BBC London
The man who rides a floating bike – BBC London News
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- The man who rides a floating bike – BBC London News
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The recent BBC Blue Planet series seems to have got everyone talking about how we can reduce our plastic waste. According to the Port of London Authority around 300 tonnes of plastic is cleared from the river every year. BBC London News went to meet one man on a mission to keep our canals clean. Sean Fletcher has the story.
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- Civilisations in London: Poland – BBC London News
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- 2:51
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- 9 years ago
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- In the final episode of the series Wendy Hurrell visits the The Polish Centre in Hammersmith and takes a trip to Royal Academy of Music to learn about one of Poland’s most distinguished musicians, Frédéric Chopin.
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- Civilisations in London: Australia – BBC London News
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- In this episode of our exploration of at how different cultures have influenced London. We look at how the community from down under has added to our appreciation of art and food. And before we go to the National Gallery, Wendy Hurrell takes us to meet some active Australian women enjoying the taste of home here in London.
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- Civilisations in London: India – BBC London News
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Continuing our look at how different cultures in the capital have influenced London. Wendy Hurrell reports on the connection between an artefact in the Wallace Collection and the Indian community in Southall.
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- Civilisations in London: Caribbean – BBC London News
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- 50 years ago a ground breaking BBC series called “Civilisation” was broadcast about western art and human identity. It's been remade in 2018 and so BBC London’s has been exploring the capital to see what civilisations have influenced London.
Wendy Hurrell reports from Brixton where she’s been looking into how Caribbean culture has developed in London and heads to The West India Committee to take a look at some Caribbean artefacts.
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- The Irish Dance Halls enjoying a comeback – BBC London News
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Once a regular part of life for thousands of Irish Londoners, now promoters are recreating the atmosphere of the traditional Irish dancehall at a social club in Kilburn. It's proving a huge hit. Thomas Magill has the story.
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- You've never seen Furbies quite like this before! – BBC London News
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Inventor Sam, an east Londoner who prides himself on turning junk into musical instruments has made an organ out of a cult 90s toy - Furbies. It's become an online hit and we sent our very own Furby, reporter Gareth Furby, to meet the musical inventor.
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- Royal Wedding preparations underway – BBC London News
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Preparations are well underway in Windsor for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It's being seen as a big business boost to the town, not just because of tourist revenues but the endorsement of the royal brand. Sarah Harris has the story.
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- Braving sub-zero temperatures in the name of art - BBC London News
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The snow may present difficulties but it can also make the most normal London scene beautiful. That's why a painter from west London has been getting on her bike in search of inspiration. Meet Jessica Rose.
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- The trial encouraging Londoners to ditch the disposable cup – BBC London News
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Could a 5p charge for customers on top of their coffee be enough to change drinking habits? One coffee chain is doing just that as part of a trial at 35 of its stores in the capital with the money raised going to an environmental charity. Ena Miller has the story.
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- Road development may impact Painshill landscape guardians – BBC London News
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Painshill is one of the most famous landscape gardens in the country. But its future is uncertain because of a massive proposed road development nearby. Some people say the changes on the M25 could mean areas of the 18th century garden are lost. Tolu Adeoye reports.
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- The play remembering Grenfell victims – BBC London News
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The tragedy at Grenfell has inspired a play. The script is based on interviews with local people. Spid Theatre in Kensal Rise works with young people interested in theatre and performing arts. It's hoped the play will shine a light on the problems still facing residents living in social housing. Ayshea Buksh reports.
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- The Picasso work stored in sock draw – BBC London News
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- One of Pablo Picasso's works, along with unseen photographs of the great painter have been stored at the bottom of a sock drawer in Surrey for more than half a century. Sarah Harris has the story.
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- The thieves making a violent career out of swiping Londoners phones – BBC London News
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- 4:02
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Robberies involving mopeds are on the rise. Particularly in busy areas like Oxford Street. For the first time, some of those involved in the crime have been speaking to the BBC's Livvy Haydock about how and why they do it.
