http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-home/rss-clean/ Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London Evening Standard http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803971-mps-back-election-reform-referendum.do A referendum on changing the way MPs are elected will be held by October next year under Government plans passed by the Commons. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803971-mps-back-election-reform-referendum.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z A referendum on changing the way MPs are elected will be held by October next year http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803951-broadwater-farm-murder-man-held.do A man has been arrested over the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock during the 1985 Broadwater Farm riots. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803951-broadwater-farm-murder-man-held.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Pc Blakelock, a father of three, was murdered by a machete-wielding gang 20 years ago during riots in Tottenham, north London http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803630-8500-toyota-cars-in-brakes-recall.do Beleaguered Japanese motor company Toyota suffered further embarrassment when it ordered a recall of 8,500 cars in the UK due to a brake problem. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803630-8500-toyota-cars-in-brakes-recall.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Around 8,500 Toyota Prius cars are to be recalled http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803952-kraft-reverses-cadbury-factory-vow.do Food giant Kraft has signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803952-kraft-reverses-cadbury-factory-vow.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Food giant Kraft has signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803954-afghanistan-deaths-soldiers-named.do Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Britain's death toll in the conflict matched that of the Falklands War have been hailed for their bravery. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803954-afghanistan-deaths-soldiers-named.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Private Sean McDonald who was killed in Afghanistan alongside Corporal John Moore http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803947-dindane-claims-dramatic-equaliser.do Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage-time to earn his side a valuable 1-1 draw against Sunderland. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803947-dindane-claims-dramatic-equaliser.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Aruna Dindane http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803968-tevez-and-adebayor-on-target-for-city.do A new Manchester City star was born in winger Adam Johnson as the Blues nudged up towards the top four with a 2-0 victory over Bolton. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803968-tevez-and-adebayor-on-target-for-city.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Adam Johnson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803955-three-sy-does-it-for-cottagers.do Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 win over Burnley at Craven Cottage. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803955-three-sy-does-it-for-cottagers.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Danny Murphy http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803969-tuncay-snatches-point-for-potters.do Tuncay Sanli's second-half header kept the pressure on struggling Wigan as Stoke made off with a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803969-tuncay-snatches-point-for-potters.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Tuncay Sanli http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803970-baggies-go-top.do West Brom leapfrogged Newcastle to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after they claimed a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe while Newcastle suffered a 3-0 defeat at Derby. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23803970-baggies-go-top.do 2010-01-09T00:02:00Z Roman Bednar http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803855-lover-battered-garden-expert-to-death-after-sex-in-woods.do Gardening expert at the centre of a love triangle was killed with a rock after one of her partners found out about the other, the Old Bailey hears Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:52:50 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803855-lover-battered-garden-expert-to-death-after-sex-in-woods.do 2010-02-09T12:52:50Z Victim: Linda Casey’s naked body was discovered in Banstead Woods http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803716-drunk-train-guard-ignored-red-light-and-refused-to-let-passengers-get-off.do Drunken train guard signalled his driver to go through a red light and refused to open doors to let passengers on or off during a terrifying journey between Waterloo and Kingston Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:33:45 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803716-drunk-train-guard-ignored-red-light-and-refused-to-let-passengers-get-off.do 2010-02-09T11:33:45Z Patrick Coyne was sacked by South West Trains http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803582-anne-marie-duff-blown-away-by-evening-standard-film-award.do A star-studded ceremony celebrated the best in British film at the Evening Standard Film Awards. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:44:25 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803582-anne-marie-duff-blown-away-by-evening-standard-film-award.do 2010-02-09T08:44:25Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803949-25-years-on-scotland-yard-make-significant-arrest-over-pc-blakelock-murder.do 40-year-old man arrested in connection with murder of Pc Keith Blakelock in Broadwater Farm riots 25 years ago Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:19 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803949-25-years-on-scotland-yard-make-significant-arrest-over-pc-blakelock-murder.do 2010-02-09T17:12:19Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803680-bbc-pays-stars-pound-229million-a-year.do BBC accused of having a 'culture of secrecy' after it refused to reveal how much it pays its top presenters and stars Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:18 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803680-bbc-pays-stars-pound-229million-a-year.do 2010-02-09T10:52:18Z High valuation: Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce is believed to earn about £500,000 while Jeremy Paxman clashed with Boris