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Tributes paid to Whitney Houston
Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards after the singing legend's shock death.
Athens riots as cuts vote looms
Rioting has spread across central Athens and buildings have gone up in flames amid mass protests as MPs prepare to vote on a crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy.
Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes
David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal.
Hunt warns over racism in football
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that football must not return to the "bad old days" following high-profile racism rows.
The Artist takes seven Bafta awards
Silent film The Artist has made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.
Arabs call for UN force in Syria
The Arab League will call for the UN Security Council to create a joint peacekeeping force for Syria, the latest effort by the regional group to end the 11-month old crisis that has killed more than 5,000 people.
Drivers warned over icy conditions
The cold snap may have come to an end on Sunday - but emergency services continue to warn of the dangers of icy conditions.
Fuel removal operations under way
Underwater pumping operations have got under way to remove some of the 500,000 gallons of fuel aboard the Costa Concordia, nearly a month after the cruise ship ran aground off Tuscany.
Jet diverted after cockpit attack
A Brazilian airliner has made a safe forced landing after a passenger had a "psychotic attack," entered the cockpit and assaulted a pilot, crew members and passengers who tried to subdue him.
Jagger and Macca grace pop charts
The charts are being graced with musical greatness after two legends soared into the top three of both singles and album listings.
Damilola killer sent back to jail
One of Damilola Taylor's killers was back behind bars today - only 16 days after being released from jail. Ricky Preddie (pictured left) was recalled to prison last night after breaching the terms of his parole
'Best of British' concert to mark end of Olympics
The Olympics will sign off with a spectacular concert in Hyde Park with the Rolling Stones, Adele and Blur all being courted for a "Best of British" night Comments (7)
Knuckle down and fight for a better life, says Lennox Lewis
Heavyweight Lennox Lewis hands out a tough lesson at a boxing academy that helps troubled teens. David Cohen finds out how the ring is changing lives - with the help of Comic Relief Comments (5)
Cameron wins hands down: Body language expert gives PM the thumbs up
A leading expert on body language has revealed that when the Prime Minister splays his fingers he is actually taking charge of the debate Comments (16)
Stay out of Syria, Russia tells the West
Russia and the US are on a collision course over Syria today after Moscow gave its strongest backing yet to President Bashar Assad Comments (15)
Barclays cuts bonuses by a third to £1.5 billion
Barclays has bowed to public pressure and slashed the bonuses paid to its City investment bankers by a third, to a total of £1.5 billion Comments (17)
Rothschild in libel defeat over trip with Mandelson
Banker Nathaniel Rothschild lost a libel action over claims he had been the "puppet master" between Lord Mandelson and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Ken branded 'a vulgar embarrassment' in new gay storm
Ken Livingstone was engulfed in a fresh row over "offensive" comments about homosexuality today after claiming gay bankers would have their penises cut off in Dubai Comments (47)
Hunt for 'brazen' thief filmed stealing mobile phone on train
Watch the video: Police are hunting a thief who was filmed by a train passenger stealing a mobile phone from a woman's handbag after she accidentally left it in the carriage Comments (30)Republican race
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Thugs to be tagged in US-style trial to tackle drunken crime
Drunken thugs in London are to be fitted with electronic tags to prevent them drinking and re-offending in a US-style scheme proposed by Kit Malthouse (pictured) Comments (3)
TV's Amanda: Help sick babies by giving breast milk
TV presenter Amanda Davies today called on mothers to donate breast milk. The BBC sports broadcaster, 31, revealed how her daughter Molly was helped by donor milk when she was born nine weeks early. Comments (1)
'Riot damages offer won't cover half of my losses'
A transport worker whose home was burned down by rioters told today of his anger after being offered just half of the compensation he had claimed Comments (12)
Travel bosses fail to avert winter chaos
Snow and ice caused serious travel disruption for commuters today despite transport chiefs claiming they were ready with a cold weather plan Comments (16)
'It's not easy in jail. If you value your life stay away from gangs'
