More than 250,000 are homeless in England - Shelter

More than a quarter of a million people in England are homeless, says housing charity Shelter.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-38157410

Richmond Park by-election: Voters set to go to the polls

Voters go to the polls later to elect a new MP for the constituency of Richmond Park.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38160757

Top spot

A round-up of some of the artists that could be in with a chance of claiming the top spot this Christmas.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38149729

ET deals: Dell Latitude 15 3000 15.6-inch laptop for $679

Today, Dell is discounting the 15.6-inch Latitude 15 3000 laptop by a whopping 52% off the sticker price. With a full HD display, a Core i7 CPU, and a six-cell 65WHr battery, this solid machine is a real bargain at just $679.

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Apple’s iOS 10.1.1 update is causing huge battery life problems for some users

Apple's recent iOS 10.1.1 update appears to be causing problems for a significant number of users, due to a massive unexplained battery life drop and irregular charge reporting.

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Netflix finally offers offline viewing, video downloads

Netflix is finally offering downloadable videos for offline viewing -- provided you're using either iOS or Android. There's no word of any support on PCs or Windows, including the Windows 10 Universal app.

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Transport Secretary 'baffled' by TfL's Heathrow expansion cost estimate

The Transport Secretary says he is "baffled" by Transport for London's £20bn estimate for improving road and rail to an expanded Heathrow.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38157863

Eddie Izzard's homophobic attacker given suspended sentence

A man who hurled homophobic abuse at comedian Eddie Izzard is given a 20 week suspended prison sentence.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38157862

The ESA has figured out what killed the Schiaparelli Mars lander

The ESA's mission scientists can reproduce the bug that killed the Schiaparelli. Another spacecraft falls victim to the so-called Mars curse.

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Ransomware shuts down San Fran transit, but the hacker just got hacked

This unfolding story of hacks and counter-hacks forecasts the coming, back-and-forth battles over computer security -- in more ways than one.

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Terror funding accused Syed Hoque admits sending cash to nephew in Syria

A former probation worker admits sending money to a nephew fighting in Syria, but denies knowing he was with Al-Qaeda.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38162559

London may seek separate Brexit deal, mayor warns

London may seek its own Brexit deal to allow firms to continue recruiting from the European Union, mayor claims.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38157861

Diafra Sakho: West Ham striker ruled out for six weeks with thigh injury

West Ham and Senegal striker Diafra Sakho will be out for six weeks with a thigh injury, his club confirm.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38161981

Babar Ahmad: Officers cleared to seek damages from Met Commissioner

Four police officers "branded abusive thugs" after arresting Babar Ahmad win the right to sue Met.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38159629

ESA satellite watches San Francisco’s Millennium Tower sinking from space

New data from an ESA satellite shows the Millennium Tower in San Francisco is sinking faster than previously believed. This has significant implications for the safety of the tower and implies a solution is urgently needed.

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Olamide Shodipo: QPR winger signs new contract until 2019

Queens Park Rangers youngster Olamide Shodipo signs a new two-and-a-half-year deal with the Championship club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38162284

Tesla and SolarCity receive approval for $2.6B merger

Elon Musk wants a "vertically integrated" ecosystem, upon every part of which he can profit. After receiving shareholder approval to sweep SolarCity formally under his umbrella, it's time for the hard part: making it work.

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Queens Park Rangers v Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38087758

David Haye throws punch at opponent Tony Bellew in press conference

Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye throws a punch at Tony Bellew during a press conference to promote their fight.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38160700

Dorset and London firms fined for loan spam texts

Two firms responsible for millions of spam texts offering easy access to loans are fined tens of thousands of pounds by the Information Commissioner's Office.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-38155468

Apple’s Bootcamp audio driver can permanently damage the speakers on the new MacBook Pro

A bad driver in Apple's Boot Camp software can permanently damage the speakers on a new MacBook Pro running Windows 10. Apple has pushed a new driver to Boot Camp, so make certain you've got the latest updates before installing the OS, and update your audio driver if you installed Windows 10 before last week.

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End of the road for London's 'dirty' diesel buses

London mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that diesel engine double-decker buses will be phased out from the capital's current bus fleet from 2018.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38157860

DIY: Extending WiFi throughout your house

As more of our networking moves from wired to WiFi, at the same time as bandwidth demands continue to increase, it may be time to look at providing more effective wireless coverage throughout your home or office.

