Saturday 31 October 2015

Rave crowd clashes with riot police

Crowds throwing bottles and chanting "scum" clash with riot police after an alleged illegal rave in central London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34691392#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

I will stay in charge, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says he will be given time to change Chelsea's fortunes after Liverpool inflict a sixth league defeat.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34688872

Man injured as sofa falls from building

A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after reportedly being hit by furniture which fell from overhead scaffolding.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34687641#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fifty rescued from tower block fire

Firefighters rescue 50 people from a burning tower block in west London after a fire in a third-floor flat.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34687647#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man bailed over string of sex attacks

A 34-year-old man is bailed in connection with eight sexual assaults within three weeks in south London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34687646#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Tower poppies on sale for £350 each

Ceramic poppies which formed part of an art display at the Tower of London last year are being resold online for up to £350 each.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34687640#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Millwall v Bradford City

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Millwall and Bradford City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623494

AFC Wimbledon v Hartlepool United

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between AFC Wimbledon and Hartlepool United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623791

Barnet v Exeter City

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Barnet and Exeter City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623662

Leyton Orient v Accrington Stanley

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Leyton Orient and Accrington Stanley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623779

Guiseley v Welling United

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Guiseley and Welling United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623994

Lincoln City v Bromley

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Lincoln City and Bromley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623956

Shaker Aamer undergoing medical tests

Shaker Aamer, who spent 13 years in Guantanamo Bay, is undergoing tests ahead of being reunited with his children in south London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34686984#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Friday 30 October 2015

New bat species discovered at museum

A bat stored in the vaults of a London museum for 30 years is a previously unknown species, it is discovered.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34680768#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Yamaha’s motorbike-riding robot wants to be world champion

Yamaha MotoBot motorcycle
Yamaha's new humanoid robot, Motobot, just learned to ride a motorbike and already it is talking trash. At the recent Tokyo Motor Show where Motobot was unveiled, it announced that the reason it was created was to 'surpass you'.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217202-yamahas-motorbike-riding-robot-wants-to-be-world-champion

Secrets of the pyramids: Researchers will use muon tomography to search for hidden chambers, construction methods

All Giza Pyramids
Egyptologists have announced plans to use next-generation muon tomography to scan the inside of a number of Egyptian pyramids. Hopefully this will settle questions on how the pyramids were constructed, once and for all.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217266-secrets-of-the-pyramids-researchers-will-use-muon-tomography-to-search-for-hidden-chambers-construction-methods

Google’s Project Loon internet balloons will soon cover the Indonesian sky 

Project Loon
Google plans to deploy hundreds of Project Loon balloons in an effort to make fast internet more accessible to the citizens of Indonesia.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/internet/217199-googles-project-loon-internet-balloons-to-layer-indonesian-sky

Video showcases Ashes of the Singularity on AMD and Nvidia hardware — simultaneously

Surrounded2 Ashes
Want proof that dogs and cats can live together? We've got video of Ashes of the Singularity running on both AMD and Nvidia hardware.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/217245-video-showcases-ashes-of-the-singularity-on-amd-and-nvidia-hardware-simultaneously

Ministers knew of Kids Company outlay

Newsnight's Chris Cook reveals that the Cabinet Office was given a report laying out concerning detail about the now-closed charity just days before they paid it £3m.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34668157#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

London 'world's worst property bubble'

The London housing market has formed the world's biggest house price bubble and is at risk of bursting, according to the Swiss bank, UBS.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34676643#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

ET deals: Lenovo Thinkcentre M93p quad-core desktop PC for $573

ThinkCentre
Need a powerful PC with a small price tag? Lenovo is currently offering up the Thinkcentre M93p desktop tower at a massive 29% discount. With a beefy processor, a classic design, and tool-less expandability, this is a fantastic value when you use today's coupon code.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/217217-et-deals-lenovo-thinkcentre-m93p-quad-core-desktop-pc-for-573

Nintendo announces its first smartphone game, but is it too little too late?

Miitomo
During a meeting with investors earlier this week, Nintendo unveiled its very first smartphone game. Dubbed "Miitomo," this free-to-play game lets you use an adorable avatar to interact with your friends without investing in Nintendo hardware. This certainly isn't the kind of mobile game many of us were hoping for, but can this oddball social game keep this gaming giant relevant in a rapidly evolving market?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/217163-nintendo-announces-its-first-smartphone-game-but-is-it-too-little-too-late

Mourinho cannot promise top-four spot

Jose Mourinho says he "cannot promise" a Champions League place for Chelsea next season and is quiet about his future.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34679029

Bristol City v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Bristol City and Fulham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623483

Mourinho is 'a nice guy' says Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Jose Mourinho can be a nice guy, so long as you're not a referee or journalist.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34678770

