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Phantom of the Opera Star Ben Lewis Dies Aged 46: Tributes Flow for 'One of the Greats' of Musical Theatre

Musical theatre star Ben Lewis dies aged 46. Remembered for his iconic roles in Phantom of the Opera and Love Never Dies across Australia and West End.

International Business Times UK

Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion

So many were killed – yet on her release, my mother said ‘shalom’ to her captors. Let’s learn from that moment of grace, says Sharone Lifschitz, London-based film-maker and academic

The Guardian - UK

Met police bust criminal gang behind smuggling of tens of thousands of phones stolen in London

The criminal organisation is believed to be behind the smuggling of up to 40% of all phones stolen in London to China

Evening Standard

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Police intercept international phone-smuggling ring after 40,000 devices stolen in UK

The Metropolitan Police said it is the largest operation to tackle phone theft in London

The Independent UK

People claim London crime is rising because it suits them, Met commander says

Nigel Farage and right-wing commentators seek to portray capital as ‘lawless’ despite evidence to the contrary

The Guardian - UK

Animal charity asks TfL to remove ‘disturbing’ post about taking cats on Tube

The video posted on the TfL Instagram account shows cats being taken on the London Underground while outside of their carriers and on leads.

The Independent UK

Sugar Prices Supported by Reduced Brazil Cane Yields

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.34 (+2.06%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +6.90 (+1.51%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 1.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar prices rose on carryover support from last Thursday, when...

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Oversold Conditions Spark Technical Short Covering in Cocoa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Monday closed up +93 (+1.50%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +45 (+1.05%). Cocoa prices shook off early losses on Monday and turned higher on technical short covering after cocoa futures moved further into oversold territory. An excessive sort...

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Man stabbed on busy south London high street

The man in his 20s was treated by paramedics at the scene in Streatham Hill

Evening Standard

Thief snatches bag within seconds at central London pub

A thief snatched a bag within seconds at a pub in the centre of London.

The Independent UK

Conservatives pledge to rewrite London’s planning strategy if Tory mayor elected

Shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly said the Conservatives will ‘get a grip’ on building in London.

Evening Standard

UK students urged to mind terror laws before 7 October pro-Palestine protests

Up to 10 pro-Palestine events planned for second anniversary of Hamas attack that sparked Israeli offensive

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water removes 100-tonne fatberg from west London sewer

Toxic mass chiselled out of Feltham pipes amid campaign to stop people tipping harmful substances down drains

The Guardian - UK

House in legendary Kensington artists' studios for sale for £4.35m

The house was previously owned by the architect Christopher Smallwood, who renovated and re-designed the house himself

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As London stock market listings show signs of life, Reeves must add momentum

With tentative signs of a revival in IPOs, the chancellor should use the moment to cut the 0.5% charge on share purchases

The Guardian - UK

‘A certain bite’: how Martha Graham pushed dance in dazzling new directions

As her company prepares to celebrate its centenary, the legendary choreographer’s groundbreaking work is finally getting the respect it deserves in the UK. What took so long?

Evening Standard

Oxford Street one-day traffic-free trial was a roaring success, says Sadiq Khan - after 12 survey replies

Mayor hails impact of Sunday pedestrianisation showcase as TfL prepares to reveal details of how buses will be re-routed

The Independent UK

Phone snatching network behind one in four thefts in London targeted in police crackdown

An organised crime gang was behind ‘industrial scale’ theft of phones being shipped to China, Met Police say

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Sugar Prices Climb on Lower Brazil Sugarcane Yields

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.32 (+1.94%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is up +6.90 (+1.51%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 1.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar prices have carryover support from last Thursday, when Unica reported...

The Conversation

The Conversation’s Curious Kids wins best kids podcast at British Podcast Awards

We’re delighted that the Conversation’s Curious Kids podcast won the Gold award in the Kids category at the British Podcast Awards on October 2 at an event in London.

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Technical Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices on Oversold Conditions

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is up +81 (+1.31%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +45 (+1.05%). Cocoa prices shook off early losses today and turned higher on technical buying after cocoa futures moved further into oversold territory. An excessive sort position by funds...

Evening Standard

Whetstone blaze: Police probe fatal fire as man dies in north London

A man has died days after a fire broke out at a home in north London

The Guardian - UK

Firearms officer used excessive force in fatal shooting of unarmed man in London, misconduct hearing told

Jermaine Baker, from Tottenham, killed during operation to stop plot to spring gang leader from prison in 2015

The Guardian - UK

Tax authorities examine finances of key Nigel Farage ally

Exclusive: HMRC conducts scoping exercise into Reform UK backer ‘Posh George’ Cottrell’s income from business and wealth

Evening Standard

Shocking 'fatberg' weighing 100 tonnes is cleared from west London sewer

The solid mass consisted mainly of wet wipes and weighed the equivalent of eight double-decker buses

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