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Image source, OdeonArtist's impressions have revealed what a revamp of Leicester Square's Odeon will look like when the cinema reopens this Christmas.
The "Odeon Luxe" cinema will have 800 luxury seats, a new interior, restored heritage features and a new glass-fronted Oscar’s cocktail bar overlooking Leicester Square.
The cinema, which hosts international film premieres, claims the 11-month refurbishment will make it "the world’s most sophisticated cinema for Hollywood stars and film fans".
The refurbishment is believed to have cost more than £15m.
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Drivers could soon have to pay more for parking in Merton in a bid to reduce the number of people using their cars.
A report, set to be considered by the council’s cabinet on Monday, shows that nitrogen dioxide pollution in some areas breaches EU limits.
The council has identified ‘air quality focus areas’ in Mitcham, Morden, Raynes Park and Wimbledon which have high levels of pollution.
Another report outlining the increases is expected to be ready in December before being considered by the council in January.
Before the changes are decided, residents will have 21 days to have their say in a statutory consultation period.
Image source, GILLIAN ASSOR"I'm not a hero," says Gillian Assor, six months after preventing a suicide on a railway bridge near London. "I just happened to be walking past."
According to figures from the British Transport Police, 2018 has seen a 20% rise in members of the public intervening to stop people killing themselves on railways.
In May, while out walking her dog, Gillian became one of those people.
"At first I didn't know what it was," she tells the BBC, recounting her journey back home past the bridge. "But as we got closer, I realised it was a person."
Find out what happened here.
A man has been stabbed in Hackney.
Officers were called at 13:53 on Wednesday to Leabank Square, E9, to reports of a disturbance.
LAS and London's Air Ambulance attended the scene and discovered a man with stab wounds.
The man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.
No arrests have yet been made. A forensic scene remains in place.
A mum who lost her son to knife crime is campaigning for accessible 'bleed control kits'
A mum who lost her son to knife crime is campaigning for 'bleed control kits' to be widely available in public areas.
Dan Baird died from stab wounds and his mum Lynne told Today a bleed control kit "may have saved his life".
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Image source, Getty ImagesMajor events such as Wireless Festival are not to blame for the suspension of Finsbury Park’s green flag status, according to the council.
Finsbury Park and Downhill Park are no longer flying the green flag – an award that recognises well-managed parks and green spaces – while the council deals with issues such as graffiti and damaged bins.
Haringey Council rents out space in nine parks and recreation spaces, including Downhills and Finsbury, for events ranging from antiques markets to major music festivals.
But the council said events such as Finsbury Park’s Wireless Festival – which recently had its license reviewed following complaints over noise, drug-dealing, litter damage and other issues – were not linked to the current problems.
Councillor Kirsten Hearn, cabinet member for environment, said: “In Haringey we have some amazing green spaces and we work tirelessly to keep them in the best possible condition.
“As with many busy London parks, Finsbury Park gets thousands of visitors. We have a comprehensive clean-up programme and spend thousands of pounds on our parks each year.
“We are making improvements to both parks and are keen to work with Keep Britain Tidy to make sure the green flags are flying again shortly.”
Image source, Met PoliceRocky Djelal was stabbed to death in Southwark Park
Parents who took video and photos of their children playing in a park on Halloween may have caught a suspected killer on film, police have said.
Detectives investigating the murder of Rocky Djelal just before 14:00 in Southwark Park, Rotherhithe, south-east London, on 31 October, believe his attacker was waiting for him for at least 15 minutes before he struck.
The father-of-one was stabbed twice by a masked killer in what is believed to have been a targeted attack that lasted less than 30 seconds.
The murderer, who work dark clothes, work boots and a yellow high-visibility vest, was caught on CCTV walking calmly away from the scene near a children's playground and a school.
Det Ch Insp Simon Harding said: "The park itself was quite busy that day, it was the middle of the day and there were quite a few people around with either kids or jogging or walking dogs, and because it was quite a nice day people would have taken a lot of photographs or video of their kids.
"It was also Halloween, so people would remember being there."
Bosses at Premier League football club West Ham are preparing for a High Court fight over the use of seats at their London Stadium.
Directors are embroiled in a dispute with arena owners E20 Stadium over how many seats can be used on match days.
