Star Wars jacket expected to fetch up to £1m at auction

Fans will also be able to bid for a Stormtrooper helmet and a lightsaber at the auction in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45027242

Harry Potter star plays hockey on a surprise school visit

Harry Potter star, Emma Watson, aka Hermione Granger, surprises pupils at a school by playing hockey with them.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/45011360

Gatwick Express 30-minute ad claims ruled 'misleading'

The advertising watchdog ruled the firm could not say it reached London in 30 minutes if many trains did not.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-45023993

HP Launches $10,000 Bug Bounty for Printers

HP is opening a new bug bounty program that is the first of its kind -- HP wants hackers to break into its printers.

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T20 Blast: Kiran Carlson stars as Glamorgan beat Surrey while Yorkshire ease past Leicestershire

Youngster Kiran Carlson scores his maiden T20 half-century as Glamorgan beat Surrey while Yorkshire cruise past Leicestershire.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45026561

Intel’s Entire 2018, 2019 CPU Roadmap May Have Just Leaked

Intel's desktop roadmap for 2018 - 2019 has purportedly leaked. Despite the chatter, a new Core i9 could be some months away.

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ET Deals: Dell Vostro Quad-Core for $350, Inspiron Six-Core Desktop for $450

The team at TechBargains have dug up great discounts on everything from Apple AirPods to Roku streaming sticks to smart light bulbs, so you're bound to find the perfect deal below.

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Son 'may have used meat hammer' in fatal Golders Green attack

Joshua Cohen's bloody palm prints were found on a hammer used to soften meat, a court hears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45025205

Boy, 14, denies Archway attempted murder

The 14-year-old defendant is due to stand trial at Wood Green Crown Court next year.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45025361

Kia Super League: Lancashire get dramatic win at Surrey while Western Storm stay top

Lancashire Thunder earn another dramatic win as the top three all register victories in the Kia Super League.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45025441

NASA Says Terraforming Mars Is Currently Impossible

A new analysis of Mars and its composition shows that we're nowhere near being able to terraform the planet with current technology. Elon Musk can put away his nukes.

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Edmonton ex-ambulance driver restores WW2 Blitz vehicle

Mark Bailey first laid eyes on 'Wendy' early in his career in Edmonton, north London, in 1960.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45023853

Joanne Rand acid death: Man jailed for 17 years

Xeneral Webster is jailed for 17 years for manslaughter, after a woman who was splashed with acid died.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45024866

Iron Ore Could Be The Next Big 2D Material

Perhaps this next 2D material will kickstart a revolution where graphene hasn't yet.

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Great, Now Games Are Hijacking Systems With Cryptocurrency Miners

We've graduated from browser-based cryptojacking to crypto-hijackers that embed their work in games. Hurray.

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'My abortion pill took effect on the Tube home'

Women are illegally taking abortion pills, which they have bought online, at home to avoid experiencing abortions on public transport.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45018527

Jon Meades: AFC Wimbledon defender forced to retire because of injury

AFC Wimbledon defender Jon Meades retires from full-time professional football because of a persistent ankle injury.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45019752

No Man’s Sky Next Performance Disappoints

Two years after the initial turbulent release of No Man's Sky, the game has finally made its way to the Xbox One, and all versions have received the massive "Next" upgrade. But even with so much additional time in the oven, some aspects of the game aren't fully baked.

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Funeral ads banned by TfL over 'widespread offence'

One proposed advert from Beyond showed women shopping for a coffin in what looked like a bridal shop.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45018525

Man killed grandmother weeks after psychiatric unit release

Kordian Filmanowicz was released from a psychiatric unit two months before the "frenzied" killing.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45021404

If You’re Using a Free VPN, You’re Being Farmed For Data

A new survey of free VPNs confirms they're as bad a deal as you might think. Stay far away. Preferably about a county over.

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VR Sales Are Tanking, But Is the Market In a Tailspin?

VR sales figures have dropped like a stone in 2018. Is the market collapsing or gathering itself to rebound?

