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Dalglish sacked by Liverpool

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:09 BST

Liverpool have terminated the contract of manager Kenny Dalglish, owners Fenway Sports Group and the club have confirmed.

Terry picked 'for footballing reasons'

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:08 BST

Roy Hodgson focused on footballing matters as he explained the selection of John Terry and the omission of Rio Ferdinand in his England squad for this summer's European Championship.

Ferdinand misses Euros

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:07 BST

Rio Ferdinand has been left out of England's Euro 2012 squad.

Barton accepts one charge, denies second

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:06 BST

QPR captain Joey Barton has accepted a charge of violent conduct against Manchester City's Sergio Aguero but denied the same charge for his confrontation with Vincent Kompany.

Evra proud despite 'difficult' campaign

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:05 BST

Patrice Evra has described this season as the most difficult of his entire career and lifted the lid on the emotions he felt when Luis Suarez snubbed his pre-match handshake at Old Trafford.

O'Driscoll named Crawley boss

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:04 BST

Sean O'Driscoll has been appointed as the new manager of Crawley.

Strauss 'not losing taste for captaincy'

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:03 BST

Andrew Strauss insists he is "not even close" to thinking he has had enough of the England captaincy, despite his long and vain search for his 20th Test century.

Scotland go Dutch with Visser

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:02 BST

Holland-born Tim Visser will seek to prove his ability on the Test stage after being selected by Scotland for the summer tour to Australia, Fiji and Samoa.

Cavendish fourth as Ferrari takes stage

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:01 BST

Roberto Ferrari won the longest stage of this year's Giro d'Italia from Assisi to Montecatini as Great Britain's Mark Cavendish finished fourth.

BOA set to rubber-stamp rule change

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:00 BST

The lifetime Olympics ban for British drugs cheats is expected to be formally removed on Thursday.

Cameron and King urge euro action

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:09 BST

Sir Mervyn King and David Cameron have led an attack on a lack of progress in tackling the eurozone crisis as the region's problems threatened to hamper UK growth.

Unemployment fall 'welcome news'

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:08 BST

The Government has welcomed a fall in unemployment and the number of dole claimants but admitted there were too many people in part-time jobs who wanted full-time work.

2,800 jobs axed as card shops close

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:07 BST

Nearly 3,000 jobs are to be axed after the administrators of Clinton Cards announced plans to close 350 stores.

Heckled May faces calls to resign

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:06 BST

The Home Secretary has faced calls to resign as she was told she had lost the trust of the police.

Fire tragedy father tells of loss

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:05 BST

The father of six siblings who lost their lives in a suspected arson attack has broken down in tears as he issued a statement thanking fire crews for their efforts to save his children.

Teenager guilty of conker killing

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:04 BST

A 15-year-old youth is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of stabbing a student to death in a row over conkers.

Prosecution over runaway train

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:03 BST

London Underground is to be prosecuted by the rail regulator over a runaway engineering train, it has been disclosed.

Appeal man bailed in dramatic twist

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:02 BST

A young man who has always pleaded his innocence over a 2004 murder has enjoyed his first taste of freedom in more than seven years after a dramatic twist in his case at the Court of Appeal.

Parents attack 'narrow' inquest '

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:01 BST

The grieving parents of a baby boy killed by a falling lamppost have accused a coroner's court of failing to provide answers about their son's death.

Greece caretaker PM takes new role

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:40:00 BST

A senior judge has been sworn in to head Greece's caretaker government for a month as it lurches through a political crisis that threatens its membership in the 17-nation eurozone.

Bent sticking with Villa

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:04 BST

Striker Darren Bent has pledged his commitment to Aston Villa and revealed a determination to get behind the new manager when he is appointed.

Straw and Brooks commuted together

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:00 BST

Former Cabinet minister Jack Straw has told how he often used to "gossip" with Rebekah Brooks on the train.

Memorial service for Marie Colvin

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:10:00 BST

Leading figures from the worlds of media, politics, and the arts have gathered to pay emotional tribute to "bravest of the brave" war correspondent Marie Colvin.

PM brushes off attack over Brooks

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:02 BST

David Cameron has attempted to brush off an attack from Labour over his closeness to former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks.

QPR to investigate Barton incident

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:06 BST

QPR will conduct an internal investigation into Joey Barton's dismissal against Manchester City and his subsequent conduct, the club have announced.