The two sides also disagree over whether the stadium owners should apply for safety certificates which would increase capacity from 57,000 to 60,000.
A trial is due to start at the High Court in London later this month.
Detail of the case has emerged in a judge's ruling on a preliminary issue. Mr Justice Snowden said in the ruling that a trial was due to start on 19 November.
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The London-born actress received her damehood at an Investiture ceremony earlier.
Image source, Canary Wharf GroupArt works have been created at Canary Wharf to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Image source, Canary Wharf GroupA live powder Rangoli art performance and floating flowers have been installed on the estate as part of celebrations.
Image source, Canary Wharf GroupDiwali, the festival of lights, celebrated around the globe and marks the triumph of light over dark and good over evil.
Dame Judi Dench has been named as the new patron of London's Omnibus Theatre, to mark the venue's fifth anniversary.
The actress joins members of the arts and theatrical community, including Sir Michael Gambon and the Old Vic's artistic director Matthew Warchus, as a patron for the off-West End theatre in Clapham, south-west London.
Dame Judi said: "Small theatres such as Omnibus are the lifeblood of our industry. Without them, many actors - myself included - would not have had the same opportunity to hone our craft.
"I am delighted to be joining as a patron of Omnibus Theatre as it begins its next exciting chapter. It is a wonderful theatre, brimming with talent."
Malcolm Mide-Madariola, 17, died in hospital after he was stabbed outside Clapham South station.
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Image source, PAHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is one of the more popular books lost or stolen
Keen readers in Bexley are being reminded to return their library books after an investigation found thousands have been stolen or lost.
Libraries across the borough have been promoted by the council in recent years, with many such as Crayford seeing more people than ever using the services.
As popularity increases, however, an investigation has found the council is having to shell out hundreds of pounds replacing stolen, lost or missing books.
The Diary of A Wimpy Kid looks to be the most popular book in the borough, as titles from that series are the most stolen or unreturned item across every library.
More than 7,000 books have been taken from libraries and not returned in the last five years.
So far this year nearly double the number of books have gone missing than in 2017.
Figures show that 2,449 books have been stolen, lost or are long overdue, compared to 2017’s 1,335.
In 2014, just 1,147 books were lost from libraries.
After Diary of A Wimpy Kid, the DVSA driving handbook, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and ironically Where’s Wally are the next most commonly taken titles.
Image source, GoogleA teenage boy is fighting for his life after being stabbed in west London.
Police and the London Ambulance Service were called at about midday to reports of a stabbing on Willow Vale in Shepherd's Bush.
London's Air Ambulance also attended.
LAS said the boy was treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre.
He is in a life-threatening condition, police said.
Officers are in the process of informing his next-of-kin.
A crime scene remains in place. There have been no arrests and inquiries continue.
Image source, Met PoliceDetectives are continuing "to work around the clock" to find the killers of a 15-year-old by who was stabbed to death in Bellingham.
Jay Hughes died from a single stab wound to the heart following the attack on Randlesdown Road at Thursday.
A new image of the teenager has also been released by police to "help to jog the memory of those in... Bellingham on the night of his murder".
Det Ch Insp Chris Soole said: "I'd urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant they believe it is, to do the right thing and get in contact with us as soon as possible."
Hackney Gazette
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A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal shooting in west London.
Hashim Abdalla Ali, 22, was in the passenger seat of a parked Mercedes when he was shot at 14:37 in Central Avenue, Hillingdon, on 11 October. He died at the scene.
A 36-year-old man was arrested in Birmingham yesterday. He is currently in custody at a north London police station.
Juskiran Sidhu, 27, of Hayes, was charged with murder after being arrested on 30 October.
Mr Sidhu will next appear at the Old Bailey on 21 January.
Image source, GoogleTwo men have been charged following shoot out with police in Lambeth.
Armed officers working with the Met Police gang crime unit carried out an armed stop in Montford Place, Kennington Green yesterday.
Police confirmed a non-police firearm was discharged and an armed officer fired their weapon a number of times. No-one suffered gunshot injuries. A shotgun was recovered at the scene.
Kluivert Atoprah, 20, and 21-year-old Samson Olayinka were charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Atoprah was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Camberwell Magistrates' Court earlier.