News & Sport

'Boris Bikes' Launch Despite 'Many Concerns': Boris Johnson's flagship cycle hire scheme for London will officially be launched in the morning by the Mayor with more than 11,000 people already signed up.; Read the full story

Cycle Hire Scheme: On Friday 30th July, Mayor Boris Johnson will launch his highly-anticipated Cycle Hire Scheme in London.; Read more

Government To Promote The Benefits Of Work: Iain Duncan Smith will later unveil his plans to encourage the unemployed to find work in a "radical" shake-up to the welfare system.; Read the full story

Shocking Blood Pressure Stats For Youngsters: More than five million young Britons are in danger of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study.; Read the full story

Bubbling Up: Beer Sales Rise In Balmy Summer: Britain has been partying through the summer leading to a rise in beer sales, according to the latest figures.; Read the full story

Phillips Idowu Leaps To Triple Jump Gold: Great Britain's Phillips Idowu stormed to gold in the triple jump at the European Championships.; Read the full story

Mark Hughes Confirmed As New Fulham Manager: Mark Hughes has been appointed as Fulham manager on a two-year contract at Craven Cottage.; Read the full story

New Harrods Owners Fall Prey To Clampers: The new owners of Harrods got a taste of London life when they returned to their luxury cars to find they had been clamped.; Read the full story

Madonna Shows Her Material Girl How It's Done: Madonna showed Taylor Momsen how to be a Material Girl as the actress modelled clothing from the singer's new fashion collection.; Read the full story

Features

Cycle Hire Scheme: On Friday 30th July, Mayor Boris Johnson will launch his highly-anticipated Cycle Hire Scheme in London.

Green Briefs: Take a look at Nick Hatfield's Green Briefs

Our Environmental Project: Power of 10: Find out more about the dangers of climate change and our commitment to highlighting its hazards and exploring ways of combating it.

Virtual Ageing Test at Covent Garden: A virtual ageing photo booth has been set up at Covent Garden to show visitors how they will look if they continue with their current lifestyle

Smooth Radio Websafe: In the Smooth Radio Websafe reports, we looked into what children are really doing online.

Top tens: We've got top tens of everything - from annoying relationship habits, to causes of accidents and reasons why you are not losing weight.

Weather & Travel

London Weather

Friday: Mostly Sunny; Max: 25°C; Min: 17°C

Saturday: Showers; Max: 22°C; Min: 15°C

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London Traffic & Travel

A5183 Elstree Hill South (both ways): Elstree; Road closed due to flooding

A232 Croydon Road: Wallington; Restrictions and roadworks

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