Johnson over his pay http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803576-heavy-snow-in-london-and-south-east-to-be-worst-hit-as-britain-braces-for-more-snow.do London warned to expect snow showers tonight and tomorrow with up to four inches forecast for Kent Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:29:07 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803576-heavy-snow-in-london-and-south-east-to-be-worst-hit-as-britain-braces-for-more-snow.do 2010-02-09T08:29:07Z Snow on train tracks during the big freeze last month http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803891-man-pulled-alive-from-rubble-27-days-after-haiti-earthquake.do Man pulled alive from a collapsed building in Haiti’s capital 27 days after the earthquake struck and 18 days after the government gave up looking for survivors Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:09 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23803891-man-pulled-alive-from-rubble-27-days-after-haiti-earthquake.do 2010-02-09T15:13:09Z Ordeal over: Evan Muncie was taken to hospital emaciated and hallucinating http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803575-john-terry-chelsea-fans-support-has-been-incredible.do Embattled Chelsea captain praises the backing he has received from the club's fans Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:26:47 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803575-john-terry-chelsea-fans-support-has-been-incredible.do 2010-02-09T08:26:47Z Skipper John Terry broke his silence to thank home support http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803901-furious-gianfranco-zola-in-blast-at-david-sullivan.do Italian reacts with anger at suggestions from new owner of pay-cuts at the end of the season Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:28:07 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803901-furious-gianfranco-zola-in-blast-at-david-sullivan.do 2010-02-09T15:28:07Z Angry: Gianfranco Zola is unhappy that David Sullivan has spoken so openly ahead of a crucial match http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803782-arsene-wenger-i-did-not-rubbish-chelsea.do Arsenal boss insists he praised rivals after loss at Stamford Bridge, but vowed that he would not change his side's style of play Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:33:16 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803782-arsene-wenger-i-did-not-rubbish-chelsea.do 2010-02-09T12:33:16Z Hitting back: Arsene Wenger said he was not being negative about Chelsea's display http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803880-harry-redknapp-gives-long-ball-claims-short-shrift.do Manager hits back at accusations Tottenham have built their game around punts to Peter Crouch Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:09:06 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/football/article-23803880-harry-redknapp-gives-long-ball-claims-short-shrift.do 2010-02-09T15:09:06Z Hitting back: Harry Redknapp http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803694-fsa-chief-hector-sants-to-quit-in-summer.do The City’s top regulator, Hector Sants, is quitting as chief executive of the Financial Services Authority Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:19:08 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803694-fsa-chief-hector-sants-to-quit-in-summer.do 2010-02-09T11:19:08Z Time to go: Hector Sants said he never planned serving longer than three years http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803696-uks-goods-trade-deficit-widens-to-worst-in-a-year.do Hopes of a strong, export-led recovery in the UK are dashed after the trade deficit unexpectedly swelled to its widest level in almost a year Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:27:43 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803696-uks-goods-trade-deficit-widens-to-worst-in-a-year.do 2010-02-09T11:27:43Z All at sea: Despite the weaker pound, exports were outstripped by imports in December http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803823-barclays-bank-chief-barack-obama-may-harm-global-recovery.do Barclays chief executive John Varley warns that Barack Obama’s plans to cut the size and limit risk-taking by banks could damage the global economic revival Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:46:03 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23803823-barclays-bank-chief-barack-obama-may-harm-global-recovery.do 2010-02-09T12:46:03Z Message: John Varley addressing today's meeting of the Treasury Select Committee http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23803677-british-cinemas-rocknroll-year.do Three anarchic rockers, a misfit teen and a foul-mouthed politico were celebrated at the Evening Standard Film Awards. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:36:12 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-23803677-british-cinemas-rocknroll-year.do 2010-02-09T10:36:12Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23803858-the-perfect-way-to-spend-valentines-day-in-london.do If you want to treat your lover to a really special day out in London, read this. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:31 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23803858-the-perfect-way-to-spend-valentines-day-in-london.do 2010-02-09T13:55:31Z The movie: Valentine's Day starring Jennifer Garner and Ashton Kutcher Tower of love: enjoy the view on a Valentine's Day tour of the bridge Romantic: Jennifer Pike plays the Southbank centre http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803661-jade-goodys-children-to-visit-grave-on-mothers-day.do Jade Goody's children have not stopped talking about their mother since the day she died, their father Jeff Brazier said Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:42:40 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803661-jade-goodys-children-to-visit-grave-on-mothers-day.do 2010-02-09T10:42:40Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803591-katie-price-hits-out-at-rumours-her-marriage-to-alex-reid-is-in-trouble.do <b>Video: </b>Newlywed Katie Price describes reports that her relationship with husband Alex Reid is already on the rocks as a "joke" Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:09:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803591-katie-price-hits-out-at-rumours-her-marriage-to-alex-reid-is-in-trouble.do 2010-02-09T08:09:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803524-hannah-waterman-strips-off-for-charity.do Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant rose and nothing more as she strips off to encourage others to take heart Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:37:09 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803524-hannah-waterman-strips-off-for-charity.do 2010-02-08T16:37:09Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23803721-talent-meets-attitude-with-rox.do Rox is the latest Brits school graduate to plan an assault on the charts and this south Londoner has something worth listening to. