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Harry Redknapp: 'My case should never have been brought'

Harry Redknapp was close to tears as he thanked the jury who cleared him and his family and fans who backed him after he was found not guilty of tax evasions were announced Comments (49)

Met police task force declares war on London gang crime

A new 1,000-strong police task force today declared war on London's street gangs and raided 150 homes across the city Comments (34)

Falklands 'are British out of choice'

Britain has "nothing to fear" from an Argentinian complaint to the United Nations over claims of militarisation around the Falkland Islands, senior government sources say Comments (36)

Man, 70, hit and killed by stolen car in high-speed police chase

An elderly man was killed by a stolen car that ploughed into him outside his home after a high-speed chase by police in west London Comments (12)

I almost quit over bonus, says 'depressed' Hester

Bank boss Stephen Hester today revealed he almost resigned during the "deeply depressing" uproar over his �1 million bonus Comments (18)

Tributes paid after 'brilliant' cycle courier dies in crash with coach

A cyclist killed in a collision with an airport coach has been named as one of the most experienced bike couriers in London Comments (15)

It's four times more for Moore as sculpture fetches �19.1m

A sculpture by Henry Moore smashed all records to make �19.1 million - quadruple the artist's previous top price - last night in an auction that fetched a total of �135 million Comments (5)

Boris denies Routemasters with no clippies will aid fare dodgers

When Routemasters return to the streets of London this month they will be missing one traditional feature - old-style clippies with ticket machines Comments (25)

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Football: Delighted Harry Redknapp is cleared to be England's leading man

Court verdict frees the way for Tottenham boss to take top job, possibly before the end of the season as doubts grow over Fabio Capello's future Comments (9)

Football: Pen in Scott Parker for England skipper role, says Brad Friedel

Tottenham keeper is adamant team-mate should be rewarded for his club form by captaining country after John Terry was stripped of armband Comments (2)

Rugby Union: Leigh Halfpenny: after our Cup nightmare, my heart was beating so hard before I kicked winner in Ireland

Exclusive: Halfpenny exorcised a personal demon with penalty in Six Nations opener Comments

Cricket: Pressure's on Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook as England face battle to stop the rot

Jonathan Agnew: The manner in which England lost the Test series against Pakistan leaves the one-day team needing a miracle to turn this tour around Comments

Chancellor George Osborne has vowed to fight an "anti-business culture" in the UK, warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine the jobs and prosperity provided by the free market economy Comments (21)

BHP Billiton: Best in class, despite profits slip

BHP Billiton, the world's biggest miner, reported a rare fall in earnings on Wednesday, hurt by labour battles and weaker commodity prices, but the result showed it was still in a different league from its would-be rival: Glencore-Xstrata Comments

Theme parks boost Disney

Walt Disney's quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street's expectations but profit grew at a faster-than-expected 12% due to media networks and theme parks remaining strong Comments

Greece still stalling over bailout deal

Greek premier Lucas Papademos has held talks with coalition leaders as Athens drags its heels over the harsh austerity measures demanded by lenders in return for a �130 billion bailout Comments (6)

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Theatre: Masterclass, Vaudeville - review

This is exactly what the title says: the occasion for a magisterial and classy performance from Tyne Daly as the wildly popular soprano Maria Callas Comments

Art: Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration - review

This exhibition is a comment on 20th-century icon Cecil Beaton as much as the accompanying narrative which follows Princess Elizabeth through teenage years to motherhood and monarchy Comments

Film: John Hurt: The movie master

This week the Standard gave remarkable Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star John Hurt the Alexander Walker Special Award for his contribution to film. The best is yet to come, he tells Nick Curtis Comments

Showbiz: I've fallen for English sense of humour, says Birdsong heroine

French actress Cl�mence Po�sy - star of Birdsong - says she wants to work more in Britain after being seduced by the English sense of humour Comments (5)

Film: Britain's big talent: Evening Standard Film Awards winners

From first-class film-makers to polished performers, the best of this country's cinematic talent was recognised at last night's Evening Standard British Film Awards. Our judges report on what made the winners triumphant Comments (1)

Film: Olivia Colman on winning Best Actress at the Evening Standard Film Awards

Fresh from winning Best Actress for her gritty performance in Tyrannosaur, Olivia Colman talks to Nick Curtis about her career gear change and making the move from comedy to tragedy Comments

Showbiz: Alesha Dixon stands up to Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent

Judge Alesha Dixon shows she was not scared of show supremo Simon Cowell after branding one of his favourite performers a "pub" act Comments (2)

Showbiz: Stars bring slice of India to shivering London for premiere

Dame Judi Dench said she enjoyed a "love affair with India" while making her latest film, as freezing central London was spiced up for its world premiere Comments

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Health & Beauty: The invisible haircut that's turning heads

The latest trend is an invisible haircut that looks as if it hasn't seen a pair of scissors - not as simple as it sounds, says Kara Dolman Comments

Health & Beauty: Mind the gaps

Banish the Hollywood Smile - natural-looking teeth with charming imperfections are top of our wish list now, says Jasmine Gardner Comments

Health & Beauty: How to do the perfect press-up

Ten minutes: For those of you inspired by Michelle Obama's her elegantly toned arms and impressive technique - here's how to do the perfect press up Comments

Health & Beauty: Vital signs: cutting down on crack sugarcane

Dr Christian Jessen: Sugar affects the brain like heroin - we must crack down Comments (2)

Fashion: Karl Lagerfeld opens up

Before guest-editing today's fashion pages, the iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld opens up about himself to Kenya Hunt Comments

Health & Beauty: Skin-tone nails are the new foundation

This season forgo last year's in-your-face acid brights in favour of chic nude shades, says Emma McCarthy Comments

Fashion: Pants: the new perfume

For fashion houses and cash-hungry celebrities alike, the launch of a fragrance has always been the standard way to build on a burgeoning brand of merchandise - at least until now Comments

Travel: Seeking out splendid isolation in North Cyprus

North Cyprus is very different from the more tourist-trodden Greek part of the island. It reminded Jonathan Gregson of the Med in the Sixties Comments (5)

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