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Votes at 16

March 18th 2010, 11:02am
jessica seldon

They can join the army and get married, but should 16 year olds have the vote?

Swimming in the snow

March 18th 2010, 10:53am
jessica seldon

Keep-fit Londoners brave the cold

Petrol prices fuel anger.

March 18th 2010, 10:42am
Sam Datta-Paulin

London UKs priciest.

Dogging, Snogging and other wrongs

March 18th 2010, 10:22am
jayson harris

Safe Sex in the UK and the rise of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's)

Are cheap online holidays good value?

March 18th 2010, 10:01am
lauren hood

You've bought cds, tops and shoes off ebay but would you buy a holiday?

Word for weapons

March 18th 2010, 9:46am
lauren hood

South Londoners swap weapons for the word of God.

Herbal Medicine under threat

March 17th 2010, 2:58pm
Anna Drury

An exclusive LCC survey reveals 25% of Londoners have taken herbal medicines as an alternative to modern pharmaceuticals

Small London coffee shops fight back against the chains

March 17th 2010, 2:57pm
Anna Drury

Small coffee shops in London are joining together to rival the big chains by launching what they're calling a disloyalty card

Love among the lettuces?

March 17th 2010, 2:42pm
Sarah Johnston

Speed dating in the supermarket!

Why teenage girls are so unhappy?

March 17th 2010, 2:39pm
Sarah Johnston

Teenage girls are the most depressed in society.

NHS to shut A&E units across London

March 17th 2010, 2:34pm
toni parsons

A third of A&E units in London to close.

Boris's own speak out against the congestion charge.

March 17th 2010, 2:24pm
toni parsons

Conservative councillor attacks the congestion charge as Boris announces a 25% increase.

Enjoying Out of Date Food

March 17th 2010, 2:19pm
Marie Keyworth

Would you buy cheap out of date food online?

EXCLUSIVE First Time Voters Survey

March 17th 2010, 2:11pm
Marie Keyworth

Nearly a quarter of young voters say they won't turn out

English rose verses bronze beauty

March 17th 2010, 2:04pm
helen percival

Under eighteens could be banned from tanning salons.

Scamnesty

March 17th 2010, 2:03pm
helen percival

Drop in and drop them in it!

London For Free

March 17th 2010, 1:02pm
ena miller

Win 2 free tickets to a top West End show today.

Ministry of Food at Imperial War Museum

March 17th 2010, 12:36pm
Dan Cotter

It's 70 years since the introduction of food rationing in Britain and the Imperial war museum has launched the Ministry of food to celebrate and remember this difficult time in British and World history.

Students using 'smart drugs' to pass finals

March 17th 2010, 12:36pm
Dan Cotter

Students 'doping' to pass exams

Personalised Funeral Services

March 17th 2010, 12:20pm
Ashley La Grua

London Tube Development

March 17th 2010, 12:20pm
Ashley La Grua

Would you help?

March 17th 2010, 12:05pm
hanne taalesen

Londoners would not help someone being attacked on the street.

Superskinny or plus-size?

March 17th 2010, 12:05pm
hanne taalesen

Future designers get taught to design for a size six.

Turning Japanese

March 17th 2010, 11:52am
Alex Prior

Top tips to help you master this fascinating language.

Good to be Grey?

March 17th 2010, 11:51am
Alex Prior

Mature, wise and educated? Or Just showing your age?

You're So Vain

March 17th 2010, 10:59am
jay legate

Debenhams to offer 10 minute Botox jabs.

Thomas the Tank Engine is 65 years old.

March 17th 2010, 10:44am
stuart robertson

The little blue engine and his friends are still going strong after 65 years on the tracks.

Thames gets a 'Deep Clean'

March 17th 2010, 10:44am
stuart robertson

Volunteers give river an early spring clean

High salt in our high street soups

March 17th 2010, 10:35am
Thomas Magill

Fresh soups from many of the high street stores contain high levels of salt, according to a report out today.

