Wednesday 31 May 2017

WSL 1 Spring Series: Chelsea Ladies win to go top ahead of final day

Just two points separate WSL 1's top four sides ahead of the final day, as Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal all win.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40113643

External drive died? Your data may still be easy to recover

Dell Launches AMD-Powered All-in-Ones, Gaming Desktops


Dell has unveiled new desktops and AIOs in partnership with AMD. These types of deals are critical to AMD's long-term economic health.

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Nest Cam IQ Can Recognize Familiar Faces With its 4K Sensor

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It has a 4K sensor, but it doesn't actually stream in 4K. That's a good thing, though.

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Qualcomm Inks Deal to Build Snapdragon 835 PCs With HP, Lenovo, Asus

Qualcomm835

Qualcomm has announced new mobile systems in partnership with multiple OEMs. After years of dancing around each other, are ARM and x86 finally ready to fight?

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Barnet: Michael Nelson agrees new deal in player-coach role

Barnet defender Michael Nelson agrees a new 12-month deal that will see him take on player-coach duties.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40113184

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Mohanna Abdhou shooting: Two men arrested

Mohanna Abdhou was killed when "two males" on bicycles fired upon her group in Kilburn, north London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40103729

Kwesi Appiah: AFC Wimbledon sign Crystal Palace striker

AFC Wimbledon will sign Crystal Palace striker Kwesi Appiah when his contract with the Eagles expires on 1 July.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40109059

Charlie Gard's life support to be maintained pending appeal decision

Supreme Court justices order Charlie Gard's life support to be maintained until at least 8 June.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40103725

Tube tunnel wi-fi plan to be launched

Commuters can currently use their phones at station concourses and platforms but not in tunnels.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40107174

Psalm Wooching: Former Washington Huskies linebacker signs for Harlequins

Harlequins sign former NFL Draft prospect Psalm Wooching to play in the World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius in June.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40108257

Nvidia-powered Max-Q Gaming Laptops Will Be Thinner and More Powerful

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By optimizing performance, Max-Q can make gaming laptops with a desktop-class GTX 1080 almost as thin as a standard ultraportable notebook.

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London's housing crisis pricing families out of London

Mother of two Tracy Strassburg says she is running up debts to pay for her two bed flat.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40076959

Exploring London’s ‘secret’ Mail Rail

The London Post Office Railway, also known as Mail Rail, stretched from Whitechapel to Paddington.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40043215

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss signs new two-year contract

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signs a new two-year deal at the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40103874

Wenger at Arsenal - 21 years, 162 players, 16 trophies and counting

Arsene Wenger's 21-year Arsenal reign will continue - BBC Sport reflects on his record so far.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39231549

Ben Nunn: Boreham Wood defender joins Dagenham & Redbridge

Dagenham & Redbridge sign defender Ben Nunn on a two-year deal after he left National League rivals Boreham Wood.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40105993

Man found beaten to death in Ilford car park

Fire crews found the man unconscious near a burnt-out car in Ilford, east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40103723

Tuesday 30 May 2017

Met Police detectives to be recruited directly

The Metropolitan Police hopes the scheme will fill some of the 600 detective vacancies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40101551

General election 2017: Facing London's housing crisis

How will the next government solve Londoners' housing woes?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40025487

High rents lead to 'never ending financial pressure'

London housing campaigner Robert Taylor spends 47% of his take home pay on rent.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40079141

Royal Opera House cast and audience evacuated

The theatre said the interruption to the performance was a false alarm and the show had restarted.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40097178

Supreme Court to Lexmark: You Can’t Lock Ink Cartridges to Stop Refills


Does Lexmark's patent on ink cartridges extend to forbidding buyers from re-using or selling them? No way, says a nearly unanimous Supreme Court.

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Intel Announces New Core X-Series, Including 18-Core i9 CPU

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At Computex in Taipei, Intel has unveiled the updated Core X-Series with a flagship Core i9 CPU. The top-of-the-line Core i9 has an incredible 18 physical cores with Hyper-Threading for a total of 36 threads.

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Paddington Basin floating park 'London's first'

The space on the Grand Union Canal features lawns, raised borders and a separate wildlife island.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40096715

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Asmir Begovic: Bournemouth sign keeper from champions Chelsea

Bournemouth sign goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from Premier League champions Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40098727

ExoMars Lander Crashed Because It Thought It Was Underground

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The Schiaparelli lander encountered issues during its descent and was lost. Now, an analysis from the European Space Agency (ESA) details the failure and makes suggestions as to how the second phase of the mission might avoid a similar fate.

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Stansted arrest: Man charged with terror offence

Man, 37, charged with preparing for acts of terrorism after being arrested last week at Stansted Airport

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40097498

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal 'further behind' than Wenger thinks, says Gary Lineker

Arsenal are 'further behind than Arsene Wenger thinks', says Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40094402

Arsene Wenger: How the Arsenal boss changed the club

In a Football Focus special, Arsene Wenger, who has agreed a new two-year deal with Arsenal, recalls his earliest memories of joining the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40083942

Andy Rubin, Founder of Android, Reveals Stunning ‘Essential Phone’

Essential Phone

Andy Rubin, the founder of Android, has unveiled his first phone -- and it's set to make a real impact at the very top of the industry.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager agrees two-year contract

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger agrees a two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40073103

Jury discharged in Rolf Harris case

The jury at Southwark Crown Court is discharged after failing to reach verdicts on four charges.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40095612

Samsung Demos Stretchable OLED Display

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Samsung has been showing off flexible AMOLED panels for years, but now it's demoing something new: stretchable OLEDs.