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Robert Rauschenberg: Critics hail 'must-see' Tate Modern retrospective

The Tate Modern's new Robert Rauschenberg retrospective is described as "the exhibition of the year".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38155378

Parents charged with murder of baby son

The parents of a three-month-old boy who died from a serious head injury are charged with his murder.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38157523

Injured Ansari leaves England tour

England call up uncapped duo Keaton Jennings and Liam Dawson to their tour of India, replacing Haseeb Hameed and Zafar Ansari.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38140767

Hammersmith Bridge repair works delayed amid funding gap

Hammersmith Bridge strengthening work is delayed amid a £5.3m funding shortfall.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38134617

Wildlife captured

Images shortlisted for the People's Choice Award in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38083691

UK tops list of most traffic-congested EU cities

A study of roads in 123 European cities suggests British drivers face the most traffic jams.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38149577

Dr George Daniels: Experts celebrate life of 'watch-making pioneer'

Some of the world's leading watch experts gather at City University London to celebrate the life and work of a "watch-making pioneer".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-38143065

New teardown reveals Surface Studio packs ARM CPU core, upgradable storage

Microsoft's new Surface Studio has been given the teardown treatment by the iFixit team. You won't be upgrading the RAM, CPU, or GPU inside Microsoft's new system, but the storage system offers some flexibility and certain key components like the display are relatively easy to replace.

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England: Semesa Rokoduguni and Marland Yarde retained for Australia Test

Semesa Rokoduguni and Marland Yarde are retained in England's 25-man squad to prepare for Saturday's Test with Australia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38151831

Chelsea begin investigation into historical sex abuse allegations

Chelsea begin an investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse concerning an individual who was employed by the club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38152011

Powerup FPV: See yourself fly in your own paper-airplane drone

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly on a paper airplane? Or whether your plane design skills are good enough to create your own drone? The Powerup FPV may be perfect for you.

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Homeopathic solutions now have to be labeled to disclose that there’s no science behind them

Homeopathy has been rejected by science, medicine and now by the FTC. What will it take to make the snake oil stop flying off the shelves?

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London Underground staff vote for industrial action

London Underground office staff vote for industrial action in row over ticket office closures.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38149504

Cold, dead fingers: Will motorists give up in-car cellphone access without a fight?

Feds want automakers to figure a way to restrict the driver's (only) use of a smartphone. They're worried by a 3%-7% increase in auto fatalities.

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Arsenal v Southampton

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Southampton.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38073806

Appeal to replace gifts stolen from sick kids 'smashes' target

An appeal to replace stolen Christmas presents intended for critically ill children 'smashes' target.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38142872

Manchester United v West Ham United

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Manchester United and West Ham United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38073805

Anne Keothavong named Great Britain Fed Cup captain & senior women's coach

Lawn Tennis Association appoints Anne Keothavong as Great Britain's Fed Cup captain and senior national women's coach.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/38148169

No Man’s Sky ‘Foundation’ update is live, but don’t expect a whole new game

After months of silence, Hello Games has released the "Foundation" patch for No Man's Sky. It's a step in the right direction, but it's still fundamentally the same game.

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Connor Wickham: Crystal Palace forward to have knee surgery

Crystal Palace forward Connor Wickham will have an operation on an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38148160

Mother paralysed after hit-and-run in West Norwood

A mother is left paralysed after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38143510

Karl Robinson: Charlton Athletic boss aims to learn more about fan protests

New Charlton boss Karl Robinson needs to "learn more" about the protests that fans are directing at owner Roland Duchatelet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38144882

Mayor Sadiq Khan reveals plan to build 90,000 homes

The mayor of London reveals plans to to build 90,000 new homes in the capital over six years.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38142868

Diafra Sakho: Striker could be out for four weeks

West Ham and Senegal international striker Diafra Sakho could be out for four weeks because of a hamstring problem.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38138539

The most interesting tablets for kids

1. Tesco Hudl 2

One of the best spending Android tablets to date, Tesco has done the inconceivable and quit offering its Hudl 2. It’s still an awesome arrangement where accessible, yet be cautioned that many individuals are offering it at twofold its 99 cost at Tesco – in light of the fact that they can. On the off chance that you can discover one, and even with the protestations about charging and broke screens, we can at present prescribe the Hudl 2. Tesco will keep on supporting its tablet, and the considerable screen, good processor and microSD card opening make this an amazing tablet.

2. Amazon Fire

It’s unquestionably not flawed, and therefore the absence of Google applications can in any case place a number of individuals off, but the hearth is unimaginable esteem at beneath fifty. the foremost recent fireplace OS is thus Android-like that it’s something however tough to utilize, and therefore the fireplace for youths application makes it conceivable to farthest purpose what you kids will do and to what extent they’ll utilize the pill. For a number of individuals it’s well price paying two old for the children Edition type as you got the guard case and therefore the large guarantee. There are some sore focuses: the worse cameras, the drowsy execution currently and once more, and therefore the longer charging time. In any case, at this worth it’s tough to grumble. Also, you unquestionably will not find a superior pill for the same amount of money.

