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Arrest after man is murdered
An inquiry is under way after a man in his 40s is found stabbed to death in south-east London.
Bendy bus fire 'could be arson'
A bendy bus which caught fire in central London may have been set alight deliberately, Transport for London says.
Tube strikes loom for commuters
The first of a series of Underground strikes begins later in London, with journeys expected to be severely disrupted this week.
'Banish Pakistan trio if guilty'
Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.
Polish war victims remembered
Veterans gather at London's Polish War Memorial to pay tribute to air crew who were killed in World War II.
Firms 'should pay for roadworks'
Firms digging up busy London roads should pay a "rental" fee for each day of disruption, a business group says.
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Weather

BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for London, United Kingdom

by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office

Tuesday: heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1000mb, Humidity: 59%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:23BST, Sunset: 19:33BST
Monday: heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 21°C (70°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 42%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:21BST, Sunset: 19:35BST
Sunday: light rain shower, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 55%, UV risk: low, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 06:20BST, Sunset: 19:37BST

London Arts Guide

Hendrix in Britain
Visit Jimi Hendrix's London flat and see memorabilia including clothing, handwritten lyrics and concert posters. Until 7 Nov Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=JIMI+HENDRIX+FLAT+VISITS&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002
Pioneering Painters: The Glasgow Boys 1880-1900
See experimental Glasgow Boys paintings from the late 19th century at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. 30 Oct-23 Jan Book online: http://www.goldentours.com/partner/visitlondon/productdetails.aspx?productid=758&WT.mc_id=rss_002
John Pawson: Plain Space
See stunning work by acclaimed architect John Pawson in an exciting new exhibition at the Design Museum. 22 Sep-30 Jan
Turner Prize 2010
Study this year's Turner Prize contenders and judge for yourself which is worthy of the top award. 5 Oct-2 Jan
Treasures from Budapest: European Masterpieces from Leonardo to Schiele
See work by great and lesser-known Hungarian artists at London's Royal Academy of Arts. 25 Sep-12 Dec
Serge Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes 1909-1929
Explore the life of director Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes in an exhibition at the V&A in London. 25 Sep-9 Jan
Jake and Dinos Chapman: The Children's Art Commission
Explore a fairytale world at this family-friendly exhibition at London's Whitechapel Gallery. Until 31 Oct
Eadweard Muybridge
See work by the pioneering Anglo-American photographer at London's Tate Britain. 8 Sep-16 Jan
Rachel Whiteread: Drawings
She's famous for her large sculptures. Now you can discover Rachel Whiteread's drawings at Tate Britain. 8 Sep-16 Jan
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Don't miss the free Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition at London's Royal Observatory. 10-Sep-9 Jan

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Front Page News: Moto2's Tomizawa dies after crash
Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa dies after a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Front Page News: Daybreak appearance for Charles
Prince Charles and ex-prime minister Tony Blair will be guests in the first week of new ITV morning show Daybreak.
Front Page News: SNP rethink Scots referendum plan
The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.
Front Page News: Ex-army head attacks Labour PMs
Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Front Page News: Cell assault sergeant facing sack
A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed.
Front Page News: Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group Eta says it has decided not to carry out "armed actions" in its campaign for independence, the BBC learns.
Front Page News: Car crashes into pub toilet wall
A pub landlady tells how she discovered a car embedded in the wall of the men's toilets.
Front Page News: Local identity worry in shake-up
Some community identities in Wales may be "wiped clean" by proposals to shake up local councils, it is claimed.
Tax: Isle of Man directors: don’t blame us – we don’t know what our companies are doing

I love this from the BBC File on Four web site:

A BBC investigation has uncovered questions over whether Iranian ships have been registered in the Isle of Man to evade international sanctions.
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Front Page News: Heavy rains devastate Guatemala
A state of emergency is declared in Guatemala where heavy rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides, killing at least 20 people.
Tax: The IMF moves towards a Robin Hood Tax