Bath v Harlequins (Sat)

Team news as Bath host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Recreation Ground (13:30 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34650550

Saracens v London Irish (Sat)

Team news as Saracens host London Irish in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (13:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34649794

Boreham Wood sign Barnet's Vilhete

National League side Boreham Wood sign Barnet winger Mauro Vilhete on a three-month loan deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34676722

Report: Google to merge Android and Chrome OS in 2017

HP SlateBook 14
Google plans to merge its Chrome operating system currently used in notebook and desktop computers into its Android operating system used in smartphones and tablets, according to The Wall Street Journal.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/217222-report-google-to-merge-android-and-chrome-os-in-2017

Crystal Palace v Manchester United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623912

Watford v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623886

Middlesbrough v Charlton Athletic

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623339

New lithium-air battery could drive huge performance gains

Lithium-Air
New research from the University of Cambridge could clear the way to lithium-air batteries -- but don't expect near-term commercialization.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/217191-new-lithium-air-battery-could-drive-huge-performance-gains

Man held over south London sex assaults

A man is arrested in connection with eight sexual assaults within three weeks in south London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34677695#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Swansea City v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Swansea City and Arsenal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623949

Tranmere sign Barnet's Tomlinson

National League side Tranmere sign Barnet striker Ben Tomlinson on a three-month loan deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34677758

Brentford v Queens Park Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Brentford and Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34612265

Chelsea v Liverpool

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34623902

Second teen arrested over TalkTalk hack

Police make a second arrest, a 16-year-old boy from west London, in connection with the TalkTalk hacking attack.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34675235#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Last UK Guantanamo detainee released

Shaker Aamer, the last British resident in Guantanamo Bay, has been released and is flying to London, the BBC understands.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34675324#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Housing crisis 'threatens' business

A lack of affordable housing is threatening the capital's competitiveness with major cities around the world, according to a London Chamber of Commerce (LCC) poll.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34661296#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Old man 'shackled' before death

It is "not acceptable" an 84-year-old who was held at Harmondsworth Immigration Centre was handcuffed before he died, says the Home Office.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34671677#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Thursday 29 October 2015

Eight sex assaults 'may be linked'

A man who sexually assaulted a woman on her doorstep could be linked to seven other sex attacks in the same area of south London, say the police.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34671673#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

First cancer-killing virus finally approved by FDA

Herpes_virus00
The age of cancer-killing viruses is upon us. It's a modest first step, but the implications are huge.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217182-first-cancer-killing-virus-finally-approved-by-fda

The $99 phone-sized Kangaroo Windows 10 PC could be the perfect travel companion

Kangaroo
What if you could fit a full-featured, battery-powered, Windows 10 64-bit PC in your shirt pocket? And what if you could use your iPad as a display for this tiny PC?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/217003-the-99-phone-sized-kangaroo-windows-10-pc-could-be-the-perfect-travel-companion

Restoring RAM: Fixing memory inside a 50-year-old IBM mainframe

IBM-1401
Ever wondered how to fix a system built in the days when winding memory by hand was the next big life skill?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/217148-restoring-ram-fixing-memory-inside-a-50-year-old-ibm-mainframe

Chelsea player wanted for sex assault

A Chelsea player and his Brazilian team-mate are wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Toronto.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34669366#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Three Chinese protesters released

Three Chinese protesters who were arrested during President Xi Jinping's visit last week are released without charge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34665171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Carneiro 'seeks dismissal claim'

Ex-Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro's lawyers reportedly serve notice of a claim for constructive dismissal against the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34671600

The race is on to build the world’s first total-body PET scanner

PET Scanner
A collaborative effort to build a whole-body PET imager of unprecedented scale has just been funded by the DOE to the tune of $15.5 million.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217062-the-race-is-on-to-build-the-worlds-first-total-body-pet-scanner

Ramires signs new Chelsea contract

Chelsea midfielder Ramires signs a new contract that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2019.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34672437

ET deals: $10 online courses at Udemy

Udemy ET
If you love to learn, check out today's flash sale over at Udemy. Thousands of online courses are being discounted to just $10 a pop, so you can invest in numerous skills -- even if you're on a budget. Whether you want to learn how to design a business logo or how to speak Arabic, there's something here for just about every area of interest. And if you're trying to brush up on your development skills, here are some top-notch recommendations.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/205028-et-deals-10-online-courses-at-udemy

Man stabbed in park in robbery

A man is repeatedly stabbed in front of his girlfriend after refusing to hand over a mobile phone in a robbery.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34658526#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

School broadband - rich pickings?

