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New Strictly Come Dancing presenters make first public appearance as trio at Chelsea Flower Show

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show on Friday

The Independent UK

When will the heatwave end? Met Office issues weather alert as temperatures to hit 35C peak

It’s going to be a glorious - and possibly record-breaking - Bank Holiday weekend in London

Evening Standard

Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices Higher Ahead of Holiday Weekend

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed up +29 (+0.77%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +10 (+0.45%). Cocoa prices recovered from 2.5-week lows on Friday and settled higher as short covering emerged ahead of the long holiday weekend, with markets in the US...

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On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty

The operation was an example of a technology the Metropolitan Police say is transforming policing, helping officers arrest around 2,500 wanted people since the start of 2024, including suspects accused of violent and sexual offences.

The Economic Times

Appeal to find 'Stanksy' graffiti artist who scrawled 'I farted in yoga' on wall in west London

Council officers have issued an appeal to anyone who might know the tagger to come forward.

Evening Standard

Strictly presenters enjoy first outing as trio at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe visited the London garden show.

Evening Standard

Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +25 (+0.66%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +6 (+0.21%). Cocoa prices recovered from 2.5-week lows today and moved higher as short covering emerged ahead of the long holiday weekend, with markets in the US and UK...

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The West End’s Trocadero is being turned into one of London’s largest Wetherspoon pubs

The 3,600 square foot pub will open in London’s Theatreland

The Independent UK

Wildfire alert for London as temperatures soar in heatwave towards record 34C for May

‘The risk of wildfire is very real,’ says London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Paul McCourt

Evening Standard

CCTV: Suspect sprays bizarre graffiti message on London wall

Police officers are searching for a mystery graffiti artist who tagged a bizarre message on a London wall.

The Independent UK

London sizzles on hottest day of the year so far - with temperatures only set to climb

Temperatures hit 27.4C in Heathrow on Friday afternoon - but Bank Holiday Monday could become the hottest May day on record

Evening Standard

Waymo suspends robotaxi operations in multiple US cities despite planned London rollout

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The Independent UK

How London, Paris and New York coped in the heatwaves of the past

Paris, London and New York are more often associated with culture, finance and history than with dangerous heat. Yet each summer all three are increasingly exposed to extreme temperatures they were never designed to withstand.

The Conversation

In Pictures: Traveller Judith Chalmers gave viewers glimpse of the wider world

The long-serving presenter will be best remembered for travel show Wish You Were Here…?

Evening Standard

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Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked

London mayor accused of ‘putting politics above public safety’ for rejecting deal to use AI in intelligence analysis

Evening Standard

Heatwave fashion: what to wear when it’s hot in London

Chic jelly sandals, crisp linen and the must-buy M&S swimsuit (worn as a top) – Jessica Burrell on the outfits to wear to stay cool in the heat

Evening Standard

London's coolest places revealed: Interactive map shows where to escape searing heat

As 35C heat sweeps the capital, a ‘Cool Spaces’ map could help you find much-needed refuge

Euronews

Enthusiasts recreate iconic 'death of Sherlock Holmes' at Reichenbach Falls in the Swiss Alps

Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations began earlier this month when members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact one of literature's most famous fictional death scenes.

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Evening Standard

What are London's busiest and quietest stations? Most and least passengers for Tube, DLR and Overground revealed

Unsurprisingly central London station is capital’s busiest - but can you guess the quietest?

Evening Standard

UK enjoys hottest day of the year with temperatures forecast to climb further

The Met Office said temperatures reached 26.9C in Heathrow, west London, early on Friday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Waymo robotaxis paused in four US cities amid puddle problems

Self-driving taxis are currently being tested in London ahead of planned UK roll out

The Independent UK

Watch: Inside Nato’s London tube war drill

Nato’s UK-run command centre took over Charing Cross tube in London to test its ability to fight off Russia, amid continued criticism that Britain isn’t war ready.

The Independent UK

Nato tests ‘deep strike’ missile operations from London Tube station to prepare for Russian attack

Nato’s UK-run command centre took over Charing Cross Tube station to test its ability to fight off a Russian attack, amid continued criticism that Britain isn’t war-ready

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: memories of Covid resurface with hantavirus and Ebola news

Plus, John Travolta’s beret, Rachel Reeves reclaims basic civility and Judy Garland comes to east London

Evening Standard

Man who told synagogue manager ‘Jew, I’m going to kill you’ is jailed

Tavius Jean Charles, 36, pleaded guilty last month to eight offences against six victims.

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