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Robotic arm controlled by thought - Two patients who are paralysed from the neck down are able to control a robotic arm using their thoughts. [BBC Health]

Google 'Knowledge Graph' turns entire internet into one big Wikipedia - Google says this is a 'critical first step towards building the next generation of search, which taps into the collective intelligence of the web and understands the world a bit more like people do.' [Daily Mail IT]

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Mind-bending: Controlling your Windows PC with your brain is possible (and the hardware is already on the shelves) - Now we are getting ready to enter the world of thought-control, with headsets that can read our minds now available for as little as £300, and the software to turn our dreams into actions starting to take shape. [Daily Mail IT]

Waste company 'bullying clients' - A waste company stands accused of bullying small businesses by using unfair contracts to ramp up charges, the BBC has learned. [BBC Business]

Greece unity talks hit stalemate - The latest attempts to form a Greek government are said to be deadlocked, raising the prospect of fresh elections and more eurozone uncertainty. [BBC Business]

Google brings instant answers to search results - Type in 'Mona Lisa', and a biography appears right on the page (on the right hand side), type in 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and you get a list of his films, and suggested related searches. [Daily Mail IT]

Sixth of cancers due to infection - One in six cancers - two million a year globally - are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. [BBC Health]

New car sales rise 3.3% in April - New car sales in the UK rose to 142,322 in April, up 3.3% from a year earlier, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says. [BBC Business]

Local elections 2012: Bloody nose for David Cameron as Labour on course to gain 700 seats - The PM, who suffered embarrassing losses in his own Oxfordshire constituency, apologised to Tory councillors today as more than 700 were expected to lose their seats in the crushing defeat for the party. [Daily Mail Show Biz and TV]

Formula 1 will introduce some form of driver head protection in the not-too-distant future, race director Charlie Whiting says.

A man who died from a dementia-related illness had been assigned 106 different carers in a single year, says his wife.

A woman claims her husband, who had dementia, was given 106 different carers in a single year.

Almost one quarter of buses tested in NI had a serious roadworthiness defect or were committing at least one serious traffic offence, a survey finds.

Almost one quarter of buses tested in NI had a serious roadworthiness defect or were committing at least one serious traffic offence, a survey finds.

A man learns to walk again after an escalator ripped off his big toe in a Nottingham shopping centre.

A man learns to walk again after an escalator ripped off his big toe in a Nottingham shopping centre.

Sex offenders, kidnappers and burglars are among Yorkshire criminals given cautions or warnings instead of being prosecuted through the courts, figures obtained by the BBC reveal.

Sex offenders, kidnappers and burglars are among Yorkshire criminals given cautions or warnings instead of being prosecuted through the courts, figures obtained by the BBC reveal.

Nearly half of babies in Malawi are affeced by stunted growth because of malnutrition.

The Olympic torch will spend 70 days winding its way around the UK en-route to London for the start of the 2012 games.

The Olympic torch will spend 70 days winding its way around the UK en-route to London for the start of the 2012 games.

The meeting takes place as eurozone crisis rumbles on.

Press debate Germany's euro role

Press debate Germany's euro role

Louis Tomlinson of One Direction has been singled out by bandmate Niall Horan over his allegedly stinky feet - which apparently leave the rest of the group reaching for their handkerchiefs. The Sun newspaper...

Simon Cowell has launched a war of words with rival talent show The Voice, stating that the BBC1 series 'rips off' The X Factor. The Sun reports that the music mogul believes The Voice - which stars...

Mark Ronson has hit back at claims that he said that the late Amy Winehouse was "freaked out" by Adele's worldwide success, stating he has been misquoted.Earlier this week, the producer apparently...

Britain's Got Talent-winning dog Pudsey is reported to have been piling on the pounds with treats since winning the ITV1 talent show on Saturday night. And The Sun claims that his owner Ashleigh Butler...

Jennifer Lopez has been named as the World's Most Powerful Celebrity by Forbes. The Dance Again singer beat the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Justin Bieber, who came in second and third place respectively...

Jenna Whittingham has become the ninth contestant to be fired in this year's series of The Apprentice.The beauty shop owner from Lancashire was fired after she took responsibility for a disastrously...

The Mayor has announced that he is to reorganise and refocus his team to concentrate on the delivery and implementation of plans, developed over the last two years, to improve London.

£14bn spending plans under examination

The Mayor has welcomed the findings of a new report tackling obesity in kids in both London and New York. The report, A Tale of Two ObesCities, was compiled by the London Metropolitan University and City University of New York. It was launched at a City Hall seminar discussing flab-fighting initiatives used in both cities.

Report captures a range of views expressed at a Transport Committee seminar about the benefits of the bus service and how any changes to it would impact on Londoners.

Mayor backs central London celebrations, marking start of Year of the Tiger, on 21 February and City Hall exhiibtion of Chinese calligraphy and painting

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London's tourist revenue has gone up, and numbers have increased by over 200,000.

Ceremony to commemorate all those who were victims of the Holocaust takes place on Tuesday.