The stiff competition among broadband suppliers for London schools' custom

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34666086#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Scientists build smartphone sensors that can detect NO2 air pollution

Pollution
A team of researchers from RMIT University’s Centre for Advanced Electronics and Sensors have come up with a breakthrough method that equips smartphones with special sensors to detect the amount of nitrogen oxide present in the air.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217068-scientists-build-smartphone-sensors-that-can-detect-no2-air-pollution

MP backs calls to limit asylum seekers

The number of asylum seekers being sent to just one street in "one tiny village" near Heathrow is too much for it to cope with, a local MP says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34666873#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mourinho in dugout against Liverpool

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is expected to be in the dugout for Saturday's game with Liverpool, despite a misconduct charge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34667898

Biologists have found a gene that controls brain repair

stroke gene head
Control of a single gene can stimulate partial regeneration after a damaging stroke, in both live mice and cultured human neurons.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217094-biologists-have-found-a-gene-that-controls-brain-repair

Batman: Arkham Knight returns to the PC, Warner Bros. offers free stuff as an apology

Batman Arkham Knight
When Batman: Arkham Knight launched back in June, the PC version was an absolute train wreck. Are the technical issues finally dealt with for good?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/217060-batman-arkham-knight-returns-to-the-pc-warner-bros-offers-free-stuff-as-an-apology

Plans for UK's biggest mosque rejected

A long-running attempt to build the UK's largest mosque in east London, is rejected.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34665172#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Four teens accused of commuter murder

Four teenagers are charged with murder following the death of a man assaulted during rush hour at Stratford Station in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34666868#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wedding guest 'took pictures up skirts'

A PhD student accused of taking lewd pictures up women's skirts at a wedding reception blames a nervous "twitch" for his behaviour, a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34662939#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

UK house prices 'up 3.9% in a year'

UK house prices rose by 3.9% in October compared with a year earlier, the Nationwide said in the first estimate of property prices for the month.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34657232#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Arsenal duo to miss next three games

Arsenal will be without injured duo Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for three games - including a trip to Bayern Munich.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34663242

Man charged over machete attack

A man is charged with attempted murder after a man suffers serious neck injuries in a suspected machete attack in Dorset.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-34636871#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wednesday 28 October 2015

First Cursed Child tickets sell out

The first four months of tickets for the West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child sell out in a few hours.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34660716#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Kids Company 'given £46m public cash'

The collapsed charity Kids Company was given a total of at least £46m of public money despite concerns about how it was run, the National Audit Office finds.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34661273#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Corbyn demands tax credit 'guarantee'

London MP Jeremy Corbyn presses David Cameron to guarantee nobody will be worse off as a result of cuts to tax credits.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34658759#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

NORAD blimp’s bid for freedom ended in rural Pennsylvania, causes major power outages

J-Lens1
A US military blimp has been brought down in Pennsylvania after breaking its tether and ragging a 6,700-foot cable across parts of the state.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217085-norad-blimps-bid-for-freedom-ended-in-rural-pennsylvania-causes-major-power-outages

Man dies after rush hour station attack

A man dies after being assaulted at Stratford Station in London during rush hour on Tuesday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34661305#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Analysts predict slow ramp for VR technologies

Eve: Valkyrie
New predictions suggest VR could be a slow and gradual ramp rather than a huge hit when it arrives next year. That's probably a good thing as far as long-term acceptance is concerned.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217075-analysts-predict-slow-ramp-for-vr-technologies

Soho bomber sentenced for prison attack

Soho bomber David Copeland's sentence is increased after he attacks another inmate in prison.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34656052#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mysterious space debris will return to Earth on November 13th

space-junk
Whatever WT1190F is, it's about to plunge into the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217050-mysterious-space-debris-will-return-to-earth-on-november-13th

Early Surface Book owners reporting GPU, display-related issues

Surface Book Laptop
Microsoft's new Surface Book debuted to rave reviews, but early models are clearly having teething problems -- including some odd display bugs.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/217055-early-surface-book-owners-reporting-gpu-display-related-issues

Extinct cave lion cubs found frozen but remarkably intact

Cave Lion
The latest care package hailing to us through deep time is a pair of extinct cave lion cubs found in the Sakha Republic of Yakutia. Believed to be at least 10,000 years old, the Siberian lions will soon be the subjects of an intense analysis aimed at reconstructing the curious Pleistocene world.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/217011-extinct-cave-lion-cubs-found-frozen-but-remarkably-intact

ET deals: Dell 24-inch quad HD IPS monitor for $288

Dell QHD monitor
If you're looking for an affordable monitor that looks great no matter where you're sitting, take a look at this 24-inch IPS monitor from Dell. With plenty of ports, ultra-wide viewing angles, and an anti-glare coating, this high-res monitor will work well in nigh-on any setting without putting a hurting on your wallet.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/212610-et-deals-dell-24-inch-quad-hd-ips-monitor

