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No movement in independence talks
Prime Minister David Cameron said he had made little progress in talks with Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond over a referendum on independence.
Tribute paid to teenage stab victim
The parents of a 13-year-old girl who died after being stabbed have paid tribute to her as "the most beautiful, intelligent and bright young girl".
Teenager faces jail for riot attack
A teenager is facing jail for attacking a Malaysian student in an "exceptional" act of violence during the summer riots.
No assurances offered over Qatada
A Jordanian prince has refused to give assurances over whether radical cleric Abu Qatada would get a fair trial if he were deported to Jordan.
Banks 'must change or be broken up'
The banking sector may be broken up unless it shows a "step-change" in competition, the head of the Office of Fair Trading has said.
Parties 'interested' in Rangers
Rangers' administrators have received "several expressions of interest from parties not connected to the club" since taking over the running of the Scottish league champions.
Extradition date for retired Briton
A retired British businessman who has failed in his appeals over extradition will be sent to the United States on Friday next week, his lawyer has said.
Student loan penalty plan 'ditched'
Plans to impose penalties on students who pay off university loans early are being ditched, the Government is expected to announce next week.
Implant clinics 'referring to NHS'
Some private clinics at the centre of the breast implant scandal are claiming they do not have "the skills" to treat affected patients, experts have warned.
Nestle spends £500m on UK growth
Kit Kat-to-Yorkie firm Nestle has promised £500 million of investment in its UK operation as it looks to build on a "strong year" in 2011.
Side by side in dock, Chris Huhne and his ex-wife
Former minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife refused to exchange a glance as they were sent for trial for perverting the course of justice
Public 'priced out of best Games seats'
Ordinary Londoners may have been priced out of buying the best seats at the Olympics, an official report said Comments (24)
Towie Lauren Goodger's beauty salon is petrol-bombed
A petrol bomb attack has forced the closure of a beauty salon belonging to The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger, just hours after its launch Comments (14)
Boris Johnson pledges to slash council tax every year
Boris Johnson will cut council tax every year if he is re-elected as Mayor, the Standard can reveal Comments (27)
Man hit by lorry in first crash on 'shared space' of Exhibition Road
A man suffered head injuries when he became the first to be knocked down in Exhibition Road since it was turned into a "shared space" for pedestrians and drivers Comments (34)
Family left mourning 'our most beautiful, intelligent, bright girl'
The parents of a 13-year-old girl stabbed to death in a park pay tribute to "the most beautiful, intelligent and bright young girl" Comments (5)
Stay in UK and I'll give you more power, David Cameron tells Scotland
The Prime Minister has made a major offer to the Scottish people of more devolution if they vote against breaking up the UK in the coming referendum on independence Comments (39)
Apple's software revolution is the legacy of Jobs
Exclusive: Apple has launched new software which designed to bring the iPad to its desktop and laptop computers Comments (4)Named: man who sank stadium deal
The identity of the man behind an anonymous legal challenge that led to the collapse of West Ham's purchase of the Olympic stadium has been revealed Comments (2)
Start making things again
Discounts axed for empty home owners
Westminster council is set to abolish council tax discounts for people who list expensive flats as their second homes, the Evening Standard has learned Comments (5)
Ken's friends in the East
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports Comments (14)Police roll out internet CCTV to cut theft in shops and bars
An online crime-fighting database could dramatically cut low-level offending such as shoplifting and thefts after being backed by police Comments (11)
Give facts to public after shootings to stop riots, watchdog tells police
The police watchdog has declared that it was a "myth" that the Met was gagged from speaking to the public after the killing of Mark Duggan, as it issued new rules to prevent riots breaking out after future shootings Comments (8)Whitehall accused of covering up sky-high pay
Whitehall departments are accused of using controversial arrangements to cover up the huge pay of top mandarins Comments (18)Maternity unit 'still fails' after deaths of five mothers-to-be
A hospital maternity unit is continuing to fail mothers months after the deaths of five women, a health watchdog has said CommentsWorld News
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Crash helicopter pilot's wife is sued by widow
