Thursday, 28 February 2019

'A year ago I couldn't swim': The refugee hoping to be an Olympic star

Syrian refugee Eid Aljazairli stunned experts by learning to swim in 12 months and now aims for Olympic glory.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47374986

No-deal Brexit: Leaked letters reveal London food and fuel fears

London Resilience Forum letters also indicate concerns over shortages of sewage treatment chemicals.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47409749

Chuka Umunna made Independent Group spokesman

The former Labour MP says the group will "draw on all the talents" of the group.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47410564

Uber drivers claim discrimination over London congestion plan

Private hire drivers commence legal action against London Mayor Sadiq Khan over congestion charge.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47360402

Fare dodging costs London £100m a year

A travel watchdog calls for measures such as a confidential line for reporting adults using child tickets.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47358028

Coinhive to Shut Down, but Will Cryptojacking Die With It?

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Coinhive is shutting down, thanks to slumping cryptocurrency prices. Will it cut down on cryptocurrency-mining malware?

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Brixton youth club stabbing: Second teen charged with murder

Glendon Spence died after the attack at the Marcus Lipton youth centre in Brixton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47409757

FarFarOut Might Be the Most Distant Object in the Solar System


FarOut can move over, as FarFarOut is even farther away.

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Samsung Now Preloads McAfee on All Smart TVs


According to Samsung, all of its smart TVs sold this year will use McAfee Security and ship with the software preloaded on the device.

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ET Deals: Intel 660p 1TB SSD for $124, Save $300 on Acer Predator Helios 300 with GTX 1060

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Solid-state drives are getting more affordable every year, and today's deal on the 660p Series 1TB M.2 SDD from Intel is too good to pass by. Buy on Amazon, and you'll save $86 off the sticker price.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47340485

The F(x)tec Pro 1 Is a QWERTY Slider Blast From the Past


Smartphones with physical keyboards are all but extinct now, but F(x)tec is trying to bring them back with the F(x)tec Pro 1. It faces a tough uphill climb, though.

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Nokia 9 PureView Launches in US March 3 on Sale for $600


For the first week, the Nokia 9 PureView will be $599.99 -- that's $100 off the normal price. The sale price is $200 lower than the Pixel 3 and $300 less than the Galaxy S10. 

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Claudio Ranieri: Fulham sack manager with club 19th in Premier League

Fulham have sacked Claudio Ranieri and are looking for their third manager of the season with the struggling London club 19th in the Premier League.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47401305

New Caching Change Could Dramatically Accelerate Google Chrome

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Google has new ideas to improve Chrome's performance, courtesy of a new back/forward cache.

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Bestival drugs death: Boyfriend guilty of manslaughter

Ceon Broughton filmed Louella Fletcher-Michie as she lay dying and branded her a "drama queen".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-47385211

Charlton Athletic: Roland Duchatelet demands EFL acquires League One club

Charlton owner Roland Duchatelet "demands" that the League One club is acquired by the English Football League.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47404351

'UK's first' 3D zebra crossing created in St John's Wood

The optical illusion, which creates a floating effect, has been tried out in a few other countries.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47402269

Harry Kane: Tottenham striker will face no punishment for 'clash' with Cesar Azpilicueta

Tottenham striker Harry Kane will not be punished following an incident with Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta on Wednesday.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47406099

Report: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, GTX 1650 Arriving Later This Spring


Nvidia is reportedly prepping new GPUs to launch in the lower price bands -- and directly in the markets where AMD still competes well.

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Hatton Garden suspect was 'on holiday' during raid

Suspect Michael Seed said he may have been visiting his mum or been on holiday when the raid happened.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47398947

Abdi Ali murder trial: Couple 'hid decomposing body in attic'

Abdi Ali was found next to the weapons used to kill him several months after the murder, a jury hears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47403981

Fed Cup play-off: London's Copper Box to host GB v Kazakhstan

Great Britain to play their World Group II Fed Cup play-off against Kazakhstan at London's Copper Box in April.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47398623

Loughborough Junction graffiti artists died hiding from train

A coroner finds three friends were killed in an accident after trespassing on rail tracks in south London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47404529

Stacey Dooley hits back at MP Lammy's Comic Relief 'white saviour' criticism

The journalist asks if David Lammy's issue with her Comic Relief posts is "because she is white".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47400300

Mixed Reviews Haunt the Blade Shadow Ghost Cloud Gaming Box

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The Blade Shadow Ghost turns your TV into an upper-end gaming PC, at least in theory. Mixed reviews suggest there are still a number of caveats.

