London's recent headlines and features

	5 January 2009 Trafalgar Square tree recycled The Deputy Mayor and young people from Chickenshed theatre company prepare for a green Twelfth Night by recycling the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree.
	4 January 2009 Top forensics investigate Dando case The team who helped solve the murder cases of Rachel Nickell and Damilola Taylor is being drafted in to help catch Jill Dando's killer.
	2 January 2009 Rail fare increases shock commuters Commuters returning to work have been shocked by rail price hikes well above the rate of inflation - 11% higher on some lines.
	31 December 2008 2008 news in brief It's been quite a year in the capital: we've had a new Mayor, a new police chief, and dozens of quirky London stories.
	31 December 2008 London heroes on the Honours list Six heroes of the 2005 London bombings have been named in the New Year's Honours List. Among them, Gill Hicks from Camden.
	31 December 2008 More homeless warns charity The credit crunch could force an increase in the number of homeless people seeking help at temporary shelters this Christmas.
	30 December 2008 Americans on the march 600 young Americans prepare for the annual New Year's Parade in the heart of London for a warm up session in Trafalgar Square.
	30 December 2008 Bow teacher sacked for wearing trainers Adrian Swain, 57, who's been working at a secondary school in Bow for 17 years, has been fired for wearing tracksuit bottoms & trainers.
	30 December 2008 Homeless file: house of 100 stories We hear from those who've found themselves without a roof over their heads & we take you inside Anchor House in Canning Town.
	30 December 2008 Meningitis toddler progress to recovery In June 2008, Harvey Parry returned from America with new 'state-of-the-art' limbs. We catch up with him after his life changing year.
	29 December 2008 'Made an example of' Vince Acors, who was convicted of having sex on a beach in Dubai, speaks out for the first time since coming back to the UK.
	29 December 2008 Rail cutbacks 'unacceptable' Rail union bosses urge Government to step in to stop plans by South West Trains to reduce ticket office opening times.
	29 December 2008 Inside Property: 2009 lookahead It's been an eventful twelve months in the housing market but what will 2009 hold? Property guru Kirsty Allsopp gives her predictions.
	29 December 2008 Met police training course for pups Five Alsatian pups, bred by the Met, have begun a police dog training course. But which ones will make the cut?
	25 December 2008 Christmas in the capital Londoners stick hard and fast to the Christmas tradition of festive markets, ice skating, and a visit to the world-famous Hamleys toy shop.
	25 December 2008 New York vs. London How does the festive glitz in the Big Apple compare to the tradition of Yuletime in London? We take a trip to New York to find out.
	25 December 2008 On the trail of Widow Twanky They're the star of every pantomime and are always played by a man. So what does it take to make a show-stopping panto dame?
	24 December 2008 Christmas Eve worst for burglaries Christmas Eve is peak time for break-ins according to a new survey of convicted London burglars.
	23 December 2008 Police tackle school violence New figures show that the Met were summoned almost 2700 times in just one year - to deal with violent crime in London's schools.
	23 December 2008 More homeless warns charity The credit crunch could force an increase in the number of homeless people seeking help at temporary shelters this Christmas.
	23 December 2008 Ritz foodie tips for Chistmas We meet Executive Chef John Williams at the Ritz to get his take on Christmas Dinner, Christmas Pudding and a few other festive favourites.
	22 December 2008 Killer civil servant jailed Child protection official Gerard Paul stabbed his lover's teenage son 116 times in a 'brutal and remorseless' attack at his Edmonton home.
	22 December 2008 Sales frenzy hit 120m in the West End Shoppers tempted by massive bargains head to London's West End. Retailers are reported to have taken 120m in two days.
	22 December 2008 Paramedic's outrage at parking fine The paramedic's ambulance was slapped with a 200 pound fine as the driver parked up in Kingston to collect emergency medical supplies.
	22 December 2008 Closing auction for Cafe Royal The famous Regent Street haunt closes its doors for the last time to make way for a new development and its memorabilia's up for auction.
