Britain's highest-paid council chief faces criticism as it emerges that she received a £4,000 pay package boost despite cuts to front-line services... more
The 2012 Olympics mountain bike course is a white-knuckle ride of rocky trails and terrifying descents, according to top British riders who were the first to give it a test run... more
Soldier has been awarded the Military Cross for three 'astonishing' acts of bravery when he put himself in the line of fire to allow colleagues to reach safety in Afghanistan... more
Wheelclampers who forced a motorist to pay a large fine after he left his vehicle to check signs in a private car park have been told to compensate the driver... more
Media Analysis: A trawl around local papers in central London suggests their journalists are rarely reporting live from the election hustings - and some journalism has just been naïve... more
'Lord' who hosted starry parties at his £30million West End townhouse, has appeared in court accused of a £12million 'advance fee fraud' and £2.4million 'price ramp fraud'... more
Police have launched an inquiry after officers used CS spray in a clash with revellers outside a burning nightclub where Pixie Lott was due to play... more
Police clashed with revellers as they tried to evacuate a nightclub engulfed in flames — just hours before chart-topper Pixie Lott was due to appear... more
Brentwood is a quick spin around the M25 from Kentish Town but among the Essex mansions and country parks the north Londoner feels a world away... more
Pregnant Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck checked up on the construction of their new home yesterday as they prepare for the arrival of their second child.... more
A mother daughter bonding day went awry for Hollywood star Jennifer Garner after she locked her car keys in her Lexus, along with her 2-year-old daughter Violet.... 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
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