3. Amazon Fire HD 6

It isn’t impeccable, yet the HD 6 is decent esteem. Execution is well over the level you’d expect at this cost, just like the nature of the screen. Some may locate the 6in screen too little, however, so it merits attempting to track one down before purchasing.

4. Kurio Tab 2

The Tab 2 is practically awesome. It joins a legitimate Android tablet with tyke profiles and some nice applications. In any case, the product could be slicker and screen better quality. Its entirely great esteem on the off chance that you can discover it for under 80, however, yet at the prescribed 99, you’re happier with Amazons Fire Kids Edition which accompanies a years membership for Fire Kids and two-year guarantee that spreads unintentional harm. It might need Android and Google applications, however it has a vastly improved screen.

5. Jump Epic

The upgraded programming and intuitive home screen welcome, however the equipment is frustrating for the cash. You don’t get many amusements included, and there’s constrained instructive esteem in what’s packaged. Amazons new 99 Kids Fire tablet is apparently a superior arrangement as it has better

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Sutton United v Dover Athletic

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Sutton United and Dover Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38060072

Dagenham & Redbridge v Torquay United

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Torquay United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38059987

HP demonstrates next-generation computing prototype as The Machine comes together

HP's new architecture, dubbed The Machine, has reached the prototype phase. While the hardware and software platform is still under active development, the company's claims about memory-driven computing (and the performance advantages of its new model) are starting to shape up.

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Only 8% of home burglars caught in London

Only 8% of domestic burglary reports to the Metropolitan Police result in action being taken against the perpetrator, figures show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38130365

What are the issues in Richmond Park by-election?

The BBC's Ellie Price is in Richmond Park in the run-up to Thursday's by-election, which has been dominated by Brexit and Heathrow expansion.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38143118

Bank chief on sexism in banking

Shriti Vadera, Chair of Santander UK, tells Laura Kuenssberg how she reached the top despite intense challenges.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38129654

Usain Bolt and stars hit red carpet for documentary film

Usain Bolt was flanked by dancers as he and other stars attended the world premiere of his documentary I Am Bolt in London on Monday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38142344

Virgin cancels East Coast Main Line services after derailment

Rails services between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross face disruption due to a derailment at a depot in Edinburgh overnight.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-38141524

Pollution solution

Air pollution is responsible for 50,000 premature deaths in the UK each year - how can we tackle the issue?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38095899

The most interesting tablets for kids

1. Tesco Hudl 2

One of the best spending Android tablets to date, Tesco has done the inconceivable and quit offering its Hudl 2. It’s still an awesome arrangement where accessible, yet be cautioned that many individuals are offering it at twofold its 99 cost at Tesco – in light of the fact that they can. On the off chance that you can discover one, and even with the protestations about charging and broke screens, we can at present prescribe the Hudl 2. Tesco will keep on supporting its tablet, and the considerable screen, good processor and microSD card opening make this an amazing tablet.

2. Amazon Fire

It’s unquestionably not flawed, and therefore the absence of Google applications can in any case place a number of individuals off, but the hearth is unimaginable esteem at beneath fifty. the foremost recent fireplace OS is thus Android-like that it’s something however tough to utilize, and therefore the fireplace for youths application makes it conceivable to farthest purpose what you kids will do and to what extent they’ll utilize the pill. For a number of individuals it’s well price paying two old for the children Edition type as you got the guard case and therefore the large guarantee. There are some sore focuses: the worse cameras, the drowsy execution currently and once more, and therefore the longer charging time. In any case, at this worth it’s tough to grumble. Also, you unquestionably will not find a superior pill for the same amount of money.

3. Amazon Fire HD 6

It isn’t impeccable, yet the HD 6 is decent esteem. Execution is well over the level you’d expect at this cost, just like the nature of the screen. Some may locate the 6in screen too little, however, so it merits attempting to track one down before purchasing.

4. Kurio Tab 2

The Tab 2 is practically awesome. It joins a legitimate Android tablet with tyke profiles and some nice applications. In any case, the product could be slicker and screen better quality. Its entirely great esteem on the off chance that you can discover it for under 80, however, yet at the prescribed 99, you’re happier with Amazons Fire Kids Edition which accompanies a years membership for Fire Kids and two-year guarantee that spreads unintentional harm. It might need Android and Google applications, however it has a vastly improved screen.