	22 December 2008 Unholy row over 'noisy' Xmas serviceNeighbours of Walthamstow Stadium fear Christmas will be ruined by thousands of worshippers heading for a make-shift church at the former dog track.
	22 December 2008 Christmas sparkle for kids in hospital Great Ormond Street hospital makes sure the children still have a magical time with carols, an annual party and even a link up with Santa in Lapland.
	19 December 2008 Napper admits murder Rachel Nickell was stabbed more than 40 times by paranoid schizophrenic Robert Napper while her two year old son looked on.
	19 December 2008 Daniel O'Donnell on the couch The Irishman talks about his legion of adoring fans and his new album which features covers of some of country music's biggest hits.
	19 December 2008 Christmas movie review James King reviews the latest releases we'll be watching this Christmas, including The Tales of Despereaux, and the American hit Twilight.
	19 December 2008 You can lift the FA Cup The FA Cup visits Crystal Palace where schoolchildren get a chance to score a winning goal and raise the trophy.
	19 December 2008 Judge helps search for Ashley Skinner The High court help a gay father find his son who was snatched by his lesbian mother. The judge allows Ashley's name & photos to be released.
	19 December 2008 New movie releases A sneak peak into the blood-sucking teen flick Twilight and an animated mouse becomes the unlikely hero in The Tale of Despereaux.
	19 December 2008 Bond in A Bunch of Amateurs Samantha Bond stars with Bert Reynolds who plays a Hollywood actor whose agent tricks him into joining an am-dram production in Suffolk.
	19 December 2008 Police apologise to Colin Stagg We examine the background to the capital's biggest murder mystery and ask why it took 15 years & another murder to catch the killer?
	18 December 2008 3 year old Keanu appeals for donor Keanu's desperate mother fears time may be running out for her child due to the shortage in ethnic minority donors.
	18 December 2008 Economic Recovery Action Plan London Mayor Boris Johnson details his £3bn package of measures to get the capital back on track and through the economic downturn.
	18 December 2008 Why did the Millenuim Bridge wobble? Scientists claim the 'wrong kind' of walking caused the bridge to sway. Apparently it's because people tried to balance while walking.
	18 December 2008 21 London Woolworths will close Administrators have announced that 21 stores in London and another 33 in the South East will close, making 5000 staff redundant.
	17 December 2008 Britt's behind you! Bond bombshell Britt Eckland takes to the London stage as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.
	17 December 2008 Alexandra has the X Factor Islington diva Alexandra Burke celebrates her X Factor victory and plans to celebrate being Christmas No. 1.
	17 December 2008 25 years since Harrods bombing The MET police joined families of the victims for a memorial service commemorating 25 years since the IRA bombed Harrods.
	17 December 2008 Abdulla sentenced to 32 years Doctor Bilal Abdulla has been found guilty of planting 2 car bombs in central London and crashing a blazing car into Glasgow airport.
	17 December 2008 Justice for Lucie Joji Obara has been found guilty of abducting and murdering Lucie Blackman, nine years after he was acquitted.
	17 December 2008 Credit crunch bites pet owners Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has become overrun with stray dogs, with many people simply unable to afford them any more.
	16 December 2008 Southbank frost fair A huge selection of wintry stalls, a children's lantern parade and the chance to hug a husky at the Bankside Winter festival.
	16 December 2008 Paramedic beaten unconscious John Reed was called to a man lying in the street in Dagenham. When he tried to help, the patient beat him around the head.
	16 December 2008 Met crackdown on violence MET knife crime operation, codenamed Argon, is designed to make it as hard as possible for criminals to carry weapons inside clubs.
	15 December 2008 Doctor facing 'forced marriage' freed Humayra Abedin who was allegedly held captive by her family is due to return to Britain after being freed by Bangladesh courts.
	15 December 2008 Chelsea v West Ham Zola's return gives Big Phil the blues. See the weekend's highlights on the V player.