Samsung’s massive 18.4-inch Galaxy View tablet could crush the iPad Pro

Samsung-Galaxy-View
The Galaxy View comes with a massive 18.4-inch fullHD display, which is bigger than any other tablet in the market. Samsung is clearly pushing boundaries here by keeping the size as big as a monitor.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216999-samsungs-massive-18-4-inch-galaxy-view-tablet-could-crush-the-ipad-pro

Fewer police on Madeleine McCann case

The number of officers investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is cut from 29 to four, London's Metropolitan Police says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34661256#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man found unconscious at busy station

Four teenagers are arrested after an attack on a man at Stratford Overground Station in London station.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34652391#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sting to auction art collection

Artworks by Matisse, Picasso and Ben Nicholson are among more than 200 items being sold by Sting and Trudi Styler from their former family home.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34656006#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Illegal fishing net found in Thames

An illegal fishing net stretching 175ft across the River Thames is described as the worst case of attempted poaching in recent years, by the Environment Agency.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34658429#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sharing passwords: One way to save a lot of heartache in case of senility, accident, or death

Online daters 'conned out of millions'

Online dating fraudsters conned victims out of more than £33m in the last year, the UK's national fraud centre says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34656783#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

A booze comet is spraying ethanol across the solar system

alcohol comet head
A comet is soaking the solar system in ethanol -- and that could have big implications for the origin of life on Earth.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216989-a-booze-comet-is-spraying-ethanol-across-the-solar-system

Charity call to licence acid sales

Sales of acid on the High Street should be licensed to combat its use in assaults, a charity says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34652598#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Probe into child's home death wanted

Former residents of a children's home targeted by paedophiles urge police to re-open an investigation into the death of a boy in the 1970s.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34658428#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How telcos plan to make billions by selling and combining customer data

Verizon-Truck
A new report tracks how telcos in the US are raking in cash by selling and marketing their own user's information -- with revenues expected to triple by 2020.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216988-how-telcos-plan-to-make-billions-by-selling-combining-customer-data

Brewing up a successful coffee business

Brewing up a thriving coffee business

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34650055#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Brentford extend Swift's loan spell

Championship club extend Chelsea youngster John Swift's loan spell at Griffin Park until January.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34657897

Airport arrest in bar murder hunt

A man is arrested at Gatwick Airport in connection with a murder seen by up to 40 customers at a west London bar.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34658426#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Pompey's Dunne joins Daggers on loan

Portsmouth midfielder James Dunne joins League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge on a month's loan.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34657891

Uefa start Kiev racism investigation

Uefa open an investigation after TV footage shows black fans being attacked during Dynamo Kiev's match against Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34655735

VIDEO: Elf the Musical to open in London

A big-budget musical adaptation of the Will Ferrell film Elf is about to open in London, 12 years after the film was released.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34655572#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Broadband deal emails 'blocked' from schools

London schools could be missing out on cheaper broadband after emails offering deals are 'blocked'.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-34652740#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Manchester City v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's League Cup game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34589630

Schools warned about using Dropbox

The UK's data watchdog reassures schools that they can continue using cloud services despite contrary advice from a London IT chief.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34646146#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Chelsea made critics look stupid'

Jose Mourinho says Chelsea's display in the League Cup exit at Stoke rubbished claims his players are not performing for him.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34652647

Wenger admits senior players error

Arsene Wenger says he used too many senior players after two more injuries in the League Cup defeat by Sheffield Wednesday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34654548

Tuesday 27 October 2015

Bobbies on the beat 'coming to an end'

The deputy Met commissioner signals that the era of routine patrols by "bobbies on the beat" is coming to an end across the country.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34651119#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Jimi Hendrix house opens to public

Jimi Hendrix's London home is to open as a permanent museum for the public to visit on 10 February 2016.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34647637#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man charged with terrorism offences

A 23-year-old man has been charged with inviting support for so-called Islamic State and other terrorism offences, Scotland Yard says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34651123#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Russian ships may be preparing to attack the global internet

russia internet head
Could Russia be planning to sever the global internet for military reasons -- or perhaps just to keep the outside world at bay?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216941-russian-ships-may-be-preparing-to-attack-the-global-internet

Report claims Samsung could manufacture OLED screens for next-generation iPhone

DiamondPixel
Could Samsung collaborate with Apple in building OLED displays for the next iPhone? Continued evolution of the technology suggests it's not a crazy idea.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/216970-report-claims-samsung-could-manufacture-oled-screens-for-next-generation-iphone

Calls to reopen case of hanged boy

Former residents of a children's home in south London targeted by paedophiles call for the case of a boy found hanged in a toilet cubicle to be reopened.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34648935#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Man stabbed to death in east London

A man is found dead following a stabbing at a home in Ilford, east London, on Saturday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34649143#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Barnet's Stack set for groin surgery