As the Observer notes today:
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Front Page News: Danish rocket enthusiasts to launch dummy into sky
A group of Danish rocket enthusiasts trying to launch a dummy 30km into the sky abort the mission when a valve on their rocket freezes up.
Front Page News: Hague thanks public for support
Foreign Secretary William Hague says he and his wife have received "huge public support" since making a frank statement about their private life.
Front Page News: Kara DioGuardi leaves Idol panel
Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest member of the judging panel on American Idol to quit this year.
Front Page News: Live Twenty20 - England v Pakistan
England win the toss and will bowl first in the first Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Cardiff.

London Arts Guide

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Top News

Moto2's Tomizawa dies after crash
Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa dies after a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix.
Daybreak appearance for Charles
Prince Charles and ex-prime minister Tony Blair will be guests in the first week of new ITV morning show Daybreak.
SNP rethink Scots referendum plan
The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.
Ex-army head attacks Labour PMs
Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cell assault sergeant facing sack
A police officer who was caught on CCTV injuring a woman by throwing her into a cell faces being dismissed.
Spain's Eta 'declares ceasefire'
Armed Basque separatist group Eta says it has decided not to carry out "armed actions" in its campaign for independence, the BBC learns.
Car crashes into pub toilet wall
A pub landlady tells how she discovered a car embedded in the wall of the men's toilets.
Local identity worry in shake-up
Some community identities in Wales may be "wiped clean" by proposals to shake up local councils, it is claimed.
Heavy rains devastate Guatemala
A state of emergency is declared in Guatemala where heavy rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides, killing at least 20 people.
Danish rocket enthusiasts to launch dummy into sky
A group of Danish rocket enthusiasts trying to launch a dummy 30km into the sky abort the mission when a valve on their rocket freezes up.
Hague thanks public for support
Foreign Secretary William Hague says he and his wife have received "huge public support" since making a frank statement about their private life.
Kara DioGuardi leaves Idol panel
Songwriter Kara DioGuardi becomes the latest member of the judging panel on American Idol to quit this year.
Live Twenty20 - England v Pakistan
England win the toss and will bowl first in the first Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Cardiff.
Pedrosa wins on tragic MotoGP day
Dani Pedrosa wins the San Marino MotoGP, but the race is overshadowed by the death of Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa in the preceding Moto2 race.
Burnt golf course body was a man
Police trying to identify a badly-burnt body found on a golf course in East Sussex believe the young man was murdered elsewhere.
Rooney set to travel with England
Wayne Rooney will travel to Switzerland for England's Euro 2012 qualifier despite allegations about his private life.

