Local London news from around the capital

Sutton to get £50k Olympic makeover

9:00am Friday 10th February 2012

This is what Sutton is set to look like during the Olympics after it was given £50,000 to spend on decoration.

Tragic Carshalton teen gave organs to save lives of others

7:40am Friday 10th February 2012

The heart of a gifted Carshalton teenager Georgia Tait, who died from meningitis the day after her 18th birthday, saved the life of a six-year-old boy.

Plans to turn 'eyesore' building into flats and offices

4:12pm Friday 10th February 2012

Proposals have been put forward to redevelop a dilapidated “eyesore” into 60 flats and offices in North Finchley.

Stage set for Bafta glory at the Opera House

3:31pm Friday 10th February 2012

Bafta fever has hit Covent Garden as dozens of construction workers and TV engineers prepare the Royal Opera House in time for Sunday's star-studded awards evening.

Ziggy Stardust fan remembers day Starman fell to Tolworth

3:09pm Friday 10th February 2012

A music fan has remembered the day 40 years ago today he saw pop superstar David Bowie unleash his extra terrestrial alter ego at a pub in Tolworth.

Hundreds gathered at police officer's funeral

3:11pm Friday 10th February 2012

Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to a Sutton police officer this morning.

Twin brothers appeal over 'ridiculous' hikes in business rates

2:30pm Friday 10th February 2012

Owners of a garage in Hendon are planning to appeal against the “ridiculous” hikes in their business rates.

Pedestrian's injuries not life-threatening after crash

1:47pm Friday 10th February 2012

A pedestrian's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening after they were hit by a car on the A1.