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Kilburn shooting: Tribute to 'loving daughter' Mohanna Abdhou

Police say 20-year-old Mohanna Abdhou's attackers were riding bicycles.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40094011

Nick Evans: Harlequins appoint club legend as attack coach

Ex-New Zealand fly-half Nick Evans takes up a coaching position at Harlequins after retiring as a player.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40093644

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss meets owner Stan Kroenke to decide future

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger holds a crucial meeting with the club's owner at which the Frenchman's future was expected to be decided.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40088644

Man arrested for drug driving after pedestrian is killed

A 23-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Edmonton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40090549

Monday 29 May 2017

Meet the women of London's Comic Con

Dressing up at Comic Con isn't about being a geek - it's about being "whoever you want for a day".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40085977

BA to operate all flights from Tuesday

But the airline warns it "may take some time" to reunite travellers with their bags.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40088386

Eoin Morgan: England have learned lessons before Champions Trophy

England captain Eoin Morgan says his side have learned a lesson 'with bat and ball' after their seven-wicket defeat by South Africa.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40084026

Essex v Surrey: Kumar Sangakkara misses out on Championship record

Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara misses out on a record sixth successive Championship hundred as they draw with Essex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40080007

George Canning

George Canning may have been a shortlived prime minister, but he had plenty of impact on British politics.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39653671

BA boss 'won't resign' over flight chaos

Chief executive Alex Cruz says flight disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick had nothing to do with cost cutting.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40083778

No plans yet for footballer affordable homes dream

A £400m scheme to build houses in Bedfordshire, fronted by Rio Ferdinand, has yet to submit plans.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-40043341

French Open 2017: Aljaz Bedene beats Ryan Harrison to reach second round

Aljaz Bedene becomes the first Briton to reach round two of the French Open with a comfortable win over Ryan Harrison.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40083299

James Meredith: Millwall sign Bradford City left-back on two-year deal from 1 July

Millwall sign Bradford City left-back James Meredith on a two-year contract, to start on 1 July.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40083922

Violent storm sweeps across south east of England

More than 120,000 flashes of lightning are recorded over northern France and south-east England in 12 hours.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40083149

Lightning strikes Stratford tower block twice

The Stratford tower was struck soon after 02:00 BST as wild weather hit London overnight.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40083120

Banksy cardboard protest placard up for auction

The anti-Iraq War protest placard was produced before the artist gained widespread acclaim.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-40072249

Thousands of drivers caught despite mobile crackdown

Police caught 200 drivers a day using their devices while driving in the four weeks after 1 March.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40079382

Tories accused of 'sleight of hand' on manifesto grammar schools data

An academic questions methods used to calculate working class pupil numbers at grammar schools.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-40043891

John Terry: Chelsea defender needs time to decide whether to continue playing

John Terry says he has not made up his mind whether to retire from playing and needs time before making a decision.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40079990

British Airways: Passengers complain about lack of information

Passengers stranded at Heathrow airport say that they are being kept in the dark by the airline, as disruptions continue.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40075918

Sunday 28 May 2017

BA flight disruption at Heathrow set for third day

Some short-haul flights from Heathrow continue to be disrupted by a worldwide computer crash.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40081112

Kilburn shooting: Woman shot dead by cyclists identified

Police say the 20-year-old woman's attackers were riding bicycles.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40079394

Essex v Surrey: Rain interrupts tightly-fought contest at Chelmsford

Rain interrupts a tight contest between Essex and Surrey at Chelmsford with the visitors 55-1 in their second innings.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40073719

London gets new Gaelic games 'county stadium'

McGovern Park in Ruislip, west London, will cater for the UK capital's large Irish population.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40076951

Cesc Fabregas: Chelsea midfielder disappointed to be left out of FA Cup starting XI

Cesc Fabregas feels he was unlucky to be left out of Chelsea's starting XI for the FA Cup final defeat by his old side Arsenal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40076727

George Groves: World super-middleweight title win makes me a better human

George Groves says he "can put the demons to bed" after beating Fedor Chudinov to become a world champion at the fourth attempt.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40077011

Arsenal win the FA Cup: What next for Arsene Wenger and the Gunners?