5. Jump Epic

The upgraded programming and intuitive home screen welcome, however the equipment is frustrating for the cash. You don’t get many amusements included, and there’s constrained instructive esteem in what’s packaged. Amazons new 99 Kids Fire tablet is apparently a superior arrangement as it has better

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'Have cake and eat it' Brexit notes played down by government

The government denies notes on Brexit seen carried by an aide to a Tory MP represent its position.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38134859

Wheelchair dancer takes action over 'discrimination'

Fred Walden says his wheelchair doesn't damage dance-floors, and wants to prove it.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38135975

Wheelchair dancer sues company over dance floor ban

A disabled dancer is taking legal action after he was banned from an event over claims his wheelchair damaged the dance floor.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38105841

National Theatre plans play about 'Jungle' migrant camp

The National Theatre plans a play portraying life in the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38132343

Richard Merry, 65, found 10 hours after North Ealing beating

Scotland Yard releases an image of a 65-year-old found 10 hours after a "savage" beating.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38140377

New ‘App Class’ SD cards will offer guaranteed performance for mobile applications

The SD Association has updated its guidelines for SD card performance, with a new "App Class" for SD cards that can use Android Marshmallow and Nougat's "Adoptable Storage" option effectively.

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GPU sales surged in 2016 on strong demand for high-end desktop, laptop gaming

AMD and Nvidia are both benefiting from strong unit shipments and a recovering market for GPUs, even as PCs continue to contract, but the gains aren't being spread evenly between the two companies.

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BBC World Service translator cleared of indecent assault

A former World Service translator arrested as part of Operation Yewtree is cleared of indecently assaulting a woman at the BBC.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38136779

CEO Secrets: Big Issue founder on the key to success

John Bird, founder of the The Big Issue magazine, shares his business advice.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38134596

Sick children's Christmas presents stolen from hospital

Christmas presents intended for critically ill children are stolen from St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38136777

Corporate raiders, vulture funds urge breakup of Samsung

Activist investors have targeted Samsung for "optimization," and the company has promised to consider their requests. If the campaign succeeds, expect the company to slash R&D and reinvestment in its own products in the name of boosting short-term payouts to the ultra-rich.

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DNA evidence shows the Soviets covered up an anthrax accident that killed dozens

Almost 40 years after the outbreak, scientists have a full picture of the Soviet bioweapon.

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Tony Pulis loses £3.7m Crystal Palace court battle

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis loses a £3.7m High Court battle with former club Crystal Palace.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-38136496

Patrick Adams: 'Crime family' member admits shooting man amid 'grass' claims

A leading member of the infamous Adams crime family admits shooting in the chest an associate he suspected of being a "grass", a court hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38129890

Google’s DeepMind AI gives robots the ability to dream

Thanks to Google's DeepMind AI, Robots can now dream, significantly increasing the speed at which they can learn and ultimately bringing them closer to human like general intelligence.

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Southern strike: Aslef drivers vote 87% in favour of action

The UK's biggest rail union votes "overwhelmingly" in favour of strike action in a dispute over driver-only trains.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38129978

Herson Alves: Sutton United sign young Brentford striker on loan

National League side Sutton United sign Brentford striker Herson Alves on a youth loan deal until 22 December.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38133416

Piccadilly Line delays: Wet leaves cause train shortage

The Piccadilly Line suffers major delays after half its trains are taken out of service due to wet leaves on the track.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38129886

Anti-terrorism patrols launch in London boroughs

Anti-terrorism police patrols are introduced across London boroughs, starting in Lambeth and Wandsworth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38127876

ET deals: Cyber Monday deals are live

Still searching for discounts after Black Friday? Retailers aren't finished rolling out the deals just yet! You can save big on tablets, laptops, consoles, and even electric toothbrushes during today's Cyber Monday blow-out, so let's jump into the bargains!

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Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger to switch international allegiance to Ivory Coast

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha submits a request to Fifa to switch his international allegiance from England to the Ivory Coast.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38128178

Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham expected more - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko is failing to live up to expectations since his £30m summer move, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38128008

Could UK's Italians rock referendum vote?