Barnet goalkeeper Graham Stack will be out for at least another two months as he requires surgery on a groin injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34652196

Lampard backs Mourinho to end slump

Boss Jose Mourinho is the right person to turn around Chelsea's fortunes, says former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34649006

Machine gun fire hits police car

A submachine gun was fired on a residential street in north London hitting a car containing a plain clothes police officer, the Met says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34650940#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Third charge over body found in canal

A third man is charged over the discovery of an Italian carpenter's body in London's Regent's Canal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34557035#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fulham recall Donnelly from Crawley

Fulham recall Northern Ireland international defender Liam Donnelly from his loan spell at League Two side Crawley Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34651814

Microsoft Edge will not get extension support until next year

Microsoft Edge
At the time of release, Microsoft promised that it will soon be bringing the extension feature on-board, but it turns out that it has been delayed to mid-2016. It will most probably be rolled out with the Windows 10 "Redstone" update.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/216918-microsoft-edge-will-not-get-extension-support-until-next-year

Arthurworrey returns to Fulham

Yeovil defender Stephen Arthurworrey has been forced to cut short his season-long loan deal from Fulham through injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34648853

Carneiro among FA cases examined

FA chiefs will be questioned over the handling of anti-discrimination cases, including that of ex-Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34648200

Netgear Zing LTE hotspot for $39.99 with free mobile data from FreedomPop

Zing Sponsored
Need an affordable way to stay connected while you're away from your desk? Check out today's deal from FreedomPop. For just $39.99, you'll get a pre-owned Netgear Zing LTE hotspot, free shipping, and access to 500MB of free data every month.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/216940-netgear-zing-lte-hotspot-with-free-mobile-data-from-freedompop

Is the NSA trying to warn us that cryptography is dead?

crypto head
NSA has updated its advisories for worldwide cryptography practices, and may have revealed its thinking on the real future of crypto.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216846-is-the-nsa-trying-to-warn-us-that-cryptography-is-dead

Dementia drug 'nursing home benefit'

A common Alzheimer's drug that is often withdrawn in later stages of the disease can halve the chances of patients needing to be moved into nursing homes, a study suggests.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34650370#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New York State launches inquiry into Verizon, Cablevision, Time Warner

Fiber Internet
The New York State AG has set requests to multiple ISPs to explain their pricing tiers and answer concerns about business relations and negative impacts on customer access.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/216950-new-york-state-launches-inquiry-into-verizon-cablevision-time-warner

Millwall v Doncaster Rovers

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Millwall and Doncaster Rovers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34577976

Irish to play Saracens in New York

London Irish confirm the Exiles will play their Premiership 'home' match against Saracens in New York.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34647359

Duggan family to appeal over death

Family of Mark Duggan, whose shooting sparked England riots, win right to appeal over finding he was lawfully killed

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34647727#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Crews remain at scene of shop blaze

Tenants of a building affected by a fire in Hampstead, north London, are been unable to return home as firefighters try to damp down the site.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34647311#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Overseas students hit by housing scams

Overseas students are being targeted as more and more fake landlords are reported to be advertising properties online.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-34608919#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Cup game between Sheffield Wednesday and Arsenal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34578025

Stoke City v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's League Cup game between Stoke City and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34577998

Broomes leaves London Bees role

London Bees announce that head coach Julian Broomes has left his position at the Women's Super League Two club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34646624

VIDEO: When Prince William met James Bond

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have joined the stars of new James Bond film Spectre for its world premiere in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34644272#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Monday 26 October 2015

North-South gap 'affects poor children'

London's poorest children under five outperform those in the north, a new report by a think-tank finds.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34642754#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Budget broadband hidden from schools

An IT firm complains that emails offering a cheaper broadband deal to London's schools are being blocked by their current supplier.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34636317#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: BBC exclusive: Meet the real MI6 agents

James Bond has returned to cinemas, but how do real intelligence officers at MI6 do their jobs, and what is it like spend your career leading a double life?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34644273#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

London areas have higher TB than Iraq

Parts of London have higher rates of tuberculosis than Rwanda, Iraq or Guatemala, a report from the London Assembly says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34637968#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Halo 5: Guardians sacrifices graphical fidelity for 60fps gameplay

Halo 5
Months back, 343 Industries made it clear that a 60fps target frame rate was more important than anything else -- even beloved features like split-screen multiplayer. As it turns out, that wasn't the only thing sacrificed in the name of frame rate.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/216903-halo-5-guardians-sacrifices-graphical-fidelity-for-60fps-gameplay

Physical copies of Fallout 4 will still require a digital download

Fallout4-Feature1
Bethesda has confirmed that physical copies of Fallout 4 aren't very physical at all -- the game will require a significant download through Steam, even if you buy the media.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/216919-physical-copies-of-fallout-4-will-still-require-a-digital-download