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Benedict Cumberbatch welcomes new Lamda chief Sarah Frankcom

Sarah Frankcom from Manchester's Royal Exchange theatre will be the new director of Lamda.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47400370

Joy Morgan: Man in court over Hatfield student murder

Shohfah-El Israel is accused of killing Joy Morgan, 21, who was last seen alive in December.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-47400631

James DeGale: Former world champion retires

Britain's two-time world champion boxer James DeGale announces his retirement.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47400085

Foxtons warns London housing market in 'prolonged downturn'

London-focused estate agent swings to a loss and says Brexit uncertainty is harming confidence.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47389160

'Arthritis is so painful I struggle walking to school'

Eli, who is 16 years old, experiences unbearable pain in his legs and knees when walking to school.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47398943

Man Morris dances 118 miles to Norwich in friend's memory

The Shakespearean feat is in memory of an actor who died from sudden adult death syndrome.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-47387322

Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham manager says Premier League title now 'impossible'

Mauricio Pochettino says it is "impossible" for Tottenham to win the Premier League title after defeat at London rivals Chelsea.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47396492

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report

A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47389910

Do we know how many children are in gangs?

A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47388890

ET Deals: Star Trek Humble Comics Bundle by IDW Publishing

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With Star Trek: Discovery rekindling interest in Gene Roddenberry's classic sci-fi setting, now's a good time to explore. Thanks to a partnership with IDW Publishing, this week's Humble Bundle has loads of Star Trek goodness with a tiny upfront cost.

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Motorola Confirms a Foldable Phone Is Coming


Motorola VP of Global Product Dan Dery has confirmed that the company is indeed working on a folding phone, and it's probably going to be a modern take on the Razr.

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Jay Sewell death: Two women and six men charged with murder

Two women and six men are charged with the murder of a teenager in south-east London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47395724

Computer Reset Cancels Orbital Burn for Israeli Lunar Lander

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The lunar lander Beresheet suffered a computer reset on Monday, preventing a planned burn.

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Artist appeal to find 'Donald Trump wig worth £15k'

Artist Alison Jackson says a Donald Trump lookalike needs the wig for her show opening next week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47395720

Joy Morgan: Man charged with Hatfield student's murder

Ajibola Shogbamimu is accused of killing Joy Morgan, 21, who was last seen alive in December.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-47392245

New Study: 99.9999 Percent Chance Humans Are Causing Climate Change


A new study from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California says there can no longer be any doubt that humans are responsible for climate change.

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BioWare’s Anthem Needs a Whole Lot of Work


It's been a decade since BioWare launched a new franchise, but Anthem is finally ready for prime time. Now comes the big question: Does it hold up to the likes of Dragon Age and Mass Effect?

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Gangs use vacuum cleaners to steal parking meter cash

A council in west London says £120,000 has been stolen from its machines in the past 12 months.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47391080

USB 3.2 Promises 20Gbps Connections, Arrives This Year

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20Gbps is quadruple what USB 3.0 supported at its own debut and double the improvement offered by USB 3.1.

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Hatton Garden raider 'previously jailed for drugs charge'

The final Hatton Garden suspect was previously jailed for supplying drugs in 1984, a court hears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47389821

Shooting range criticised for Shamima Begum target

The family-friendly range in Wallasey provided images of Shamima Begum for target practice.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47386100

Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47383219

Bryan Kneale: 'Most accomplished' sculptor becomes MBE

Bryan Kneale, who has had work exhibited across the world, is appointed an MBE for services to art.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-46783561

5 Reasons Foldable Phones Are a Bad Idea


Devices like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X look cool in demos, but foldable phones are probably a long, long way from being any good. Here are five reasons the current crop of devices is going to be bad.