T-Mobile are title sponsor for Big Dance 2010, plans for which have been announced and which has also received a grant from Legacy Trust UK whose mission is to support cultural and sporting activities that celebrate the 2012 Games and will leave a lasting legacy. As the Lady says, 'Just Dance'!

London's primary school children are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables by the Mayor, Boris Johnson, through a new Capital Growth schools competition launched today.

Misery loves company, so cry your eyes out (or just dance) with fellow miserablists at London's Feeling Gloomy. Saturdays

Party with burlesque dancers and showgirls until 3am at this regular Friday club night from the ever-popular Café De Paris.

Sven Väth brings a stellar Cocoon line-up to London's Brixton Electric. 18 May

A burlesque afternoon tea event at at hip East London cabaret venue Volupté. Various dates

Resident DJ Eddy Temple Morris brings you the best indie and electronica in London every Friday

Dig out those flares for a Saturday night trip back to the 70s at the Den and Centro. Saturdays

Beer, dressing up and plenty of cheese at this fun pop night in London. Strictly no trendy music! Saturdays

Long-running nostalgia night at Portland Girls' School where all clubbers must wear school uniform. Every Saturday Book online: http://www.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?artist=SCHOOL+DISCO&ventown=london&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Don’t miss Shakespeare's classic comedy performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Roundhouse this summer. 5 Jun-5 Jul

The moving tale of shipwreck, revenge and acceptance is brought to magical life at the Roundhouse by the RSC. 9 Jun-7 Jul

Enjoy classic Beatles tunes at this show charting their meteoric rise to fame at the Prince of Wales Theatre. 14 Sep-19 Jan Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3288&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See TV star and author Meera Syal as Beatrice in the RSC's Much Ado About Nothing at the Noël Coward Theatre. 1 Aug-31 Oct Book online: http://www2.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=MUCH+ADO+ABOUT+NOTHING+-+NOEL+COWARD+THEATRE&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Relive the classic film in this stunning stage production of Chariots of Fire at the Gielgud Theatre. 22 Jun-10 Nov Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3360&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Witty social comedy Jumpy makes a return to the London, at the Duke of York's Theatre, starring Tamsin Grieg. 16 Aug-3 Nov Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3289&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See contemporary events mirrored in the RSC's pan-African version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. 8 Aug-15 Sep Book online: http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/24998098-julius-caesar-at-noel-coward-theatre&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Don't miss the European premiere of this witty take on sport from the acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company. 17 Jul-25 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3174&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary performance of The Great Gatsby at the Noël Coward Theatre. 8 Jun-15 Jul Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3201&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Kids will love this high-energy pop musical at the Empire Leicester Square, featuring music, dance and magic! 2 Jun-31 Aug

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Sally Gunnell, former 400m hurdles Olympic gold medallist, and Chris Boardman, former cycling world champion and Olympic gold medallist, will today race against each other to find the easiest and quickest route across London to the Olympic Park.

Three new lifts and one new stair lift have been installed at Wembley Central station making it the 65th Tube station to become step-free from street to platform level before the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A chirping bird sitting on a 'branch' of the Northern line is the focus of Tracey Emin's new design for the pocket Tube map. This new artwork will be on public display for the first time from Friday 18 May at the London Transport Museum.

The construction of London's newest transport link reached another milestone today as all 34 cabins of the Emirates Air Line took off for their inaugural load testing flight.

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has welcomed the latest performance figures for London Underground, which confirm that the Tube reached record levels of performance and improved reliability over the last twelve months.

Completion of strengthening works allow flyover to be fully reopened well ahead of London 2012 Games.

Limited edition collectable Diamond Jubilee Oyster cards now on sale.

Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail are encouraging those travelling during Games-time to make short journeys on foot as Living Streets' Walk to Work Week launches

Central London will be very busy throughout the weekend.

Who is Community? - a new artwork by Bob and Roberta Smith and Tim Newton running from 15 May 2012 through 2013.

The Mayor has announced that he is to reorganise and refocus his team to concentrate on the delivery and implementation of plans, developed over the last two years, to improve London.

The Mayor has welcomed the findings of a new report tackling obesity in kids in both London and New York. The report, A Tale of Two ObesCities, was compiled by the London Metropolitan University and City University of New York. It was launched at a City Hall seminar discussing flab-fighting initiatives used in both cities.

London's tourist revenue has gone up, and numbers have increased by over 200,000.

Mayor backs central London celebrations, marking start of Year of the Tiger, on 21 February and City Hall exhiibtion of Chinese calligraphy and painting

London's primary school children are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables by the Mayor, Boris Johnson, through a new Capital Growth schools competition launched today.

T-Mobile are title sponsor for Big Dance 2010, plans for which have been announced and which has also received a grant from Legacy Trust UK whose mission is to support cultural and sporting activities that celebrate the 2012 Games and will leave a lasting legacy. As the Lady says, 'Just Dance'!

Better recycling facilities for people living in flats and projects to save millions off city waste bills form part of the Mayor's proposals to tackle the city's rubbish mountain, improve the environment and cut carbon.