This is a summer of great significance for Arsenal - and we will soon see the most significant moment of all, writes Phil McNulty.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40074415

FA Cup final: Alan Shearer on Arsenal's win & Chelsea's disappointment

Brilliant for the neutral, vital for Arsenal - Match of the Day's Alan Shearer on the Gunners' FA Cup final win over Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40074234

George Groves: Briton becomes world champion with win over Fedor Chudinov

George Groves becomes world champion at the fourth attempt after a sixth-round stoppage of Fedor Chudinov in their WBA super-middleweight contest.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40071849

'Inspirational' marathon runners reunited in Manchester

Two amateur runners who provided the defining image of this year's London Marathon meet for the first time to take part in the Great Manchester Run.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40075911

Kell Brook loses IBF world welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr

American Errol Spence Jr produces a stunning display to defeat Kell Brook and take the IBF world welterweight title from the Briton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40071749

Saturday 27 May 2017

BA aims to resume most UK flights after IT failure

A massive IT systems failure led to all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick being cancelled on Saturday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40074751

Arsene Wenger's Arsenal future will become clear by Wednesday or Thursday

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says a decision on his future will be announced on "Wednesday or Thursday".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40071519

WSL: Tottenham and Blackburn Ladies set for promotion battle in play-off

Tottenham Ladies and Blackburn Ladies are set to battle for promotion to the Women's Super League in Sunday's play-off.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40072350

Essex v Surrey: Dan Lawrence and Ravi Bopara resist with bat for Essex

Essex's batsman put their side in a good position after Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara falls for 200 on day two at Chelmsford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40070289

Kent v Sussex: Darren Stevens takes five wickets as Kent take control

Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens takes five wickets to help his side dominate the second day against Sussex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40070454

Old Vic theatre in London evacuated after bomb threat

Star Wars actor John Boyega is playing the lead role in the play Woyzeck at the theatre.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40070521

Memo to the Prez: Germans Already Build Cars Here


The President reportedly blasts German automakers for not building in the US. Actually, they already build the better part of a million cars here per year.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager describes criticism as 'a disgrace'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger describes the treatment he has faced this season as "a disgrace" that he will "never forget".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40069681

Woman found shot dead in Kilburn street

The woman, believed to be aged in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene in Kilburn.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40069297

Danny Rose: Tottenham need Champions League 'marquee signing'

Full-back Danny Rose says "one marquee signing" this summer could help Tottenham claim silverware next season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40066687

Living with facial disfigurement

Face Equality Day launches to highlight facial disfigurement discrimination.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40066691

BA computer problems cause passenger delays

Computer problems causing delays for British Airways passengers, airline says as it issues an apology

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40069865

Labour promises flexible train tickets and money for grassroots football

Jeremy Corbyn bids for the football fan vote on FA Cup Final day with 'flexible' train ticket plan.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-40069110

FA Cup final: Arsene Wenger one of the game's greats - Antonio Conte

Arsene Wenger will go down as "one of the best managers in history" even if his Arsenal side lose the FA Cup final, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40062358

Manchester attack: Armed police guard bank holiday events

Vigilance is urged over the first bank holiday weekend with the threat to the UK at its highest level.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40068012

Autism diagnoses 'could be reduced under NHS plan'

The National Autistic Society says it is deeply concerned about NHS plans in south-west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40058482

Friday 26 May 2017

ET Deals Memorial Day Roundup: Save on Dell Core i7 Laptops, 1080p Foscam Wireless Cameras, and More

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Finance director jailed for stealing £6m from employer

Michael Collins stole money to fund a luxurious lifestyle, plunging his company into administration.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40062466

Uber granted four-month licence to continue in London

The car hire service's previous licence was due to expire on 30 May.

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Tesla Factory: Unsafe at Any (Line) Speed?


A worker safety group says Tesla's factory is below average on safety. We're getting better, Tesla says. But what happens when it ramps from 80,000 cars in 2016 to 500,000 in 2018?

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Essex v Surrey: Kumar Sangakkara hits fifth first-class century in succession

Kumar Sangakkara leads a remarkable Surrey recovery against Essex with his fifth successive first-class century.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40027458

Kent v Sussex: Joe Denly's century helps Kent recover against Sussex

Joe Denly hits his 20th first-class century to help Kent reach 316-8 on day one against Sussex at Tunbridge Wells.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40027255

Andrew Beadie guilty of stabbing undercover officer near Bow pub

Andrew Beadie stabbed the plain clothes policeman in the stomach with a Rambo knife.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40060358

Reboot Reality: VR and AR Mark Milestone With New Interactive Exhibit

Reboot Reality exhibit at The Tech

VR is amazing, but it's tough to try out yourself because of the equipment needed and the prototype nature of so much of the hardware and software. Fortunately, The Tech Museum in San Jose has now opened a permanent exhibit where visitors can experience a variety of VR, AR, and MR projects.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea manager would like to extend contract

Antonio Conte says he is "happy to stay" as Chelsea manager "for many years" after guiding the club to the league title.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40061972

On or off? Bank holiday events after Manchester attack

Has an event near you been affected?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40048056

Rolf Harris jury considers verdict

The 87-year-old denies four charges of indecent assault against three women between 1971 and 1983.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40063190

7.2 Million-Year-Old Jawbone Indicates Oldest Hominin Lived in Europe, Not Africa

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New analysis of ancient fossils could upend decades of thinking on when the last common ancestor of humans and chimps lived. Even more surprising, humans may have originated in Europe rather than in Africa.