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- Dusty Springfield London roots – BBC London News
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Growing up in Ealing, she was known as Mary O'Brien. But to the rest of the world she was Dusty Springfield - international singing star of the swinging sixties with hits like 'Son of a Preacher Man' and You Don't Have to Say You Love Me'. Now an Eastender has the challenge to bring the west Londoner's songs back to life. Helen Drew reports.
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- How some Windsor residents are cashing in on the Royal wedding by moving out.
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- While thousands will descend on the Windsor as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot some residents are moving out, to make way for the world's media to move in. Sarah Harris has reports.
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- The train seats that are like sitting on an 'ironing board' - BBC London News
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- While some rush hour commuters can only dream of getting a seat, some are complaining about levels of comfort on new trains. The seats have been described as like sitting on an 'ironing boards' or a slab of concrete. Thameslink, one of the companies singled out for criticism, says the new design complies with strict fire safety regulations. But one Osteopath says there may be cause for concern. BBC London's Transport Correspondent Tom Edwards reports.
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- London shop owner turns DIY detective – BBC London News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- A store owner felt he had to do his own investigation to help catch a shoplifter who stole expensive equipment from him. The owner of Camden Guitars felt the police weren't doing enough and took matters into his own hands to seek justice. Jim Wheble has the story.
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- Lambeth council keeping libraries open by diversifying – BBC London News
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Library closures across London are a contentious issue but Lambeth Council claims it's winning the battle against government funding cuts. It's managed to keep open all the libraries within the borough by diversifying the space. Carnegie Library reopened recently with a gym and café to follow. But many residents, who protested when it closed two years ago remain unhappy. Chris Rogers reports.
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- A safety drive is launched by Uber to protect passengers and drivers – BBC London News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Uber is to introduce new measures to protect its passengers and drivers. The company is currently fighting for its future in the capital, after having its licence stripped last year because of concerns over passenger safety. An appeal against that decision is to be heard in the high court in June. Emma North reports.
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- Jennifer Lawrence 'Red Sparrow' interview - BBC London News
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- She's one of the world's highest paid actresses, thanks to 'The Hunger Games' trilogy and her Oscar-winning performance in 'Silver Linings Playbook'.
Now Jennifer Lawrence will be turning her attention away from acting to work with young people to get them politically engaged. Wendy Hurrell spoke to her on the red carpet at her very last film premier.
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- Fatbergs costing a million pounds a month to clear – BBC London News
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Clearing fatbergs, the giant lumps of congealed fat and wet wipes from London's sewers is now costing a million pounds a month to clear according to Thames Water. Last year a giant one got stuck in Whitechapel. It was longer than Tower Bridge and weighed as much 11 double decker buses. Tom Edwards reports.
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- A remarkable return to racing for teenager Billy Monger – BBC London News
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Just ten months ago Billy Monger suffered a horrific crash at Donnington race track. It resulted in him having both legs amputated. He always insisted he'd return to driving. That determination has paid off. Chris Slegg reports.
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- London's first capsule hostel - BBC London News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- When was the last time you stayed in a youth hostel? It probably didn’t look like this one – London’s first ‘capsule hostel’. It’s a dormitory with just enough room for a bed and everything you need inside a self-contained pod. They've been popular in Japan for years – reporter Thomas Magill goes to Borough to see if they'll take off here.
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- Reclaiming ‘Twerking’ as a form of feminist expression – BBC London News
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- 'Twerking' can be seen as a provocative dance move synonymous with pop videos and sometimes criticised for being over sexualised. Kelechi Okafore a dance instructor from Peckham is trying to reclaim it as a form of feminist expression, by taking it back to its West African roots.
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- Moped crime in London – BBC London News
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- One criminology expert has called it “the crime of the moment”. Thefts and robberies on mopeds in the capital's busiest shopping hotspots have increased six-fold over the last two years. Oxford Street is the worst hit area according to data from the Met Police. Charlotte Franks has the story.