The UK's booming Italian population is being courted by politicians as a pivotal referendum draws near.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38067343

Sound of 2017: The longlist

Get to know the 15 acts on the BBC Music Sound of 2017 longlist

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38126721

BBC Sound of 2017: Urban acts dominate longlist

The rude health of British hip-hop is reflected in the BBC's Sound of 2017 line-up, with urban artists making up half of the longlist.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38103350

Lee High Road sinkhole-trapped coach pulled clear

A coach that was carrying dozens of tourists when it got trapped in a sinkhole when a water main burst in London, is pulled clear.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38126634

England's Billy Vunipola set to miss Six Nations with knee injury

England's Billy Vunipola is likely to miss the Six Nations with a knee injury which will keep him out for up to four months.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38125158

Stephen Port victim inquest told 'no link' between deaths

An inquest into the death of a victim of Stephen Port was told there was no link to an earlier death.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38123896

Burst water main turns Lee High Road into 'river'

A water main burst beneath a major road in south-east London causing homes to be evacuated and a sinkhole opening up in the street.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38122977

Why £5m of punk history was burned

Why £5m of punk history was burned.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38123655

Sex abuse: Football Association to investigate allegations

The Football Association confirms it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38121724

Lee High Road sinkhole traps coach carrying tourists

A coach carrying dozens of tourists becomes trapped in a sinkhole when a water main bursts in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38122513

Hate crimes: Avoid polarising language, politicians urged

Westminster party leaders are urged to tone down "polarising" campaigning that has "legitimised hate".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38120596

Football sex abuse: Crewe launch child abuse investigation

Crewe Alexandra launch an independent review into the handling of historical child abuse allegations.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38118429

Antonio Conte: Leaders Chelsea must stay humble, says manager

Chelsea are a different team from the one that began the season but must stay "humble", manager Antonio Conte says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38120373

Bow police officer attack: Two charged with attempted murder

A man and a woman are charged with attempting to murder a police officer in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38121789

Punk protest: Sex Pistols manager's son sets fire to collection

The son of Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren burns punk memorabilia said to be worth £5m.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38120496

ET deals: Save big on a Dell XPS 8900 Skylake desktop PC

Ready to replace your aging PC with something new? Dell is currently offering up a 37% discount on the XPS 8900 desktop. With a quad-core Skylake CPU, lots of speedy DDR4 memory, and plenty of room for expansion, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better tower with a price this low.

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Crystal Palace: Connor Wickham knee injury is serious, says manager Alan Pardew

Crystal Palace's Connor Wickham faces a long spell out after suffering a "serious" knee injury in the defeat at Swansea.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38120216

GHB

What is GHB and why do people take it?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38099542

Fidel Castro: Jeremy Corbyn praises 'huge figure'

Fidel Castro, who has died aged 90, was a "huge figure in our lives", Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38117068

Football sex abuse: Crewe 'knew of claims against Barry Bennell'

Crewe Alexandra were aware of abuse allegations against youth coach Barry Bennell, a former director says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38113288

Top space books to get as holiday gifts

Crack these covers and explore whatever aspect of space you wish to see, whether it's space exploration, gorgeous pictures, intelligence beyond Earth, classic Heinlein and Asimov, or the nature of space itself.

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Holiday gifts for every major species of geek fandom

Until there's actual Hextech or vibranium in production, set your fandom-havin' friends up with some of these hits.

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Ken Livingstone: Castro was a giant

Ken Livingstone says Castro was a giant of the 20th Century

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38115935

London has been plunged into darkness by a power cut

Parts of central London, including Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Carnaby Street, have been hit by a power cut.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38112617

Dagenham & Redbridge v Barrow

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Dagenham & Redbridge and Barrow.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38036430

Sutton United v Aldershot Town

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Sutton United and Aldershot Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38036435

Doncaster Rovers v Leyton Orient

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035973

Barnet v Notts County

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Barnet and Notts County.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035597

AFC Wimbledon v Fleetwood Town

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Fleetwood Town.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035247

Bury v Millwall

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035281

Charlton Athletic v Sheffield United

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035539

Magnus Okuonghae: Dagenham & Redbridge re-sign defender

Dagenham & Redbridge re-sign former Colchester and Luton defender Magnus Okuonghae on a short-term deal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38109041

UK photographer David Hamilton dies, aged 83

British photographer David Hamilton dies in Paris days after being accused of rape by former models.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38111636

Stephen Port case: Daniel Whitworth's family 'disgusted' with police

The stepmother of one of Stephen Port's victims says she is "disgusted" by the police's failure to conduct tests on a fake suicide note.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38106593

Tower Hamlets hit-and-run victim, 11, seriously hurt

An 11-year-old boy suffers life-threatening injuries when he is hit by a car, whose driver flees the scene in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38114782

Luke Charteris: Scarlets wing Liam Williams 'would benefit' if he joined Saracens

Wales and Scarlets wing Liam Williams would benefit if he decides to join Saracens, says Bath second row Luke Charteris.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38106882

Blackout hits London's Soho on Black Friday

Black Friday takes on another meaning in central London as a power cut plunges a large part of Soho into darkness.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38111133

Eddie Izzard 'stood up to abuser after years of transgender attacks'