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Arsenal v Chelsea

Preview followed by live coverage of the 136th FA Cup final, between Arsenal and Chelsea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39984089

Fire at Wimbledon tennis courts in London

London Fire Brigade said 20 firefighters were called to the fire at the All England Tennis Club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40062458

Damon Smith Tube bomb mum: 'My son is not a terrorist'

The mother of a jailed bomb maker says her son is "just a vulnerable little boy".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-40059286

London men in custody over suspected terror plot

Three men face charges over an alleged terrorism plot, while a fourth is accused of a firearms offence.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40060889

Pablo Zabaleta: West Ham to sign defender on free transfer

West Ham will sign defender Pablo Zabaleta on a free transfer once his Manchester City contract expires in June.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40061220

NASA Releases Stunning First Science Results from Jupiter Probe Juno

jupiter

NASA has just published the first data from Juno, and it reveals some fascinating things about Jupiter. For one, it has cyclones the size of a planet.

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Mario Testino auctions off his private collection

Mario Testino is auctioning off his private collection of art to raise money for his museum in Peru.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40056447

Leeds United: Championship club appoint West Ham's Angus Kinnear as managing director

Leeds United appoint West Ham's Angus Kinnear as their new managing director, replacing the outgoing Ben Mansford.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40060127

Heathrow loses Crossrail access charge case

The airport was planning on charging Crossrail £42m per year to use its track.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40059659

Damon Smith jailed for planting failed Tube bomb

Damon Smith claimed he left the device on the Jubilee line train as a prank.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40059351

Kell Brook plots Errol Spence shock as George Groves looks to end world title wait

A long world title wait, a hyped American opponent and calorie deficits feature as Kell Brook and George Groves co-headline at Bramall Lane.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40057495

Sean Maitland: Scotland wing signs new Saracens deal

Scotland international wing Sean Maitland signs a new contract with Saracens to stay at the club until 2020.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40058345

Katie Hopkins to leave LBC 'immediately'

She and LBC "have agreed" that she will leave the radio station, one year after she first joined.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40057165

Katy Perry pays tribute to Manchester victims at a gig in London

The singer pays an emotional tribute to the victims of Monday's terror attack at an intimate gig in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/40056098

Mario Testino to display his 'precious' art pieces

Hundreds of works by artists including Tracey Emin, Gilbert & George and Sarah Lucas are being sold by the celebrated photographer Mario Testino.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40011947

Charlie Gard's parents fight for Supreme Court hearing

The couple's ill eight-month-old Charlie Gard is unable to see, hear, make a noise or move.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40056604

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Arsenal FA Cup win would make it a 'better season'

Winning the FA Cup final would make it "a better season" for Arsenal, says midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40052559

FA Cup final: David Luiz says taking pay cut to rejoin Chelsea was worth it

David Luiz says taking a pay cut to return to Chelsea has been a success with a league title and the chance of the Double.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40052702

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger extends deal by five years

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha signs a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40054740

Thursday 25 May 2017

London men charged over alleged terror plot

Three men face charges over an alleged terror plot, while a fourth is accused of a firearms offence.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40054249

Man 'five seconds from drowning' rescued from River Thames

London lifeboat crews rescue a man "seconds away from drowning" in the River Thames.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40051046

Manchester City Women v Chelsea Ladies

Live coverage of Thursday's Women's Super League One game between Manchester City Women and Chelsea Ladies.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39975731

This Adorable Little Rocket Just Reached Space for the First Time

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This rocket can haul just 150 kg (331 pounds) into orbit, but it's cheap and small -- really, look how cute and little it is.

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Alex Gray: NFL practice deal for ex-England rugby sevens captain

Former England Sevens captain Alex Gray joins the Atlanta Falcons and Bath's Alex Jenkins also joins an NFL squad.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/40051164

Bad sex scenes

As more and more people listen to podcasts, how can podcast makers make money from what they do?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40012677

Thunderbolt Goes Royalty-Free as Intel Repositions It to Boost Adoption


Intel's future Thunderbolt standard will be royalty-free and open to other companies should they wish to design their own controllers. That's a major change from how Intel has deployed the technology over the last few years.

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Rolf Harris is 'either innocent or an idiot' defence lawyer says

The ex-entertainer's defence barrister made the claim during his trial for indecent assault.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40050264

Isabella Jackson jailed over Theresa May death threat

The 73-year-old also made bomb threat to Harrods, London Kings Cross Station and Edinburgh Airport.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-40045615

'Measures needed' after Gatwick Express train window death

Simon Brown hit his head on a gantry while travelling on a Gatwick Express train last August.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40045312

Victor Moses: Chelsea defender hails manager Antonio Conte

Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses praises manager Antonio Conte for resurrecting his career and giving the "confidence to enjoy his football".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40047120

Charlie Gard's parents lose life support court appeal

Doctors can stop providing life-support treatment to sick baby Charlie Gard, Court of Appeal judges have ruled.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40047485

Astronomers Pin Down the Orbit of Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1h


Astronomers have finally pinned down the orbit of TRAPPIST-1h and confirmed it's far too chilly for life.