NASA completes review of SLS design, adds racing stripes for good measure

sls
The SLS will come have three launch configurations, all with an unpainted orange core stage and boosters with racing stripes. Those make it go faster.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216891-nasa-completes-review-of-sls-design-adds-racing-stripes-for-good-measure

Stars out for Spectre world premiere

The stars of the new James Bond film Spectre will meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the film's world premiere in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34639118#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Study: Voice-activated systems in cars raise the risk of accidents

XC90
A recent study reveals voice-activated car systems that car makers so dearly promote as a 'smarter way to interact' are turning out to be a major cause of distraction.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216860-study-voice-activated-systems-in-cars-raise-the-risk-of-accidents

Boy, 15, held in NI over TalkTalk hack

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Northern Ireland over TalkTalk hacking attack, Scotland Yard has said.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34643783#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Royals throw wellies at charity event

Prince William, Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry took part in a welly wanging contest at a charity event in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34640629#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Know what a FPGA is? Then the Snickerdoodle is for you — and better than the Raspberry Pi

snickerdoodle_201510_featured
While you can use a Raspberry Pi as a standalone computer, Snickerdoodle is more like an Arduino or Raspberry Pi 2 running Windows 10 IoT -- with much more I/O capability.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/216866-know-what-a-fpga-is-then-the-snickerdoodle-is-for-you-and-better-than-the-raspberry-pi

Ashes of the Singularity demonstrates Nvidia, AMD GPUs working side-by-side

Ashes
Ever wanted to run an AMD GPU and Nvidia GPU side-by-side? Thanks to DX12, you can -- and the performance boost from doing so can be significant.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/216880-ashes-of-the-singularity-demonstrates-nvidia-amd-gpus-working-side-by-side

ET deals: Lenovo Z50 15-inch 1080p laptop for $599

Z50
If you're in search of an affordable laptop that's built for both work and play, check out the Z50 from Lenovo. With a full HD display, a nice big hard drive, and RAM to spare, this laptop can handle all of your everyday needs with ease. Better yet, it's currently on sale for $60 off.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/204185-et-deals-lenovo-z50-15-inch-1080p-laptop-for-549

Tube rescuer's death ruled accidental

The death of a man killed by a London Underground train as he tried to save his brother from the track was an accident, a coroner rules.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34641183#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

NFL London: 5 things to look out for

Five things to look out for

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/34631575#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Dons boss Ardley targets play-offs

Neal Ardley wants AFC Wimbledon to push for the play-offs after winning back-to-back games for the first time in 2015.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34639045

Artificial intelligence is coming to a surveillance camera near you

Batman echolocation surveillance thing
Thanks to advances in artificial intelligence being made at Carnegie Mellon University, computers may soon be able to give timely warnings when video surveillance cameras detect unusual activity.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216858-artificial-intelligence-is-coming-to-a-surveillance-camera-near-you

Man dies after Camden fire jump

A man dies after jumping from a fire in a sheltered accommodation block in north-west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34641502#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Chelsea to be fined for bookings

Chelsea will be fined £25,000 by the FA for accumulating more than five bookings in Saturday's 2-1 defeat at West Ham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34635441

How does 3D printing work?

3d printing head
3D printing is changing the way we make things, and by extension the thing that we make. But how exactly does it work, and how is it advancing?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216652-how-does-3d-printing-work

Arsenal fined over Chambers transfer

Arsenal are fined £60,000 after breaching football agents regulations over the transfer of Calum Chambers from Southampton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34639352

Fulham boss Symons calls for unity

Fulham boss Kit Symons says people "need to be mindful" of their recent struggles before criticising their current form.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34639038

Even at 900p, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate can’t stay locked at 30fps

AssCreed Syndicate
Assassin's Creed, as a franchise, has had massive ups and downs over the last decade. From the ambitious first release back in 2007 to this year's Assassin's Creed Syndicate, we've seen nine different mainline releases that vary wildly in both setting and overall quality. Last year's Assassin's Creed Unity was a low point for the series, so it's important that Ubisoft nails this year's game to get everything back on track.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/216812-even-at-900p-assassins-creed-syndicate-cant-stay-locked-at-30fps

Firefighters rescue 25 from shop blaze

Twenty-five people are evacuated from flats above a burning shop in Hampstead, north London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34635833#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New Oxford to London rail line opens

The new rail line linking Oxford and London opens in a £320m deal between operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-34636530#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Lack of homes 'pushing up prices'

Mortgage activity has picked up over the year but a lack of homes for sale is likely to push up house prices, reports suggest.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34636836#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Renowned academic Lisa Jardine dies