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Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino unsure if Spurs will sign any players

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he does not know if the club will sign any players before the transfer window closes on 9 August.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45019214

Terror charges dropped against UK ex-soldier

James Matthews was accused of attending training camps run by militia fighting the Islamic State group.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45017016

Who's who

Who are the three figures in the running for the Conservative's London mayoral candidate in 2020?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44956501

Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'

The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45007707

Reality Check

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45008287

Yoga for three-year-olds to combat London city stress

The three-year-olds are experiencing the sessions to teach them coping mechanisms for daily life.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45009129

3D-Printed Guns Are Only the Tip of the DIY Iceberg

It's always been possible, and often legal, to build your own firearm, but technology continues to make it easier. We haven't done much to prepare for the consequences.

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NASA’s Planet-Hunting TESS Spacecraft Is Now Operational

It took a little longer than expected to get the spacecraft fully tested and ready for action, but the agency says it began data collection on July 27th.

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Passer-by who rescued three 'always wanted to be fireman'

Mick O'Beirne led a woman, a man and a baby to safety after seeing smoke coming out of a building.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45009185

Leaked Benchmarks Show Intel’s Core i9-9900K Crushing AMD’s Ryzen 7 2700X

Intel's Core i9 looks to be a winner of a part if early tests are accurate.

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New Leak Shows Google Pixel 3 XL in White

The new leak confirms Google's total embrace of the display notch, as well as the glass back.

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Julian Jeanvier: Brentford sign French central defender

Brentford sign defender Julian Jeanvier for an undisclosed fee from French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45011430

IBM Watson Recommends Unsafe Cancer Treatments

IBM's Watson was supposed to help cure cancer. So far, it's not having the best of luck.

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Jack Hobbs & Josh Magennis: Bolton Wanderers sign defender and striker

Bolton Wanderers sign defender Jack Hobbs on a free and Charlton striker Josh Magennis for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45008655

2018 Hyundai Kona Review: Standout New Subcompact SUV

Don't let the price of the Hyundai Kona ultimate fool you. It's loaded with tech features and value, as it should be for $29K. The sub-$25K SEL is a good deal, too.

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Kasey Palmer: Blackburn Rovers sign Chelsea forward on loan

Blackburn Rovers sign Chelsea forward Kasey Palmer on a season-long loan deal.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45011507

Gareth Batty: Surrey spinner given player-coach role at The Oval

Former captain Gareth Batty is given an assistant coach role at Surrey but will still be available across all formats.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/45008651

Distant Gas Halo Could Unlock Secrets of Galactic Formation

This object is 10 billion light years away, so it's actually quite old by now, but it serves as an excellent analog for studying younger galaxies that are too dim.

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Golders Green deaths: Son unfit for mum and sister murder trial

Joshua Cohen is accused of stabbing to death his relatives at the family home in north London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45009178

AMD Will Fab Its 7nm ‘Rome’ Epyc CPUs at TSMC, Not GlobalFoundries

AMD is building its 7nm Epyc CPUs, codenamed "Rome," at TSMC -- not GlobalFoundries.

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Grenfell Tower fire: Man admits £81,000 fraud

Yonatan Eyob admits falsely claiming he lived in a flat which was home to a family of five.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45009128

Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final

London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45005980

Chinese Scientists Want to Capture a Small Asteroid and Land it on Earth

Space agencies have successfully studied asteroid and comets up close on several occasions, but capturing one for mining is also in the works. A group of Chinese scientists is looking to go a step further.

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Intel Won’t Have 10nm CPUs Ready Until the End of 2019

Intel's 10nm process has been officially delayed to holidays, 2019.

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RideLondon cycle death: Nigel Buchan-Swanson 'died doing something he loved'

Nigel Buchan-Swanson, 69, collapsed about 56 miles into the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey race.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45003667

Foxtons pushed into loss by weak London housing market

The stagnant London property market continues to dog Foxtons, but the rental market helps out.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45003690

Listed status bid for England's lost memorials

Hundreds of forgotten, secret and little-known shrines across England are nominated for listed status.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44956331

The companies that prey on aspiring models

Young, aspiring models are being lured into parting with cash by increasingly sophisticated operations.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44942656

Home Office doubles youth crime prevention scheme funds to £22m

The Home Office says it will spend £22m on anti-crime projects in England and Wales.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44999299

'I begged my mum for model fee'

Aspiring models are being lured into parting with cash by companies that make false promises about the chance to work with top brands.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44985870