TV stars turn out in style

March 17th 2010, 10:29am
Thomas Magill

The 15th National Television Awards took place last night at the O2 Arena. Find out who were the big winners of the night.

Camden Market prepares for Tube Closures

March 17th 2010, 10:21am
michael williams

Famous London shopping attraction, could face an 80% fall in customers.

The weather outside is frightful

March 17th 2010, 10:15am
michael williams

LCC Broadcast brings you the latest on the Big Freeze.

Bus crash by London Bridge

March 17th 2010, 10:10am
kerrie farrell

London Bridge closed due to bus crash

New disco health club - lets Get Physical!

March 17th 2010, 10:02am
kerrie farrell

A new Aerboics Class promises you can boogie your Bingo Wings away!

Organic Foods

March 8th 2010, 5:43pm
stephanie takyi

It may be good for your health but bad for your wallet?

Corrie Sweeps Up At The National Television Awards

March 8th 2010, 5:41pm
stephanie takyi

Britan's well known soap stars we're out last night in their frocks and suits at the 02 centre in Greenwich for the National Television awards.

Chiswick Baby dies

February 25th 2010, 2:01pm
kerrie farrell

Baby hit by falling lamppost in West London Dies

Bootylicious bodys same as booze for men.

February 25th 2010, 12:05pm
stuart robertson

Curvy women give men the same feelings as alcohol or drugs.

Gordon Brown backs 16 year old vote

February 25th 2010, 11:20am
stuart robertson

Gordon Brown has backed lowering the age of voting to 16 as part of a package of radical reforms.

Toyota boss questioned

February 25th 2010, 9:41am
stuart robertson

Mr Akio Toyota is being questioned by US lawmakers after the companie's safety problems.

RBS announces £3.6billion loss

February 25th 2010, 8:41am
stuart robertson

The bank announces losses, but still plans to pay out bonuses of £1.3 billion.

Seaworld trainer dies in whale attack

February 25th 2010, 8:39am
stuart robertson

A seaworld trainer has been killed by a whale moments before a show.

Woman (100) stabbed to death

February 24th 2010, 4:37pm
hanne taalesen

A one hundred year old woman has been stabbed to death in East London.

Girl gang rapes

February 24th 2010, 1:36pm
hanne taalesen

Young woman in London are being subjected to sexual violence according to a report out today.

Pitbull attacked blind womans dog

February 24th 2010, 1:16pm
hanne taalesen

A North-London teenager is now banned from keeping a dog for ten years.

The night bus homeless shelter

February 24th 2010, 1:12pm
hanne taalesen

Homeless Londoners use night buses to get a warm nights sleep.

Council Tax rise

February 24th 2010, 1:05pm
hanne taalesen

Council tax in due to rise by the lowest percentage since it was introduced in 1993.

Please Rob Me

February 24th 2010, 1:00pm
toni parsons

Are you advertising your house online to burglars?

Gordon Brown says sorry for deportations

February 24th 2010, 1:00pm
ena miller

Thousands of Children sent to Australia suffered abuse.

Ashley and Cheryl call it quits.

February 24th 2010, 10:59am
Sam Datta-Paulin

The Cole's marriage has broken down.

Labour Backs PM

February 24th 2010, 10:11am
toni parsons

Labour gets behind Gordon Brown after 'bullying' allegations.

Battersea redevelopment is given the go ahead.

February 24th 2010, 9:48am
Sam Datta-Paulin

Power Station redevelopment plan is given government support.

Headlines Today

February 24th 2010, 8:23am
Sam Datta-Paulin

RMT Strikes, Brown Apologises for deportations, The Coles break up.

BREAKING: Alexander McQueen Dies

February 11th 2010, 3:31pm
toni parsons

Alexander McQueen found dead

Prisoner Facebook pages closed

February 11th 2010, 3:20pm
ena miller

Jack Straw closes 30 prisoner Facebook pages

EU Bails Greece out of it's Debt

February 11th 2010, 3:07pm
jayson harris

EU makes deal with Greece on debt.

