Paralysed man to walk London Marathon wearing exoskeleton suit

It will take 37 hours but Simon Kindleysides will be the first paralysed man to walk the Marathon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-43584896

ET deals: 90% Off 5TB of IDrive Cloud Backup for Word Backup Day

Data redundancy is critically important. Sure, having a local backup of your hard drive is a good first step, but that's just not enough. If you use a service like IDrive to keep all of your important information in the cloud, you can rest easy knowing that you won't lose your data in a fire or robbery. And in honor of world backup day, you can save big!

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Crystal Palace release CGI image of Selhurst Park plans

If the Selhurst Park plan is backed, six homes will be demolished as part of an up to £100m revamp.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43604647

Man finds 'glistening' jewelled ring on London train

Darren Francis spotted the ring "glistening" on the floor just before he got off the train at Wimbledon.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43604642

It’s World Backup Day: Here’s How the ExtremeTech Staff Stays Backed Up

World Backup Day is a chance to check on your existing backups and make new ones if you've got important files on the edge of oblivion. To offer a little inspiration, here's how we at ExtremeTech keep our files safe.

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David Moyes: West Ham fans' behaviour may put transfer targets off

The behaviour of West Ham fans may dissuade players from joining the club says manager David Moyes.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43600194

Stansted Airport fire leads to cancellations

Parts of Stansted Airport have been evacuated after a bus fire outside the building.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43598801

North-south divide

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43544255

Islamic State 'Beatles' duo complain about losing UK citizenship

Two British men accused of being in the Islamic State 'Beatles' gang say they will not get a fair trial.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43601925

Woman, 36, found stabbed to death in Haringey home

The 36-year-old Haringey woman is the 30th victim of fatal stabbings in the capital this year.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43604638

Ray Wilkins: Ex-England captain in critical condition in London hospital

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43601801

Harry Kewell: Crawley head coach plays down link with Charlton job

Crawley Town boss Harry Kewell plays down reports linking him with the vacant manager's job at Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43600775

Escaped sex offender Oluseun Michael Olaifa 'risk to girls'

Oluseun Michael Olaifa is a risk to the public, especially young women and girls, police say.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43595407

The Best Cars and SUVs of the 2018 New York Auto Show

At 2018 NYIAS, the focus is on affordable new crossovers: RAV4, Tucson, Forester, Corolla hatchback. The Nissan Altima joins Accord and Camry with a new model. Then there was the VW pickup truck.

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Barnet hospital A&E unit closed amid 'substance' fear

Barnet Hospital's A&E unit closed after a patient attended having come into contact with a "substance".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43595404

Disabled doctor left 'stranded' on London train

Dr Hannah Barham-Brown claims passengers had to fetch a ramp to get her on to the platform.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43595401

Saudi Arabia, SoftBank Plan the World’s Largest Solar Project

The Saudis may partner with SoftBank to build the largest solar installation ever built -- 200GW of generation, 100x larger than the next-largest facility.

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World's best teacher Andria Zafirakou: How did she win?

Andria Zafirakou is back in the classroom, inspiring her pupils after winning the award.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43588403

Motorway petrol prices 'exploitative', says Chris Grayling

The transport secretary wants the UK's three biggest motorway service station operators investigated.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43590387

Champions Cup: Saracens' Owen Farrell fit to start against Leinster in quarter-final on Sunday

Owen Farrell has recovered from injury to start at fly-half for Saracens in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster on Sunday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43596679

Ireland bowler Tim Murtagh out of Somerset game in Taunton

Ireland paceman Tim Murtagh will miss next month's four-day match against Somerset after returning to Middlesex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/43596510

Maidenhead United v Sutton United

Live coverage of Friday's National League game between Maidenhead United and Sutton United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510372

Crystal Palace v Liverpool

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43524303

Gateshead v Dagenham & Redbridge

Live coverage of Friday's National League game between Gateshead and Dagenham & Redbridge.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510371

Guiseley v Leyton Orient

Live coverage of Friday's National League game between Guiseley and Leyton Orient.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510367

Barnet v Crewe Alexandra

Live coverage of Friday's League Two game between Barnet and Crewe Alexandra.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510269

AFC Wimbledon v Fleetwood Town

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510165

Northampton Town v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Friday's League One game between Northampton Town and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510167

New £30m fund to help rough sleepers

The government launches a new task force as the numbers of people living on the streets in England rise.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43594359

Meet the dogs fighting Heathrow Airport smugglers

Jessie the spaniel has sniffed out more than £1m in contraband cash since starting her job.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43583133

West Ham v Southampton: Extra security for London Stadium game to cost taxpayers £60,000

Increased security at West Ham's home game against Southampton at London Stadium on Saturday will cost taxpayers about £60,000.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43584859

Critical VPN Security Flaw Leaks Customer IP Addresses

A flaw in the WebRTC protocol means that many VPN services leak the IP addresses of their users. That's more or less the opposite of what a VPN is meant to do.