T20 Blast: Somerset beat Middlesex but rain sees three games called off

Sunday's T20 Blast schedule is hit by the wet weather, with three of four games called off, but Somerset beat Middlesex.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44808739

RideLondon-Surrey Classic: Pascal Ackermann beats Elia Viviani in sprint finish

German rider Pascal Ackermann overpowers Italy's Elia Viviani in a sprint finish to win the RideLondon-Surrey Classic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/45000865

Water chiefs must 'explain leakage target failures'

Customers expect a "reliable and resilient water supply," says the environment secretary.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44996648

RideLondon: Cyclists take to wet and windy streets

Some 100,000 riders have taken part in numerous events in the capital and Surrey.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44997223

Chelsea 1-1 Inter Milan (5-4 on penalties): Cesar Azpilicueta scores decisive penalty

Cesar Azpilicueta marks his first Chelsea appearance since returning from the World Cup with the decisive penalty against Inter Milan as the Blues run out 5-4 winners after a 1-1 draw.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44994179

Tottenham comeback against Barcelona in vain as they lose shoot-out

Tottenham come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Barcelona in Los Angeles before losing a penalty shoot-out to the Spanish side.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44997041

RideLondon Classique: Kirsten Wild beats Marianne Vos in sprint on The Mall

Kirsten Wild times her sprint to perfection to win the women's RideLondon Classique on The Mall.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44995131

Passerby leads three to safety from Harrow fire

The rescuer led a woman, a man and a baby to safety after seeing smoke coming out of the building.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44997218

RideLondon Classique: Kirsten Wild beats Marianne Vos in sprint on The Mall

Kirsten Wild times her sprint to perfection to beat fellow Dutchwoman Marianne Vos to win the RideLondon Classique on The Mall.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44992132

Girl, 6, dead after 'difficulty in sea' at Margate

The youngster died in hospital after police were called to the Kent resort on Saturday afternoon.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-44997065

More rain and wind amid 'drastic' weather change

Weather warnings are in place as downpours and gusts continue to see off the heatwave.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44995482

Blue badge parking permits to cover 'hidden disabilities' in England

People with autism or mental illnesses will be eligible for the permits that allow free parking.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44993036

London cabbie who photographs city

Meet the London black cab driver with an eye for taking a great picture wherever he goes.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44980613

Blackwall Tunnel: Car fire closes London river crossing

The northbound tunnel was closed after a car caught on fire, on Saturday evening.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44993684

Four charged after police shot at during London car chase

Four men are charged with three attempted murders and weapons offences.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44993335

Hungama: The club celebrating London's LGBT South Asians

The founder of Hungama explains why there was a need for a Bollywood hip hop night for London's LGBT community.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44901701

Woman wakes to find python in Kensington bed

The 3ft (90cm) long snake was located in the flat after it was discovered between the sheets.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44993331

Charlotte Brown speedboat death: Family's anguish over Jack Shepherd

The family of Charlotte Brown say they are "devastated" Jack Shepherd missed his trial.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44991400

Horse-and-cart driver killed in crash in Thamesmead

The man was pronounced dead at the scene in Thamesmead while the horse had to be put down.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44991402

Charlotte Brown speedboat death: Jack Shepherd manhunt launched

Police say Jack Shepherd has travelled overseas in the past year and they are "following up leads".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44991397

Warnings issued as storms end UK heatwave

The extreme weather conditions are causing widespread travel disruption.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44990716

South Western Railway and Eurostar rail workers to strike

RMT union members at South Western Railway and Eurostar will walk out for 24 hours.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44990004

Street artist Dreph celebrates immigration through street art

Street artist Dreph is celebrating immigration with murals around the UK.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44987350

From box office worker to West End stage star in five hours

Jennifer Caldwell was selling tickets for a London musical when she was asked to stand in and perform.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44979238

Hail and lightning in the UK

Storms swept across the country, bringing hailstones, thunder and rain.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44988900

Hardy Caprio: The Croydon rapper with a first-class degree

After being hospitalised and juggling a music career, Hardy Caprio graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-44938502

Spice Girls 'super fan' collection turned into exhibition

Alan Smith-Allison's memorabilia, which he has collected over years, will be on display in Islington.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44985433

ET Deals: $461 Worth of Digital Cookbooks for just $15 at Humble Bundle

Are you itching to try some new dishes? For a limited time, you can pick up "Cookbooks by Chronicle Books," the newest Humble Book Bundle, for as little as $1. Invest in this selection, and you're in for a multitude of superb DRM-free digital cookbooks.