NO to Tesco

February 11th 2010, 2:57pm
jayson harris

Tesco is ousting local businesses.

This is LCC News

February 11th 2010, 12:06pm
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The news team at the Postgraduate Diploma Course in Broadcast Journalism at LCC.

“Everything a child could want, and more!”

February 11th 2010, 10:47am
Marie Keyworth

The iconic toy shop Hamley’s is celebrating its 250th birthday

20 years since Mandela's release

February 11th 2010, 10:25am
hanne taalesen

Today it is 20 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. See video!

Supermarket Love

February 11th 2010, 8:50am
hanne taalesen

Looking for love? Check the next aisle.

Food, glorious food!

February 10th 2010, 4:24pm
jayson harris

Jellied Eels, Bangers and Mash and Toad in the hole...All sound familiar. We take a look at traditional English foods.

Is Big Brother Still Watching You....?

February 10th 2010, 3:02pm
jessica seldon

Southwark Council reduces the number of CCTV cameras in the borough...

Mayor for mayor...

February 10th 2010, 2:02pm
jayson harris

Do you think we should have a mayor? Let us know!

ICON or not...

February 10th 2010, 1:25pm
jayson harris

Join our debate and vote - should jellied eels be considered a British icon?

Meet the team

February 10th 2010, 10:46am
jayson harris

Meet the LCC news team; bringing London to you...

Mayor Boris Johnson

February 10th 2010, 10:21am
vishala sri-pathma

Assembly Members will consider Mayor Boris Johnson’s £14 billion draft consolidated budget for 2010/11.

Tube workers are set to strike

February 4th 2010, 3:36pm
Sarah Johnston

Hundreds of Tube maintenace workers will strike tomorrow.

MP's ordered to pay back £1.1 million

February 4th 2010, 3:14pm
Sarah Johnston

More than half of all MPs have been ordered to pay back £1.1 million pounds.

The church won't have to hire gay priests

February 4th 2010, 3:03pm
Sarah Johnston

Harriet Harman has lost her battle with religious leaders over the Equality Bill

LCC Exclusive

February 4th 2010, 2:53pm
Thomas Magill

Would you throw away your vote?

Out of Date Food

February 4th 2010, 2:48pm
Marie Keyworth

Would you buy cheap out of date food online?

Violent deaths of children has fallen

February 4th 2010, 1:18pm
kerrie farrell

The number of violent deaths amoung children has fallen by 40%

A bus free Oxford Street

February 4th 2010, 11:46am
stuart robertson

Oxford Street might be pedestrianised.

MP's expenses

February 4th 2010, 10:45am
helen percival

It's judgement day for MP's expenses

Superbowl

February 3rd 2010, 4:29pm
jay legate

The Indianapolis Colts and The New Orleans Saints go into battle on Sunday

Streatham Shooting

February 3rd 2010, 2:11pm
kerrie farrell

£20,000 reward to catch Ice Rink Killer

West End Theatre comes to Elephant and Castle

February 3rd 2010, 12:18pm
Sam Datta-Paulin

Royal Court Theatre take over abandoned shop.

First Capital Connect

February 3rd 2010, 10:38am
jessica seldon

Are rail services in the capital set to improve?

A bank looking for love

February 3rd 2010, 10:13am
jessica seldon

There's a new bank in the capital, and it wants to win you over

Streatham Ice-Rink Murder

February 3rd 2010, 9:37am
jessica seldon

Police are offering £20 000 to catch Andre Smart-Ford's killer

Stab Vests in Mitcham

February 3rd 2010, 8:55am
jessica seldon

Grafitti police in Mitcham are being given stab-proof vests, but are they necessary?

Dr Wakefield to face serious charges

January 28th 2010, 5:18pm
lauren hood

A doctor who sparked the MMR controversy will face serious professional misconduct charges.

Afghanistan International Conference

January 28th 2010, 4:48pm
stephanie takyi

Gordon Brown has told an international conference that it's time to "turn the tide" agaiinst the Taliban.

