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1. London park wars: Inside the battle to restrict festivals in Brockwell Park and Gunnersbury Park

   The cancellations of LIDO Festival and Wireless are just the latest in the ongoing battle over London’s summer music events

2. Ralph Fiennes says ‘ship has sailed’ on return to Voldemort role in Harry Potter

   A new TV adaptation of JK Rowling’s books will be screened on HBO from December.

3. FTSE 100 Live 10 April: Record North Sea oil price, US inflation set to surge

   Uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz today kept the oil price close to $100 a barrel.

4. Liverpool dealt new injury worry as Arne Slot issues four-man update ahead of Fulham clash

   Arne Slot has also delivered an update on Alisson as the Brazilian nears a return from injury

5. Fuel protesters add to demands amid confusion over ‘breakthrough’ meeting

   Fuel supplies at more Irish forecourts are under threat of running dry as a days-long blockade of major supply depots continues.

6. Joe Wicks says he’d love Peppa Pig cameo after becoming Daddy Pig’s London Marathon coach

   EXCLUSIVE: The Body Coach reveals the special technique he and muddy puddle record-holder Daddy Pig will use on marathon day, as well as his plan to get the whole Pig family moving

7. CMAT ‘truly devastated’ as her Lido Festival headline gig is cancelled

   The festival was due to take place at Victoria Park in east London in June

8. Moment 'incredible' six-year-old save's mum's life with 999 call

   Six-year-old Pearl, from Croydon, saved her mum’s life by staying calm and calling 999

9. Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner reveals striker selection decision for Newcastle clash

   Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring against Fiorentina with Jorgen Strand Larsen suspended

10. London Festivals 2026: with Lido cancelled, here's what to book now

    From queer extravaganza Mighty Hoopla to the techno-heavy Field Day, the capital has it all