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ET Deals Roundup: $100 off the iPad Mini 4 128GB, $100 Bonus Gift Card with the Xbox One X, and more

For a limited time, Best Buy is selling the iPad Mini 4 (128GB) for just $299.99 – $100 off the sticker price. This discount ends Saturday though, so don't wait to place your order. We've also found great deals on the Xbox One X, 4K TVs, VR headsets, and so much more in the lead-up to the big holiday weekend.

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Microsoft’s Meltdown Patch Made Windows 7 PCs Less Secure

It sounds like Microsoft's Meltdown patch didn't make Windows 7 more secure. It actually did the opposite.

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Brexit: With one year to go, how do Londoners feel?

With one year until the UK leaves the EU, what do people in the capital think now?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43587112

How Nvidia’s RTX Real-Time Ray Tracing Works

Ray tracing is the ultimate way to create realistic computer-generated scenes -- and at up to 10 hours per frame to render, it's been mostly restricted to movies and advertising, until now. Nvidia has shown real-time ray tracing using its new RTX running on its Volta GPUs.

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Palm Could Make a Return on Verizon Later This Year

Palm didn't make it, but now the Palm brand could be poised for a nostalgic comeback on Verizon.

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The rubbish floating on London's Grand Union Canal

One of London's major canals is littered with discarded bottles, food packaging and general rubbish.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43580287

Brentford v Sheffield United

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Brentford and Sheffield United.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510075

Reading v Queens Park Rangers

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510076

Sophie Lionnet death: Accused 'screamed like a mad woman'

A woman accused of murdering her nanny attacked her in front of a neighbour, the Old Bailey hears.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43587107

Google Researchers Just Made Computers Sound Much More Like People

New research into text-to-speech technology has significantly improved the ability of computers to mimic human speech patterns.

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Woman, 29, dies after being 'hit by bricks' in Mile End

Police say the woman was "struck by falling debris from a building site crane" in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43588395

London baby shaking death sparks police plea to parents

Pedro Rubim was jailed for eight-and-a-half years after he was found guilty of killing his son.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43586514

PC Building Sim Enters Early Access, Includes Overclocking, Water Cooling

There's a new PC building simulator in Early Access on Steam, but its usefulness seems a bit limited -- and not just because it's an early version of the final product.

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Chelsea Ladies boss Emma Hayes: English clubs 'no longer second class in Europe'

Emma Hayes hails the progress of English clubs as her Chelsea team and Manchester City reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43583879

Norwich City v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Norwich City and Fulham.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510070

Tooting murder victim named after being found stabbed

David Potter's body was found after officers forced entry into a home in south-west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43583135

NASA: Gas Giant Ejected ‘Oumuamua Into Interstellar Space

It has been several months since 'Oumuamua's discovery, but scientists are still puzzling over our first interstellar visitor.

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Royal Opera House ruling will have a 'profound impact' on orchestras

Musicians may have to wear hearing protection "at all times" after a landmark ruling on hearing loss.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43582484

Hackney murder victim Abraham Badru was bravery award winner

Abraham Badru's was awarded in 2009 after giving evidence in court when he stopped a rapist.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43580283

Jack Wilshere: Arsenal have 'no issue' with England after midfielder's injury

Arsenal have "no issue" with England after midfielder Jack Wilshere was injured while on international duty.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43581790

Millwall v Nottingham Forest

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Millwall and Nottingham Forest.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43510072

Hatton Garden heist: Islington man, 57, appears in court

Michael Seed, 57, is charged three years after £13.7m worth of valuables were stolen in a raid.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43583130

Leyton Orient victory led to £9.3m lottery win for fan

A football supporter says he had a "lucky day" feeling after his team won 3-0.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-43582661

Worboys case: Nick Hardwick says 'government at fault too'

The ex-Parole Board boss says the Ministry of Justice had a role in mishandling the rapist's case.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43580469

Sex abuse teacher Peter Burr's jail term extended

Peter Burr abused four boys at private boarding school Christ's Hospital from 1969 to 1973.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-43576732

Secret Cinema

How Secret Cinema has grown from an idea in a child's head to the most famous business of its kind.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43516315

Mac Pro Customers, Desperate for a Refresh, Are Upgrading 6-Year-Old Hardware

Mac Pro users are trying to eke out upgrades any way they can, but buying a six-year-old form factor is a bad way to do it.

