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There's been a double fatal stabbing in Beckton in what looks like a domestic incident.

Four Met officers are facing charges over the assault of terror suspect Babar Ahmad in 2003.

The Savoy has gotten itself a new chef. Er, via Hell's Kitchen via the US. Goodness gracious us.

Now it's Brentford's turn for water woes.

Firemen have been given an ultimatum over shift work.

Big woops for Whoopi!

Finally, might be worth checking out of your window tonight: clear skies mean we should be able to see the annual Perseid meteor shower.

Sunset and a half, by malcsp76 via the Londonist pool.