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Aussie Neil Robertson wants to be world’s best

12.10.09
Neil Robertson set his sights on becoming only the second ever overseas world number one after climbing to a career-high third in the provisional rankings by winning his second Grand Prix crown... more

Finding a voice again: the slang that’s to go west for

25.09.09
The average Londoner may think they understand cockney rhyming slang such as apples and pears... more

David Harrison: a new animal magic

07.09.09
David Harrison’s small but luxurious paintings look like the illustrations for children’s fairytales... more

London's coolest crustacea bars

02.09.09
Go native and enjoy the best British shellfish now the new season is here.... more

Padraig Harrington's fairytale is a major boost for Paul Casey

15.07.09
Paul Casey goes into The Open inspired by the major championship success of Padraig Harrington... more

Best upmarket Indian food in London

06.05.09
From cool to clubby, bling to Bollywood, here's where to find London's hottest new Indian food. ... more

100 not out: Selfridges marks a century of retail therapy

11.03.09
In 1909 its managers promised that shopping there would be "a pleasure - a pastime - a recreation"... more

Young Lions to act as Fabio's 'bodyguards'

15.10.08
David Wheater and Joe Hart are ready to serve as England "bodyguards" after being promoted from Under-21 duty by Fabio Capello... more

Another dark night to add to Iceland’s stormy saga

08.10.08
With Iceland's financial system heading into meltdown, there are growing fears for familiar names such as Hamleys, Debenhams, Gordon Ramsay and even Newcastle United — all backed by ailing Icelandic banks and investment houses. Yet the links between Britain and Iceland stretch back for centuries... more

Harrington scoffs at ‘Sandwichgate’

18.09.08
Ryder Cup: Irishman Padraig Harrington comes to captain Nick Faldo’s help by playing down the craziness of the row over pictured team note... more

The next big thing: Calexico

04.09.08
An American duo - singer and guitarist Joey Burns plus drummer John Convertino - who have spent the past 12 years seeking most of their musical inspiration down Mexico way.... more

Now the Olympic baton is passed on to London

22.08.08
The Olympic handover flag will be raised in more than 400 venues across Britain to celebrate the moment London becomes the next host city... more

Jet stream blamed for August's downpours

21.08.08
London is on course for one of the wettest Augusts on record after just four dry days all month so far... more

League table that tells you where the beautiful people live

05.08.08
People living in the wealthiest areas of London are rated the most attractive... more

Stars at odds with each other over new 17th green

17.07.08
A carbuncle on the face of one of the finest golf courses in the British Isles, or a picture-perfect test of approach play and putting?... more

City's new champion is ready to thump tables for its future

14.05.08
Stuart Fraser has succeeded Michael Snyder as the Square Mile's chief executive and is determined to defend it against all-comers including the Government... more

Gormley: Am I a megalomaniac?

11.05.07
Why has Antony Gormley invaded London with a model army of sculptures based on his own body? As he prepares for a major exhibition, even he is beginning to question his motives.... more

Mesmerising view reserved for members only

25.04.07
The most mesmerising view of London is reserved for employees of the offices at 30 St Mary Axe, their guests and those willing to spend £1,000 to become an individual "member".... more

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