London Fire

Smoke alarms are not a luxury you can live without
Despite a new survey revealing that we blow £13.2 billion each year on personal grooming products like hair gels, takeaways and perfume, hundreds of thousands of London households still don’t want to fork out for a smoke alarm that could save their lives.
Make sure your Bank Holiday doesn’t go with a bang
Faulty electrical items, overloaded plug sockets and dodgy wiring cause hundreds of fires across London each year. That’s why firefighters are asking people to check for electrical fire risks in their homes this Bank Holiday.
London fire stations lower carbon emissions and save money
Figures released today show that carbon emissions have plummeted by as much as 44 per cent and energy bills will be cut by around £50,000 a year at ten fire stations involved in the Mayor of London’s RE:FIT programme.
Ballot for ‘industrial action short of a strike’ by the FBU is totally unnecessary
Responding to the London region FBU announcement that it is to ballot its members for industrial action short of a strike, London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson said: “This is totally unnecessary.
Capital’s youngsters rise to Life challenge
The capital’s youngsters have been pitting their speed, strength, teamwork and firefighting skills against eachother in a borough-wide London Fire Brigade competition.
Frustrated firefighters issue prank 999 call warning
With schools summer holidays well underway, London’s firefighters are asking parents to speak to their children about the consequences of making hoax 999 calls.
Brigade takes next step on firefighter shift plans
London Fire Brigade today began the process of formal consultation with the Fire Brigades Union on its proposed changes to start and finish times of shifts for London firefighters.
Brigade fear further fires in ‘smouldering summer’
Firefighters fear further summer grass fires.
First Community Fire Cadets Pass Out
The first 20 youngsters to complete London Fire Brigade’s Community Fire Cadet Course have attended a special Passing Out Parade.
Talks continue to change firefighter working hours
Talks on plans to change London firefighter start and finish times are to continue following a meeting of London’s fire authority at City Hall this afternoon (15 July).
Brigade commended for work with young offenders
London Fire Brigade has become the first fire and rescue service to employ someone through a national programme designed to rehabilitate young offenders.
Food factory owner falls foul of fire laws
The manager of a food production factory has been ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to serious breaches of fire safety legislation following a prosecution brought by the London Fire Brigade.
Carelessness leads to spike in grass fires
Warm weather leads to spate of grass fires across the capital.
Don’t die in silence: get a smoke alarm
Firefighters urge deaf and hard of hearing to get specialist smoke alarms.
Fire safety chief issues parents’ warning
Research released today to coincide with National Child Safety Week, has revealed that children cause nearly 1400 fires every year in the capital with some started deliberately and others coming as a result of playing with fire, cooking or smoking.
Mayor announces LFEPA membership
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced the membership of London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), which runs the London Fire Brigade.
New Look’s appeal dismissed
London Fire Brigade has welcomed a decision by the Court of Appeal yesterday (16 June) which gives guidance to sentencing for serious breaches of fire safety legislation.
Trailblazing woman firefighter receives award from the Queen
Sian Griffiths, one of the first women firefighters in the country, has been awarded the Queen’s Fire Service Medal (QFSM) for Distinguished Service in the 12 June Birthday Honours List.
Capital boosts anti-terror capability
A new rapid response vehicle – capable of tackling terror attacks and other major emergencies - hits London’s streets this week.
Being green gets you in the black
New figures announced on the eve of World Environment Day (5 June), show that London Fire Brigade’s green projects are not only protecting the environment but are also saving London’s taxpayers hundreds of thousands of pounds every year.

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North Yorkshire: Memorial for fire death jockeys
A memorial service takes place for two apprentice jockeys killed in an arson attack in North Yorkshire.
Entertainment News: Daybreak appearance for Charles
Prince Charles and ex-PM Tony Blair will be guests in the first week of new ITV morning show Daybreak.
Politics: SNP rethink Scots referendum plan
The Scottish government is set to shelve plans for an independence referendum before next year's election.
Politics: Ex-army head attacks Labour PMs
Former head of the Army Gen Sir Richard Dannatt accuses Tony Blair and Gordon Brown of letting down British troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Traffic South East: M27 Hampshire | Eastbound | Multi-vehicle accident, 1 lane closed
On the M27 eastbound exit slip at junction J7 , minor delays are possible due to a multi-vehicle accident closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 4:30 pm.
Politics: Local identity worry in shake-up
Some community identities in Wales may be "wiped clean" by proposals to shake up local councils, it is claimed.
Mail TV: Wayne Rooney cheated on pregnant Coleen: Call girls tells of £1,200-a-night hotel liaisons

The Manchester United and England star, widely criticised during the World Cup for a series of lacklustre performances, broke the news to a 'devastated' Coleen yesterday afternoon.
Rugby Union: Wales Women 29-17 South Africa
Wales Women end the World Cup in ninth position with a comfortable revenge win over South Africa at Surrey Sports Park.
Politics: Hague thanks public for support
Foreign Secretary William Hague says he and his wife have received "huge public support" since making a frank statement about their private life.
Traffic South East: M25 Surrey | Clockwise | Broken down vehicle | Clear
On the M25 clockwise exit slip at junction J11 , delays due to a broken down vehicle have now cleared.