Proposal for schools to set own pay

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:03 BST

All schools could be allowed to set their own teachers' pay under controversial proposals published by the Government.

Williams team member home after fire

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 BST

The Williams team member burned in the fire following Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix has returned to England where he will receive further medical assistance, the marque have confirmed.

Murray fends off Nalbandian challenge

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:01 BST

Andy Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1 4-6 7-5 victory.

Rihanna dating basketball 'Rude Boy' J.R. Smith

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:10:32 BST

Rihanna is dating New York Knicks star J.R. Smith.

New deal for Mackie

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:05 BST

QPR striker Jamie Mackie has signed a one-year extension to his contract.

Technology trial in Southampton

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:04 BST

Goal-line technology will be trialled live for the first time in Wednesday night's Hampshire FA Senior Cup final in Southampton.

Children's TV to leave BBC1, BBC2

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:00 BST

Children's television programmes including Blue Peter and Newsround will be moved off BBC1 and BBC2 as part of the corporation's cost-cutting measures.

Betfair Brigadier Gerard Evening at Sandown Park

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:45 BST

Sandown Park Racecourse has teamed up with The Evening Standard to offer 500 free Grandstand tickets to attend their Betfair Brigadier Gerard Evening on Thursday 31 May.

Could you be the next MARTINI® star?

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:32 BST

Martini are looking for a woman who demonstrates the philosophy of MARTINI: ‘LUCK IS AN ATTITUDE’.

The Wizard of Oz: 2 for 1 on top price tickets

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:48:23 BST

Starring Des O’Connor as the Wizard from 22 May, alongside Sophie Evans as Dorothy, in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium.

Oddbins Wine Fair: exclusive £20 ticket offer (save £5)

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:25 BST

Oddbins has teamed up with the Evening Standard to offer wine lovers an exclusive 20% off tickets for the Oddbins Wine Fair.

Win tickets to the BMW PGA Championship with Warsteiner Beer

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:47:16 BST

Warsteiner, the premium German beer brand, is offering you the chance to win one of four pairs of weekend tickets to the famous BMW PGA Championship, the European Tour’s flagship event, held at the legendary Wentworth Club in Surrey, 24–27 May 2012.

QPR launch investigation into Joey Barton conduct

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:43:51 BST

QPR will conduct an internal investigation into Joey Barton's dismissal against Manchester City and his subsequent conduct, the club announced this afternoon.

Teenager facing life in jail for killing student who stood up to him for throwing conkers

Paul Cheston — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:36:36 BST

A 15-year-old boy today faces a life term for stabbing to death an architecture student in a confrontation about throwing conkers in the street.

Kenny Dalglish sacked as Liverpool boss as he pays price for poor Premier League campaign

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:51 BST

Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as Liverpool manager.

Rule Bra-tannia: Marks & Spencer launches Jubilee lingerie range

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:10 BST

Whatever will her Her Majesty think. Marks & Spencer have certainly thought outside the box with their idea to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by coming up with a collection of 1950s inspired lingerie.

Tracey Emin puts her unique stamp on the Tube map

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:42 BST

Tracey Emin has designed a new version of London's iconic Tube map featuring a chirping bird sitting on a branch of the Northern Line.

Euro 2012 call 'surreal' for Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:29 BST

Arsenal teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain said his call-up to the England squad for Euro 2012 felt "surreal" but he is ready to seize his chance in Poland and the Ukraine.

SFA seek more detail of Green consortium

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:04 BST

Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan will seek to discover the full composition of the Charles Green consortium which is set to take over at Rangers.

Garath McCleary is Reading's first summer signing

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:44 BST

Reading have made their first signing of the summer as they prepare for life in the Premier League by bringing in Nottingham Forest winger Garath McCleary on a free transfer.

For your viewing pleasure: New Apple iPhone '5' rumoured to have larger 4 inch screen

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:21 BST

iPhone fans are set for a visual feast as rumours emerge that Apple's next offering will have a screen which is half an inch bigger than previous versions.

Prior not ready to believe the hype

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:02 BST

Matt Prior was in philosophical mood as he prepared to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his Test debut on Thursday against West Indies at Lord's.

BarChick: Bistro Union

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:54 BST

Take? South Londoners for killer cocktails made with British ingredients

Didier Drogba will be Chelsea threat, warns Bayern goalkeeper

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:38 BST

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer admits his side will have to stop the threat of Didier Drogba to have a chance of winning the Champions League.

