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'You can do anything at any age' - Williams on Queen's comeback
Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.
June 9, 2026Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.
June 9, 2026Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
June 8, 2026Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
June 8, 2026Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
June 8, 2026Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.
June 8, 2026How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
June 8, 2026Stormzy among stars remembering killed Grammy winner
The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.
June 8, 2026Residents' health fears over plan to burn more waste
The Environment Agency has permitted for an extra 10% of waste to be burned at the Beddington incinerator.
June 7, 2026Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three
Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win at Lord's.
June 6, 2026England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
June 6, 2026West Ham co-chair Sullivan steps down over 'false' historic allegations - Reuters
West Ham co-chair Sullivan steps down over 'false' historic allegations Reuters
June 6, 2026Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
June 6, 2026Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
June 3, 2026Maga influencer admits London Tube station assault
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
June 2, 2026Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.
June 1, 2026Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests - Reuters
Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests Reuters
May 16, 2026Heathrow passenger numbers fall in April as Iran war disrupts travel - Reuters
Heathrow passenger numbers fall in April as Iran war disrupts travel Reuters
May 11, 2026Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.
May 11, 2026'Only his last changes worked' - how Arteta's gambles finally paid off
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves credit after his side beat West Ham to take a huge step towards the Premier League title.
May 10, 2026Arsenal the champions in waiting but doing it the hard way
This season hasn't always been easy on the eye, but Arsenal are on the brink of their first Premier League title in 22 years.
May 10, 2026I will not let racist abuse define me - Danso
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media.
May 10, 2026The reasons West Ham face relegation - and why they are unlucky
When the dust settles on the West Ham goal that was ruled out against Arsenal, the cold reality is they are now probably facing relegation.
May 10, 2026Arsenal edge closer to title after late West Ham drama
Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal is enough to give Premier League leaders Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win, as West Ham United are denied a stoppage-time equaliser by VAR at the London Stadium.
May 10, 2026Everton's European push dented with draw at Palace
Everton's push to finish in a European spot suffer a setback as Crystal Palace twice come from behind to pick up a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park.
May 10, 2026Trossard secures vital win for Arsenal at West Ham - Reuters
Trossard secures vital win for Arsenal at West Ham Reuters
May 10, 2026Largest-ever Henry Moore exhibition opens at Kew
The Monumental Nature exhibition includes 30 works across the botanic gardens in west London.
May 9, 2026Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
May 8, 2026'If Kane scored that we'd be saying wow' - Strand Larsen shows Palace worth
Being a club's record signing brings with it pressure, but Jorgen Strand Larsen puts a difficult start behind him with a goal that could be crucial in Crystal Palace's pursuit of a first major European trophy.
April 30, 2026Two Jewish men stabbed in London, Israeli president calls for urgent action - Reuters
Two Jewish men stabbed in London, Israeli president calls for urgent action Reuters
April 29, 2026How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
April 27, 2026Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war - Reuters
Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war Reuters
April 27, 2026Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London - Reuters
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London Reuters
April 26, 2026King Charles honours 'darling mama' on what would have been her 100th birthday - Reuters
King Charles honours 'darling mama' on what would have been her 100th birthday Reuters
April 20, 2026'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.
April 19, 2026Three charged with arson on Persian media offices in London
Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man are due in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.
April 17, 2026'Weak, vulnerable, and very, very nervous' - Shearer on Arsenal
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy look at how a "nervous" Arsenal side dropped points in the title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth.
April 11, 2026London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban - Reuters
London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban Reuters
April 11, 2026West Ham have fresh hope - but Spurs now in uncharted territory
West Ham's thumping win over Wolves not only boosts their own Premier League survival hopes, but plunges Tottenham into the drop zone - and to new depths.
April 10, 2026Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season
The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.
April 10, 2026Mayor warns of London 'disinformation blizzard'
Sir Sadiq Khan claims London is being targeted with disinformation portraying it as a city "in decline".
April 9, 2026M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
April 3, 2026Ex-Google exec Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform - Reuters
Ex-Google exec Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform Reuters
March 25, 2026'I couldn't afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant'
A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was "'pushed out" of the capital because of high rent prices.
March 25, 2026King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs
Indigenous leaders made Charles aware of the "threat" posed by the movement during a meeting in London, they say.
March 13, 2026The race for the Quadruple: Arsenal and Manchester City's battle
With Arsenal and Manchester City still in the running for four trophies, BBC Sport looks at who else has come close to doing the Quadruple.
March 7, 2026Chelsea overcome Wrexham in extra-time FA Cup thriller
Chelsea come from behind twice to scupper 10-man Wrexham's hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round tie.
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026London mayor courts embattled AI firm Anthropic
The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.
March 6, 2026TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".
March 6, 2026OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US - Reuters
OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US Reuters
February 26, 2026'I'm not good enough' - Glasner's honest admission
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has cast doubt on his immediate future at Selhurst Park after admitting he's "not good enough" in the role, following the club's 1-1 draw against Zrinjski in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs.
February 20, 2026Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
A trade body has warned illegal skin bleaching products are being sold in an increasingly wide range of places.
February 18, 2026