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  • Updates on Friday 3 May

  1. Fourth person charged over stabbing deathpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Wesley Adyinka, 37, died in the street near his home in Maidstone after being stabbed in the chest.

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  2. 'She gives school another layer of happiness'published at 12:55 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Selkie the dog has helped children with bereavement and anxiety issues.

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  3. 'If you weren't so fat you could run faster'published at 12:36 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    A pacesetter for the London Marathon who was supporting the slower runners says contractors started the clean-up after they were just a few miles into the race and shouted abuse.

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  4. Afternoon weather: Risk of heavy showerspublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    BBC Weather

    This afternoon, there will be areas of cloud and the risk of showers. Some of the showers could be heavy and even thundery.

    Maximum temperature: 13 to 16°C (55 to 61°F).

  5. Arrests in county lines drugs raidspublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Northumbria Police says "identifying and safeguarding vulnerable people" is a major objective.

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  6. New inquest into girl's 'pollution' deathpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Ella Kissi-Debrah, 9, suffered a fatal asthma attack thought to have been brought on by pollution.

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  7. London marathon runners 'called fat and slow' by contractorspublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Liz Ayres says some runners wanted "to go home and quit"Image source, Liz Ayres

    One of the official pacers at the London Marathon has said she and fellow runners were treated "horrifically" during the race.

    Liz Ayres was asked to run the course in 7.5 hours to aid participants.

    She said runners were called "fat" and "slow" by contractors and volunteer marshals - and one woman received chemical burns from the clean-up operation that began around them.

    Marathon organisers said they were "very sorry to hear" of her experience.

  8. World's fastest unicornpublished at 11:39 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    A man from South Gloucestershire has set a unique world record after completing last weekend's London Marathon.

    Andy Taylor, from Yate, completed the marathon in 3 hours, 58 minutes and 5 seconds...while dressed as a unicorn.

    He now holds the world record for the fastest marathon dressed as a mythical creature (male).

    A total of 38 new Guinness World Records titles were achieved at the London Marathon this year.

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  9. Tube strike to hit FA Cup Finalpublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Football fans travelling to Wembley on 18 May for the Manchester City v Watford game could be affected.

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  10. Da Vinci 500 years on: Sketch of a geniuspublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    A portrait identified as Da Vinci goes on display to mark the 500th anniversary his death.

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  11. New inquest into 'pollution' death of girl, 9published at 10:48 British Summer Time 2 May 2019
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    A fresh inquest will be held into the death of nine-year-old Ella Kissi-Debrah, who suffered a fatal asthma attack believed to have been linked to air pollution near her home in south London.

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  12. Photos mark Princess Charlotte's fourth birthdaypublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Princess CharlotteImage source, DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE

    Princess Charlotte's birthday has been marked with the release of three photographs taken by her mother.

    Charlotte, who turns four on Thursday, was captured by the Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace and their Norfolk home of Anmer Hall.

    The princess can be seen in a blue flower-print summer dress as she sits crossed legged on grass at the palace.

    The other images show her running and smiling as she holds a flower and sitting on a wooden fence.

    Charlotte, who is fourth in line to the throne, was born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, at 08:34 BST on 2 May 2015.

  13. Watch: 'I was convinced I was going to die'published at 09:29 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    The inquests into the deadly 2017 terror attack at London Bridge begin on 7 May.

    A survivor from London Bridge and a woman caught up in the Parsons Green blast that year have been speaking candidly about what happened to them - and how a little preparation can really help in a dangerous situation.

  14. Watch: Latest headlines from BBC Londonpublished at 09:01 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    BBC London News

    Victoria Hollins has this morning's top stories from the BBC London newsroom.

  15. Suspected rapist jail release 'error' investigatedpublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Joseph McCann,Image source, Met Police

    A suspected triple rapist being hunted by police may have been mistakenly released from prison, it has emerged.

    Joseph McCann, 34, is alleged to have abducted and raped three women in north London and Watford last week.

    He was not - but should have been - referred to the Parole Board before he was released from prison in February, while halfway through serving a sentence for burglary.

    The Ministry of Justice said an "urgent review" of the case was under way.

  16. Travel update: London Overground is suspendedpublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    BBC London Travel
    BBC Radio London Travel

    The London Overground is suspended between South Tottenham and Barking following a faulty train at Willesden Junction.

    And Transport for London says the tram network is "running as normal" following yesterday's strike action.

    For the latest travel updates follow @BBCTravelAlert, external

  17. Today's weather: Dry start, risk of showers laterpublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    BBC Weather

    Most areas starting dry today with sunny spells this morning.

    This afternoon, there will be areas of cloud and the risk of showers.

    Some of the showers could be heavy and even thundery.

    Maximum temperature: 13C to 16C (55F to 61F).

  18. Good morningpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    BBC London News

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  19. 'My passport gender should be non-binary'published at 07:50 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Jamie Windust says it's time non-binary people are recognised on official documents.

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  20. 'I was convinced I was going to die'published at 06:26 British Summer Time 2 May 2019

    Two women who survived the London Bridge attack in London talk about how they coped with their experiences.

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