Here is an unusual approach to playing the top end of the London property market from agent Knight Frank, which is offering tips on how to spot the next Mayfair, Belgravia or Knightsbridge... more
A 'worthless' medicine package due to be signed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - and the Kings of Leon and David Cameron - went for an astonishing £120,000 at London's most glittering annual charity auction... more
With high-profile activists taking over Guy Ritchie and Gadaffi Jr's mansions, it's no wonder squatting is one of the hottest topics in Westminster... more
In the air: The Observer went to court in Paris on Monday to defend itself against fashion designer Stefano Pilati who alleges the paper defamed him by using a quotation from him about black models in a wider article about controversial attitudes to race... more
Ten years old this week, Mumsnet has expanded into an 850,000-strong organisation set to wield real clout in the election campaign. It’s been a bumpy but fulfilling ride, says its co-founder... more
'The 1000' - the Standard's list of the capital's top movers and shakers - is out tomorrow. Here's a preview of 25 bright sparks who make this year's selection for the first time... more
Matthew Aeberhard’s documentary, The Crimson Wing, traces the yearly gathering of one-and-a-half million flamingos on the shores of Lake Natron in Tanzania... more
It was lawyer Jason McCue who succeeded in putting Libyan compensation to IRA victims back on the political agenda. Now he says he has BP in his sights... more
Video journalist who masterminded the exposure of the slaughter of protesting monks in Burma seeks support against the country's military regime... more
Celebrity sells at an astonishing rate, yet at its heart the UK still loves a book for itself and London is a great champion of literature. These are the people who keep us reading.
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Fiona Bruce has hit back at allegations of ageism within the BBC. The 44-year-old said age was not a factor in her appointment as presenter of the Antiques Roadshow. ... more
A year ago tomorrow, Gordon Brown took power. Best not wish him happy returns. Daily, dreadful poll results show his popularity tumbling. Devout supporters admit he blew it. How they waited for this saviour during the last years of Blairism; how dejected they are today... more
Is Sir Salman Rushdie the luckiest man on earth? Quite possibly, if these photos of him nuzzling Scarlett Johansson's neck in her new music video are anything to go by. The controversial author, who it's fair to say is not classically handsome, makes a cameo appearance in the actress-turned-singer's Falling Down, the first single from her upcoming album... more
George Clooney had the girls swooning on his visit to London last week – but one who made an unfortunate impression was model Elle Macpherson, 45... more
Twenty-four hours as hectic as this could break a lesser man. But the unstoppable George took it all in his stride, enjoying the attention of everyone from Gordon Brown to Renee Zellweger... more
George Clooney's visit to London drew out the cream of London's socialites for two days of partying. The busy Oceans 13 star hosted a dinner, two nights of clubbing and even threw in a visit to Gordon Brown at Downing Street. But the highlight was no doubt his deep conversation with Jemima Khan, who seemed to have boosted her cleavage specially for the occasion... more
Dame Helen Mirren added to her clutch of awards for The Queen when she was named best British actress at the London Film Critics' Circle Awards.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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