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Microsoft CEO: Selling HoloLens to Military Is a ‘Principled Decision’

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella dismissed accusations that the company is war profiteering by selling HoloLens to the US Army to increase troop lethality. It's not clear he's even considered the question.

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Bestival drugs death: Jury sent out to consider verdicts

Ceon Broughton is accused of Louella Fletcher-Michie's manslaughter after her death at the festival.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-47385219

Lord's honours boards: Men's and women's ODI performances added

Women cricketers appear on the Lord's honours boards for the first time as performances in one-day internationals are added.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47386000

Mexican Open: Johanna Konta, Cameron Norrie & Rafael Nadal win

Britain's Johanna Konta and Cameron Norrie reach the second round of the Mexican Open as Rafael Nadal wins on his return.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/47383179

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

The London flats being built above train tracks

Network Rail says homes built in this way could help to solve the housing crisis.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47378746

Rail passengers face another difficult year, warn MPs

More timetable changes are planned for May - a year after similar updates caused major disruption.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47376537

Can knife crime be stopped before it starts?

Ros Griffiths, who works with boys at risk of exclusion from school, says knife crime is caused by inequality and lack of opportunity.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-47378990

OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47374246

Ilford murder: Man stabbed to death in east London

The victim, believed to be in his 20s, is the sixth person in nine days to be stabbed in the capital.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47381124

ET Deals: Save $300 on XPS 8930 Six-Core Desktop, Vostro 15 5000 Laptop Only $479

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Need a new computer? Right now, Dell is offering up huge discounts on the six-core Dell XPS 8930 desktop and the 15.6-inch Vostro 15 5000 laptop. Plus, we've also rounded up great deals on iPads, 4K monitors, wireless routers, and more.

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Former Downing Street aide jailed for raping second woman

Mark Adams, who worked for both Tony Blair and John Major, was convicted of attacking a teenager in Edinburgh.

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SanDisk and Micron Announce 1TB MicroSD Cards


What seemed like plenty of storage space a few years ago is never enough in the here and now. That's why the companies making computers, phones, and other gadgets are always rushing to pack in more and more bytes.

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Energizer’s New 18,000mAh Battery Happens to Include an Android Phone

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Energizer built an 18,000 mAh battery and stuffed an Android phone into it.

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You Can Now Buy HTC’s Cryptocurrency Phone with Real Money


After only accepting crypto payments for the Exodus 1 since its launch last year, HTC has decided to take your filthy fiat money, too.

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The Hundred: Worcestershire's PCA boss Daryl Mitchell fears 'suicide' for smaller clubs

Daryl Mitchell warns there must be a clear divide between English counties and the new city-based teams in The Hundred.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47379205

Hatton Garden raider 'could be £86m Antwerp gem thief'

The mystery raider known as "Basil" might be linked to a diamond vault heist in Belgium, a court hears.

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SpaceX Cleared to Launch Unmanned Crew Dragon Capsule to ISS on March 2


The US will take an important step back towards launching its own crewed space vehicles this week. SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsules will be launched in its first uncrewed test to dock with the ISS.

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Parents of premature babies 'need more time off work to bond'

Baby Zev's mum was already halfway through her maternity leave by the time he could leave hospital.

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Oxford Street 'piazza' plans approved by council cabinet

Traffic will be re-routed to enable two new "public piazzas" on either side of Oxford Circus.

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Musk in Trouble With SEC: No Grownup Pre-Approved Elon’s Tesla Production Tweet


Tesla and Elon Musk agreed in a 2018 consent decree that a Tesla committee had to approve his tweets in advance. On his own, Musk last week tweeted Tesla would make 500K cars in 2019, then later said they'd deliver 400K.

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Joy Morgan: Man re-arrested in missing student hunt

Joy Morgan was last seen at a church celebration in Ilford, London, on 26 December.

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Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

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

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Kalashnikov Just Unveiled an Explosive-Laden Kamikaze Drone


Kalashnikov, manufacturer of the legendary AK-47, has built a new drone platform it hopes will bring cheap, capable, and deadly micro-bombers to the masses.

