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A hosepipe ban starts in London today. The inevitable panic-buying of water butts has started.

Mayor Ken is facing another investigation. This time he told two Iraqi businessmen to "go back to Iran." Oops!

But it's not all bad news for Ken - the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cough up the GBP 99,950 they owe in congestion charge fees. We wonder whether Ken's "persuausive powers" will work as well on the Americans.

Work has now started on building 2012 venues. Lets hope that they don't go the same way as Wembley.