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Hatton Garden heist: Man, 57, charged

Michael Seed, 57, is arrested three years after the heist in which £13.7m worth of valuables were stolen.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43578422

Firefox Add-On Protects You From Facebook Tracking

Mozilla is looking to shield users from Facebook's snooping and score some good will at the same time.

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Lewisham custody death man 'beloved role model'

Kevin Clarke, 35, was in an "agitated state" when police were called to south-east London on 9 March.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43575203

Hayes triple death crash parents react to sentencing

Drink-driver Jaynesh Chudasama killed three teenagers when he hit them at over 70mph in west London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43576509

London father Pedro Rubim jailed for shaking baby son to death

Six-week-old Alejandro Rubim died of severe brain, head and eye injuries.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43572087

Hands On With the HTC Vive Pro: Raising the Bar for VR Headsets

HTC's Vive Pro won't light the world on fire, but it moves the possibilities of VR forward another notch, and is a solid upgrade for anyone with the money to spend.

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New TPCast Wireless Adapter Supports Multiple Vive Headsets

A few products can make VR headsets wireless, and TPCast is taking it a step further with a new wireless VR system that can stream to multiple Vive headsets at the same time.

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Far Cry 5 Lovingly Renders the Countryside of Montana, But Not Everyone is Blissed Out

After a few years off, the Far Cry franchise is back with a full-on numbered sequel, and we're headed to the good ol' United States this time. We break down early performance tests on PCs and consoles.

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Third-Party Docks Are Bricking Nintendo Switch Consoles After Firmware Update

If you use a third-party dock, be very wary of Nintendo's 5.0 firmware update. There are widespread reports it's bricking Switch consoles.

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Musician wins landmark ruling over ruined hearing

A viola player who sued the Royal Opera House for ruining his hearing wins a landmark case.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43571144

Hayes triple teen killer Jaynesh Chudasama jailed for 13 years

Jaynesh Chudasama was driving at more than 70mph when he hit the teenagers in London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43574133

Fourth Plinth sculptures: Where are they now?

What happens to the works that have previously taken pride of place on the plinth?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43565871

US Patriot Missile Defense System Malfunctions, Crashes in Saudi Arabia’s Capital

New video shows a Patriot missile defense system malfunctioning when Saudi Arabian forces attempted to shoot down incoming Houthi missiles.

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Latest Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth artwork unveiled

Michael Rakowitz's version of a destroyed Iraqi sculpture is the 12th to sit atop the London monument.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43565870

NASA Delays James Webb Space Telescope Again to May 2020

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has seen its fair share of delays (and then some), but we had every reason to expect it would finally launch in about a year.

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The last (plastic) straw

A guide to the shops, restaurants and other businesses which are moving to ban plastic straws.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-43567958

Nvidia’s Titan V Accused of Returning Wrong Answers in Simulations

Nvidia's Titan V may return incorrect answers in certain types of HPC simulations, but the situation isn't currently clear.

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New arrest over Hatton Garden heist

Man held and items seized over Hatton Garden heist in which £14m worth of jewellery was stolen.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43569546

Parole Board chairman to resign

Nick Hardwick resigns ahead of the outcome of a legal challenge over the case of rapist John Worboys.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43568533

Three teenagers charged over Stratford Centre stabbing

The young men, all from Newham, are charged with manslaughter and are due before magistrates.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43566927

London criminal gangs 'target Thanet children under 11'

It's feared youth violence is increasing with looked-after children particularly vulnerable.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-43563384

'Cerebral palsy won't stop me becoming a lawyer'

Daniel says he won't listen to anyone who says his cerebral palsy is too great an obstacle.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43505894

Nvidia’s New GV100 Brings Volta to the Quadro Family

Nvidia's latest Quadro GPU brings Volta -- and ray tracing -- to the professional workstation market.