Eddie Izzard says he made a stand against "transgender people being attacked" when he swore at a man found guilty of threatening him.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38111127

Two more people arrested after Met police officer stabbing

Police investigating the stabbing of a plain clothes police officer while on duty in east London have arrested two more people.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38104676

Jack Wilshere: Arsenal will offer midfielder a new contract says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal will offer Jack Wilshere - who is on a season-long loan at Bournemouth - a new contract, says manager Arsene Wenger.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38109672

Tony Bellew and David Haye to meet in heavyweight fight on 4 March

Tony Bellew and David Haye will meet in an all-British non-title heavyweight fight on March 4 at London's O2 Arena.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38105309

Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38034979

West Ham Christmas hamper fraudster jailed for four years

A conman who defrauded Premier League footballers out of thousands of pounds is jailed for four years.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38104675

Niko Hamalainen: QPR defender extends contract with Championship club until 2019

Queens Park Rangers youngster Niko Hamalainen signs a two-year extension to his contract with the Championship club.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38108657

Arsenal v Bournemouth

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38041874

Oxford Street buses 'could be halved' under TfL proposals

The number of buses on London's Oxford Street could be almost halved from next year as part of plans to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38106942

National Portrait Gallery uses famous faces in gay equality exhibition

A new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery features famous figures including Will Young and Tom Daley to highlight advances in gay rights over the last 50 years.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38104590

Manchester United v West Ham United

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38041957

Ebola nurse suspended for concealing high temperature

A nurse who concealed the high temperature of Ebola survivor Pauline Cafferkey is suspended for two months.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38095295

The best science gifts for kids in 2016

Spark a kid's interest in science and put a little more wonder in their winter wonderland this year with one of these science gifts, chosen by a perennial kid at heart.

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Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035226

Premiership: Saracens v Gloucester

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38067393

Premiership: Harlequins v Bath

Team news as Harlequins host Bath in Sunday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (15:15 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38067644

John Mikel Obi: Chelsea midfielder could leave in January

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi hints he may leave the club in the January transfer window.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38105031

Peer dies after mobility scooter crash

Labour peer Lord Taylor of Blackburn dies a week after being knocked off his mobility scooter outside Parliament

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38105935

Alan Pardew: Crystal Palace manager confident over future despite poor form

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says he is confident his future remains at the club despite five successive defeats.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38104431

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38036029

Slaven Bilic: West Ham manager 'not fearful' of losing job & has owners' support

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he is "not fearful" of losing his job and has the support of the club's owners.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38104440

Serial killer Port given whole life term

A serial killer who poisoned four young men with lethal doses of a date rape drug is given a whole life prison term.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38102454

Swansea City v Crystal Palace

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38036022

Brentford v Birmingham City

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Brentford and Birmingham City.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38035225

Wood Green prisoner escape officer case referred to CPS

A Met Police firearms officer could face prosecution over the shooting of a man who was killed during a botched attempt to free a prisoner.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38104671

Met Police criticised over child abuse cases

'Fundamental deficiencies' found in way Met Police responds to child abuse

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38101930

Heathrow third runway 'to breach climate change laws'

Plans to expand Heathrow Airport are set to breach the government’s climate change laws, advisers warn.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38098451

Metropolitan Police sex abuse case 'failings put children at risk'

"Serious failings" in Met Police inquiries into child sexual abuse is putting children at risk, a report says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38094096

Murder probe after boy dies following Catford park 'incident'

Police launch a murder inquiry after a five-year-old boy suffers critical injuries following an "incident" in a south-east London park.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38094103

Southern rail service hits national punctuality figures

Persistent problems on train services at Southern are dragging down national punctuality levels, the rail regulator says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38090269

Stephen Port case: Coroner raised concerns about police investigation

A coroner at the inquest into Stephen Port's third victim voiced concerns that someone else might have been involved.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38096318

Emma Donoghue's Room to be adapted for London stage

A stage adaption of Emma Donoghue's novel Room is to open in London next year, it is announced.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38097252

Ellie Butler: Murdered girl's mother appeals child cruelty conviction

Mother of murdered six-year-old Ellie Butler is to challenge her conviction for child cruelty.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38093909

T20 Blast: Northants start trophy defence with home game against Derbyshire

Northants Steelbacks will be at home to Derbyshire in the opening round of T20 Blast fixtures next summer.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/38080382

ET deals roundup: Black Friday deals are now live

Retailers aren't waiting around for Friday to unleash some of their biggest discounts, and this is a perfect opportunity to get some great bargains as you relax at home, and eat some pie.

