Double Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington says her parents have already booked their hotel in London for next summer's Games because of the rocketing cost of rooms in the capital... more
A gang of Brits have appeared in a Spanish court accused of ripping off tens of millions of pounds by conning UK residents into buying non-existent shares
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Non-league Kettering will get the chance to test their giant-killing potential against the best team in the competition after being drawn against former winners Leeds in the FA Cup second round... more
Almost 200 train drivers are to stage a 24-hour strike in a row over pay and working conditions threatening disruption to services, it was announced today... more
Swimmer Rebecca Adlington says the lack of top-class pools to train in London means she would not have achieved double Olympic gold had she been brought up in the capital... more
As Portsmouth bring down the curtain on Tony Adams's latest managerial attempt, we take a look at some other former players who have struggled to be the boss... more
Singer Amy Winehouse has a reputation for abusing her body with alcohol, drugs and cigarettes in pursuit of the ultimate rock and roll lifestyle.... more
SE1 Laughter Week kicks off with a free charity comedy night and features seven days of stand-up courses, charity events and funny film shorts.... more
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