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Rashid plays in Yorkshire win, Guptill hits 35-ball ton - T20 Blast round-up

England spinner Adil Rashid takes 1-19 to help Yorkshire win a rain-affected T20 Blast match with Birmingham Bears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44808735

New York Kicks Spectrum Out Over Broken Customer Promises

New York State has thrown Charter (doing business as Spectrum) out of the state after its failure to live up to its merger agreement.

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Huawei Looks to Beat Samsung to Market With a Foldable Phone

Rumors of a foldable phone have circulated for years, but someone might finally, maybe release one in the next year. Samsung, long at the forefront of display technology, is reportedly aiming for a flexible Galaxy phone launch, but Huawei might try to beat it to market. If 2018 was the year of the notch, maybe…

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Virgin Galactic Reaches the Mesosphere at Mach 2.47 Speed

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has been working on a rocket-powered space plane for years that will eventually transport passengers to the edge of space and back home, and the vehicle just reached an important milestone by setting a new speed and altitude record.

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Financial Fair Play: QPR's £42m settlement no 'disincentive' for EFL club spending

QPR's fine for breaking Financial Fair Play rules will not deter clubs from overspending, say two football finance experts.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44984660

Reece Cole: Yeovil Town sign Brentford midfielder on season-long loan deal

League Two side Yeovil Town sign Brentford midfielder Reece Cole on a season-long loan deal.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44983696

Drill music video stop and search by armed police 'embarrassing'

The Metropolitan Police says it was responding to reports of a firearm.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-44982560

Why Ford Moved Self-Driving Operations to a New, Off-Site Business

Ford moves the autonomous vehicle business (also EVs) to Detroit's Corktown section and the old train station. Downtown Motown may yet ride again.

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Sixth arrest over Worcester 'acid attack' on boy, 3

A man, 41, from London, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-44978681

Christine Lampard's stalker sentenced

He also sent letters and turned up at the house the presenter shares with husband Frank Lampard.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44980622

Royal Academy boss Charles Saumarez Smith steps down after 11 years

Sir Charles Saumarez Smith has led the Royal Academy of Arts for 11 years.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44979069

The Best PS4 Pro Games Under $20 in 2018

A surprisingly wide selection of titles received excellent PS4 Pro patches. From relatively small indies to beloved Sony exclusives and third-party best sellers, there's plenty of high-res enjoyment to be had for little cash.

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Labour MP Kate Hoey vows to fight deselection

Local Labour activists pass a unanimous vote of no confidence in Brexit-backing Vauxhall MP.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44979281

Charlotte Brown: First date speedboat owner describes crash

Jack Shepherd, who skipped bail before his trial, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44978593

London singer claims US R&B crown

For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, a British singer has topped the US R&B chart.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44978682

Hubble Captures Mars and Saturn as They Pass Close to Earth

After more than 25 years, Hubble is still capturing stunning photos of far-away astronomical objects and advancing human knowledge. It can also take a peek at objects in our own solar system.

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Accused PC Joshua Savage cleared of assault

PC Joshua Savage allegedly attacked a car with a baton and cut the window with a knife.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44980617

Charlotte Brown: First date speedboat death man sentenced

Police appeal for held to find Jack Shepherd, who skipped bail before his trial began.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44979460

Heat causes Lord's to relax strict dress code

Lord's relaxes its typically strict dress code for the T20 Blast match between Middlesex and Hampshire - and it caused quite a stir.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44980223

Man visits London for 100th birthday

A man from Bristol has made his first visit to London since World War Two to mark his 100th birthday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-44977804

Legal action over Siemens' Goole Tube trains contract

A legal challenge to the building of new Tube trains in Goole is launched by rival bidders

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-44978962

Financial Fair Play: QPR agree £42m settlement after breaking spending rules

QPR agree a settlement of almost £42m after the club's claims that Financial Fair Play rules are unlawful were dismissed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44980113