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- London aid workers helping refugees – BBC London News
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The world's largest refugee camp is 5 thousand miles from London in Bangladesh. But that hasn’t stopped three aid workers from the capital have travelling there and filming their efforts to help some of the hundreds of thousands of Muslim Rohingya's who have fled persecution in their home country. Their video diaries piece together their heart-breaking mission. A warning you may find some images distressing in Chris Roger’s report.
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- Animal fur sold as fakes – BBC London News
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- A BBC London investigation has revealed real animal fur is wrongly being sold as fake. Secret filming at shops and market stalls across London revealed that undercover buyers were told the garments had synthetic fur on them. But in fact tests show mink, rabbit and fox were being sold. Animal rights charities say imported animal fur is being farmed on such a scale abroad that it's cheaper to buy than faux fur - leaving some consumers 'sleepwalking' into buying the real product. Alex Bushill investigates.
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- BBC Television Centre redeveloped – BBC London News
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- For decades BBC Television Centre in west London was home to some of the nations best loved programmes. But it all came to an end when the site was sold to make way for a housing and leisure development. Around 1000 flats will be created on the site and some of the old magic is set to return to the studios too. Tolu Adeoye reports.
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- Some London parking meters only accepting old one pound coins – BBC London News
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The old 'round' one pound coin went out of circulation in October, but there's one part of London where if you want to pay for parking in cash you still have to use it. The fact that it's no longer legal tender means its causing confusion and local businesses say they’re losing out. Charlotte Franks reports.
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- 'Monster' Whitechapel fatberg unveiled at London museum – BBC London News
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It’s one of the more unusual things to go on display in London. A small part of the giant fatberg found beneath the streets in Whitechapel is being exhibited at the Museum of London. Wendy Hurrell went to find out why.
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- Vaping to stop smoking - BBC London News
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It's a familiar sight on the streets of London. But should e-cigarettes be offered free on the NHS, to people trying to give up smoking? Public Health England says it would be a safe and effective way to help save thousands of lives lost every year to smoke-related illnesses. Tolu Adeoye reports.
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- The last surviving female pilot from World War II
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Mary Ellis is the last surviving female pilot from the second world war. She delivered Spitfires and bombers to airbases. Now aged 101, Sarah Harris went to meet her in Hertfordshire.
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- The east London origins of votes for women - BBC London News
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- This year marks the one hundred year anniversary of the first women getting the right to vote. But the fight for all women to get the vote went on. And east Londoners played a key role in that campaign - because working class women mobilised to add their voice to the cause. Nicola Ford reports from Bow.
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- Never too old to skateboard – BBC London News
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Skateboarding: It’s generally thought of as a young person's pastime. And when three people in their 50s and 60s were told they were too old to board they decided to prove their critics wrong. So meet Elizabeth, Keith and Sabina who've created ‘Very Old Skateboarders’ a social media group that's encouraging others to race around London's green spaces. Wendy Hurrell reports from Hyde Park.
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- Could Bingo be bouncing back? - BBC London News
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It was once a popular night out, attracting ladies of a certain age hoping for a big win. But there's been a huge fall in the number of bingo halls in the capital in recent years. That's why one group is trying to bring in a younger crowd. But will it catch on? Thomas Magill has been to find out.
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- Ballerina anniversary - BBC London News
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- She's the little girl who dreamed of becoming a ballerina, only to leave home in Argentina to come to London to make it come true. Now Marianela Nuñez is celebrating 20 years at the Royal Ballet in Covent Garden. She tells reporter Wendy Hurrell about why she loves the capital.
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- Milkmen on the rise - BBC London News
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Milkmen seemed like a dying breed but could they make a comeback? As Londoners reduce the plastic they use, one milk company says it's seen a rise in people asking for glass bottle deliveries. Caroline Davies is up early with one milkman on his round in West London.