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Intel Unleashes Blizzard of 5G Products, Snow Ridge Updates at MWC


Intel launched a raft of new products and solutions at MWC, with customer announcements and long-term plans for 5G deployments.

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UK breaks winter temperature record again

The Met Office records 20.8C in Wales, making the UK warmer than holiday destinations such as Ibiza.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47374936

Southampton v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Premier League game between Southampton and Fulham.

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Dina Asher-Smith: European champion on pressure, rivals & relentless focus

European 100m and 200m champion Dina Asher-Smith feels no pressure as she eyes consistency for the 2019 outdoor season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/47369368

Arsenal v Bournemouth

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47301079

Tesla Owner Takes Delivery, Heads for Autobahn Experience


So excited about his new European delivery Model 3, Dan take the Tesla straight to the unlimited-speed Autobahn. Even though "I'm not used to driving on the Autobahn."

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Eviction of Grow Heathrow squatters begins

The group set up a community garden in 2010 in protest at the west London airport's expansion.

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Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea boss Sarri not decided if goalkeeper will start against Spurs

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he "doesn't want to kill" goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, but has not yet decided if the Spaniard will start against Tottenham on Wednesday.

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Hayabusa 2 Photographs Dark Spot at Asteroid Landing Site


A new image released by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) shows a mysterious dark blotch (next to the probe's shadow) where Hayabusa 2 touched down.

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Leaked Intel Gen 11 GPU Benchmarks Show Promising Gains Against AMD

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Leaked Intel Gen 11 benchmarks suggest the company's next integrated GPU will actually compete with the best AMD has to offer in the same segment.

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Northern Ireland abortion protests held at Westminster

Opposing groups in the ongoing debate about abortion in NI stage simultaneous protests.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47373175

Capital, Heart and Smooth cull local radio shows

More than 100 jobs are thought to be at risk with the changes to breakfast and drivetime programming.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47371616

Bethany England: Chelsea Women's top scorer signs new deal

Chelsea Women forward Bethany England signs a new two-year contract with the Blues until the end of the 2020-21 season.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47374616

Mauricio Pochettino: Spurs manager apologises to referee Mike Dean & accepts FA charge

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino issues a public apology to referee Mike Dean and accepts an FA charge for improper conduct.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47370680

Obituary: Mark Hollis

A look at the life and music of the Talk Talk singer, who has died at 64.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47373897

Manchester City v West Ham United

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

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Crystal Palace v Manchester United

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

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Stroke survivor artist Russell Haines exhibits work

Russell Haines' work showcasing cultural diversity will be on display at the Tower of London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-47356459

London black cab drivers lose Uber legal action

The United Cabbies Group say the decision to grant Uber a 15-month permit was "tainted by bias".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47371845

Sana Muhammad death: Man denies pregnant ex-wife's crossbow killing

Pregnant Sana Muhammad's son was delivered safely after she died in an attack at her home.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47371756

Millie Bright column: England defender on World Cup hopes, Whatsapp chats and horse riding

England defender Millie Bright discusses the team's World Cup hopes and explains why Whatsapp chats with manager Phil Neville are helping her development.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47349349

Barnet v Chesterfield

Live coverage of Tuesday's National League game between Barnet and Chesterfield.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46326146

Monday, 25 February 2019

Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea goalkeeper fined & apologises for Wembley incident

Kepa Arrizabalaga is fined a week's wages and apologises for refusing to be substituted during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47365945

Wood Green murder: Man stabbed in front of children at hair salon

Police say the victim, 19, was fatally stabbed by a gang armed with knives, guns and a samurai sword.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47365175

Deepcut: Pte Geoff Gray's mother claims son 'murdered'

Pte Geoff Gray's mother was speaking before a new inquest into his death at Deepcut barracks 18 years ago.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47361252

Man stabbed to death in Tower Hamlets property after 'fighting'

A man in his mid-20s or early 30s was found with stab wounds at an address in east London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47365182

T-Mobile Pushes Back Full 5G Rollout to Late 2019


After initially saying the carrier would have 5G operating in the first half of 2019, T-Mobile's CTO Neville Ray now admits it won't be until the second half of 2019. If I were to guess, I'd say it will be very late 2019.