	15 December 2008 'Honour killing' victim remembered A memorial service is held at Heathrow to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Surjit Attwal who was drugged, strangled & drowned.
	15 December 2008 Menezes jury deliver open verdict Jury do not accept the police's account of what happened at the shooting of innocent Jean Charles de Menezes in Stockwell.
	15 December 2008 Suspected paedophile murdered A man reported to be a former child sex offender was found brutally stabbed to death in a caravan in Wandsworth.
	12 December 2008 Weekend movie review Something old and something borrowed with Keanu Reeves in the Day The Earth Stood Still and Bing Crosby's classic White Christmas.
	12 December 2008 Clip of the Week Panto, skating & snowballs! Get in the mood for Christmas with the best of the festive clips uploaded to YourNews this week.
	11 December 2008 X Factor acts prepare for final See the extended interview with Eoghan, JLS, and Londoner Alexandra alongside mentors Simon, Louis, Cheryl and Dannii.
	11 December 2008 Olympic network announced The transport minister has announced which London roads will have designated Olympic lanes for the 2012 Games.
	11 December 2008 Knife crime finally falling After 23 stabbings on London streets this year, the number of young people carrying knives is finally down.
	11 December 2008 Have a credit clever Christmas Avoid being one of the 46% of Londoners expecting to start 2009 in debt with our credit crunch beating tips.
	11 December 2008 Crime File with Jacqui Hames It's not only the credit crunch that could hit your pocket. Check out our tips on how to shop securely & stay safe over the Festive Season.
	10 December 2008 Boyzone at the Jingle Bell Ball Capital Radio puts on a huge concert at the O2 for Londoners, featuring Boyzone, Anastasia, Sugababes and more.
	10 December 2008 The pill on the high street Lambeth and Southwark chemists trial scheme to offer contraceptive pill without a doctor's prescription.
	10 December 2008 3 abused children die each week Ofsted inspector who approved Haringey's children's services in midst of Baby P scandal shocks MPs with her statistics.
	10 December 2008 Aussies Kidman and Jackman Meet the stars of Baz Luhrman's latest epic as they arrive for the premiere of Australia. Plus take a peek behind the scenes.
	10 December 2008 Boyzone at the Jingle Bell Ball Boyzone chat about Christmas, the X Factor and rumours of a collaboration with Take That ahead of the Jingle Bell Ball at the O2.
	10 December 2008 Plastic owl in emergency rescue The RSPCA and firefighters involved in this particular drama are much wiser after the rescue mission that had everyone in a flap.
	09 December 2008 Olympics Advisor to Mayor resigns Davis Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse stepped down after failing to declare using shares as collateral for personal loans.
	09 December 2008 Family tried for animal cruelty More than a hundred horses & ponies were left to starve among the carcasses of dead animals at an Amersham farm in Buckinghamshire.
	09 December 2008 Chelsea footballer visits hospice Frank Lampard visited the Shooting Stars Children's Hospice to spread some Christmas cheer among the patients.
	09 December 2008 Aaron Eckhart on the couch The star of The Core, Erin Brockovich and The Dark Knight chats about his character's villainous alter-ego Two Face.
	08 December 2008 40 airport protesters charged Stansted Airport was in chaos after protestors from 'Plane Stupid' broke into a secure area near a runway.
	08 December 2008 Haringey social services chief sacked Chief sacked with no further pay on the day Haringey social services face further claims of neglect in the case of Child C.
	08 December 2008 Joe Swash pledges cash to combat crime Joe Swash has pledged £30,000 raised from I'm A Celebrity phone votes to the Ben Kinsella anti-crime campaign.
	03 December 2008 The Missing Appeal Help the Missing People's Runaway Helpline by just donating your old mobile phone.
	03 December 2008 Community Newswire Are you a local charity hoping to raise awareness of your cause? Find out how community newswire can help get your stories heard.
	24-31 November 2008 People's Millions 2008 ITV London and the Big Lottery Fund have given away £1m. Meet the winners - all voted by you - here.