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Handwritten lyrics and a baby grand: Prized Freddie Mercury items sold at auction

Here are five lots that stood out in the Sotheby's sale of items belonging to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in London on Wednesday.

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Highgate Wood School in north London closes after ‘cyber attack’

A north London secondary school has delayed re-opening for the new academic year after falling victim to a cyber attack.

Evening Standard

Lib Dem London mayoral candidate Rob Blackie would make Ulez ‘better targeted’

Mr Blackie said the recently-expanded clean air zone is too ‘blunt’ and should be ‘fairer’

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Cocoa Prices Strengthen as Global Supplies Tighten

Dec ICE NY cocoa (CCZ23 ) on Wednesday closed +3 (+0.08%), and Dec ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ23 ) closed +21 (+0.71%). Cocoa prices Wednesday posted moderate gains, with Dec London cocoa posting a contract high. Smaller cocoa supplies from the Ivory Coast are bullish for prices. Ivory Coast farmers...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.43 (-1.61%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed down -20.80 (-2.78%). Sugar prices Wednesday closed moderately lower. A rally in the dollar index (DXY00) Wednesday to a 5-1/2 month low sparked long liquidation in sugar futures...

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Mayor activates emergency heatwave response to help rough sleepers

The protocol is usually only activated when temperatures plummet to freezing in the winter

Evening Standard

Hottest September day since 2016 as London basks in 32C heatwave

Sizzling temperatures are forecast to last into the weekend and will likely peak on Saturday

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OPINION - Heatwave economic boost for London: The Leader podcast

After a disappointing July and August, we’re finally getting some sunshine, and with it a heatwave driven economic boost for the capital. But, is it enough to make up for a subpar summer?

Evening Standard

Interested in the future of food? There’s a London festival for that

The week-long event brings together the best minds in food and drink for immersive experiences

Evening Standard

Ex-soldier accused of terrorism flees London prison, sparking police hunt

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, escapes from HMP Wandsworth where he awaited trial for alleged terrorism and Official Secrets Act offences

The Guardian - UK

What time are TWICE on stage at London’s O2 Arena this week?

K-Pop icons TWICE are descending upon London’s O2 Arena on Thursday and Friday this week

Evening Standard

British soldier awaiting trial on terror-related charges escapes from London prison

A British soldier awaiting trial on terror-related charges has escaped from a prison in southwest London and police have launched an urgent manhunt

The Independent UK

What links Dame Judi Dench, Michael Sheen and Hugh Bonneville to this London pub?

The pub is the Barley Mow in Marylebone, west London

The Independent UK

Rolling Stones to release new album 'Hackney Diamonds' on October 20

The Rolling Stones will release their first studio album of new music in 18 years next month, lead singer Mick Jagger said on Wednesday at a launch event at the Hackney Empire in east London. The new album, called "Hackney Diamonds", will be out on October 20. FRANCE 24's Jennifer…

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Ticket office closures row: London train firms reveal they have stopped hiring new counter staff

Watchdog receives 180,000 responses to plans to close booking offices in capital

Evening Standard

Here we go again: Inside London’s latest jazz revolution

The capital’s nightlife is changing: in 2023, the jazz club is king once more. Isobel Van Dyke has the names to know, the places to go, and the gigs that can’t be missed

The Independent UK

The Rolling Stones pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts while launching new album Hackney Diamonds

‘Mick is the controller and I’m the madness,’ joked Keith Richards as the rockers launched new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’

The Guardian - UK

‘We were lazy!’ The Rolling Stones unveil new original album Hackney Diamonds after 18-year wait

At Hackney press conference, surviving trio of Stones pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts as they announce album and release new single Angry

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Care home resident, 102, surprised by a trip to see RAF plane he flew at 22

Peter Lemon, clocked up over 1,000 flying hours, with his longest route taking him from London to Japan.

Evening Standard

How Perelló Olives became the unofficial logo of the east London elite

The cans basically have their own cult, writes Lara Olszowska. Is it all a joke or does it mean something more?

The Independent UK

Watch as Rolling Stones launch first studio album in 18 years at London event

Watch as The Rolling Stones launch their new album at an event in London on Wednesday 6 September.

Evening Standard

Rowley says progress made on ‘cutting out the cancer’ of rogue officers in the Met

Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley said significant progress has been made “cutting out the cancer” of rogue police officers who riddled his force.

Evening Standard

OPINION - As London basks in sun, there’s no end to the party…

Thousands of Londoners are set to head to pools, parks and beaches as forecasters predict that the UK could se its hottest day of the year

Evening Standard

How long will the UK heatwave last?

Temperatures have soared in London and across the country but how long will the heatwave last?

Evening Standard

Comment: ‘Londoners should beware of falling for summer fling property’

The holiday idyll is alluring but be realistic about where you want to return day after day

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