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Kim Little: Scotland and Arsenal midfielder injured before Euro 2017

Scotland midfielder Kim Little ruptures her anterior cruciate ligament injury, meaning she is almost certain to miss Euro 2017.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40048992

Chelsea Ladies: WSL side to share Kingsmeadow ground with Wimbledon

Chelsea Ladies will share Wimbledon's Kingsmeadow ground from the start of the next Women's Super League One season in September.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40047901

Music mogul Jonathan King charged with historic sex offences

Mr King, 72, is accused of sexual offences involving nine victims between 1970 and 1986.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40044654

Zahid Hussain guilty of fairy lights bomb plot

Zahid Hussain had been considering attacking the main Birmingham to London railway line.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-40046773

VW’s Diesel Defeat Devices Finally Located, Cracked Wide Open


It's taken a few years, but researchers have found VW's defeat device code within its vehicles. It's a doozy.

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Emma Hayes: FA treat refereeing for women's game as 'afterthought'

Women's football is an "afterthought" for the Football Association, says Chelsea Ladies boss Emma Hayes.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40042830

England name eight uncapped players to face Barbarians, Chris Robshaw and George Ford to captain

Chris Robshaw and George Ford will co-captain an England squad featuring eight uncapped players against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40046212

Netani Talei: Harlequins back-row forward announces retirement

Harlequins and Fiji international back-row forward Netani Talei announces his retirement with immediate effect.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40046503

Millwall: David Forde and Joe Martin released after promotion

Millwall release goalkeeper David Forde and full-back Joe Martin following their promotion to the Championship.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40045492

George Groves v Fedor Chudinov: Briton seeks world title at fourth attempt at Bramall Lane

George Groves believes he will end his wait for a world title on Saturday but admits he dreads the prospect of rebuilding should he lose.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/40042955

John Terry: Chelsea captain 'could not care less' over substitution controversy

Chelsea captain John Terry "could not care less" about the furore over his substitution against Sunderland.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40037423

Wednesday 24 May 2017

DJI to Drone Customers: Upgrade Your Firmware or Practically Give Up Flying


DJI has pushed a new app update and firmware for its various drone models, and if you don't download and install it, you won't be flying your drone very far.

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Hackers Use Subtitle Files to Take Over PCs

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Security firm Check Point reports a new breed of malware is spreading in fake movie subtitles. You think you're loading a subtitle, but what you're actually doing is giving a hacker full access to your computer.

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Samsung Wants to Lead the Foundry Business to 4nm and Beyond

Samsung Fab Line

Samsung has announced its own plans for foundry tech ramp-ups and rollouts, beginning immediately and stretching over the next four years. From EUV and fully-depleted silicon to HBM2 and new packaging techniques, the company is aggressively planning to grow its share of the foundry market.

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Consumer Reports Gives Tesla Model S Partial Credit for a Partial Fix


Tesla lost the top spot in CR's ultra-luxury ratings for auto-braking that wasn't enabled. Finally, Tesla made it work, albeit only at low speeds. As a result, CR gave Tesla half-credit back.

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ET Deals: The Complete Computer Science Bundle for $39

Complete Computer Science Bundle

Want to learn to program? Maybe you want to make something awesome with a Raspberry Pi. Today's bundle of online courses from SkillWise aims to help you learn the basics of computer science with a very low barrier to entry.

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Manchester attack: Ariana Grande cancels London concerts

The US singer suspends her world tour after 22 people were killed by a bomb at her Manchester show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40037128

DJI Says its New Spark Is the Flying Camera for Everyone

You can launch Spark from the palm of your hand

With the Spark, DJI has cut the cost of getting into quality drone photography in half yet again, to $500. That, plus some easier flight modes should make the Spark a popular choice among first-time drone buyers.

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Best Online Backup Solutions

Clouds

Local backups are a good place to start, but if you're not storing your files offsite as well, they're not really safe. Theft, house fires, and natural disasters could happen at any moment, so adding in an online backup to your routine is the best way to protect your valuable information.

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Tyrone Sterling: Bromley sign left-back from Dover Athletic

Bromley sign 29-year-old left-back Tyrone Sterling from National League rivals Dover Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40035719

The 5 Most Important Announcements at Google I/O 2017


At I/O 2017, Google announced new products powered by machine learning, some big improvements to Assistant and Google Home, and it offered up a glimpse of the future of Android in your car.

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Hackers Can Unlock Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Using Fake Irises

GalaxyS8-1

Hackers have found a way to break Samsung's biometric authentication systems, and it's not particularly hard to do. Iris authentication isn't the solution it's been sold as.

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Public protection

Why members of the public are increasingly important in the the battle to prevent terror attacks.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40014886

Christian Atsu: Newcastle United sign Chelsea winger on permanent deal

Newcastle United complete the permanent signing of winger Christian Atsu from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40028982

Ariana Grande: No decision on UK shows after Manchester attack

The O2 says the tour has not yet been officially postponed or cancelled, despite reports.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40028740

Manchester Arena attack: Chelsea cancel Premier League victory parade

Chelsea cancel their Premier League victory parade, which was due to take place on Sunday, in the wake of the Manchester Arena attack.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40031876

Great Britain & England hockey announce three-captain structure

Great Britain and England Hockey have a new three-man captaincy structure after Barry Middleton's decision to step aside.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/40030290

Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace

A man armed with a knife was held shortly before the Queen was driven past.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40028469

Google Can Now Track Your Offline Purchases

2016 google careers shoot

Google's hope is that offline purchase data will confirm that the ads you see online do, in fact, influence what you buy in real life.

