A pensioner who faked his death in Central America in an attempt to collect £520,000 from a life insurance policy has been jailed for six years... more
Clearly stung by the IMF's decision to back George Osborne's economic plans and his refusal to adopt Plan B on the deficit, David "Danny" Blanchflower is on the offensive... more
On Italy's most delightful coastline the air smells of jasmine, the streets are lined with lemon trees and it's always Campari hour. Gianluca Longo dons his Panama hat and takes the lift to the beach... more
Anne Darwin claimed she has been forgiven by her two sons for pretending to them for years that their father had drowned at sea in a canoe accident
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Three children have been taken hostage by Somali pirates, the first time youngsters have been caught up in the continuing run of high seas hijacks
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Cable & Wireless Communications expects to finish its 2010/11 year in line with forecasts after strong performances in Panama and Macau offset continuing tough conditions in the Caribbean... more
Amateur and professional astronomers in London sought in vain for a clear view of a rare full lunar eclipse which was obscured from most of the capital by thick cloud... more
Hundreds of London’s most expensive homes will escape the new five per cent stamp duty band on properties over £1 million announced in the Budget yesterday by Alistair Darling... more
The surrealness of it struck me yesterday at Bon Marché. The man at the exchange counter, usually so surly, asked me my nationality. I got ready to do the usual: bowing my head with shame and whispering so no one could hear: "Americaine".... more
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
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