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TfL proposes advanced driving test for private hire drivers

Private hire drivers may have to sit extra tests as TfL aims to improve passenger safety.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43562606

‘Light Field’ Camera Maker Lytro Is Shutting Down

According to a statement on the company's website, the time has come to "wind down" operations. A recent rumor pointed to a possible Google acquisition of Lytro, but it looks like Google is only interested in snapping up the company's engineers.

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Body of stabbed man found in Tooting house

Officers found the body of a 50-year-old man at a residential property on Tooting High Street.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43559274

Great Ormond Street Hospital charity to keep Presidents Club cash

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity has reversed its decision to return money after the Presidents Club dinner.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43563374

The ‘Alien Megastructure Star’ Enters Another Dimming Phase

Astronomers have had a hard time figuring out what, exactly, is happening to KIC 8462852. You may know it as Tabby's Star, or the "Alien Megastructure Star." It's entered another record-setting dimming cycle of unknown cause.

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2019 GMC Sierra: Carbon Fiber, Shape-Shifting Tailgate, Off-Road Package

GMC and Chevy spent the past year poking fun at Ford's exotic F-150 aluminum truck bed. Now, GMC decides to one-up Ford with the more exotic: a carbon fiber bed -- which, GMC crows, won't dent or deform.

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Bookseller convicted of stealing rare Harry Potter novel

Rudolf Schonegger will be sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court in April.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43562602

Huawei P20 Pro Triple Camera Smashes DxOMark High-Score Record

Huawei's new P20 Pro flagship blows past Apple, Samsung, and Google's phones in camera performance with a unique triple camera design.

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Apple Targets Education Market With New $299 iPad

At an unusual education-focused event in Chicago, Apple unveiled a new iPad with a student discount, as well as plenty of features to draw regular consumers as well.

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Teacher who groomed children for terror attacks jailed

Umar Haque planned to use guns and a car bomb to hit 30 targets including Big Ben.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43558383

West Ham captain Mark Noble writes open letter urging fans to pull together

West Ham captain Mark Noble writes an open letter to fans calling for unity after disturbances at their last home match against Burnley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43556680

We Just Found the First Normal Planet to Orbit a Brown Dwarf

We've just found the first evidence of an ordinary planet circling a brown dwarf -- a type of stellar object that sits between a really huge planet and a really small star.

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Hartlepool United v Bromley

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Hartlepool United and Bromley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43466438

Locksmith Andrew Naylor jailed for £600,000 NHS fraud

Andrew Taylor made NHS purchases from his own firm and charged prices up to 1,200% over market rates.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43557386

Invasive Pennywort plant 'strangling' River Thames

Floating Pennywort is threatening wildlife and crowding out native plants.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43545425

Rumored ASIC Cryptocurrency Miners Could Be Welcome Relief for the GPU Market

The cryptocurrency market might be cooling off soon, thanks to new ASICs designed to mine coins more efficiently than GPUs.

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Woman critical after being 'hit by falling bricks'

Police say the woman was 'struck by falling debris' in east London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43556767

Google Now Blocks Logins From Uncertified Android Devices

Device makers are supposed to get certified before bundling Google services with a phone, but some smaller companies have been trying to fly under the radar by distributing unofficial Google packages. Well, no more.

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Secret world

When powerful women began talking about their experience of sexual abuse, it had an effect on some of the most powerless women in the UK.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-43499374

England women: Steph Houghton and Jordan Nobbs recalled for World Cup qualifiers

England women's head coach Phil Neville recalls Steph Houghton and Jordan Nobbs for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43553121

London Irish: Club 'moving closer' to London return from Madejski Stadium

London Irish chief executive Brian Facer says the club are continuing to assess all options over a move back to London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43554335

Parsons Green: Bomber 'didn't agree' to Prevent, says mentor

Parsons Green attacker Ahmed Hassan didn't consent to deradicalisation scheme, his mentor says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43550925

Chelsea Ladies v Montpellier Feminines (2-0 agg)

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Women's Champions League game between Chelsea Ladies and Montpellier.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43541566

Passengers ride on the UK's first automated mainline train

Thameslink say automated services will able to run every two minutes during the rush hour,

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43545422

Grammar school success 'down to privilege' - study

Grammar schools achieve better results only because of more able, wealthier pupils, a study suggests.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-43542565

The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Is the First Official Chrome OS Tablet

After years of only allowing its hardware partners to put Chrome OS on devices with a laptop or desktop form factor, the first official Chrome OS tablet has appeared.