As if One Parking Ticket wasn't enough

January 28th 2010, 2:51pm
stuart robertson

Leaving an old parking ticket even when you have a valid one,could in some cases lead to you being fined.

Londoners eye up the Ipad

January 28th 2010, 1:20pm
lauren hood

Apple launches the latest product in their I-range - the Ipad.

Does 'Mr Right' exist?

January 28th 2010, 12:52pm
Ashley La Grua

Are Londoner's more liberal?

January 28th 2010, 12:41pm
Anna Drury

In an exclusive survey by LCC news we asked your views on co-habitation, same sex relationships and working mothers

New hope for knife crime offenders

January 27th 2010, 3:35pm
stuart robertson

Females can help knife crime offenders in rehabilitation.

Wembly's Waste to be sucked away

January 27th 2010, 12:03pm
Thomas Magill

A housing development in North London is set to become the first in the country to suck its waste away using underground vacum pipes.

Are Supermarket promotions a waste of money?

January 27th 2010, 11:23am
Thomas Magill

Some supermarket offers could cost us more than the normal retail price

Is London out of recession?

January 27th 2010, 10:10am
Thomas Magill

Sales for the last quarter show shoppers in London weren't put off by the doom and gloom of recession

Bra's fail to 'measure up'

January 27th 2010, 9:34am
Thomas Magill

High Street stores have been 'busted' in a recent survey for not measuring woman's bra size properly.

Breaking News: Haiti Charity Single

January 21st 2010, 4:09pm
Marie Keyworth

Leona Lewis confirms her place.

January Rings In A Gambling Increase

January 21st 2010, 3:06pm
Marie Keyworth

More Londoners than ever before are gambling this month.

Cash-For-Gold Buyers Have Been Exposed

January 21st 2010, 3:01pm
Marie Keyworth

Cash-for Gold buyers are offering shockingly low rates for jewellery.

London Suffers A Shortfall In Public Toilets

January 21st 2010, 2:32pm
Marie Keyworth

There are fewer public toilets in London than ever before.

London Exceeds Its EU Pollution Limit Within Weeks.

January 21st 2010, 2:28pm
Marie Keyworth

The capital has already breached its EU pollution limit for the year.

Is it time for last orders in Barking and Dagenham?

January 21st 2010, 11:30am
helen percival

Following in the footsteps of Brent and Camden, the council wants to ban street boozing from April, if it gets public approval.

Bafta Award Nominees

January 21st 2010, 10:17am
stephanie takyi

The nominations of the Orange British Academy Film Award have been announced today.

-Breaking News

January 20th 2010, 3:41pm
Anna Drury

A mother who gave her brain-damaged son a lethal heroin injection has been found guilty of murder

Council proposes a clampdown on wooden floors

January 20th 2010, 3:26pm
Anna Drury

Plans to put down wooden flooring in your flat could be carpeted if council chiefs in Southwark get their way.

4 million tonnes rubbish in London yearly

January 20th 2010, 3:10pm
hanne taalesen

Expert wants us to reduce the amount of rubbish as well as increase our recycling.

Green funeral service

January 20th 2010, 3:04pm
Anna Drury

London based green funeral service is offering woodland burials and cardboard coffins

Tackling childhood obesity

January 20th 2010, 2:24pm
Anna Drury

New programme to tackle increasing childhood obesity

Dedicated mattress recycling in Lewisham

January 20th 2010, 1:01pm
stuart robertson

Lewisham Council are finally hoping to put to bed the problem of dumped mattress's.

Cuts to alcohol buying

January 20th 2010, 12:50pm
lauren hood

The amount of alcohol Londoners can buy may soon be cut.

Breaking News

January 20th 2010, 11:22am
Alex Prior

Second Earthquke Rocks Haiti

How A-Sprout That!

January 20th 2010, 10:58am
Alex Prior

First new vegetable in almost ten years is a Brussel sprout.

