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Royal revellers brave the elements during the Diamond Jubilee flotilla

Jubilee weather forecast to improve

Revellers attending the Diamond Jubilee concert should be able to leave their umbrellas at home - after forecasters predicted an end to the wet and wintry weather which marred Sunday's festivities.
Wiltshire Police said both dogs had been seized by officers

Toddler badly hurt in dogs attack

A two-year-old boy has suffered serious facial injuries after being attacked by two dogs in Wiltshire, police said.

Missing sailor 'wants to be found'

The wife of a British sailor missing in Dubai has said her husband wants to be found.
Dries Mertens

Mertens: No malice in Cahill push

Belgium player Dries Mertens insists there was "no malice" in the challenge which has ended England defender Gary Cahill's hopes of playing in Euro 2012.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (right)

Ox enjoying meteoric rise

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain watched England's last tournament appearance with his friends in a Southsea pub - but is now relishing being part of the Euro 2012 squad.
James Anderson

Miller: Anderson call is for the best

National selector Geoff Miller insists resting James Anderson for the third Test against the West Indies is in the frustrated England paceman's best interests.

One million people celebrate the Queen's great Diamond Jubilee spectacle

Crowds of up to one million people came to London and lined the banks of the Thames in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Diamond Jubilee: Madness to give London a 'knees up' with show from Buckingham Palace roof

Madness will serenade the Queen from the rooftop of Buckingham Palace in a showstopping highlight of the thousands of parties taking place across London this weekend.

Tattoo tribute of mother on murder charge after six of her children were killed in Derby fire

A mother charged with the murder of her six children who died in a house fire in Derby has had the names of her children tattooed on her arm.

At last! Free wi-fi comes to the Tube - service to switch on at 80 stations

Tube passengers will be able to access the internet from their laptops, tablets and mobiles while waiting for trains for the first time this summer.

Video: The terrifying moment gunman opens fire in London bookie raid

A serial armed robber disguised his appearance with a full face latex mask as he raided shops and betting stores across London, it was revealed today.

Hunt-ed: Labour pile on pressure for Culture Secretary

Labour will force a Commons vote calling for Jeremy Hunt to face an independent investigation for breaching the ministerial code.

Husband and wife in custody over Derby fire which killed six of their children

Mick Philpott, 55 and his wife Mairead, 31, have been remanded at Nottingham Crown Court.

‘We will form human barricade to keep missiles off our homes’

Residents have threatened to form a human barricade to prevent missiles being installed on the roof of their homes during the Olympics.

£2million of 'bling' watches seized by police in raid on Westminster pawnbrokers

Police have seized up to £2 million worth of expensive watches suspected of being stolen in robberies from wealthy victims in central London.

Chris Huhne’s ex-wife Vicky Pryce claims she was ‘coerced’ to take penalty points

Former Energy Secretary Chris Huhne “coerced” his ex-wife into taking penalty points for a speeding offence, a court heard today.

Spectators have been advised to bring their umbrellas and waterproofs as the Jubilee river pageant threatens to be a wash-out with heavy downpours and even thunder.

You thought the wedding was fun? This will be twice the party

The streets will come alive for an old-fashioned knees-up as Londoners celebrate in royal style

Grace Dent

How to survive the Jubilee weekend

For some, this weekend’s celebrations are a right royal bonanza; for others, it’s all one majestic headache. Grace Dent is here to soothe, guide and chivvy you into raising a glass to HM.

Maybe it’s because she’s a Londoner … Happy anniversary, Ma’am

Thanks to the patience, and humility, of Elizabeth II, the monarchy has not merely survived over 60 years, it has become stronger and more respected, says A.N. Wilson.

Party of a lifetime as the nation unites

Her Majesty was not born to rule — but has become one of our longest-serving and beloved monarchs. Ross Lydall reports on how we’ll celebrate her life.

Prometheus - first fans to see sci-fi epic rave about film

Ridley Scott's return to the Alien universe gets enthusiastic thumbs up from audience after world premiere in London

Jessica Ennis: I used to be really skinny but sport gave me my shape

Following a claim that the poster girl for British athletics at London 2012 is ‘too fat’,  Jessica Ennis tells Rosamund Urwin she worries about the effect it will have on her younger fans.

Madonna kicks off MDNA World Tour in Israel

Madonna took a sly dig at Lady Gaga as she kicked off her world tour in Tel Aviv.

Forget metrosexual ... here comes The Middle Man

Are you an Alpha Male but also watch what you eat, invest in designer underwear, have a complex grooming routine and a wardrobe bursting with pastels and prints? Don’t worry, we’re all at it.

Hot Chip

Hotter Hot Chip

The geeky London band’s latest songs are their best yet — warm, joyful and loads of fun.

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