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Stratford Centre stabbing: Three teenagers arrested

Beniamin Pieknyi was stabbed to death at the Stratford Centre on Tuesday.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43549951

What to Expect at the 2018 New York Auto Show: Crush of Crossovers, a Couple Key Sedans

The focus is on small and midsize crossvers at NYIAS. The Big Apple's own Cadillac will unleash a Cadillac-only 550 hp twin-turbo V8 not shared with other GM cars. The most mainstream new sedan: the Nissan Altima. Here's what to expect.

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London Stadium: West Ham meet Sadiq Khan over safety & finances

London Mayor Sadiq Khan meets West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady for the first time to discuss finances and safety at London Stadium.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43547310

ET Deals Roundup: 22-Inch Dell Monitor for $50 After Gift Card, Best-Selling Dell i7 Desktop for $600, and more

For a limited time, you can snag a 22-inch Dell S2218H IPS monitor for just $149.99. Even better, you'll get a $100 gift card for your next purchase. Essentially, that drops the effective price down to just $49.99. You can also pick up a quad-core gaming rig for just $600, so you won't want to miss out on today's bargains.

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Microsoft Uses Intel FPGAs to Drive Better Search Results

Microsoft and Intel have teamed up to use modern FPGAs to boost Bing's search results -- but the current changes are limited in scope.

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How Darren Aronofsky Makes Earth Seem Unreal in ‘One Strange Rock’

The Nat Geo show will make you see your home planet in a whole new way.

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Nissan Is Recycling Old Electric Vehicle Batteries to Power Street Lights

The nice thing about this project is that as we get more electric vehicles on the road, we eventually end up with more efficient self-powered street lights.

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

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

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Chelsea sign Crewe Alexandra teenage striker George Nunn.

Crewe Alexandra's teenage striker George Nunn signs for Premiership side Chelsea, BBC Radio Stoke reports.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43547533

David Sullivan: West Ham co-owner 'used club to avoid paying £700,000 tax'

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan used the club to avoid paying £700,000 in tax, a tribunal rules.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43543273

Egypt midfielder Elneny extends contract with Arsenal

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny signs a contract extension with Arsenal, as he gears up for the World Cup in Russia.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43547026

Astronomer Excitedly Announces He Has Discovered Mars

Everyone dreams of making a famous discovery at some point in their life. Few of us manage to rediscover an entire planet.

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Steven Gane jailed after 'driving his partner to suicide'

The court heard he made her life a misery and joked about her death.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-43541535

Smuggler jailed after 3.4m cigarettes found in lorry

The driver was trying to avoid £1m in customs duty and marked the packets "electrical items".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-43544996

Steam Earned an Estimated $4.3B in 2017, but Benefits Flow to Handful of Titles

As the number of games released on Steam continues to explode, a tiny fraction of the total games are responsible for more and more of the revenue.

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Women's FA Cup: BBC to show Everton v Arsenal and Chelsea v Man City semi-finals

The BBC will broadcast both of this season's Women's FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in the competition's history.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43542863

DIY SOS to build new boxing gym for Grenfell community

The construction show will build a new home for a boxing gym once housed at the foot Grenfell Tower.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43544566

Flat-Earther Finally Fires Himself Into the Heavens, or at Least the Lower Troposphere

Would-be rocketeer Mike Hughes has successfully reached the extreme lower trophosphere in his steam-powered rocket. Next stop: The upper atmosphere.

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Sophie Lionnet death: Boyzone founder 'never heard' of French nanny

Boyband founder Mark Walton tells a court he had never met a French nanny found dead on a bonfire.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43542956

New Lithium-Air Battery Lasts Hundreds of Cycles Longer Than Past Designs

Lithium-air batteries have great capacity but tend to break down in a matter of weeks. A new design that tweaks the Lithium-air reaction could finally make these batteries viable for long-term use.