Tributes are paid to the historian and biographer Lisa Jardine following her death at the age of 71 from cancer.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34636303#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Inside hat designer Philip Treacy's studio

BBC Breakfast goes inside hat designer Philip Treacy's London studio.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34635378#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Moped rider dies in collision with car

A moped delivery rider dies from his injuries after a collision with a car near the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34635831#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Protestors and police clash at station

Protesters demonstrating in support of migrants and refugees have been ejected from St Pancras Station in London, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34629313#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fraeye named Charlton interim boss

Charlton Athletic appoint former coach Karel Fraeye as interim head coach following Guy Luzon's sacking on Saturday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34636033

Sunday 25 October 2015

'Rethink needed' on cycle death cases

The way cycling deaths are treated by police and prosecutors may need to change, the former Director of Public Prosecutions tells the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34604622#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Woman bishop to take seat in Lords

The most senior female bishop, a former curate in several London dioceses, set to take her seat in the House of Lords.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34634819#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

My lean spell is over, says Kane

Harry Kane believes his poor goalscoring form is behind him after netting a hat-trick in Tottenham's win at Bournemouth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34633291

Sherlock set for cinema simulcast

A special episode of Sherlock is to be screened in more than 100 UK cinemas at the same time as it is seen on BBC One.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34631799#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Stations showcase cinema's lost gems

Forgotten films celebrating the lives of ordinary people are being screened at some of England's biggest and busiest railway stations.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34592957#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mourinho refuses to speak to media

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not speak to TV cameras or attend a news conference after his side's 2-1 defeat by West Ham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34628839

Wenger's delight at 'perfect week'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger describes his week as "perfect" after his side move top of the Premier League.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34629388

Saturday 24 October 2015

Police eject protestors from station

Protesters demonstrating in support of migrants and refugees are ejected from St Pancras Station in London, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34629581#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Charlton sack manager Luzon

Charlton sack boss Guy Luzon after a seventh defeat in nine games left them in the Championship relegation zone.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34629428

Sexual health clinic at risk of closure

A sexual health clinic in Kings Cross, rated as "outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission, could be facing closure.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34628235#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Mystery Tube-riding raccoon identified

A raccoon photographed riding the Tube is identified as a "mischievous" 15-week-old called Olivia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34626750#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Friday 23 October 2015

The most powerful hurricane on record blew up out of nowhere — and it’s headed for Mexico

HurricanePatricia
Patricia, the most powerful hurricane on record, just materialized out of nowhere, and it's bearing down on Mexico.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216836-the-most-powerful-hurricane-on-record-blew-up-out-of-nowhere-and-its-headed-for-mexico

Former Corrie actor Peter Baldwin dies

Actor Peter Baldwin, best known for his 21-year role as Derek Wilton in Coronation Street, has died aged 82.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34621006#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Windows Phone apps are disappearing from the platform — can Windows 10 turn it around?

wp
Developers are pulling out of Windows Phone after five years of poor sales. Windows 10 might be Microsoft's last shot to make its mobile OS work.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/216823-windows-phone-apps-are-disappearing-from-the-platform-can-windows-10-turn-it-around

Astronomers compile stunning 64-billion pixel image of the Milky Way

Galaxy Milky Way
A team of astronomers at the German University have compiled a tremendous image of the Milky Way galaxy. The image contains 46 billion pixels, which makes it the most enormous astronomical photo ever captured to date.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216813-astronomers-compile-stunning-64-billion-pixel-image-of-the-milky-way

Teenage VC winner honoured with statue

A teenage sailor whose bravery during the Zeebrugge Raid in World War One earned him a Victoria Cross is honoured with a statue.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34614824#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Londoners out with their unusual pets

A racoon is turning heads being taken for a walk on a lead in central London. What other unusual pet sightings have been spotted in the capital?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34618294#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Queens Park Rangers v Milton Keynes Dons

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Milton Keynes Dons.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34557209

Mourinho team monitor video incident

Jose Mourinho's legal team are "closely monitoring" reports of an incident in which the Chelsea boss allegedly shoved a boy.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34616719

What are brain-machine interfaces, and how do they work?

brain machine head
Brain-machine interfaces seem like pure science fiction, but they're already revolutionizing medicine -- and your smartphone might not be far behind.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216773-what-are-brain-machine-interfaces-and-how-do-they-work

ET deals: Save hundreds on a Dell Vostro 3900 desktop PC

Vostro 3900
If you're looking for a low-cost desktop PC with more than enough room for expansion down the road, take a look at the Vostro 3900 from Dell. With today's coupon code in play, you can buy one at a massive 41% discount from the initial asking price.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/deals/216794-et-deals-save-hundreds-on-a-dell-vostro-3900-desktop-pc

