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French expats to elect first 'MP for Britain'

2009-10-26T09:33:57Z

Hans Backe to meet with Notts County

2009-10-26T16:26:53Z

Sven-Goran Eriksson's former assistant Hans Backe has confirmed he will have talks with Notts County regarding the vacant managerial post at the Coca-Cola League Two club

Skis at the ready for the new season

2009-10-14T10:17:26Z

The recession has hit hard but the top resorts are still a hive of activity

Atlantic league still under consideration

2009-10-14T09:19:19Z

The possibility of the Old Firm being invited to join a north Atlantic league could be resurrected after the president of the Dutch Football Association revealed he plans to lobby UEFA on the issue

Recession takes its toll on DSG as computer sales nosedive

2009-09-02T06:31:02Z

The owner of Currys and PC World, DSG International, posted a 6% fall in first-quarter sales today and revealed it has sold its Polish operations for �1

Lily Allen reveals the truth behind the stage tears

2009-09-01T11:46:24Z

Lily Allen has revealed the secret behind her floods of tears on stage.

Christopher Hampton translates the big questions

2009-08-26T09:41:57Z

Written from inside Nazi Germany, �d�n von Horv�th�s still underrated plays raise the big questions about guilt and conscience, says his translator Christopher Hampton.

Fulham clinch signing of Riise

2009-07-22T12:20:53Z

Fulham have completed the signing of Norway midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise on a three-year contract

Up all night in Helsinki

2009-07-22T08:54:29Z

Liz Hoggard embarks on a 24-hour party Finnish-style � and finds a bizarre blend of saunas, spells, tango dancing and a rock church

All the world's a stage for Helen Mirren

2009-06-24T07:02:35Z

Thousands of people around the world will get to watch Helen Mirren on stage tomorrow when the National Theatre launches live broadcasts

Brick Lane designers in �1m deal

2009-06-18T07:27:37Z

An east London fashion house has defied the recession to sign a �1million expansion deal

A slice of Danish

2009-04-29T12:11:11Z

Aarhus is artistic and vibrant � and the nearby beaches and natural beauty make it a perfect summer spot

'Keep off the ice' warning as temperatures plunge to -12C

2009-01-07T09:25:13Z

Temperatues plunged to -12C across the South-East on the coldest night of Britain's big freeze

Lufthansa linked to two more airlines

2009-01-05T14:59:25Z

Aviation: The takeover of much of the European airline industry by the continent�s biggest carrier seemed to move ahead as separate reports linked German giant Lufthansa with bids for SAS of Scandinavia and Italy�s Alitalia

BAT shrugs off financial crisis as profits jump 18%

2008-10-30T10:41:57Z

Consumer: British American Tobacco has sailed on regardless of the financial crisis, reporting growth in every region except Latin America for the first nine months

Travel the world, have surgery and save money

2008-10-23T07:35:23Z

An exhibition on health tourism showcasing 120 clinics from around the world offering everything from heart surgery to nose reshaping, opens this weekend in London

Lion swallows fish brands to put megadeals back in swim

2008-07-22T14:27:26Z

The private-equity megadeal returns to London with the £1 billion-plus takeover of the giant foods group behind the Young's and Findus frozen fish brands

Music industry can't rely on Glasto effect to offset plunge in CD sales

2008-06-27T10:26:15Z

Glastonbury Festival, which in recent years has sold out its 137,000 tickets in hours, still has thousands of places unsold - at £155 a throw

Noisy, edgy London or dull, calm Zurich - it's no contest

2008-06-10T11:53:25Z

Here in London, we value the fastened beating of our hearts over the punctual emptying of our bins

Mapping out best bets in Europe as Buffett hits a new investments trail

2008-05-19T07:30:50Z

While Britain will be lucky to see growth of 1.5% this year, data from the European Commission's Eurostat suggests the eurozone is buzzing at about 2.2%

'Fuel freeze' likely cause of Heathrow plane crash

2008-05-13T10:12:05Z

The British Airways plane that crash landed at Heathrow may have suffered from "fuel freeze" caused by cold weather

Hospitals to have single rooms to beat superbugs

2008-04-21T10:05:43Z

Health bosses are designing new London hospitals to try to reduce the risk of life-threatening infections.

Off the record

2008-02-15T12:08:14Z

David Smyth takes a trip to BRIT School, considers the line-up for Massive Attack's Meltdown and checks out what's new on the net.

Fancy a dip

2008-01-09T16:27:53Z

Always dreamed of watching a man strip down to his trunks before plunging into near freezing water, then you are in luck. The World Winter Swimming Championships are coming.

Take me to your art dealer

2007-08-22T10:36:57Z

To some it may look like a UFO has landed in Hyde Park, but in fact it is this year's Serpentine Gallery pavilion.

Viking treasure worth �1m goes on display

2007-07-19T13:21:04Z

A �1million collection of Viking artefacts, discovered by two amateur treasure-hunters using metal detectors, has been unveiled at the British Museum.

A pleasure for all

2007-03-06T00:00:00Z

The Royal Academy of Music's double-bill pleased the audience with nimble productions by Orpha Phelan and no shortage of youthful promise from all over the world.

Language of the soul

2007-03-05T00:00:00Z

Supported by a band on guitars, trumpet, programming and South American instrumentation, Mari Boine sang in a voice that swooped and wheeled over a sonic landscape.

Scandinavian delight

2007-01-17T00:00:00Z

The decor and staff in Upper Glas are lovely. With bigger portions and a more adventurous menu, Marina O'Loughlin says she could love the food too.

The 12 best bars of Christmas

2006-12-18T12:29:21Z

With Christmas coming, a partygoer's thoughts turn to themed drinking. Here is a guide to your 12 best bars for the festive season.