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Londoner enters ring to fight for charity funding

Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa's charity supports young men through their development into adulthood.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43538795

How a hospital visit saved this man from homelessness

A charity is trying to change the way that hospitals deal with homeless people.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-43503005

Harry Kane and the making of a Premier League football star

Data and analytics can only go so far in unearthing football talent, coaches have to use intuition too.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43512596

Heathrow CEO: No compensation for delayed disabled passengers

Heathrow's CEO says the airport will aim to help disabled passengers leave a plane 20 minutes after landing.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43536503

Arsenal Women v Charlton Women

Live coverage of Sunday's Women's FA Cup game between Arsenal Women and Charlton Women.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43400241

Chelsea Ladies v Reading Women

Live coverage of Sunday's Women's Super League One game between Chelsea Ladies and Reading Women.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43446167

Whyte knocks out Browne in sixth round in London

Dillian Whyte moves closer to a fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder with a punishing sixth-round knockout of Lucas Browne.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/43529976

Maro Itoje: Sir Clive Woodward fatigue comments dismissed by England & Saracens star

England and Saracens' Maro Itoje says he feels good and is not concerned about claims he is fatigued by former England coach Sir Clive Woodward.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43532518

British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards: Ellie Downie and Maro Itoje triumph

Ellie Downie and Maro Itoje are named sportswoman and sportsman of the year at the 2018 British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/43529412

Tom Watson apologises over 'anti-Semitic' mural row

Labour's deputy leader backs Jeremy Corbyn's regret for his comments on an allegedly anti-Semitic mural.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43531575

Stratford Centre stabbing: Man arrested

Police believe the victim was involved in a fight with a group of men before he was stabbed to death.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43532788

Hundreds take part in art march to London Migration Museum

The procession was part of an art project looking at London's "issues after Brexit".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43527183

London's Carnaby Street gets water fountain

The Carnaby Street fountain is one of 20 being installed along bus commuter and shopping routes.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43514529

Australia-UK: First non-stop flight arrives in London from Perth

The first scheduled non-stop flight to the UK takes 17 hours to reach London's Heathrow Airport.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-43530332

Big landlords are trying to solve Britain’s renting mess

Institutional investors are building thousands of new rental properties. Will this improve the UK's stock of rental homes?

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43324486

Games Workshop: The empire that began in a west London flat

Ian Livingstone and Steve Jackson reveal the humble beginnings of Games Workshop.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43518477

England v Italy: Jack Wilshere will not return for Wembley friendly after injury withdrawal

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will not return to the England squad for Tuesday's friendly against Italy at Wembley.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43529199

Most Wanted Roy Lawrence Piechocki arrested in Bulgaria

Roy Piechocki has been wanted by Interpol since 2011 for sexually exploiting a minor in the US.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43527187

Dunblane families join US gun law protest in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh demonstration follows a mass shooting at a school in Florida which left 17 students and teachers dead.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-43518683

Dagenham & Redbridge v AFC Fylde

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439367

Leyton Orient v Woking

Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Leyton Orient and Woking.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439375

Sutton United v Chester

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439371

Luton Town v Barnet

Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Luton Town and Barnet.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439213

Shrewsbury Town v AFC Wimbledon

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

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439072

Lambeth stabbing: Man critically injured

A 30-year-old is in hospital after being stabbed in the middle of the day in Lambeth.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43527182

Charlton Athletic v Plymouth Argyle

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Charlton Athletic and Plymouth Argyle.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43439075

Cambridge Analytica offices searched over data storage

A judge grants the Information Commissioner a warrant after claims the firm misused Facebook data.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43522775

Jeremy Corbyn regrets comments about 'anti-Semitic' mural

Labour leader says he did not look closely at controversial picture before questioning its removal.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43523445

West Ham: Further details of initial investigation into fan trouble are revealed

Initial investigations show recent fan trouble at West Ham was "apparently planned and co-ordinated", says Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43523216

Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Users Reporting Touch Screen Dead Zones

Samsung's Galaxy S9 has only been on sale for a week, but stories of touch-screen problems are popping up already.

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Harry Smith: Millwall striker getting help for mental health and addiction issues

Millwall striker Harry Smith is receiving help for mental health and addiction issues, the Championship club says.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43522629

Grenfell survivors call for special measures after council's re-housing delay

Grenfell United write to Sajid Javid to say the council's failure to meet targets "had to stop".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43518480

The Nvidia MX150 GPU Is Massively Slowed Down in Some Laptops

You can play "lighter" PC games like World of Tanks or DOTA2 at 60 fps on most MX150 systems. Not all of them, though, and that's the problem.