Fulham v Reading

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Fulham and Reading.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34557204

Morecambe v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Morecambe and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34557997

Oxford United v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Oxford United and Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558004

York City v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between York City and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558102

AMD’s Excavator CPU, DDR4 memory debut in embedded markets

AMD-Embedded
AMD is bringing its Carrizo family of hardware to the embedded market, with substantially improved performance per watt, DDR4 support, and much smaller dies.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/computing/216764-amds-excavator-cpu-ddr4-memory-debut-in-embedded-markets

Accrington Stanley v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Accrington Stanley and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558245

Met defends Chinese protest arrests

The Met Police rejects claims from human rights groups that it dealt inappropriately with protesters at the Chinese president's state visit.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34617711#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

London MP backs grammar annexe

A London MP says he will help a grammar school develop plans to expand into a neighbouring borough.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-34608655#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sheffield United v Millwall

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Sheffield United and Millwall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558906

Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34564964

Charlton Athletic v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Charlton Athletic and Brentford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34557211

Astronauts spot incredibly rare, insanely explosive pair of stars

This artist’s impression shows VFTS 352 — the hottest and most massive double star system to date where the two components are in contact and sharing material. The two stars in this extreme system lie about 160 000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. This intriguing system could be heading for a dramatic end, either with the formation of a single giant star or as a future binary black hole.
Astronomers have spotted an incredibly rare event - a pair of equally matched, unstable blue giants sharing huge amounts of their stellar material.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216779-astronauts-spot-incredibly-rare-insanely-explosive-pair-of-stars

Leicester v Harlequins (Sunday)

Team news as Leicester host Harlequins in Sunday's Premiership fixture at the Welford Road Stadium (14:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34585709

Arsenal v Everton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558443

Man wanted over £60m bank fraud racket

Police are hunting a man who targeted business banking customers as part of a £60m fraud racket.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-34617091#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Addicks 'better than relegation war'

Charlton boss Guy Luzon is adamant his squad have the quality to move away from the Championship relegation zone.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34615952

Leicester City v Crystal Palace

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558440

'I'd cry if festive games changed'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says "he would cry" if the Premier League fixture list over the festive period changed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34615140

Barnet re-sign midfielder Bailey

Barnet re-sign former Southend, Charlton, Middlesbrough and Millwall midfielder Nicky Bailey on a short-term deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34615956

West Ham United v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34558482

First peek at Harry Potter Cursed Child

Producers have revealed artwork - and storylines- from the upcoming Harry Potter play, The Cursed Child.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/34612659#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

NFL extends Wembley deal until 2020

The NFL extends its deal to stage at least two regular-season games a year at Wembley until 2020.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/american-football/34597937

Adele premieres 'intimate' new song

Londoner Adele premieres her 'intimate' new song, Hello, on BBC Radio 1.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34613748#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Protecting England's historic herds

Protecting England's historic herds

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34426111#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: I'm not going to change, says Costa

Chelsea's Diego Costa says he becomes a different person on the pitch, adding: "Don't put wings on me, I am no angel."

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34606993

I am no angel, says Chelsea's Costa

Chelsea striker Diego Costa tells Football Focus he will not change his combative style of playing the game.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34610904

Khan wants play-off place for Fulham

Fulham owner Shahid Khan says the club must improve and has targeted a place in the play-offs this season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34611918

Thursday 22 October 2015

Cenotaph service to be made shorter

The Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London will be shorter this year to limit standing time for veterans and the Queen, Buckingham Palace says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34612421#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Henry V's triumphal gift to London

An exquisite gift King Henry V gave to the city of London for helping fund forces at Agincourt is going on public display for the first time.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-34610872#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Sheeran hits out at 'pay-to-play' gigs

Ed Sheeran speaks to the BBC at the Leicester Square premiere of a film about his meteoric rise to fame, Jumpers for Goalposts.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34610932#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Firms suspended over rigged exam probe

Three companies are stopped from issuing safety certificates to construction workers after a string of test centres were caught rigging health and safety exams.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34605496#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Should you upgrade to a wireless Xbox One controller on your gaming PC?

Wireless Xbox One Controller
Nearly two years after the launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft has finally gotten around to releasing a USB dongle that allows for its controller to be used wirelessly with Windows PCs. So, is it finally time to step up to an Xbox One controller, or should you stick with what you have?

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/216739-should-you-upgrade-to-a-wireless-xbox-one-controller-on-your-gaming-pc

Lockheed Martin’s asteroid-sampling spacecraft in final testing ahead of 2016 launch

OSIRIS-REx
The final phase of testing for NASA's asteroid sampler spacecraft has begun.

from ExtremeTech http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/216756-lockheed-martins-asteroid-sampling-spacecraft-in-final-testing-ahead-of-2016-launch