London 2012 legacy events generate £130m - UK Sport

More than £130m has been generated in London by National Lottery and taxpayer-funded events following the 2012 Olympics.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/44966586

UK heatwave: Thunderstorms dampen record heat predictions

'Furnace Friday' forecasts are no more, as rain means temperatures are set to be lower than expected.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44976591

Three arrested after shots fired during police pursuit

Armed officers came under fire during a police pursuit through east London, the Met Police says.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44976383

Government 'complicit in school's illegal exclusion policy'

St Olave's Grammar School in London forced out pupils unlikely to achieve high exam grades.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44958372

T20 Blast: Middlesex bowlers hit back to beat Hampshire by 22 runs

Middlesex record their second win in the T20 Blast as a great comeback bowling display sees them beat Hampshire by 22 runs.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44808733

23andMe, GlaxoSmithKline Will Use Your DNA to Develop New Drugs

CEO Anne Wojcicki announced today that 23andMe is working with drug maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to develop new drugs and treatments with help from all that genetic data the company has on file.

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Barking stabbing: Men arrested over Abdulrahman Juma murder

Abdulrahman Juma, known to his friends as Mani, was found with multiple stab wounds in Barking.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44975832

Clothing brand LNDR wins Nike legal battle over trademark

Active wear label LNDR wins an injunction against Nike's campaign which featured the letters LDNR.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-44975022

ET Deals: Dell Quad-Core Inspiron Desktop for $330, Galaxy S9 Smartphones with Free ChromeBook

Our colleagues at TechBargains have come up with a massive list of other discounts, so there's definitely a deal in here to catch your eye. From arcade machine pre-orders to air purifiers to discounted games, the sales this week are too good to miss.

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Heatwave advice issued ahead of Prudential RideLondon

Diversion routes will be available so riders do not have to climb Leith and Box Hills.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44953692

Knife attacker's anonymity lifted amid London crime 'epidemic'

Rimel Hanchard's 14-year-old victim almost bled to death from a severed artery following the attack.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44968757

US Senator Asks Government Agencies to Stop Using Flash

Most of us out here in the real world have stopped using Flash, but government agencies seem to operate in a different layer of spacetime where things move excruciatingly slowly.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274289-us-senator-asks-government-agencies-to-stop-using-flash

Most Martian Dust Probably Came From a Single Geological Formation

The team led by Kevin Lewis and Lujendra Ojha studied the composition of the fine particles blowing around Mars, tracking them back to the Medusae Fossae formation.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/274226-most-martian-dust-probably-came-from-a-single-geological-formation

UK heatwave: England's parched landscape from the air

England's green and pleasant lands are turning brown.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44972206

Stephen Port: Officers refuse to answer watchdog's questions

Met officers ignored early chances to catch serial killer Stephen Port who murdered four young men.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44970963

GM’s Maven Service Lets Owners and Lessees Rent Out Their Cars

GM's Maven already rented its own vehicles, and now owners and lessees can do the same. But will Maven's $1 million policy cover you for all auto crashes?

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Sony Wants Your Next Smartphone to Have a 48MP Camera

By providing an ultra-high native resolution chip with built-in binning of pixels, Sony hopes to let smartphone users have their cake and eat it too -- both amazing detail and good low-light performance.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/274214-sony-wants-your-next-smartphone-to-have-a-48mp-camera

AMD Crushes Q2 2018 Earnings as Ryzen, Epyc Sales Strengthen

AMD's latest earnings beat expectations and set the company firmly on the path to a fully profitable 2018.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274242-amd-crushes-q2-2018-earnings-as-ryzen-epyc-sales-strengthen

Fortnite Is So Massive, It’s Propping Up Console Gaming Revenue Single-Handedly

Fortnite's mammoth success is single-handedly propping up console gaming revenue.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/274239-fortnite-is-so-massive-its-propping-up-console-gaming-revenue-single-handedly

Charlotte Brown: Man guilty of first date speedboat death

Charlotte Brown, 24, died after falling in the River Thames on her first date with Jack Shepherd.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44924244

Mark Cavendish to race in RideLondon-Surrey Classic on Sunday

Mark Cavendish will race in Sunday's RideLondon-Surrey Classic after his Tour de France challenge ended prematurely.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/44970271

Grenfell Tower fire: Man charged with fraud

Derrick Peters is accused of fraud which relates to him receiving cash and hotel accommodation.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44968756

Mars Set to Make Closest Pass of Earth in 15 years

Astronomers have calculated that Mars will be a mere 35.8 million miles (57.6 million kilometers) next Tuesday, July 31st.

