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Whitney Houston at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in 2009 (AP/Matt Sayles)

Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

PM quashes Lansley speculation

David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.

A wintry view of Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, following overnight snow

End of bitter cold snap in sight

The end of the cold snap is in sight, with the mercury finally rising slightly after several days of record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, according to forecasters.

Murdoch expected in wake of arrests

Rupert Murdoch is expected to fly to London next week after reassuring staff he would not sell The Sun in the wake of a second wave of arrests at the newspaper.

George Osborne has reportedly ruled out tax breaks for married couples

Anger over marriage tax breaks

George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.

PM 'plans football racism summit'

David Cameron is expected to step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue.

Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign stop in Portland, Maine (AP/Robert F Bukaty)

Romney returns to winning ways

Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week, Maine Republican Party chairman Charlie Webster said.

Salmond insists on no-strings poll

Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster.

Call to embrace community energy

The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report.

Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards

The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards.

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 (14)

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)

Commentary: City still hasn't grasped the nettle

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 (45)

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

Rick Santorum's hardline social creed is gaining ground as the Republicans run short of options to beat Obama

Snowy scenes

In pictures: The Evening Standard's snappers were out braving the wintry conditions - see the results here...

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 (11)

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)

In pictures: Snowy scenes in London

'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