Prince Philip makes his latest gaffe to a lady in red

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:50 BST

The Duke of Edinburgh still has an eye for the ladies at 90.

Paneer wrap

Victoria Stewart — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:09:06 BST

What: Paneer wrap

Wrongly convicted of murder: Sam Hallam, 24, released after seven years in prison

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:16 BST

A kitchen fitter wrongly jailed for life for murder in 2005 because of the failures of the police and prosecution will be dramatically released this afternoon.

Bent: Villa struggles down to players

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:06 BST

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have to share some responsibility for the departure of Alex McLeish but he thinks the sacking will have come as a relief for his former manager.

Bosnia hails start of Mladic trial

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 BST

Ratko Mladic has gone on trial at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, 20 years after his troops began ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of non-Serbs.

I chose John Terry for footballing reasons, says Roy Hodgson

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:58:25 BST

Roy Hodgson focused on footballing matters as he explained the selection of John Terry and the omission of Rio Ferdinand in his England squad for this summer's European Championship.

Numi Puerh Chocolate Tea

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:53 BST

What: Numi Puerh Chocolate Tea

Cameron: sex ring case 'dreadful'

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:03 BST

The Rochdale sex grooming scandal was a "truly dreadful case" which must be investigated further, David Cameron has said.

Sadistic park killer bludgeoned pensioners to death in random attacks in Alexandra Park and Queen's Wood

Paul Cheston — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:38:16 BST

A sadistic double murderer who wore skull and crossbones gloves in a month of random violence faces a life sentence today.

Birthday blowout: Beyond Retro turns ten

Emma McCarthy — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:25:28 BST

Beyond Retro has turned 10 years old and, deciding that blowing out the candles was not celebration enough, the vintage emporium is hosting a week-long schedule 0f parties and events. Following a weekend of in-store gigs in Brighton, the festivities have now arrived in London.

Death of baby killed by falling lamp post ruled an ACCIDENT by coroner

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:07 BST

The jury in the inquest of a baby boy fatally injured by a falling lamp post has been directed to return a verdict of accidental death.

Where you can bank on a great royal day beside the Thames

Miranda Bryant — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:26 BST

In less than three weeks, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to congregate on the banks of the Thames for the Jubilee pageant to watch the biggest spectacle the river has ever seen.

Olympic flame role for Beckham

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 BST

David Beckham is to make a special guest appearance at the official handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens and bring it back to Britain for the torch relay.

Revealed: The group of British heroes to sail on the Queen's rowbarge Gloriana

Ross Lydall — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:59:56 BST

A group of British heroes has been chosen to sail on the Queen’s rowbarge Gloriana during the Diamond Jubilee pageant.

FA tell Platini of fears over racist violence at finals

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:46 BST

UEFA have assured England they are taking “very seriously” the potential threat of racism to players and fans in Ukraine for Euro 2012.

Warlord Charles Taylor still refuses to say sorry as he faces 80 years

Kiran Randhawa — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:19 BST

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor told judges at his war crimes sentencing hearing that he sympathised with his victims — but he did not apologise or express remorse.

Police abuse 'mistakes' condemned

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:02 BST

Alleged mistakes by police that allowed children to be systematically abused are "unacceptable", the Association of Chief Police Officers' lead on child protection has said.

Determined Roy Hodgson gets the really tough call in early

Dan Jones — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:53 BST

Just about every recent England manager has made selection decisions which – intentionally or not – stamp their name on the job. Steve McLaren and Fabio Capello dropped David Beckham. Glenn Hoddle omitted Paul Gascoigne from World Cup ’98. Graham Taylor effectively ended Gary Lineker’s international career at Euro ‘92.

Lady Gaga turns up in fishnets and a minuscule top after being banned for 'corrupting youth'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:43:12 BST

Lady Gaga appeared to be making a point today as she strutted through Tokyo airport clad in fishnets and the highest of boots after Indonesian authorities cancelled her appearance there because of fears she would corrupt their youth.

Moonrise Kingdom, Cannes Film Festival - review

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:36:44 BST

Opening the proceedings at Cannes is not always a privilege. Often the festival selects a film that has a good reason to be out of the competition.