Manufacturers and retailers assembled by the Mayor to swap ideas on boosting safety and security

Mayor writes to Chancellor over ill-judged government policy towards financial sector

Boris Johnson has launched a campaign to remind the most vulnerable people to claim the benefits that could help them survive this winter

Catch all the London 2012 sporting action and party at a glamorous Olympic pop-up this summer. 27 Jul-12 Aug

Watch performances from Kylie Minogue and Il Divo alongside live footage from the Last Night of the Proms in Hyde Park. 8 Sep Book online: http://www2.seetickets.com/visitlondon/price.asp?code=623987&userid={7464730C-1886-4ED8-B525-4741ED7A551A}&filler1=visitlondon&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Watch world-class swimmers go the distance at the Olympic Swimming Marathon in the Serpentine, Hyde Park. 9-10 Aug

Enjoy classic Beatles tunes at this show charting their meteoric rise to fame at the Prince of Wales Theatre. 14 Sep-19 Jan Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3288&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See TV star and author Meera Syal as Beatrice in the RSC's Much Ado About Nothing at the Noël Coward Theatre. 1 Aug-31 Oct Book online: http://www2.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?ventown=london&artist=MUCH+ADO+ABOUT+NOTHING+-+NOEL+COWARD+THEATRE&filler1=visitlon&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Head to East London for a great mix of entertainment, activities and party atmosphere at the SCIPMYLO Festival. 27 Jul-12 Aug Book online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/BT-London-Live-tickets/artist/1724115?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_vtlondon&brand=[=BRAND=]&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See the world's best tennis players in London for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena. 5-12 Nov Book online: http://ticketsuk.at/vtlondon?LID=tennisatpworldtourfinals&DURL=http://ticketsuk.at/vtlondon/821729.html&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See the electrifying fusion of Michael Jackson's musical genius with Cirque Du Soleil's acrobatics at The O2 Arena. 12-19 Oct Book online: http://www2.seetickets.com/visitlondon/event.asp?e%7Cartist=MICHAEL+JACKSON%3A+THE+IMMORTAL+WORLD+TOUR+%2D+CIRQUE&ventown=london&resultsperpage=40&filler1=visitlondon&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Witty social comedy Jumpy makes a return to the London, at the Duke of York's Theatre, starring Tamsin Grieg. 16 Aug-3 Nov Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3289&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See dinosaurs walk the earth in this phenomenal live show at Wembley Arena. 1-6 May Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=2106&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See dinosaurs walk the earth in this phenomenal live show at The O2 Arena. 26 Dec-6 Jan Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/tickets/walking_with_dinosaurs_-_the_o2_arena/pg:72/showid:2107&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See contemporary events mirrored in the RSC's pan-African version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. 8 Aug-15 Sep Book online: http://www.visitlondon.com/events/detail/24998098-julius-caesar-at-noel-coward-theatre&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Take the whole family to Regent's Park for a day of fun activities to get you in the mood for the London 2012 Games. 22 Jul

Don't miss the European premiere of this witty take on sport from the acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company. 17 Jul-25 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3174&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Catch Snow Patrol, Duran Duran, Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini at this Olympic celebration concert in Hyde Park. 27 Jul Book online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/BT-London-Live-tickets/artist/1665645?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_vtlondon&brand=[=BRAND=]&WT.mc_id=rss_002

Don't miss Matthew Bourne's tale of seduction, class and intrigue in 1960s Chelsea at Sadler's Wells. 12 Jul-5 Aug Book online: http://visitlondon.eolts.co.uk/index.php?pg=72&action=show&showid=3106&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See the sensational Lady Gaga at Twickenham Stadium this September. 8-9 Sep Book online: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Lady-Gaga-tickets/artist/1249444?camefrom=CFC_UK_BUYAT_vtlondon&brand=[=BRAND=]&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See internationally-acclaimed comedian Rhys Darby perform live at the 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire. 20-23 Jul Book online: http://ticketsuk.at/vtlondon/1182270.html&WT.mc_id=rss_002

See into the heart of multi-cultural London at this photographic exhibition from the Photographer's Gallery. 27 Jul-01 Oct

Seven Dials' latest pop-up shop will have you singin' in the rain under your gorgeous brolly. 16 Mar-11 Apr 12

London welcomes its 100th Phase Eight store; this new shop is on Northcote Road in Clapham. From 23 Mar 12

Frae's frozen yoghurt is now available on the King's Road in Chelsea. From 15 Mar 12

The famous designer opens a new London shop on Fulham Road in Brompton Cross. Open now

Join Foyles to discuss this month's Westfield London Book Club book, Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. 28 Feb 12

Seven Dials welcomes two pop-up stores for London Fashion Week. From 20 Feb-5 Mar 12

The Swedish jeans and fashion brand comes to Carnaby Street in London. From 20 Feb 12

Dirty Pretty Things, the premium lingerie brand, marks its third birthday with a pop-up shop in Selfridges. 14 Feb-11 Mar

Shoe maestro Manolo Blahnik is returning to Liberty this month. From 13 Feb 12, with a chance to meet the man on 22 Feb

Monki is a mixture of street style and Scandinavian fashion sense, available in Carnaby later this month. From 24 Feb 12