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CCTV of foiled Piccadilly armed 'smash and grab' moped gang

Police have released CCTV footage of the moment an armed moped gang were intercepted by officers as they were going to rob a watch shop.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38098211

London Welsh's future back in doubt after investment proposal collapses

London Welsh's future is back in doubt as they have not received investment proposed by a United States-based group.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38093132

Watch: Barnet youngster scores wonder goal

Barnet youngster Joe Payne scores a goal from just inside the opposition half against Enfield Town in the Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38093131

Take it from a Canadian: Science in America is headed for dark, dark days

Some are trying to rationalize that Trump is betting on Mars, or that his policies won't be able to have a strong chilling effect. They couldn't be more wrong.

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Stephen Port's alleged drug dealer appears in court

An alleged drug dealer charged with supplying banned substances to serial killer Stephen Port appears in court.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38094567

Foiled Piccadilly armed 'smash and grab' moped gang sentenced

Four members of a moped smash and grab gang have been sentenced to a minimum of ten years in prison for armed robbery.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38088905

Tube drivers to go on strike in December

Tube drivers to stage 24-hour strike on 6 and 7 December coinciding with walkout by Southern Rail guards - RMT

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38094257

Magnus Norman: Fulham goalkeeper to stay at Southport on loan

National League side Southport extend the loan spell of Fulham goalkeeper Magnus Norman until the end of the season.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38092306

Tucking in

Actress Imelda Staunton wants a ban on food and drink in the theatre to stop audiences eating in their seats. But is she right?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38075544

UK Championship: Mark King knocked out of first round after forgetting cue

Mark King forgets his cue, is docked a frame and is knocked out of the UK Championship in York in a shock defeat by Sam Craigie.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/38086281

Karl Robinson: Charlton Athletic name ex-MK Dons boss as new manager

League One side Charlton Athletic appoint former Milton Keynes Dons manager Karl Robinson as their new boss.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38072790

Police officer injured in Oval roof stand-off

A police officer is injured during a stand-off with a woman who climbed on to the roof of a block of flats in south London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38088904

Arsenal 2-2 Paris St-Germain: No need to panic, says Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says there is "no reason to panic" but says the Gunners need to "transform draws into wins".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38087352

Child sex abuse: Inquiries into claims of police failings

There are 187 investigations into potential police failures in dealing with child sexual abuse cases in England and Wales, figures show.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38086476

Dating apps must protect users better, says NPCC

Dating apps "must take more responsibility" for protecting users' safety on dates, the NPCC has said.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37987767

Club drug testing ‘may be useful’ says police chief

Newsbeat visits Switzerland where club drug testing happens openly.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38070291

ET deals roundup: Save on early Black Friday deals

Want a new 4K TV? Maybe a new laptop? Why wait for Black Friday when you can get some insane tech deals right this moment. From Dropbox to graphics cards to electric toothbrushes, these are some of the best deals of the year.

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Why VW pulled the plug on diesels in the US: It’s time to focus on EVs

$2 billion of VWs $15 billion settlement must be spend on ZEV R&D. VW plans to put that toward building better electric vehicles - and then selling them.

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Starting in 2018, China will begin turning its coal plants into nuclear reactors

Chinese atomic energy experts have announced an ambitious plan to begin turning the country's coal plant infrastructure into working nuclear power stations.

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Marco Pierre White Jr admits dishonestly using ex’s credit card

Son of chef Marco Pierre White admits dishonestly using ex-girlfriend's bank card to buy £2,500 worth of goods

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38077654

Alberto Cavasin: Leyton Orient sack manager after seven weeks in charge

League Two side Leyton Orient sack boss Alberto Cavasin after a run of eight defeats in 10 games in all competitions.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38083180

Top holiday gift picks for hard-core science geeks in 2016

Gifting ideas for making your favorite science person's whole holiday season merry and bright.

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Tesla’s solar grid now powers an entire island in the South Pacific

Tesla recently finished building enough solar capacity on the island of Tu'a that the finished grid and battery installation can provide 100% of the islanders' electric needs. It's an impressive demonstration of what modern solar power can achieve.

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Best Windows laptops for MacBook Pro refugees

If you're a MacBook Pro user feeling a little underwhelmed by Apple's pace of progress, and are considering the switch to Windows, we've got some of the best options for you to consider.

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Microsoft is developing its own quantum computer hardware

Microsoft has been working on quantum computing for years, but the company is coming out of stealth mode now and taking a more active role in quantum computer development. It wants to build a theoretical type of machine known as a topological quantum computer, despite the difficulty of doing so.