BBC1 switches off Blue Peter and all shows for children after 60 years

Alistair Foster — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:04 BST

Blue Peter is to be dropped from BBC1 in a move which will see all children’s programmes axed from the flagship channel.

Modric 'to decide future after Euros'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:06 BST

Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is in no rush to sort out his club future.

Angry Brooks 'baffled' by charges

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:01 BST

Rebekah Brooks has expressed her bewilderment and launched a defiant attack against police and prosecutors after it was announced that she is to face criminal charges over the phone hacking scandal.

Men Trend: Armadillo backpack

Susannah Butter — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:58 BST

The exterior of this intriguingly shaped backpack is extremely tough, making it perfect for those carrying valuable technology. It’s made from industry strength polypropylene block-copolymer, known for its strength and lightness, and the shape is inspired by an armadillo’s back.

Whitehall 'should join fraud fight'

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:20:00 BST

A spending watchdog has hit out at the failure of Whitehall departments to join a major anti-fraud initiative which has uncovered £275 million of scams, overpayment and errors in the past two years.

Why you should buy your potatoes dirty, says Fay Maschler

Fay Maschler — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:18:03 BST

1 At dinner with David Queensberry, deftest of cooks, he recaptured the absconding flavour of Jersey Royals. “Buy them dirty,” he said.

NHS introduces 'named midwife' plan

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:00 BST

Mothers will receive one-to-one care from a named midwife during labour and birth as part of Government plans to combat postnatal depression.

Sir Chris or Jess? That’s knit picking

Matt Majendie — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:25 BST

A Scottish author has got in the Olympic spirit by penning a book advising readers how to knit their very own Olympians.

Cricket ace Michael Clarke takes on rally test

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:54:17 BST

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will put his driving skills to the test at the International Rally of Queensland.

One Direction to headline iTunes Festival: Apply for tickets now

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:49:56 BST

This September the iTunes festival returns to the Roundhouse, Camden for thirty consecutive nights of live music.

Friend of Prince Harry vows to re-open Chelsea nightclub Public

Michael Pooler — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:41:27 BST

Guy Pelly today vowed to re-open his nightclub Public in another part of London as he hit out at killjoy Chelsea residents who pushed for it to be closed down.

The Dictator swans in to Cannes

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:35:09 BST

Eurozone storm: David Cameron tells leaders to 'make up or break up'

Nicholas Cecil — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:13:29 BST

David Cameron today issued a stark “make up or break up” warning to eurozone leaders as Greece teetered on the brink of crashing out of the single currency.

Heathrow humbled: Olympics stars run a mile from official Games airport

Matthew Beard — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:48 BST

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.

No BBC boss should be flying political colours

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:57:29 BST

Has triumph gone to the Mayor’s mop so soon? Boris Johnson thinks the BBC’s new director-general should be a full-blooded Tory. This will avoid the corporation remaining in the hands of a motley crew who are “‘statist, corporatist, defeatist, anti-business, Europhile and overwhelmingly biased to the Left”.

Action needed now on Romanian beggars who are turning Park Lane into an eyesore

Benedict Moore-Bridger — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:24 BST

Boris Johnson today faced calls to deal with Romanian beggars who have been sleeping rough yards from Marble Arch.

The heroes at King's College A&E - London's real-life Holby City

Rosamund Urwin — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:20:09 BST

Just the other day, a young man came in stabbed and the knife was still hanging out of him,” Amanda Pullen, a technician in the emergency department of King’s College Hospital, recalls.

David Beckham (and a special Hackney schoolgirl) will be on board the golden plane bringing Olympic flame to Britain

Matthew Beard and Mark Blunden — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:26:50 BST

A golden plane today left London for the birthplace of the Olympics to collect the torch for the final countdown to the Games.

Cool Kate at Claridges

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:34:38 BST

Fatal flaws that led to carnage at gates of Tottenham school

Paul Cheston — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:48 BST

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.

Theresa May accused of being on verge of destroying police

Justin Davenport — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:12:36 BST

Home Secretary Theresa May was today accused of “destroying” a police service that is admired and replicated throughout the world.

London's latest Banksy: artwork springs up overnight on side of Turnpike Lane Poundland

Jack Rivlin — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:53:28 BST

Graffiti artist Banksy has emblazoned the wall of bargain store with an image depicting a child making Jubilee street party bunting in a sweatshop.