Steve says it's one of the proudest days of his life.

#London #EastLondon #Milkman #CityOfLondon #Community

Title: Inside London's Teen Link-Up Phenomenon
Runtime: 7:55
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: A post blows up on social media and suddenly hundreds of teens are heading to the same spot in London.

They're called "link-ups" but what's really behind them? And why are so many showing up?

We hear from teens, police officers, youth workers, businesses and experts to find out what's driving these gatherings and whether we'll see more of them this summer.

00:36 - What happened in Clapham?
01:31 - What is a 'link-up'?
02:09 - Why is this happening now?
04:41 - What impact does social media have?
05:43 - Do we need more police?
07:03 - Could it happen again?

#London #LinkUps #Teens #Teenagers #SocialMedia #YouthCulture #Clapham #Explained #Documentary

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London hosepipe ban: What you need to know

Title: London hosepipe ban: What you need to know
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Due to the dry weather, a temporary hosepipe ban has come into force for most Thames Water customers.

The move has sparked criticism from customers and campaigners over leaks and the company's reported financial issues.

So how does the hosepipe ban work?

Title: LIVE: Gatwick Airport Runway Cam
Runtime: 2:47:45
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Watch our live runway cam from Gatwick Airport as planes take off and land during one of the busiest days of the summer holiday getaway.

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Title: Is this London's craziest home?
Runtime: 8:12
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: "Don't wear beige... it could kill you."

That's the first piece of advice Sue Kreitzman gave us.

At 85 years old, Sue has turned her East London home into a living artwork filled with sculptures, paintings, neck shrines and colourful treasures collected over decades.

Once a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, she didn't become an artist until she was 58. Today, her home has become a creative sanctuary where artists of all ages come for inspiration, friendship and mentorship.

We spent the day inside one of London's most extraordinary homes to experience Sue's colourful way of life.

🎨 Would you live in a house like this?

1:00 - "Brace yourself, because it’s crazy in here"
1:54 - Inside Sue’s extraordinary home
2:12 - Becoming an artist at 58
2:48 - The heads that "talk" to Sue
3:08 - A home that inspires young artists
4:14 - The museum shed and goddess phones
4:40 - ...

Inside the ‘MOST TRACKED flight in the world’ that had London looking up

Title: Inside the ‘MOST TRACKED flight in the world’ that had London looking up
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: It had Londoners looking to the skies and racked up millions of views online, but what's it actually like inside the viral Goodyear blimp?

We went up for a rare flight over the capital to see London from a whole new perspective and find out why this old-school form of advertising is having a social media moment - and why it's not breaking any advertising rules.

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What three heatwaves are doing to London's wildlife

Title: What three heatwaves are doing to London's wildlife
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Three heatwaves have made a big impact on London's wildlife.

Weeks of hot, dry weather are leaving London's parks and gardens parched and it's not just the grass that's feeling the strain.

Experts say the lack of rain is putting pressure on vital pollinators like bees, which could have a knock-on effect on the capital's biodiversity.

#London #Heatwave #Wildlife #Nature #Bees

England fans celebrate win over Norway in London

Title: England fans celebrate win over Norway in London
Runtime: 0:15
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: London erupted after England's World Cup win over Norway.

Fireworks lit up the sky, fans flooded the streets and celebrations broke out across the capital. In some places, even police officers joined in the jubilant scenes.

England are now through to the World Cup semi-finals.

#England #ThreeLions #WorldCup #London #Football

The one rule you NEVER break on a canal boat

Title: The one rule you NEVER break on a canal boat
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: I found a hidden rule in London's boating community that I never knew existed. 🛶

Meet Gerry - the man who lights candles at night and keeps his identity a secret. 🤫 😂 Watch the full video on our channel.

Title: Reporter uses the toilet on air.. 😂
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Ever wondered what it’s actually like to live off-grid in the heart of London? 🛶

We stepped inside the canal boat community to see the cosy interiors and the real hard work involved.

Could you trade a flat for a life on the water? Let us know in the comments! 👇

#boating #canal #london #bbclondon

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