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Manchester attack: Soldiers may be deployed to FA Cup final

Armed troops may be deployed to help the police after the UK threat raised to critical.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40027423

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss 'doesn't know' if cup final will be his last game

Arsene Wenger says he "does not know" if Saturday's FA Cup final will be his last match as Arsenal manager.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40026278

Luke Daniels: Brentford sign Scunthorpe United goalkeeper on three-year deal

Championship side Brentford sign Scunthorpe United goalkeeper Luke Daniels on a three-year deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40028479

Joe Marchant & Paul Hill out of England's tour to Argentina

Paul Hill and Joe Marchant will miss England's tour to Argentina because of injury, with Denny Solomona to be assessed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/40021870

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Stansted Airport terror police arrest man, 37

A 37-year-old man was due to board a flight to Turkey before he was stopped by counter-terror police.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-40024493

Advice for keeping safe in a dangerous situation

Dr Brooke Rogers gives advice on what to do if you are caught up in a dangerous situation.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40023613

Sam Allardyce resigns as Crystal Palace manager after five months

Sam Allardyce steps down as Crystal Palace manager five months after joining the Premier League club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40021059

AMD Clarifies Vega and Server Rollouts, Talks Zen Follow-Ups

Epyc-Feature

AMD's Lisa Su spoke at the JP Morgan Technology conference this week and shared new details on the company's plans for data center expansion, Vega launch dates, and future iterations of its new Zen microprocessor family.

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Google’s AlphaGo Defeats World’s Top Human Go Player

alphago

After defeating several of the top players in the world, the "AlphaGo" AI has now bested Ke Jie, the current Go world champion.

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London man who tried to join IS group jailed

Patrick Kabele, 33, from London, was found guilty of preparation of terrorist acts

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40017048

How did a young boy from Stockwell become James Bond?

When 007 star Sir Roger Moore gave BBC presenter Riz Lateef a tour of his childhood home in London's Stockwell.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40017049

RMT rail strike suspended after Manchester attack

The RMT has suspended a 24-hour walkout on Merseyrail, Northern Rail and Southern Rail on 30 May.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40017451

Dame Judi Dench has rose named after her

The Ausquaker variety is officially presented to the actress at the Chelsea Flower Show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40006248

ET deals: Dell Inspiron 3650 Quad-Core Desktop PC for $599

Dell Inspiron ET

If you want a desktop PC with a good balance between performance and price, check out the Dell Inspiron 3650. With a quad-core Skylake processor and a substantial amount of memory, this flexible PC is a fantastic bargain when you use today's 47% total discount.

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Laurent Koscielny: Arsenal defender to miss FA Cup final after appeal fails

Laurent Koscielny will miss the FA Cup final after Arsenal's appeal against his red card in Sunday's win over Everton was dismissed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40020494

Ex-Premier League striker Nile Ranger jailed for fraud

Nile Ranger is jailed for eight months after admitting online banking fraud.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40021308

A look back at the career of Sir Roger Moore

A look back at the James Bond actor's most memorable roles, after his death at the age of 89.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40011860

Ford’s CEO, Now Gone, Didn’t Push Fast Enough Into the Future


Ford's youthful-looking CEO didn't position Ford well for the near future, internal critics say. Mark Fields got blamed for not going there. Yet a predecessor, Jacques Nasser, walked the plank 16 years ago for delving too far into the future.

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Joshua Paul death trial nanny 'did not lose temper'

Ten-month-old Joshua Paul collapsed at his home while in Viktoria Tautz's care, a jury hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40017047

Samsung, T-Mobile Offer Buy-One-Get-One Free Deal on Galaxy S8

GalaxyS8-2

Samsung and T-Mobile have joined forces to offer a great deal on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Buy one, get one free, with very few strings attached.

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Vivianne Miedema: Bayern Munich striker joins Arsenal Ladies

Arsenal Ladies sign Bayern Munich and Netherlands international striker Vivianne Miedema

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40018786

Sir Roger Moore, James Bond actor, dies aged 89

Actor Sir Roger Moore, best known for playing James Bond, has died aged 89, his family announces.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40018422

Obituary: Sir Roger Moore

The life of the debonair actor who brought a lighter touch to the role of James Bond.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15536118

Rolf Harris will not give trial evidence, defence lawyer says

The 87-year-old entertainer will not give personal testimony during indecent assault trial in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40015766

Charlie Gard's parents urge judges to reverse court decision

Charlie Gard's parents say they "wish to exhaust all options" and take him abroad for treatment.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40014253

Western Digital Adds Helium-Filled 10TB Drives to Consumer, Business Lines

WD-HDD

Western Digital is pushing its business and commercial storage array drives up to 10TB and offering them in helium-sealed flavors as well.