The family of a man killed in a horrific helicopter crash are suing the widow of the pilot at the controls Comments
I adore being a freak, says Lady Gaga's favourite corpse
A rough-sleeper turned avant-garde model whose top-to-toe tattoos have been copied by Lady Gaga today declared he enjoys being a freak Comments (1)
I'll set prison on fire, said inmate before 350 burnt to death
The prisoner who started the devastating blaze that tore through a Honduras jail killing more than 350 inmates warned authorities he would start a fire, it has emerged Comments (1)Kazakh billionaire may have fled Britain over £3 billion fraud case
The billionaire accused of being the world's biggest fraudster was found guilty of contempt of court - but may have already fled the country Comments (1)Camden starts HS2 legal battle
A London council announced plans to launch legal action against the Government in an attempt to halt the High Speed 2 rail scheme Comments (2)
Baroness Warsi keeps faith by giving Pope a Koran
Baroness Warsi has handed over a copy of the Koran and a gold-plated cube inscribed with references to Allah as personal gifts to the Pope Comments (4)
Keeping MPs feeling green costs taxpayer £80,000 for plants
Taxpayers are footing a bill of more than £80,000 a year for gardening and plants in Parliament Comments
£20,000 reward to find Valentine killer
Police have announced a £20,000 reward to find the killer of a builder apparently stabbed to death at random in the street Comments
Staff 'reacted too slowly as blood pressure rose'
A mother who died hours after giving birth had had to wait for three days on an overcrowded ward before having an emergency Caesarean section, an inquest was told Comments
Anya, 10, finds home for the hamster left out in the cold
A hamster found abandoned in freezing weather behind bins in a wealthy London square has been adopted by a 10-year-old girl who lives around the corner Comments
Student loan repayment penalty plan scrapped
Plans to impose penalties on students who pay off university loans early are being ditched, the Government is expected to announce next week Comments (5)Gun gang thug gets 30 years for murder of teenage athlete
A gang member who murdered a teenage athlete and tried to kill two other youths in acts of "mindless and appalling violence" was jailed for a minimum of 30 years Comments (1)
Camilla's booked to help teach Tube staff how to read
The Duchess of Cornwall joins best-selling novelist Tony Parsons to help teach Tube staff how to read Comments (2)Libya militias 'torture Gaddafi supporters to death in camps'
Lawless armed militia now rule much of Libya and are forcing whole communities to flee as they impose a regime of torture and violence, Amnesty International said today Comments (3)Chanel and Burberry to open Paris-style maisons in capital
Chanel has been given the go-ahead to open a huge flagship London store with a raft of luxury brands set to follow suit with Paris-style "maisons" Comments (2)Yard and CPS pledge to protect witnesses
An anonymous witness held the key to solving the gang murder of 16-year-old Agnes Sina-Inakoju, a senior police officer has said as he defended Scotland Yard's record of protecting witnesses Comments
BMX star: My sport can help cut youth crime
BMX star Shanaze Reade told how her sport can steer youths away from crime by giving them "something to get up in the morning for" Comments (1)
Anything is possible, says ex-gang member awarded OBE at Palace
A former gang member told how he had turned his life around as he met the Queen to receive an OBE for his "outstanding contribution to youth work" Comments (2)Schools take on private tutors as volunteers to boost GCSE grades
Some of London's most sought-after "super tutors" are working free in state schools to help boost grades Comments (2)
The home that costs £100,000 a week
Record rent beats sum footballer Sol asked for his home Comments (2)2,100 women seek treatment for mutilation
More than 2,100 women and girls in London have sought hospital treatment for genital mutilation over the past six years, figures have revealed Comments (1)
2012 javelin trains just ain't got rhythm
The seven-minute journey of a javelin train from St Pancras to Stratford is the inspiration behind a new piece of music to be premiered next month Comments (1)Barking Tevez brought to heel
Dishing up Melbourne
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Picasso & Modern British Art - review
Tate Britain's exhibition is an exploration of Picasso's influence on seven English contemporaries
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Ken Livingstone's friends in the East
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
New effort to recover Freud’s Bacon portrait
The Lucian Freud retrospective at the National Portrait Gallery has reignited interest in his lost portrait of his friend and fellow artist Francis Bacon
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