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:40:41 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23803721-talent-meets-attitude-with-rox.do 2010-02-09T11:40:41Z Soul girl: south Londoner Rox at the HMV Next Big Thing night at the Jazz Café http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803870-video-jennifer-lopez-loves-her-catsuit.do Jennifer Lopez clearly doesn't care what her critics say after taking to the stage in the same skin-tight catsuit that was panned by critics in January Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:54:58 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803870-video-jennifer-lopez-loves-her-catsuit.do 2010-02-09T13:54:58Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803681-jessie-wallace-and-shane-richie-return-to-eastenders.do Actress Jessie Wallace is returning to EastEnders to reprise the role of feisty Kat Moon along with screen husband Shane Richie, soap bosses confirm Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:53:20 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23803681-jessie-wallace-and-shane-richie-return-to-eastenders.do 2010-02-09T10:53:20Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23803651-who-needs-designer-we-love-the-high-street.do The chains have come up trumps for those of us who haven’t yet shaken off the recession Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:03:17 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23803651-who-needs-designer-we-love-the-high-street.do 2010-02-09T10:03:17Z Cargo shorts £65, animal-print oversized knit £80, Whistles (www.whistles.co.uk) Shoulder insert shirt £45, pocket-detail skirt £45, Cos (020 7478 0040) Jacket £49.99, trousers £29.99, shoes £49.99, River Island (020 8991 4759) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803522-getting-carried-away-with-just-how-friendly-london-can-be.do After New Yorkers carried comedian Mark Malkoff 9.4 miles across the city, Jasmine Gardner took to Oxford Street to see if she could persuade Londoners to do the same Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:09:51 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803522-getting-carried-away-with-just-how-friendly-london-can-be.do 2010-02-08T16:09:51Z Thumbing a lift: Jasmine Gardner waits to be 'picked up' on Oxford Street Piggy back: Jasmine gets a ride Two's company: Jasmine is on her way from one end of Oxford Street to the other Taking the strain: Need a lift? No problem Giddy up: Jasmine nears her goal Fireman's lift: Londoners carried Jasmine to length of Oxford Street http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803241-arnie-terminates-textbooks-to-offer-an-electronic-educationarnie-terminates-textbooks-to-offer-an-electronic-education.do Electronic books may soon be a common sight in the classroom as schools begin to experiment with them Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:56:52 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803241-arnie-terminates-textbooks-to-offer-an-electronic-educationarnie-terminates-textbooks-to-offer-an-electronic-education.do 2010-02-08T10:56:52Z Children can download books, type data into worksheets and even browse the web and email their work to teachers - all from their desks http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803626-does-romance-on-valentines-day-guarantee-you-sex.do You have found the perfect restaurant, booked the table, bought the roses - after all that, sex has simply got to be on the cards for Valentine's Day this Sunday, right? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:56:23 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803626-does-romance-on-valentines-day-guarantee-you-sex.do 2010-02-09T09:56:23Z Romance: but does feeding strawberries to each other give you a guarantee of sex http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803748-winston-churchill-his-mother-and-the-philandering-prince.do A new book on the great leader based on documents hidden for years delves deeper into his family life than any other — and comes up with some intriguing revelations Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:13:49 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803748-winston-churchill-his-mother-and-the-philandering-prince.do 2010-02-09T12:13:49Z Royal link: left, Winston Churchill’s mother Lady Randolph, who Celia and John Lee claimed had sexual liaisons with King Edward VII Family tie: a portrait from the archive of Lady Randolph with Jack and Winston http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803271-the-gigs-that-come-to-you.do Bands are now happy to play for fans in their own homes. It’s surreal, says Jasmine Gardner, but it makes commercial sense too Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:19:22 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803271-the-gigs-that-come-to-you.do 2010-02-08T11:19:22Z In-house entertainment: Marthas & Arthurs, above, have been inundated with requests for their 'Dinner Download' http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803264-join-the-eclair-set.do After the trend for handmade macaroons and cup cakes, 2010 is arguably the year of the eclair. Liz Hoggard feeds her inner child Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:51:21 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23803264-join-the-eclair-set.do 2010-02-08T10:51:21Z Girl food: sweet or savoury hits the spot http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23802539-flights-of-fancy-backstage-at-the-paris-couture-shows.do Shows in concrete bunkers, unicorn shoes and Casiraghis dancing by candlelight; the world of haute couture is changing. Today the clients are younger and the designs sexier, but fantasy and decadence still reign Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:38:44 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/fashion/article-23802539-flights-of-fancy-backstage-at-the-paris-couture-shows.do 2010-02-04T16:38:44Z Lindsay Ellingson backstage wearing Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Magdelena Frackowiak backstage wearing Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Karlie Kloss backstage at Armani Prive Malgosia Bela poses in Givenchy Couture by Riccardo Tisci Anna Selezneva backstage wearing Christian Dior Couture by John Galliano Model Suzie Bird backstage at Alexis Mabille