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Alberto Cavasin: Leyton Orient 'not demonstrating quality' in League Two

Leyton Orient manager Alberto Cavasin thinks his side are better than their recent results in League Two indicate.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38077932

Google WiFi mesh networking crushes the competition in new test

Mesh networking is the future, and Google thinks it has a winner with Google WiFi. It's backed up by a new test showing Google WiFi putting the competition to shame.

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Ultimate virtual reality holiday gift guide

Whether you're looking to lay down a couple grand for a top-of-the-line VR rig or only willing to throw-in for the price of a large pizza, there's a VR setup out there to fit your needs.

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Office Depot, OfficeMax claim brand-new computers are infected by malware to sell useless removal services

Office Depot and OfficeMax have both been caught using diagnosis software that claims brand-new PCs are infected with malware, then offering to charge consumers $150 to $200 to remove it. Analysis of the same systems by independent third parties has found zero evidence of any malware.

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Ex-England footballer Paul Stewart speaks of sexual abuse

Former England and Tottenham footballer Paul Stewart speaks of being abused as a youth player.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38075480

Sports boards 'not open' to BAME people - Christine Ohuruogu

Barriers exist for black, Asian and minority ethnic people entering sports administration, says former Olympic and world 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/38067831

Stephen Port trial: Serial killer guilty of poisoning three men

Serial killer Stephen Port is found guilty of poisoning three young men with lethal doses of a date rape drug.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38077859

Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham mentality must improve after Champions League exit

Tottenham lacked the quality and mentality to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38073381

Autumn Statement 2016: Lettings agent fees will be banned

Lettings agents will be banned from charging fees to tenants as is already the case in Scotland, under government plans.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38065249

Autumn Statement to include wages and house building announcements

The chancellor is set to announce measures on wages and house building in his Autumn Statement.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38068358

Southern rail strike enters second day in dispute over conductors

Passengers using Southern rail services face further disruption as the RMT strike enters its second day.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38068835

Police officer stabbed in Bow pub attack

A police officer is stabbed in an attack near a pub while on duty in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-38073539

Ahmet Patterson withdraws from Liam Williams bout after 'brick attack'

Ahmet Patterson pulls out of his British title fight with Liam Williams, saying he was attacked with a brick while training.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38072485

NASA releases new image of mysterious bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres

NASA has just published a new image of the mysterious bright spots as scientists get ever closer to understanding Ceres.

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 3650 quad-core desktop PC for $599

For a limited time, Dell is offering up a massive discount on the Inspiron 3650 desktop PC. With today's coupon in play, you'll snag this powerful quad-core tower PC for 47% off the sticker price.

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x86 emulation may finally come to ARM processors running Windows 10

Microsoft may finally bring x86 emulation to its ARM hardware running Windows 10 Mobile, but will there be any demand for the feature? Microsoft's market share losses make that difficult to predict.

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Drug delivery implants could change the way we approach chronic conditions

With a growing complement of indwelling medication systems, it's time for medicine to turn its attention to how we handle pain management.

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Fabric's dance floor 'won't feel any different'

The owner of Fabric tells Newsbeat the club won't feel any different when it reopens.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/38063958

ET deals: Dell UltraSharp 24-inch 1920×1200 monitor for $179

If your current monitor is starting to seem a bit old and clunky, it's time to treat yourself to an upgrade. Displays have made some big jumps in the last few years, and prices continue to fall. Take this 24-inch IPS monitor from Dell for example. It's sleek, beautiful, and reasonably priced.

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Ultimate Xbox One holiday gift guide

There's new Xbox One hardware on store shelves, cross-platform play is going strong, and the Xbox 360 backwards compatible catalog continues to grow. And if nothing else, 4K UHD TV owners have a very good reason to grab a new console this holiday season.

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Martin Samuelsen: Blackburn Rovers terminate West Ham winger's loan spell

Blackburn Rovers end the season-long loan spell of winger Martin Samuelsen and he returns to West Ham United.

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Maren Mjelde: Chelsea Ladies sign Norway captain until 2018

Norway captain Maren Mjelde signs for Chelsea Ladies from Norwegian club Avaldsnes IL, agreeing a deal until 2018.

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Ricky Hayden: Family and friends pay tribute in orange-themed funeral

The funeral of a popular bodyguard who was stabbed to death outside his London home takes place.

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Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38068888

Millwall v AFC Wimbledon

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Millwall and AFC Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37982741

Bristol Rovers v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Charlton Athletic.

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Leyton Orient v Exeter City

Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Leyton Orient and Exeter City.

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Ultimate PlayStation 4 holiday gift guide

In 2016 alone, we've seen two major revisions of the PS4 hardware, the release of a new VR helmet, a revised DualShock 4 design, and loads of excellent new games. If you're shopping for a diehard PlayStation fan this holiday season, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.

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