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London allotment murder: Man pleads not guilty

Lea Adri-Soejoko was found strangled in a garage at the allotment where she was secretary.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40011010

Manchester attack: Extra police on duty in London

The Met commissioner said extra officers in the capital will be in place "for as long as needed".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40013337

Henrik Dalsgaard: Zulte Waregem right-back signs for Brentford

Brentford sign Zulte Waregem and Denmark international right-back Henrik Dalsgaard for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40013568

Petra Kvitova: Former champion to play at Wimbledon after stabbing

Former champion Petra Kvitova will play at Wimbledon, seven months after having hand surgery following a knife attack at her home.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40013277

Monday 22 May 2017

Paul McCallum: Eastleigh to sign Leyton Orient striker on two-year deal

National League side Eastleigh agree to sign Leyton Orient striker Paul McCallum on a two-year contract.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40005958

Dubai Set to Deploy its First Robotic Cop

dubai

The oil-rich city is set to deploy its first robotic cop on May 24th. This may only be the first step, though.

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SSDs Vulnerable to Deliberate, Low-Level Data Corruption Attacks

NAND flash

A new type of attack against NAND flash can destroy data on planar MLC SSDs, which happens to be a significant percentage of the SSDs on the market.

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Is London under-represented by General Election candidates?

Voters in some parts of London say they cannot relate to politicians in their area.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40006964

Kumar Sangakkara: Ex-Sri Lanka captain to retire from first-class cricket

Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara says he will retire from first-class cricket after this season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40006994

Mercedes Joins Tesla in Selling Whole-House Battery Power


Mercedes-Benz leverages its expertise in EV batteries to provide storage for home solar systems. Just like Tesla.

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Juventus sign Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea after two seasons on loan

Italian champions Juventus make their loan signing of winger Juan Cuadrado from Chelsea permanent in a £17m deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40004524

Heathrow-Crossrail row heads to High Court

Heathrow wants to charge trains for access to a line it built using £1bn of private money.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40000763

ET Deals: Save 98% off a Lifetime Membership to School of Game Design

School of Game Design

Have you ever wanted to develop your own games? Now's an excellent opportunity to finally act on your passion. StackSocial is offering a lifetime subscription to the School of Game Design at a 98% discount, so you can learn the proper skills for a new career.

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Car boot sales

A £10 diamond ring expected to fetch £350,000 at auction isn't the first car boot sale surprise..

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39998569

Scientists May Be Close to Understanding the ‘Alien Megastructure Star’

alien megastructures

It looks like the aliens have fired up their giant machinery again.

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Liam Kelly: Coventry City to sign Leyton Orient captain on two-year deal

Relegated League One side Coventry City agree to sign Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly on a two-year contract.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40003392

Middlesex v Surrey: Visitors' lower-order batsmen secure Lord's draw

Middlesex and Surrey settle for a draw on the final day at Lord's as the hosts' fourth-innings chase peters out.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39995056

Councils 'not informed' when receiving homeless Londoners

London boroughs breach the law by not telling councils when they send homeless families to their area.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-39873888

Best Laptops for Photo Editing

Apple MacBook Pro 15

Photo editing on the road is always challenging, with the need for a high-quality display, fast graphics, and lots of RAM at odds with carrying a lightweight laptop. Here are some of the best laptops we've found for the road-warrior photographer.

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Hands On With the Synology DS1517+ NAS: Affordable 10Gbps

Synology DS1517+

Storage for small offices has been a tradeoff between network-accessible and high performance. Now that there are relatively inexpensive 10 Gigabit options available, its possible to have both.

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Gardens bloom into action

Take a look around the Chelsea Flower Show, a day before doors open to the general public.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40000791

John Terry: Thousands won on Chelsea captain's 26th-minute substitution

Thousands of pounds are won in bets placed on John Terry being substituted in the 26th minute of his final appearance at Stamford Bridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39999708

Microsoft Set to Unveil New Surface Pro With No USB-C or Thunderbolt

Microsoft's Surface has gone from a proof of concept into the spearhead of Microsoft's hardware business

Microsoft is prepping an update to its Surface Pro 4, but the company won't be making any dramatic changes to its hardware.

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Great Western electrification: London and Maidenhead link completed

The entire £2.8bn Great Western rail electrification project is significantly behind schedule.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-39997138

Millwall: EFL calls Wembley pitch invasion 'completely unacceptable'

The EFL says a pitch invasion by Millwall fans after their play-off final win at Wembley was "completely unacceptable".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40000646

Club acid attack-accused Arthur Collins to face trial

The ex-boyfriend of reality TV star Ferne McCann appeared via videolink at Wood Green Crown Court.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-40000760

Premiership rugby: RPA 'unanimously reject' longer 10-month season

The Rugby Players' Association "unanimously rejects" proposals of an extended 10-month Premiership season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39999723

Arsenal: Stan Kroenke says Arsenal 'are not, and have never been, for sale'

Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke says shares in the club "are not, and have never been, for sale".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40000479