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2019 Nissan Leaf EV Review: The Long Ranger Rides, Finally


Leaf Plus EV joins the high 200-mile club: 226 miles rated, 235-240 likely. It's a solid contender, especially when it undercuts the Tesla Model 3. ProPilot Assist is a big plus.

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Tottenham cemetery shooting: Man shot dead over 'bad blood'

Ismail Tanrikulu was killed in Tottenham Cemetery after falling out with a friend, a court hears.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47365173

SD Association Announces microSD Express With PCIe, NVMe Support


The SD Association has announced the new microSD Express standard, with support for significantly faster transfer speeds and better overall power consumption.

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LG Unveils G8 with Hand Biometrics and V50 with Dual Screen Accessory


Both of these devices have a few tricks up their sleeves with the aim of standing out from the Samsungs and Googles of the world. However, a mix of hand-based biometrics and dual-display add-ons might not be enough.

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UK basks in warmest February day on record

The Met Office records 20.3C in Ceredigion - the first UK temperature over 20C reached in winter.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47360952

Hatton Garden: 'Sensor-dodging cloaks' theory over jewel raid

Michael Seed denies he was an alarm expert nicknamed "Basil" who played a key role in two raids.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47360554

Linus Torvalds Claims ARM Won’t Win in the Server Space

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ARM hasn't taken any significant space in the server market to-date, and Linus Torvalds thinks he knows why. Hardware performance isn't the reason.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Spurs manager charged with improper conduct by FA

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is charged with improper conduct by the Football Association for his behaviour at the end of the 2-1 defeat at Burnley.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47363963

Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Brentford (19:45 GMT).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47287439

Independent Group: Ex-Labour and Tory MPs hold first meeting

The eight former Labour MPs and three ex-Conservatives discuss how to organise themselves in Parliament.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47362123

Lee Bowyer: Charlton Athletic manager charged with abusing referee

Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer is charged by the Football Association with two counts of verbally abusing a referee.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47362496

Report Claims Apple Will Use TSMC for 5nm in 2020


TSMC has reportedly landed orders for Apple's 5nm SoCs, set to begin production in 2020.

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Water thrown at homeless man at Sutton station

Southern Railway says two employees have been suspended after the incident at Sutton station in London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47360552

Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Leeds United (19:45 GMT).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47287438

Hull City v Millwall

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Hull City and Millwall (19:45 GMT).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47287437

Katie Price found 'very drunk' in vomit-covered car after crash

The TV star denies drink-driving and being in charge of a vehicle while over the limit.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47358022

Microsoft Launches $3,500 HoloLens 2 Headset

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Microsoft's new HoloLens 2 has debuted, and the company claims to have doubled the field of view without reducing image quality.

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Health Apps Caught Sharing Personal Data With Facebook

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Just because you don't have a Facebook account doesn't mean it doesn't know about you.

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Homeless deaths nine times higher in deprived areas

About 2,627 homeless people died in England and Wales from 2013 to 2017.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-47357492

AB de Villiers: South Africa batsman joins Middlesex for T20 Blast

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers will play for Middlesex in this summer's T20 Blast.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47359662

Sunday, 24 February 2019

Maurizio Sarri: Kepa Arrizabalaga incident a 'misunderstanding', says Chelsea boss

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he "misunderstood' Kepa Arrizabalaga's situation following their cup final stand-off

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47352319

Brixton youth club stabbing: Teenager charged with murder

The victim, Glendon Spence, was attacked at the Marcus Lipton youth centre in Brixton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47354975

London firms helping landlords break letting laws

A BBC investigation exposes how landlords are encouraged to circumvent short-term letting laws.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47305575

London transport network junk food advert ban starts

Ads for unhealthy foods already up on London transport will remain but no new bookings can be made.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47318803

