Robert Kasanga from Peckham was about to embark on a flourishing career in football before being jailed for a number for robberies. But he put his time to good use, writing novels about street life, getting a degree and warning other inmates of the dangers if being in the gang.
Now out, he's set up Hackney's first official football team helping those in the community.
A race against time for one student to raise tuition for a prestigious degree.
Lord Sebastian Coe asks London to help at the World Athletic Championships
Wheelchair basketball stars teach novices at fundraiser
Deep Sumo trains to represent the UK in America's wrestling championships next month
The latest in technology, fashion and innovation on two wheels.
Tom Molineaux - the story of his struggle from chains to celebrity in the Georgian era.
The team were in Vauxhall as part of a campaign to make sport more inclusive.
The old Foyles bookshop is due for demolition.
It's part of an outdoor exhibition in the City of London.
A woman who attended Northwick Park Hospital's Emergency Department more than 30 times in two months has thanked the surgeon who changed her life.
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art celebrates contemporary theatre
Green party London Assembly member Caroline Russell launches report
'Voices of the Amazon' 4-8 July 2017
The soul singers played a gig to raise money for victims.
Police have confirmed the Grenfell Tower fire started in a Hotpoint Fridge Freezer.
The Met launch new operate to curb thieves using stolen bike for other crimes.
African architect Francis Kéré brings a taste of Burkina Faso to Kensington Gardens
National Portrait Gallery's annual competition awarded to Benjamin Sullivan
GLA Conservatives housing spokesperson calls for an end to high-rise homes
Air pollution campaigner Simon Birkett issues warning
Court date confirmed for commuters fighting for Southern Rail inquiry
A two-year study to explore the species in the capital's main river
While her own attacker reflects on his actions – Ms Wells hosts workshops in schools and colleges to talk to young people about consent
Through his think-tank Open Europe, Lord Leach is at the heart of the referendum debate, consulted by both camps. He explains to Margareta Pagano...
A due diligence report for HP mentioned accounting differences
