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Uber Eats drivers have staged protests over pay.

They were protesting changes to the payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement.

Uber Eats say the changes were made "in response to feedback from courier" and "will help increase earnings during busy mealtimes."

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BBC News

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It was the murder mystery that kept police guessing and struck fear in the hearts of pet owners.

Now, Scotland Yard says the so-called Croydon cat killer, thought to have bludgeoned and decapitated cats across the UK, never existed.

Instead, cats were being run over and their dead bodies mutilated by foxes, they say. So what can you do to keep your cats out of trouble?

A poetry-playing lion has been unveiled in London's Trafalgar Square.

Mark Savage
Music reporter, BBC News

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Indie band Wolf Alice have picked up the 2018 Mercury Music Prize for their eclectic, enchanting second album, Visions of a Life.

The London four-piece were almost lost for words as they took to the stage to accept the £25,000 prize.

"It means so much to pick this up with my three best friends," said singer Ellie Rowsell.

Two people have been injured after a gunman opened fire on a north London street.

Armed police were deployed and witnesses reported people running from the scene after several shots were fired by the assailant on Essex Road, Islington, on Thursday night.

The suspect then fled the scene on foot, the Metropolitan Police said. I

A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at approximately 9.30pm on Thursday to reports of shots fired on Essex Road in Islington.

"Officers, including firearms officers, attended.

"A 34-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were found suffering from minor injuries.

"The woman has been taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury believed to have been caused by shattered glass. The man was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.

"A bus sustained minor damage in the incident."

Robert Duff has not been seen since he failed to attend his daughter's birthday celebrations in 2013.

Steve Swann
BBC Home Affairs Correspondent

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Security concerns have been raised about the imminent release from prison of the radical preacher Anjem Choudary and other supporters of the banned extremist group al-Muhajiroun.

About a dozen followers are out or will be soon, as restrictive terror protection orders on others end.

A counter-terrorism activist says the group could become active again.

Security Minister Ben Wallace told BBC News the government works to reduce the risk of freed terrorist offenders.

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One or two showers around this afternoon, brought in on brisk winds but there will be plenty of dry weather too with sunny spells.

Maximum temperature: 14C to 17C (57F to 63F).

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Documents in human rights case show chiefs did know undercover officer was involved with an activist.

London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease.

Newsbeat chats to the grime MC following the release of his album Ghetto Gospel: The New Testament.

Uber Eats drivers are staging protests over changes to their payment structure, claiming rates for every delivery had been reduced without agreement.

The Duchess of Sussex celebrates with the Hubb Community Kitchen at the Grenfell cookbook launch.

As Mauricio Pochettino endures a difficult spell at Tottenham, Guillem Balague says other managers are asking why he hasn't walked away.

The pop icon held a star-studded retirement party for his famous alter-ego at London's Hotel Cafe Royal.

Doria Ragland introduces herself as "Meg's mom" and says she is "head over heels" with pride.

Middlesex finish day three 327 runs ahead of Derbyshire at Lord's after Matthew Critchley scores a ton for the visitors.

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