Borough Market & Network Rail

January 20th 2010, 9:30am
jayson harris

Jayson Harris reports

The LCC Newsroom Forum

January 20th 2010, 8:39am
Alex Prior

Check out our new forum and discuss today's top stories.

Tell Us a Story

January 20th 2010, 8:06am
Alex Prior

Contact the LCC News team

Bloomsbury street makes money for the Council

January 14th 2010, 4:55pm
stephanie takyi

One street rakes in £2.5 million a year in parking fines.

The Naked Rambler stands up to the law

January 14th 2010, 4:45pm
helen percival

You've heard of the Naked Chef, but have you heard of the Naked Rambler?

Haiti Update

January 14th 2010, 3:51pm
Dan Cotter

200 UN staff missing in Haiti

Big Brother in the house

January 14th 2010, 3:45pm
ena miller

Housemate scared of catching germs

Snow halts recycling collections

January 14th 2010, 3:03pm
ena miller

Icy conditions are making recycling collections dangerous.

MP says sorry

January 14th 2010, 2:23pm
ena miller

Health Minister apologies' to Thalidomide victims

Snow more Sex

January 14th 2010, 1:55pm
toni parsons

If you haven't been taking advantage of the snow and getting more - don't feel alone!

Day 3: The McCann libel trial.

January 14th 2010, 1:50pm
Sam Datta-Paulin

Kate and Gerry McCann face day three in their libel trial against a Portugese police officer.

Bill Bailey: Alcohol 'No joke'.

January 14th 2010, 1:50pm
Sam Datta-Paulin

Comedians are fronting 'Alcohol: It's no joke'- a high profile binge drink awareness campaign.

Look into my eyes....

January 14th 2010, 11:48am
michael williams

London man uses hypnosis instead of anesthetic before operation

Health Concerns over cheap drinks

January 14th 2010, 8:49am
Marie Keyworth

Pub Chain's cheap drinks raise health issues

Boris Johnson set to kill off the 'green man'

January 13th 2010, 8:18pm
Thomas Magill

London Mayor Boris Johnson signals the end of the Green Man for pedestrians

Uemployed Londoners 'at risk' of depression

January 13th 2010, 4:01pm
Ashley La Grua

A London charity warns unemployment could affect your mental health

Fears over 'fat' fashion

January 13th 2010, 3:51pm
lauren hood

There are worries promotion of plus size models may encourage obesity.

Legally Blonde

January 13th 2010, 3:45pm
jessica seldon

Legally Blonde the Musical opens in the West End tonight

London's Packed Lunches for kids

January 13th 2010, 3:19pm
jayson harris

More information on packed lunches for school kids

5,000 UK troops unfit to serve

January 13th 2010, 2:48pm
Sam Datta-Paulin

The Conservatives are claiming nearly 20% of UK battle troops are mentally ill, sick or injured.

January the month to divorce.

January 13th 2010, 9:18am
Sarah Johnston

More people file for divorce in January than at any other time of the year.

Toto reforming

March 10th 2009, 3:52pm
Martin Shaw

Watch Totos fantastic hit here

Not Another Study

February 25th 2009, 9:01am

Consistant health studies make it impossible to know what's healthy and what's not.

Are you prepared for marriage?

February 12th 2009, 2:09pm

New course launched to help couples prepare for marriage.

Coffee is UK's Biggest Vice

February 11th 2009, 1:40pm

Modern Britons are addicted to coffee

Londoners angry with city bonuses

February 11th 2009, 9:32am

BBC London listeners give us their views on city workers' bonuses.

Olympic costs surge by £50m

February 5th 2009, 1:09pm

Olympic bosses admit there's been huge over spending.

LONDON'S WEEK OF BAD WEATHER

February 5th 2009, 10:37am

When will it all be back to normal?

Streatham Shooting Appeal

January 1st 1970, 1:00am
kerrie farrell

£20,000 reward to catch Ice Rink Killer.

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January 1st 1970, 1:00am
jessica seldon

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