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London burglary gang hunted after break-ins

CCTV footage of a gang of burglars smashing their way into suburban houses in London are released by police.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43514532

London suburb burglary gang hunted after family held hostage

The gang is being hunted by police after the family of the property were held hostage.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43518475

Bestival drug death: Manslaughter-accused Ceon Broughton in court

Louella Fletcher-Michie, daughter of Holby City actor John Michie, died at the music festival site.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-43518520

Stratford Centre stab victim named as Beniamin Pieknyi

Police believe the victim was involved in a fight with a group of men before he was stabbed to death.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43519479

Mozilla Pulls Ads From Facebook in Response to Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Mozilla is pausing its advertising relationship with Facebook because, in its words, Mozilla wants what's "good for the web and for people." That's a subtle yet effective burn, Mozilla.

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Sophie Lionnet death: Murder accused 'screamed abuse at nanny'

A family friend tells the Old Bailey he heard Sabrina Kouider screaming at Sophie Lionnet in French.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43519477

Lee Bowyer: Charlton Athletic caretaker manager role is 'a fairytale'

Former Charlton Athletic player Lee Bowyer says beginning his managerial career as caretaker boss at The Valley is a "fairytale".

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43517517

Parsons Green Tube bombing: Teenager jailed for life

"Dangerous" teenager jailed for life for Parsons Green Tube bombing, in which 51 people were injured.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43519540

EA Admits Defeat, Unlocks All Battlefront 2 Heroes, Removes Pay-to-Win Mechanics

EA has revamped the entire Battlefront 2 progression system, removed its pay-to-win mechanics, and now rewards players for, you know, actually playing the game.

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London Marathon: The Queen named official starter of 2018 race

The Queen will be the official starter from Windsor Castle for the 40,000 runners taking part in this year's London Marathon on 22 April.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/43514762

How to Download YouTube Videos

We've singled out two options that get solid reviews and don't require you to install adware.

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Premiership: Saracens v Harlequins

Team news as Saracens host Harlequins in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Allianz Park (15:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/43476188

Amazon Patents Delivery Drones That Detect Screaming, Flapping Arms, May Smell Human Fear

Amazon has been granted a patent on various methods of human-drone communication, including gesture and voice-based responses.

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Chrome 66 Will Finally Block Autoplay Audio in Videos With Sound

Chrome 66 will add a major feature users have wanted for a very long time: automatic muting of autoplay video.

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Kiko Matthews breaks Atlantic rowing record

Kiko Matthews traversed the ocean in 50 days - shaving almost a week off the previous record.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43514525

EastEnders: Actress Brooke Kinsella returns to advise on knife crime story

The actress's brother Ben was stabbed to death 10 years ago.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43422735

Walter Tull: The incredible story of a football pioneer and war hero

The incredible story of Walter Tull, a football pioneer and war hero who died on the battlefields of World War One.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43504448

Sikh man assaulted outside Parliament

A hate crime investigation is launched to find the suspect, who tried to remove the man's turban.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43513069

Walter Tull should get Military Cross, says Tottenham MP David Lammy

Walter Tull - one of England's first black professional footballers - should be awarded a Military Cross, says Tottenham MP David Lammy

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43504286

True stories

Three young people speak out about how they cut themselves free from a knife-carrying mindset.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43504726

Emily Commander: 'I regret making the complaint'

A serving clerk of the House of Commons says MPs cannot be allowed to have a role in disciplining MPs for bullying.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43510007

Westminster Bridge attack victim's sister refuses to dwell on killer

Andreea Cristea's sister says "life is not the same without her" after the Westminster Bridge attack.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43503419

Call for longer Heathrow night flight ban

Plans for a third runway should be improved, MPs say, but not before safeguarding issues are addressed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43505016

Twickenham mother and Birling Gap beach death family named

The woman's body was discovered after her husband and sons were found dead at cliffs in Sussex.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-43507635

Westminster attack: Remembering PC Keith Palmer

An MP, a friend and one of the first photographers on the scene recall the day PC Keith Palmer was killed.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43508744

Met Police sorry for officers' selfie at murder scene in Stratford

Two officers take a selfie at a murder scene in east London and post it on social media.

from BBC News - London http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43502993

The New Oculus Go Slashes VR’s Entry Price Without Gutting Quality

The new Oculus Go promises a standalone VR experience at a much lower price point. Early previews suggest it nails that balance.

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Best Buy Will Reportedly Stop Selling Huawei Phones

Huawei managed to squeak past Apple last year to become the world's second largest smartphone maker, thanks to huge success in Asia and Europe. However, the US market remains a tough nut to crack.

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