EU accused of anti-City 'protectionism'

Conservative ex-treasurer Michael Spencer denounces moves to strip London of key financial services.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39996879

Rolf Harris arrives at court for indecent assault trial

The 87-year-old former entertainer denies four charges of indecent assault between 1971 and 1983.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39998240

Arsenal: Shkodran Mustafi doubtful for FA Cup final with suspected concussion

Arsenal face a defensive crisis going into Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, with concussion set to rule out Shkodran Mustafi.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39997699

Richard Kruse: Great Britain fencer wins Shanghai Grand Prix after mugging

British fencer Richard Kruse produces his best performance of the season at the Shanghai Grand Prix - just days after being mugged.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/fencing/39995133

Sunday 21 May 2017

Ex-RBS boss Fred Goodwin to face investors in court

Former top bankers at RBS will appear in court for the first time since the bank's near collapse.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39995254

Cold, damp and miserable

Urban music festivals are on the rise, and some of them boast line-ups to rival the big hitters.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39947171

'Car boot-sale' diamond set to fetch £350,000 at auction

The owner thought the £10 ring with and "exceptionally sized" stone was a costume jewel.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-39995908

British and Irish Lions 2017: Billy Vunipola withdraws from squad with shoulder injury

England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand with a shoulder injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39994827

Middlesex v Surrey: Kumar Sangakkara stars with a second century in the match

Kumar Sangakkara hits a second century in the match for Surrey to set up a fascinating final day against Middlesex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39988842

Arsene Wenger says his future was a factor as Arsenal fail to make Champions League

Arsene Wenger says that uncertainty over his future contributed to Arsenal failing to qualify for the Champions League.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39994392

John Terry: 26th-minute substitution was my idea says departing Chelsea captain

John Terry admits his 26th-minute Chelsea substitution was his own idea, with Sunderland boss David Moyes agreeing to help.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39994193

Arsenal miss out on Champions League spot; Liverpool & Man City qualify

Arsenal miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39992606

WSL 1 Spring Series: Carli Lloyd sent off as Man City Women & Chelsea Ladies win

Carli Lloyd is sent off for an elbow as Manchester City and Chelsea record wins in the WSL 1 Spring Series.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39992089

Body found at Old Street Tube station

Old Street station was closed overnight and Tube and National Rail services were suspended.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-39993433

Manchester United v Crystal Palace

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39912026

Laura Robson: Briton to re-enter world's top 200 after Japan win

Laura Robson will move back into the top 200 after beating fellow Briton Katie Boulter 6-3 6-4 to win the ITF 60k Kurume tournament in Japan.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39991306

World Athletics Championships: London 2017 medals revealed

Athletes will be awarded medals designed around the shape of an athletics track at the World Championships in London this summer.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39979364

Tories 'won't look again' at social care plans

Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green tells BBC the Tories will not "look again" at plans to fund social care in England.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/39990986

General election campaign paused to remember MP Jo Cox

Politicians will set aside their differences for an hour later to honour murdered MP Jo Cox.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39987325

Premier League: Race for the Champions League and the Golden Boot

On Sunday the Premier League season finishes with all 20 clubs playing at 15:00 BST - catch up with the big issues on the final day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39986445

Labour working on a 'state-backed mortgage scheme'

The party's leader Jeremy Corbyn tells Radio 1 Newsbeat the proposals will help young people buy a home, if they're elected to power.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/39987106

General election 2017: Two million apply to register to vote

More than 100,000 people are applying every day ahead of Monday's registration deadline.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/39987278

Saturday 20 May 2017

Neil Harris: Millwall boss 'had gut feeling' it was his side's time to win promotion

Millwall manager Neil Harris says this season will go down as "one of the biggest successes in the club's history".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39988648

Middlesex v Surrey: Dawid Malan hits ton as hosts take upper hand

Dawid Malan hits a crucial unbeaten century as Middlesex take the upper hand against Surrey on day two at Lord's.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39982905

Stuart McCall: Bradford City boss 'close to hitting' Millwall fans

Bradford City boss Stuart McCall says he was "close to clocking" Millwall fans who invaded the pitch at the end of the League One play-off final.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39988036

Jamal Campbell-Ryce: Barnet midfielder agrees new contract

Former Barnsley and Notts County midfielder Jamal Campbell-Ryce signs a new contract with League Two side Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39987103

WSL 1 Spring Series: Arsenal Ladies beat Birmingham City Ladies to go second

Louise Quinn scores twice as Arsenal beat Birmingham City 4-2 to move up to second in the WSL 1 Spring Series table.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39987022

Bank: Traffic banned to improve safety at dangerous junction

Only buses and cyclists will be allowed through Bank Junction as part of the 18-month trial scheme.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-39985479

Police probe UK links to Magnitsky money

Police investigate how £6.6m from a Russian tax fraud has been allegedly traced to a firm in the UK.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39964545

Friday 19 May 2017

Arsenal need a billionaire like Alisher Usmanov to move forward, says Ian Wright

Arsenal need the spending power of a billionaire in order to move to the next level, says Gunners legend Ian Wright.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39981954