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Pakistan tries to calm Cameron row
Pakistan's government has sought to calm the diplomatic spat over David Cameron's claim that elements in the country were "exporting terror", just days ahead of President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to the UK.
Huntley 'should be glad he's alive'
Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his six-figure claim for compensation after he was badly injured by another inmate and be "thankful" he was not hanged, a leading victims' campaigner has said.
Afghan military push 'going well'
A military operation to oust Taliban insurgents from a stronghold in southern Afghanistan is progressing "very well", the Ministry of Defence has said.
Bonuses slammed after crash ruling
Union bosses have demanded that rail chiefs be stripped of their bonuses in the wake of the inquest into the Potters Bar rail crash.
Labour hopeful in fear over power
David Miliband has warned Labour could be out of power for years as he made his bid for leadership of the party at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Ennis strikes gold
Jessica Ennis claimed gold for Britain on the penultimate night of competition in the European Championships in Barcelona.
Welsh ace Greene leads GB one-two
Dai Greene led Britain's second one-two of the European Championships in Barcelona, claiming gold in the 400 metres hurdles ahead of team-mate Rhys Williams.
Silver for Rimmer
Michael Rimmer claimed Britain's 12th medal of the European Championships with silver in the men's 800 metres in Barcelona.
Prior stars as England take control
Matt Prior's century saw England remain on course for a comfortable victory after the third day of the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge, despite a fine individual display from Umar Gul.
Red Bull in command
Red Bull Racing destroyed their rivals in qualifying ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix by sweeping to their sixth all-front row of the year spearheaded by pole king Sebastian Vettel.
News News feed
Boris Johnson's London bike hire hits the streets
Thousands of commuters took to two wheels on Boris Johnson’s new hire bikes as the Mayor heralded the start of a cycling revolution Comments (49)
David Cameron salutes Dispossessed campaign as we reach £500,000
Evening Standard’s Dispossessed Fund has smashed through the £500,000 barrier thanks to Londoners’ amazingly generous response to our appeal Comments (8)
Showbiz: Ben Shephard tells viewers he will miss them as he leaves GMTV sofa
Ben Shephard told viewers "I will miss you all" as he quit the GMTV sofa after a decade, adding: "Let's have a lie-in" Comments (5)
I fear another Potters Bar, says judge
Rail passengers are still at risk eight years after the Potters Bar rail crash, a judge warned Comments (1)
Holiday balcony plunge girl, 17, dies in hospital
British teenager who fell from the seventh floor of an apartment block during a holiday in Majorca has died Comments (1)
Politics: Gordon Brown 'thinks Ed Miliband will be Labour leader'
Gordon Brown believes that Ed Miliband is the candidate best placed to win the Labour leadership, the Evening Standard has been told Comments (23)
Holocaust survivor has to prove he is Jewish
Holocaust survivor who lost half his family at the hands of the Nazis tells how he was forced to go to court to prove he is Jewish Comments (10)
Judge: Jon Venables in clear and present danger if new identity is revealed
Jon Venables is in 'clear and present danger' of being killed if his new name is made public, a High Court judge said Comments (20)
Sport Sport feed
Football: Arsenal back on radar with plenty of obstacles
Future of Fabregas and lack of new faces means fans are worried as low-key build-up makes way for the Emirates Cup Comments (25)
Football: Harry Redknapp: David Sullivan to blame if Scott Parker is unsettled
Tottenham manager says Hammers should have kept bid for star midfielder quiet Comments (23)
Mark Webber’s got more than Sebastian Vettel on his mind
Exclusive: Aussie driver is not concerned about spat with team-mate because he is thinking further ahead in life Comments
Football: Neil Harris' decade of service is one worth celebrating
To many, the concept of a testimonial is no more than a self-indulgent anachronism typical of the greed in today’s game but the one granted to the Millwall striker is thoroughly deserved Comments (2)Business Business feed
Now's the time to snap up shares says F&C boss Tigue