A former gang member who is in prison for a smash-and-grab raid on a London jeweller's told of his despair today at missing out on seeing his siblings grow up Comments
New mother driven out by music firm is awarded £27,000
A manager forced out of her job with a music company after maternity leave has won £27,000 compensation Comments (5)World News
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The bargain bookseller
Seni Glaister has made a £10 million fortune selling cut-price books. She tells Susannah Herbert why her children's literary festival is long overdue Comments
Play shines a light on father of theatre
Actor Ben Chaplin hopes a new play about a pioneering actor-director gets him the recognition he deserves. Comments (1)
Actress's new role - as a cook for the homeless
A London actress has started up her own regular food deliveries to the homeless, claiming major charities turned down her offer of help. Comments (3)
Kingston town ... it's the place we long to be
It is the epitome of leafy tranquillity. Now Kingston-upon-Thames has been voted the happiest place to live in and around London Comments
Children create drama out of supersewer crisis
Children at an inner city primary school took to the stage to show a Thames Water boss how work on London's supersewer would rob them of a place to play Comments (2)Derailed train 'driven too fast'
The 129 tonne freight loco which derailed at Bletchley a week ago halting services on the West Coast main line was travelling too fast, rail safety chiefs said CommentsCouncil's prayers are illegal, rules judge
A bid to outlaw prayers at council meetings was won today by the National Secular Society and an atheist councillo Comments (5)Segregation of nations in conflict to keep the peace at athletes village
Thousands of athletes in the Olympic village will be segregated along geopolitical lines to avoid international tensions, the Standard reveals today Comments (5)Benefits cap to hit London homes hardest with 3,300 in Brent alone
More than twice as many families in one London borough will be hit by the £26,000 benefits cap as in the whole of Birmingham, it has been revealed Comments (8)Patient fears as three hospitals set to merge
The merger of three London hospitals was given the go-ahead today despite concerns over the effect on patient care Comments (2)Baby P council 'blundered' on mother's abuse of 10 children
The council that failed Baby P was today accused of blunders in another child protection case Comments
Worst team in the world wins its first match
A London football coach who flew 8,000 miles to rescue the world's worst team told today of his pride at having led them to victory Comments
London MPs unite in revolt over boundaries
Sweeping changes to the proposed new MPs' map of London are being demanded by all three major political parties Comments (16)
There's no substitute for threatened eel and pie shop, says Who star Pete
Rock star Pete Townshend has joined the campaign to save one of west London's last surviving traditional pie and mash shops from demolition Comments (14)
Foyle's War could make a peacetime comeback
Popular ITV detective drama Foyle's War may be returning for an eighth series, according to one of its stars, Julian Ovenden Comments (4)
Apple chief twisted truth to suit himself, says FBI dossier
Steve Jobs was a bit of a bad apple if you believe his FBI file which has just been made public CommentsCabinet trio warn that NHS Bill could cost Tories next election
David Cameron's NHS reforms were hit by a Tory mutiny today after three Cabinet ministers and senior backbenchers all warned they could cost the party the 2015 general election CommentsJoin a gang and you'll face rape and abuse, girls are warned
Teenage girls were warned today that if they join a gang they risk being sexually assaulted or raped by men and boys in the group Comments (2)'Downton tax break could help wealthy hire servants'
Working mothers could get tax breaks to hire cleaners, David Cameron has suggested Comments (4)Cycle protest will push Mayor hopefuls to take action on safety
Cyclists are planning a huge demonstration in a bid to force all mayoral candidates to improve road safety Comments (4)Book agent's daughter died from overdose after burying mother
The daughter of a leading literary agent died after taking a cocktail of drugs and alcohol the morning after her mother's funeralMy London
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Daughter of Anne Robinson: Mum offered to buy me Botox for my wedding. I was like: 'I'm sorry?'
Emma Wilson reveals exactly what it's like to be Anne Robinson's daughter — and about stepping out from under her shadow
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Flame and glory: Rammstein set to light up London
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
Tatchell comes to Ken’s aid after gay ‘gaffe’
Was Ken Livingstone being homophobic when he told the New Statesman the Tory party was “riddled with gays”?
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