The latest stories from the London section of the BBC News web site.
Olympic relay flame lands in UK
The Olympic flame lands in the UK on a flight from Greece, ready for the start of the London 2012 torch relay.
Lampard hails di Matteo at helm
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says interim manager Roberto di Matteo has done a 'perfect job' at Stamford Bridge.
VIDEO: Enfield pupils hold torch relay
Thousands of children in north London marked the arrival of the Olympic torch by holding their own special torch relay.
Meaker sets up thrilling last day
Stuart Meaker produces an inspired spell of bowling to give Surrey hope of claiming an incredible victory against Somerset.
Dealer jailed for addict's murder
A drug dealer who shot dead an addict in west London with a sub machine gun over a £50 robbery is jailed for life.
VIDEO: Oyster refunds available online
Transport for London passengers who have been overcharged on their Oyster card will soon be able to claim a refund online.
VIDEO: 'Begging Romanians' arrested
Rough sleepers and beggars in London have been targeted in an operation involving the Metropolitan Police and the UK Border Agency.
Chelsea v Bayern Munich
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in the Champions League.
Special PC convicted of race rant
A Metropolitan Police special constable is convicted of launching a racist rant at train staff after being accused of fare-dodging.
WBC could expel Haye and Chisora
The WBC says it will expel any person or organisation involved with the proposed fight between David Haye and Dereck Chisora.
Olympic tickets sent to athletes
The first tickets to the London 2012 Olympic Games have been released, revealing colourful designs featuring competitors from the different sports
London Broncos v Hull
Preview and team news ahead of Sunday's Super League clash between London Broncos and Hull (14:00 BST).
Beggars at Marble Arch arrested
Rough sleepers and beggars in central London are targeted in an operation involving the police and the UK Border Agency.
Arrests in Met drugs operation
Sixteen suspected heroin and cocaine dealers are arrested in a Metropolitan Police operation.
Villa to stage Community Shield
Villa Park will play host to this year's Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday 12 August.
Barry George in compensation case
Barry George, who spent eight years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the murder of BBC TV presenter Jill Dando, can fight a test case for compensation, a judge rules.
Violent double murderer jailed
A man is jailed for life for two murders and a string of "senseless" assaults in north London.