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UK heatwave: Hottest day of year as temperatures soar

Temperatures surpass 34C as the Met Office predicts the UK's all-time record could be beaten this week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44970993

UK heatwave: London's fire chief calls for barbecue ban

Dany Cotton says it is "only a matter of time" before people in London are hurt by grass fires.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44966289

UK heatwave: Thermal imagery maps London's hotspots

Thermal imagery shows the blistering heat on London's pavements, in buildings and on the Tube.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44966287

Leaked Benchmarks Suggest Intel Will Drop Hyper-Threading from Core i7

Intel is reportedly planning to dump Hyper-Threading in the Core i7 family, reserving it for a new set of Core i9 chips.

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Apple Gained Market Share in Q2 as iOS Dominates US Smartphone Sales

Apple has leaped up the sales charts in the US, taking six points of market share in the past year.

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UK heatwave 2018: Surviving being homeless

As UK temperatures soar above 30C, we hear from those struggling to find shelter from the sun.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44969651

London violence: 'Moped passenger' dies in Camberwell stabbing

Police say the victim had been on a moped with someone else who then left him wounded in Camberwell.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44965801

West Hampstead flat fire: Resident 'left everything behind'

Irene Bradshaw evacuated her ground-floor flat with only her keys and a shoehorn.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44963824

Teacher bans: Sexually motivated conduct is most common cause

Cases included teachers kissing pupils, showing them pornography or sexual relationships.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44643267

South Western Railway guard dispute strike goes ahead

South Western Railway staff mount the first of eight strike days.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44964463

Drag queens give support to Dudley boy banned from show

Performers have offered Lewis Bailey the chance to perform at events across the country.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44930873

Robert Green: Chelsea sign ex-England goalkeeper on a free transfer

Chelsea make the surprise signing of former England goalkeeper Robert Green on a one-year deal.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44957390

Fulham sign Andre Schurrle on loan from Borussia Dortmund

Fulham sign German World Cup-winning forward Andre Schurrle on loan from Borussia Dortmund.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44961463

100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in north west London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44962923

West Hampstead fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

A fire has broken out on the top floor of a block of flats in West Hampstead.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44962500

London gangland: How young girls are groomed into gangs

Between the ages of 10 and 15 there are more girls than boys in gangs.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44954860

Turning the Royal Albert Hall into a light show

The Royal Albert Hall became a massive projection screen for a light show as part of the BBC Proms.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-44878783

Google Releases Final Android P Developer Preview

Those with a compatible phone can check out the (probably) final form of Android P right now.

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High pollution warning issued in London amid heatwave

Sadiq Khan says high levels of air pollution are expected in London on Thursday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44956855

Father in court over Worcester 'acid attack' on boy, 3

Five men appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-44951225

Mars Express Just Discovered a Subsurface Lake on Mars

Liquid water may be largely absent on the surface of Mars, but a new analysis from the European Space Agency (ESA) says there's plenty of it in a vast underground lake near the planet's south pole.

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UK heatwave: Temperature record could be broken this week

As the heatwave continues, the Met Office says the previous high of 38.5C could be beaten by Friday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44957090

Former England wicketkeeper Murray dies

Ex-Middlesex and England player John Murray, who once held the world record for most wicketkeeping dismissals, dies aged 83.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44955242

Samsung Will Ship Consumer 146-Inch MicroLED Luxury TVs in 2019

Samsung is working on a new display technology and plans to commercialize the 146-inch TVs that use it. Say hello to MicroLED.

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NASA Says Evidence of Life on Europa Could Be Under a Few Inches of Ice

In a new study from NASA, scientists conclude we may not even need to dig down very deep in Europa's ice sheet to find out whether or not it hosts life.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/274129-nasa-says-evidence-of-life-on-europa-could-be-under-a-few-inches-of-ice

The C64 Mini Arrives in Stores This Fall, Might Be Best to Leave It There

The Commodore 64 Mini arrives on store shelves this October, but taking it home may not be the best idea.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/274124-the-c64-mini-arrives-in-stores-this-fall-might-be-best-to-leave-it-there

Accused PC Joshua Savage: 'Officers scared to make arrests'

PC Joshua Savage is accused of attacking a car with a baton and cutting the window with a knife.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44953442

Could Life Have Once Existed on the Moon?