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- Secretly owned properties - BBC London News
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Who owns the property next to you? The answer could be more surprising than you think. An investigation by an anti-corruption group has found that nearly 38,000 properties in London are owned by offshore companies. Critics are now concerned about the number of properties not registered in the UK and say it's sometimes used as a method to launder money. Tolu Adeoye reports
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- Cutting classes to save money – BBC London News
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- A school in Isleworth says it’s so cash strapped it wants to reduce the school week by closing lunchtime on a Friday. St Mary's Catholic Primary School were consulting parents on the proposal. Many are concerned about the extra child-care costs they'll face and say the process has been mismanaged. Education Reporter Marc Ashdown looks at the plans and the wider picture for school funding.
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- Art meets science under the microscope – BBC London News
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It’s a world of beautiful microscopic patterns that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Instead, they're revealed through powerful tools and technologies and are now the inspiration for a collaboration between artists and scientists at The Francis Crick Institute. Wendy Hurrell takes a closer look.
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- How loud is London? – BBC London News
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- 8:39
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Could your daily commute be damaging your hearing? That's the claim from a scientist at University College London, who says that noise levels on the Underground are, in places, equivalent to those found at a rock concert. Gareth Furby looks at the Underground, the capital’s night life and it’s streets to see just how loud London can be.
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- Mayor of London to increase intelligence led ‘stop and search’ – BBC London News
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- The Mayor of London says he's hoping to find 20 million pounds to boost youth services to help tackle violence. That's alongside the increased use of stop and search. Speaking to BBC London, he accepted that knife crime is too high but also took a swipe at the government blaming cuts for falling police numbers. Our political correspondent Karl Mercer reports.
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- Documenting London’s changing skyline from the air – BBC London News
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes describes it "as one of the best jobs in the city". He’s been documenting London's changing skyline for the last twenty years. Marc Ashdown went to meet him.
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- Exclusive look at the refurbished Hayward Gallery – BBC London News
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- There's something new to look at on the banks of the Thames, colourful pyramids. It's part of a multi-million pound renovation at the Southbank Centre, which was needed, in part, to fix a leaky roof. Wendy Hurrell went to have a look.
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- Bagpipes at a Hindu temple – BBC London News
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Scots all around the world celebrate Burn's night. But a Hindu temple in north London is an unexpected place to hear bagpipes and the pipers are all Indian wearing kilts, sporrans and tartan. Sarah Harris went to find out why.
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- A drug used during pregnancy could cause birth defects for generations – BBC London News
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- Sodium Valproate has been used to treat epilepsy since the 1970s. But thousands of pregnant women say they weren't warned of the risks of severe birth defects including brain damage and spina bifida. According to a new study the powerful drug could also harm families for generations. There are calls for compensation from the government to help care for their families. Tarah Welsh has this special report.
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- The woman who carries her heart in her backpack – BBC London News
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It's said that some people wear their heart on their sleeve. But for Selwa Hussain it's more a case of carrying it in her backpack. The 39-year-old from Illford in East London is the first woman to have left a UK hospital with an artificial heart. She's been speaking about how it's allowed her to spend time with her love ones until a donor is found. Ena Miller reports.
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- Fast and Furious a live action performance – BBC London News
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- It's the latest adrenaline fuelled spectacle to come to London. This time the high speed car chases are happening in a specially transformed O2 arena. The action has been choreographed by someone who usually works with dancers at the Royal Ballet. It's all part of a famous film franchise. Wendy Hurrell's been trying it out.
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- Campaign to save Barnet breast feeding support service – BBC London News
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 9 years ago
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- New mothers are often told that 'breast is best'. But there are fears that changes to breast feeding support services in one part of north London could have a negative effect on babies’ health. That's the claim from a campaign group in Barnet who've been told the current support service will end by April, with little detail yet on what will replace it. Tolu Adeoye reports.
