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Face scan tech deployed by London police amid privacy concerns.

Facial recognition cameras installed by London police are now functional. They will automatically scan for wanted people. The technology adopted by the authorities has raised concerns about the increased surveillance and erosion of privacy. According to the reports, the cameras that have been installed on a blue police van monitor people coming out of a shopping centre in Stratford, east London. The signs places there warned the people that police is using the technology to find people wanted for serious crimes.

The officers standing next to the van are there to provide all the information to the passersby about the technology. This is the first time London’s Metropolitan Police Service has installed such live facial recognition cameras. They carried out a trial last year. Some people have raised concerns that it is a breach of the privacy of people, and there is a lack of accuracy in the technology as well. However, some of the passersby said that they don’t have any problem as they are law-abiding citizens.

UK man plotted to attack London tourist sites, arrested.

A former Uber driver was planning a vehicle and weapons attack on tourist sites in London. He cleared a year ago of attacking police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace. Police arrested Mohiussunnath Chowdhury for plotting the attack.

London’s Woolwich Crown Court’s jurors have found him guilty of preparing terrorist acts and other terrorism charges. The prosecutors said in their statement in the court that Chowdhury was planning a van, gun, or knife attack on targets including Madame Tussauds wax museum, open-top sightseeing bus, and London’s gay pride parade. Duncan Atkinson, who is the prosecutor, added in his statement during the trial that he desired to unleash death and suffering on non-Muslims.

Indian cab-hailing company Ola started operations in London.

Ola, the Indian cab-hailing company, has started its operations in London on Monday. The platform is fully operational and has three categories to begin with that are Comfort, Comfort XL and Exec ride. As of now, Ola has over 25,000 drivers registered with the platform. Such a large number will bring the much-needed coverage for the company with immediate effect.

The main focus of Ola will revolve around drivers, safety and collaborative approach with the local authorities and regulators. The company has also announced three partnerships, including driveTech that ensures Ola riders will get the highest standards of driving skills and driver customer service and communication.

Cockapoo café with Valentine's Day theme coming to London.

So which one is cuter? Pugs, dachshunds or Chihuahuas? Which people have different opinions, one fact is clear that cockapoo is an all-time favourite for everyone. They are fluffy and amiable creatures. For all the dog lovers of London, the announcement came like a gift for Valentine's Day. The Allegory in Shoreditch is going to transform into a haven for dog lovers and owners as it is going to be Valentine's Day theme for two days.

The café is going to offer brunch and lunch with cocktails, sprites, cake and coffee, all love-themed. For the furry friends, there will Pawsecco and Champaws on tap, Pupcakes, and Doggy Dognut Wall. Also, every dog will get free pupuccino. If you don't have a dog, you can still visit the café during these days and enjoy some time with furry friends. However, your ticket will be a little expensive in that case.

State leaders looking to speed up death penalty appeals for convicted cop killers.

State lawmakers are working on a bill that would speed up the appeals process for those convicted of killing law enforcement officers. Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth told reporters this week that he and other lawmakers are working with the Attorney General's office to try and speed up this process of making law.

Ainsworth says in Alabama, the average appeal time is almost 20 years. He wants to expedite that process for people convicted of killing law enforcement, meaning those people may not spend as much time on death row as they do right now. But legal expert Roger Appell says the more serious the crime and punishment, the less likely the appeal process will be done in a hurry, especially if there's new evidence found or if the case ends up in federal court regarding the situation of the death penalty.

The shocking phone call that saw man threaten to "rip off" woman's jaw

A city man threatened to rip a woman's jaw off in a shocking, threatening phone call. Michael Nolan pleaded guilty to making the call in which he threatened to "rip XXX's jaw off". Coventry Live has decided to omit the victim's name. The 24-year-old had been charged with sending a grossly offensive message or of an incident obscene or menacing character. He entered his guilty plea at Coventry court and Nolan, of Buttermere Close, Ernesford Grange, was handed the punishment of a community order including 40 hours of unpaid work.

Nolan was also ordered to pay a £90 victim surcharge - that money goes towards charities and organisations that help support victims of crime. Stefania Iota, 22, of Wills Road, Birmingham, admitted stealing ten bottles of perfume worth £742 from Debenhams in Coventry. She was given a community order including 200 hours unpaid work and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £90 victim surcharge.