Updates on Friday 19 October
Winnie Agbonlahor
Thousands of people across the UK take part in obstacle course races every weekend.
But, would you swap your Saturday mornings in bed for a run in the mud?
The Nuts Challenge is the UK's 'muddiest' obstacle race
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Image source, PADrivers on the Piccadilly Line will strike again next month in a long-running dispute over industrial relations, Tube union RMT has confirmed.
Union members will stage a walkout from midday on 7 November until midday on 8 November.
The 24-hour walkout will be the latest phase of action after the line was shut twice at the end of September.
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: "RMT is frustrated with the slow and tortuous process when it comes to getting the Piccadilly Line management to address the full raft of issues at the heart of this dispute.
“There has been ample opportunity for the management side to listen to the deep-seated concerns of their staff and take the action required to address them. The ball is firmly in their court.”
Transport for London - which previously said it was "hugely disappointed" by the September strikes - has been contacted for comment.
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He won his first competitive marathon in Chicago earlier this month.
But Sir Mo Farah was back to school on Monday to encourage children in east London to get active.
Sir Mo was snapped this morning doing his famous Mobot pose with Year 6 pupils from Cubitt Town Junior School, Tower Hamlets.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was also there to join in the fun.
The pair visited the school alongside Elaine Wyllie, founder of The Daily Mile.
The Daily Mile is a social physical activity, with children running or jogging in the fresh air with friends. It aims to make children fitter, healthier and better and concentrating in class.
More than 350 schools in London have signed up to the scheme so far, which equates to about 117,000 pupils.
John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets said: “Tower Hamlets was an Olympic borough in 2012 and those aspirational Games are the heritage of our children.
“I am proud we have more schools signed up to the Daily Mile than any other borough in London, but we will continue to work with schools, businesses and other partners to develop opportunities that contribute to the ongoing health and wellbeing of our residents.”
When Sophie Cornish and her business partner Holly Tucker started notonthehighstreet.com from their kitchen table in 2006, they didn't expect it to grow into a multi-million pound firm.
"Women tend to be their own worst critics," Sophie, from south-west London, says. "I wish I could say to my younger self, 'Stop beating yourself up. Trust yourself.'”
If only Sophie's younger self could have predicted the company's success – the online marketplace is now worth £165m, has over three million customers and 200 employees.
Video journalist: Hannah Gelbart
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Damp and dreary for a time this afternoon, but as rain clears to the north later it should become dry with a few bright or sunny spells spreading from the south-east.
Gentle easterly breezes.
Maximum Temperature: 14C to 17C (57F to 63F).
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Rail Minister Jo Johnson has been urged by City Hall's Heidi Alexander to back an extension of Oyster and contactless payments to Luton, Stansted and Southend airports.
London's deputy mayor for transport has written to Mr Johnson stating that thousands of football fans who will use the airports to attend Euro 2020 matches at Wembley Stadium should be given the "greater flexibility and convenience" of being able to use Oyster and contactless cards.
Wembley is set to host seven matches during the tournament - including the final.
Tourists arriving at the three airports are currently unable to pay for their onward train travel using the plastic cards, meaning many must queue to buy paper tickets.
Acceptance of Oyster was extended to Gatwick Airport in January 2016, joining Heathrow and London City airports which were already included in the Oyster zones.
Ms Alexander emphasised that Transport for London has "consistently expressed support for expansion of the technology" and called on Mr Johnson to provide an update on progress "for when these crucial extensions will be rolled out".
Image source, Getty ImagesBlack and ethnic minority communities are as diverse in their values and beliefs as the rest of the population. So, why do these voters overwhelmingly support the Labour Party over the Tories?
The Conservative Party faces a serious challenge when it comes to securing the support of non-white voters.
About three-quarters vote Labour, while fewer than one in five votes Conservative, according to the 2017 British Election Study (BES).
Unless the pattern changes, this is a headache for the Tories which could worsen in the long term, as the non-white population increases.
Prof Rosie Campbell from King's College London explores the issue here.
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Have you taken a photo of your part of London which you think would be suitable? If so, email it in high resolution (2048 x 1152 or 1680 x 945) to london.locallive@bbc.co.uk.
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Oritse Williams appeared before magistrates accused of raping a fan after a concert.
Read MoreHighgate Cemetery bosses are looking at allowing new burials to take place on top of existing graves.
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Police looking for a pregnant woman who has gone missing from her home in Chichester believe she could be in Wales with her boyfriend.
Charlotte Sima Cherag-Zade, 21, was last seen by her mother on 26 September.
Her Polish boyfriend, Sylwester Rozmus, 27 and who was also living in Chichester, was reported missing on 12 October, but was last seen in Llandeilo on 3 October.
Image source, Sussex PoliceThe missing couple are thought to be in Swansea
It is thought they are in Swansea, although they also have links to Ilford.
They may have had access to a red Renault Clio.
Charlotte is 30 weeks pregnant and has not received any recent medical attention.
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Older LGBT people are more likely to suffer from loneliness with half saying they would be uncomfortable coming out in a mainstream care home, according to Stonewall.
A group of lesbians in London believe they have a possible solution.
You can see the full report on Inside Out London, today at 19:30 BST on BBC One.
This morning is expected to be cloudy with patchy mist but early rain will clear.
This afternoon should be dry with bright or sunny spells spreading from the south-east.
Gentle easterly breezes.
Maximum temperature: 16C to 19C (61F to 66F).