Could life have existed on the early Moon? It's not as crazy as it sounds.

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Boeing Crew Capsule Experienced ‘Anomaly’ During Recent Engine Test

Boeing is swearing up and down that everything is fine, but this will almost certainly affect the launch timeline yet again.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/274105-boeing-crew-capsule-experienced-anomaly-during-recent-engine-test

London to host 2019 Diving World Series leg at London Aquatics Centre

London will host the final leg of the 2019 Diving World Series - a key event before the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/diving/44950705

Dagenham carjack gang death: Two more men jailed

Raja Ali was stabbed to death after being lured to a drug deal in Dagenham in 2016.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44953690

Ivan Gazidis: Arsenal respond to reports linking chief executive with AC Milan

Arsenal say chief executive Ivan Gazidis is "working hard" and has "always been fully committed", amid reports linking him with AC Milan.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44953122

Dillian Whyte: 'I'll never be the golden goose like Anthony Joshua'

Once happy to be the bad guy, Dillian Whyte - with a new scientific training regime and a different mindset - is putting his future on the line against Joe Parker.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44854660

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal boss Unai Emery says club can be 'home' for midfielder

Arsenal can be like "home" for Mesut Ozil after the midfielder quit the German national team, says Gunners boss Unai Emery.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44949546

Warning over suntan lotion application

People are getting less protection than they should because of slapdash application, scientists say.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44936124

London actor's violent type-cast fears

The Peaky Blinders actor says he doesn't want to be remembered for playing one type of role.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44904269

Police facial recognition system faces legal challenge

Civil rights group Big Brother Watch says the police technology breaches the Human Rights Act.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44928792

Burglaries rise while criminal charges fall

Freedom of Information figures show a drop in reports leading to a criminal charge from 10.8% to 6.9%.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44859899

Worcester 'acid attack': Five men are charged

Five men are charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after a three-year-old was injured.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-44948480

CRISPR Gene Editing May Have Unanticipated Side Effects

New research suggests CRISPR may cause genetic errors when used -- and in a wider range of areas than we originally knew.

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London violence: How New York City cut its murder rate

Some have suggested London could learn from the US city to help reduce violent crime.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44945635

Xiaomi Announces Mi A2 and A2 Lite Android One Phones

The Mi A1 led the charge for a revitalized Android One program, and now Xiaomi has announced the successors: the Mi A2 and A2 Lite.

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Google Eliminated Phishing by Giving All 85,000 Employees USB Security Keys

According to Google, it solved the phishing problem by giving everyone a hardware security dongle. They only cost a few bucks, so that's an amazing deal.

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ET Deals: Dell G3 Six-Core Gaming Laptop for $800, Huawei Mate 10 Pro for $500

Want a sleek gaming laptop to bring with you wherever you go? Right now, you can pick up a six-core Dell G3 with a GTX 1050 Ti for just 800 bucks. And whether you want a DNA test, a 4K TV, or a mini console, there's something here for you.

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Accused PC Joshua Savages says 'officers carry blades'

PC Joshua Savage is accused of attacking a car with a baton and cutting the window with a knife.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44946273

Nick Easter: Harlequins stalwart leaves defence coach post

Harlequins stalwart Nick Easter leaves his defence coach role "for personal reasons" after 14 years at the club.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/44946522

Apple Releases Bug Fix for CPU Throttling in New MacBook Pros

A new OS update, called macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update, addresses the problem in firmware.