The boss of Britain’s oldest investment trust declares the time is now right to be buying shares again Comments (1)
British Airways' ash cloud and strikes toll tots up to £250m
British Airways revealed the full £250 million cost of its 'perfect storm' spring when millions of passengers were grounded by the ash cloud and cabin-crew strikes Comments (3)
Virgin Atlantic cashes in with business-class boost
Virgin Atlantic said passengers were flocking back to its upper class cabin after the airline plunged to a record £132 million loss last year Comments (2)
World Cup cheers Britain’s beer sales
Football’s World Cup gave a boost to Britain’s beer sales, industry figures show CommentsEntertainment Entertainment feed
Film: Guns and grunts from The A-Team
Cult Eighties TV series The A-Team has been updated to Iraq — it’s still as daft but with added firepower Comments (1)
Showbiz: Katie Price setting up glamour model agency to help young girls follow in her footsteps
Katie Price is setting up a modelling agency to create an army of "mini-mes" Comments (4)
Film: The Karate Kid fails to pack an emotional punch
The Karate Kid pairs martial-arts legend Jackie Chan with 12-year-old Hollywood princeling Jaden Smith Comments
Music: Sound check: Why Katy Perry's new album actually stinks
Katy Perry’s new CD cover is infused with the scent of candyfloss in the latest attempt to win back some sales from the download market — but is it really necessary? Comments
Showbiz: Cheryl Cole abandons Derek Hough as the pair land in LA
Cheryl Cole landed in Los Angeles with her close friend, dancer Derek Hough, but it was she who showed some fancy footwork Comments (2)
Hot Tickets: What to do in London - This weekend's hottest events
Underage, iTunes and Field Day festivals are in town. Plus, this weekend's best comedy Comments
Showbiz: Lindsay Lohan sleeps without pillow in jail
Lindsay Lohan doesn't have a "pillow to sleep on" in jail, according to her mother. Comments (3)
Theatre: The Bolshoi sweep all before them
Superlatives seem in short supply when it comes to describing the Bolshoi. Comments (1)
Showbiz: Mel Gibson's ex Oksana Grigorieva claims to have attack witnesses
Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva claims to have witnesses who saw the actor attack her Comments (2)
Film: World Class director at work for Frontier Blues
The unmissable feature debut from Babak Jalali, a graduate of the London Film School, puts the beautiful smallness of life on the big screen Comments (1)
Life & Style Life & Style feed
Zara Phillips: A Royal Knockout
Zara Phillips is a world champion eventer and glamorous party girl with blue blood in her veins and her feet on the ground. Harry Mount plays the courtier Comments (1)
War of the Palumbos: Why 25 year family feud is unlikely to ever end
Mark Hollingsworth reveals why the extraordinary Palumbo 25-year family feud is unlikely ever to end Comments (1)
Health & Beauty: Look! Longer is better when it comes to eyelashes
It’s time to learn to love our lashes, says Alice Hart-Davis, who has been giving hers a bit of TLC Comments (2)
Helena Christensen: the lady and the lace
Helena Christensen dreams of corsets and basques and collects camisoles. Here she reveals her love affair with lingerie Comments
Jeff Goldblum's My London
Actor Jeff Goldblum buys wholegrains at Whole Foods and takes sartorial tips from PG Wodehouse Comments
Power and glory at the world's biggest freestyle motocross tournament
Prepare for some jaw-dropping tricks as the planet’s greatest freestyle motocross riders battle for the world title Comments
Underground is in Deep Trouble
As a new £10m train breaks down this week, the future of the Tube looks uncertain amid collapsed contracts and threatened 40 per cent spending cuts. Comments (11)
Hello Buoys! Sardinia's Costa Smeralda
When the cashmere crew descended on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, Gianluca Longo just had to don his blazer, unfurl his spinnaker and join the regatta... Comments |
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Why Katy Perry's new album actually stinks
Katy Perry’s new CD cover is infused with the scent of candyfloss in the latest attempt to win back some sales from the download market — but is it really necessary?
Straight Talking Rugby
And more. Read the write-ups from the latest reader events with Brian Moore, Martin Peters and Alec Stewart.
Win a break for two
To Tylney Hall, Hampshire and find out all the best the South East has to offer this summer.
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