Snooker Shoot Out: Jimmy White loses to Rory McLeod in last 32

Jimmy White is beaten by Rory McLeod at the last 32 stage of the Snooker Shoot Out in Watford.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/47351177

Brixton youth club stabbing: Glendon Spence named as victim

Glendon Spence was said to have been chased into the youth club before he was stabbed.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47350228

Man charged after two die in crash in Eltham

Ben Ord, from Eltham, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47348671

Carabao Cup final: Chelsea v Manchester City - Guardiola opinion of Sarri 'always high'

Pep Guardiola says his opinion of under-pressure manager Maurizio Sarri is "always high" as holders Manchester City prepare to face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47268861

Chris Eubank Jr stuns James DeGale with a points win at O2 Arena

Chris Eubank Jr scores a huge points win over two-time world champion James DeGale at London's O2 Arena.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/47345092

Snooker Shoot Out: Jimmy White through to last 32

Jimmy White goes through to the last 32 of the Snooker Shoot Out in Watford.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/47344823

What has really happened since Macpherson's report

Twenty years after the Macpherson report - set up following the Stephen Lawrence murder - has anything changed?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47300343

Video games to tackle mental health stigma

Three games which feature characters with mental health conditions are launched by a team in Wales.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-47304215

Housing costs: Five surprises explained

Some assumptions about the UK's housing sector may no longer be true. Here are five that may surprise you.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47293697

Saturday, 23 February 2019

ET Deals: Celebrate 10 Years of Pathfinder with Humble RPG Book Bundle

ET Pathfinder

One whole decade after launch, and Pathfinder is still going strong. In commemoration, Paizo has joined up with Humble Bundle to offer dozens of digital RPG books at a fraction of their list price.

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Maurizio Sarri: Why has Chelsea boss struggled to impose his methods in England?

Maurizio Sarri arrived from Italy with a reputation as one of the game’s leading coaches, so why has he struggled at Chelsea?

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47324210

Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham boss might apologise to referee Mike Dean

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he "crossed the line" when he approached referee Mike Dean on the pitch after the loss at Burnley.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47344828

Glenn Hoddle says he is 'lucky' to be alive after cardiac arrest

Former England midfielder Glenn Hoddle says he realises how "lucky" he is after surviving a cardiac arrest.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47342831

AFC Wimbledon v Charlton Athletic

Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between AFC Wimbledon and Charlton Athletic.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47262171

Dagenham & Redbridge v Sutton United

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47262532

Hartlepool United v Bromley

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47262526

Wood Green: Teen dies after being shot and stabbed

The 19-year-old died after a fight broke out in north London.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47342568

Eltham crash: Two dead in crash with van pursued by police

A man is arrested after a couple in their 70s were killed in the crash in Eltham.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47342038

Friday, 22 February 2019

The black fathers challenging stereotypes

Meet the group started their own podcast to challenge stereotypes and share their experiences.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47334946

Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti: Finally, a Turing Worth Paying for

GTX 1660 Ti

Nvidia's latest GPU has dropped. Shedding the RTX branding apparently also allowed Nvidia to build a card with at least some generational upgrade appeal.

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Virgin Galactic Reaches New Record Altitude in Latest Test Flight


The company just completed yet another test flight of its rocket-powered spaceplane, reaching the highest altitude yet of 55.87 miles (89.8 kilometers).

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UK tram safety body gets £1.5m funding

Croydon Central MP Sarah Jones said the funding should not just be a one off.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47334950

Facebook Will Shut Down Its Data Collection VPN Onavo

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A VPN is supposed to help preserve your privacy, but free VPNs are a very different animal. A free VPN from Facebook? That's just asking for trouble.

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The Hottest Cars From BMW Test Fest


The latest and sportiest from BMW, Mini, and even Rolls-Royce. We ride and drive in the new BMW X7 super-SUV, and also the BMW X3 Competition -- think of an M-car on even more steroids.

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Hayabusa 2 Successfully Collects Sample From Asteroid Ryugu


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) sent a long-awaited command, and the probe landed on the surface of the asteroid Ryugu, shot it with a bullet, and floated back upward.

