Heathrow hassle sends Olympic stars to Stansted
Hundreds of Olympic athletes and coaches will be forced to leave London from Stansted rather than Heathrow because the official Games gateway cannot cope with the rush.
Eurozone storm: Britain's growth forecast slashed by Mervyn King
The Governor of the Bank of England today slashed Britain’s growth forecasts by a third as he warned of an economic “storm” blowing in from the crisis-hit eurozone.
Mayor urged to act over beggars on Park Lane
Boris Johnson today faced calls to deal with Romanian beggars who have been sleeping rough yards from Marble Arch.
'Shot five-year-old Thusha was one of the worst things I've seen'
A new C4 fly-on-the-wall documentary reveals the dedication and gallows humour of staff at King's College A&E.
Theresa May accused of being on verge of destroying police
Home Secretary Theresa May was today accused of “destroying” a police service that is admired and replicated throughout the world.
Care home blasted as mentally ill Tottenham knife murderer is sentenced to life
A schizophrenic who knifed a schoolboy to death and wounded three other pupils after failing to take his medication was today jailed for at least 20 years..
We’ll transform Tube and slash delays, vows transport chief
Boris Johnson's transport chief today promised Londoners the Tube network will be completely transformed over the next four years, with delays down by 30 per cent and major infrastructure projects near completion.
Jack Straw admits he arranged to commute with Sun boss Rebekah Brooks
Former Cabinet minister Jack Straw travelled to work with Murdoch newspaper editor Rebekah Brooks during his time as justice secretary, he revealed today.
Organs of boy killed in Derby house fire used to save child's life
A father of six children who died in a suspected arson attack which tore through their home has paid an emotional tribute to fire officers.
'I fled Norway mass killer Anders Breivik after he shot me four times'
A student who was shot four times by Anders Breivik told of her incredible battle for survival.
Another cerveza or piwo or bira or pombe, please barman! Your holiday pound will get you extra abroad this summer
British tourists are finding their holiday money going further not just in the eurozone but in many other destinations as well, according to a survey.
Follow the glitz and glamour as stars arrive for the 65th Cannes Film Festival
Cool Kate at Claridges
All eyes were on Kate Moss at a Marie Curie Cancer fundraiser at Claridges. Other guests included Ronnie Wood and Princess Beatrice.
The Dictator swans in to Cannes
General Aladeen, the wicked dictator of Wadiya, caused his usual mayhem when he appeared at the Cannes Film Festival today.
Chelsea backed to win Champions League ... by a Llama
Roberto di Matteo handed an unlikely boost after a Llama predicted his side would win their Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
The new dividing lines for hair
Double, v-shaped and zig-zag, this season designers have found new ways to part hairr.
No BBC boss should be flying political colours
Anne McElvoy on why Boris Johnson is wrong to say the BBC's new director-general should be a full-blooded Tory.
Nice day at the hoffice? Pitfalls of working from home
For those swapping workplace for hearth for the duration of the Olympics, Nick Curtis has sage advice on how to avoid the many pitfalls this may entail.
Beckham will be on golden plane with Olympic torch
David Beckham will bring the Olympic flame back to Britain aboard a specially painted golden plane.
London's latest Banksy
Graffiti artist Banksy has emblazoned the wall of a bargain store with an image depicting a child making Jubilee street party bunting in a sweatshop.
Can The PM limit the fallout from his friend's woes?
Politicians are judged by the company they keep. However innocent, Mr Cameron is now embroiled in the Brooks saga, says Matthew d'Ancona.
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Fay Maschler eats at the Lowcountry Bar in Fulham
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Billboard chart toppers Fun. prove they are no one-hit wonders
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Naila Shaw is a biochemist from Finsbury Park
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As a walking work of art, this heavy-duty Coach tote ticks all the boxes
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Prince William’s friend shuts Chelsea's Public nightclub
‘Hard-working people don’t want Made in Chelsea types running around with mummy and daddy's money at night’
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Bring on the Wah! Wah! Girls
The classical mujra dancers of 16th-century India have been turned into pole dancers in contemporary Britain, writes Tanika Gupta, whose new musical plays with the theme
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EXCLUSIVE: Emmanuel Adebayor: I would love to play for Spurs in the Champions League
In his first interview since the end of the season, striker says he hopes to take the next big step with Tottenham despite worries over his future at the club
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Blow as Mervyn King warns taming inflation will take 12 more months
Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King today raised the alarm over inflation as he warned the cost of living would stay above its 2% target until the middle of next year.
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David Beckham (and a special Hackney schoolgirl) will be on board the golden plane bringing Olympic torch to Britain
A golden plane today left London for the birthplace of the Olympics to collect the torch for the final countdown to the Games.
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Jessie J made a £20,000 loss last year
It seems that as far as music goes, it's not all about the money money money for Price Tag singer Jessie J, who allegedly struggled to make any money from her music career last year.
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Can David Cameron limit the fallout from his friend Rebekah Brooks's woes?
Politicians are judged by the company they keep. However innocent, Mr Cameron is now embroiled in the Brooks saga
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Parting ways: the new dividing lines for hair
Double, v-shaped and zig-zag, this season designers have found new ways to part hair
Sneak peek at new cable car across the river
Cool Kate at Claridges
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Boris Johnson attacks ‘Left-bias’ BBC -
Evicted Marble Arch beggars set up camp 50 yards away... in the middle of Park Lane
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Life in jail for merciless pair who shot father-of-four dead in 'trivial' McDonald's row -
More than half of cyclists say they jump red lights - but argue it is for their own safety -
Tory poll blow as 60% are unhappy with David Cameron
Jay-Z and Kanye West kick off European tour with £500,000 party in London's West End 
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Sixty second interview with...Grimes 
Socialist Hollande owns three homes on the Riviera 
Can you imagine a career in teaching?
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Securing the business and education legacy of London 2012
The 2012 Games will last just over a month, but thanks to Cisco, a legacy of business growth and educational excellence will last for years.
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