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More than 6,000 girls in London are at risk of female genital mutilation, with most victims coming from Somali communities.

One victim tells BBC London's Sonja Jessup how painful the tradition is while Juliet Albert from African Well Woman's Clinic says more needs to be done to prevent the abuse.

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A Met policeman has been found guilty of making indecent images of children.

PC Adam Holbrook, 29, based at Waltham Forest, east London, had denied making 16 images of children in erotic poses.

Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, are to be auctioned off today.

New research says around 120 baby deaths could be prevented in the UK every year if parents stopped sharing beds with their children. Did you let your baby share your bed?

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After The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh toured the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday, the event opens to the public today.

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Hounslow residents have said they are against Heathrow Airport expanding in overwhelming numbers, according to the west London council's consultation.

Hounslow Council said 72% were against expansion, although 62% said they did not want a new hub built if it meant Heathrow would close.

Jose Mourinho's return ticket to Chelsea looks to have been stamped as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced his departure from the Bernabeu at the end of the season.

But could his comeback to west London be a risk?

In Woodford, the A406 North Circular Westbound is down to two lanes from five at Waterworks Corner for clean up of a spill, with queues back to the Barking and East Ham turn off. As a result, the M11 is queuing southbound from J6 M25 to J4 North Circular at Charlie Brown's Roundabout.

In Barking - the A13 has two lanes shut Eastbound from Ripple Road to Renwick Road for the clean up of some concrete - Traffic is now queuing on the approach back through Barking towards Dagenham.

South Norwood High Street is closed between South Norwood Hill and Station Road because of a fire in a building.

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Another predominantly cloudy day, with one or two spots of light rain or drizzle. A little brighter later but a risk of showers mainly to the north of London. Still feeling relatively warm with a max of 17C (63F).

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