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County Championship: Middlesex clinch dramatic 18-run win over Warwickshire

Tim Murtagh and James Fuller star as Middlesex wrap up an 18-run win over Division Two leaders Warwickshire at Lord's.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44932299

'Snapchat Queen'

Fatima Khan was a self-confessed Snapchat addict who posted a video online of her dying boyfriend.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44798829

South Western Railway strike to go ahead amid guard dispute

South Western Railway workers are due to strike for eight days over six weeks.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44944462

Oxford United: West Ham midfielder Marcus Browne joins on season-long loan

Oxford United sign attacking midfielder Marcus Browne on a season-long loan from West Ham United.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44945283

Shape-Shifting Hardware Lets You ‘Touch’ VR Objects in the Real World

A new VR feedback mechanism can adapt its own real-world shape to mimic what users are encountering in VR.

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London's Crossrail project running £600m over budget

The rail minister revealed "cost pressures" had risen but announced extra funding for the project.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44942322

Fabri: Fulham sign goalkeeper from Besiktas on three-year deal

Premier League newcomers Fulham sign Spanish goalkeeper Fabri from Besiktas on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44936899

New Details Leak on Project Scarlett, Microsoft’s 2020 Streaming Xbox

New details have leaked on Microsoft's upcoming streaming-focused Xbox Next console, codenamed Scarlett.

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Harry Kane: England forward on Fifa's best player shortlist

England's Harry Kane features on a 10-man shortlist for the Best Fifa Men's Player award for 2018

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44943252

'Snapchat queen' Fatima Khan guilty of boyfriend death

Fatima Khan, 21, posted a video on social media of Khalid Safi as he lay dying.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44937885

Hackney licensing changes 'will kill east London nightlife'

Businesses warn controversial restrictions on opening times in Hackney will leave the area "stagnant".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44936542

Seven courts across England to close, government announces

The courts are either underused, dilapidated or too close to another, the government said.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44941349

New Image Shows Beginning Stages of Martian Dust Storm

The image comes from the ESA's Mars Express orbiter, which has been watching Mars for almost 15 years.

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County Championship: Surrey clinch innings win at Nottinghamshire as Morkel takes 5-60

Surrey bowl out Nottinghamshire to win by an innings and 183 runs and increase their lead at the top of Division One.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/44932140

Richard Kruse wins silver and ends Britain's 55-year wait for World fencing medal

Four-time Olympian Richard Kruse wins Great Britain's first World Fencing Championships medal in 55 years as he takes silver in Wuxi, China.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/fencing/44935278

It Might Be Impossible to Recover Data From a 2018 MacBook If the Logic Board Fails

The data recovery conundrum is a direct result of Apple's pursuit of a slimmer laptop.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/274021-it-might-be-impossible-to-recover-data-from-a-2018-macbook-if-the-logic-board-fails

Chelsea Women coach Emma Hayes makes Best Fifa Women's Coach shortlist

Chelsea Women coach Emma Hayes is named on the Best Fifa Women's Coach shortlist after guiding them to the double last season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44940299

Apple Is in Danger of Abandoning Creative Pros

For decades, Apple has well served the creative professional community, but that seems to be changing for the worse.

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from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/273951-apple-is-in-danger-of-abandoning-creative-pros

20mph speed limit to be set on central London roads

Critics say the plans will make no difference because traffic in London is so slow-moving already.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44935036

Heathrow CEO: Third runway will be 'good for Scotland'

The chief executive of Heathrow Airport says that Scotland can look forward to massive investment with the expansion of the airport.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-44937792

Rail passenger overcrowding still affecting major cities

Passenger numbers fell in 2017 in a number of English cities, but overcrowding remains a problem.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/44937352

The Kingdom Choir: Royal Wedding choir sign Sony record deal

The Kingdom Choir performed Stand By Me at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44936302

Leroy Sane: Manchester City forward tips Chelsea for title challenge

Manchester City forward Leroy Sane says Chelsea will be the champions' nearest challengers next season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44933222

UK heatwave: Temperatures set to rise as alert continues

Warnings are still in place for Tuesday, with temperatures set to reach 34C later in the week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44933429

The 10 hottest uniforms you could wear during a heatwave

From priest to labourer, 10 UK workers told us what it is like to wear a uniform in hot weather.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-44930942

Football policing policy 'needs review'

Critics say deploying one officer for every 50 fans at some matches is "unsustainable".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44871578

Nvidia’s Next-Generation GPU Launch Dates Reportedly Leak

The question of when Nvidia would launch its next-generation GPUs like the GTX 1180 has been a matter of some discussion of late, and now we've got the first credible dates.

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