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Continental Cup final: Arsenal Women v Manchester City Women

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Continental Cup final between Arsenal Women and Manchester City Women.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47294347

Women's League Cup final: Kim Little on Arsenal's 'great respect' for Man City

Arsenal and Scotland star Kim Little speaks of the Gunners' "great respect" for opponents Manchester City before Saturday's Women's League Cup final.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/47333588

Intel’s Fundamentally New MESO Architecture Could Arrive in a Few Years


Intel's new MESO architecture could appear in products more quickly than anticipated, particularly in AI.

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Brentford v Hull City

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47261938

ET Deals: Three Months of Mint Mobile with 8GB of LTE for $20

ET Mint Mobile

If you're tired of suffering through the exorbitant rates of the major carriers, consider moving over to an MVNO like Mint Mobile. Not only does Mint use T-Mobile towers for significant coverage throughout the US, but your first three months will cost you just $20 (plus any applicable fees and taxes) when you sign up now.

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The Best Free PS4 Games of 2019


The free-to-play model has expanded well beyond the PC and it's now an important part of the gaming ecosystem; here are our favorites on the PS4.

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Newly Patched WinRAR Vulnerability Existed for 19 Years

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The year 2000 was historic for a variety of reasons, and apparently it was also the year WinRAR introduced a serious vulnerability into its Windows application.

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Arsenal v Southampton

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47268875

Jaden Moodie funeral and burial procession held

He moved to London for a fresh start but was killed by attackers who knocked him off his moped.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47334176

Abdul Deghayes: Suspect remanded for Brighton murder

Daniel Macleod, 36, is accused of killing Abdul Deghayes, who was found stabbed in a car in Brighton.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47333114

AMD Briefly Slashes Vega 56 Prices Ahead of Expected 1660 Ti Launch

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AMD's Vega 56 has gotten a price cut in preparation for Nvidia's latest launch. The 8GB, HBM-equipped GPU is down to $280, at least officially.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Cameras Put It Back at the Top of the Pack

S10 product family

Samsung has upped its game in mobile photography with its new Galaxy S10 family of phones. The phone is stuffed with photography features, starting with three rear-facing cameras, a specialized AI processor for computational imaging, and advanced stabilization.

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Europa League draw: Arsenal face Rennes and Chelsea play Dynamo Kiev

Arsenal will play French side Rennes and Chelsea are drawn against Ukraine's Dynamo Kiev in the last 16 of the Europa League.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47332528

NAND Flash Sales Cratered in Q4 Due to Demand Collapse

Micron 3D NAND wafer

NAND demand dropped sharply in Q4, and it's not clear whether the market has finished correcting for seasonality and investor jitters or not. Prices could still drop further.

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Middlesbrough v Queens Park Rangers

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47261942

Premiership: Harlequins v Bristol Bears

Team news as Harlequins host Bristol Bears in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Twickenham Stoop (14:00 GMT).

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47295772

Leicester City v Crystal Palace

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

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47262467

Christopher McMahon: Child sex abuser killer jailed

Christopher McMahon said he lost control when his drinking partner confessed to the child sex abuse.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47332545

Millwall v Preston North End

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Millwall and Preston North End.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47261939

Chelsea banned from signing new players for next two transfer windows

Chelsea are banned from signing new players in the next two transfer windows for breaching Fifa rules in relation to players under the age of 18.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47329293

Thursday, 21 February 2019

Rare ibis from London Zoo to be released into the wild

Four endangered ibis birds that hatched at London Zoo are set to be released into the wild.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/47322751

The students recycling clothes for London Fashion Week

Two students take up the challenge of repairing, reusing and recycling clothes for London Fashion Week.

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47319874

Shamima Begum: IS teenager's family challenge citizenship move

They say in a letter to the home secretary that, as her family, they "cannot simply abandon her".

from BBC News - London https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47326496

Japan’s Hayabusa 2 Probe Is About to Shoot an Asteroid

Hayabusa 2

In a few hours, Hayabusa 2 will launch a small projectile at Ryugu to dislodge material from the surface, which it will then attempt to scoop up.

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