Bicycle helmets decorated by artists including Tracey Emin, Marc Quinn and Peter Blake - along with one by Boris Johnson - are being auctioned by Sotheby's to raise £100,000 for a new east London adventure playground as part of the Olympic legacy... more
Ten years ago, Sarah Sands was in New York when the terrorists struck. On her latest return, she shows her daughter a city still oozing culture and glamour, not to mention spirit... more
The childish bickering between the Tory and Labour Treasury teams continues. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls and his advisor Alex Belardinelli were jumping up and down with delight after the OECD's chief economist, Pier Carlo Padoan, said the Government's deficit-busting plans may need to be watered down... more
Once, we used to think Americans were the most exotic creatures on the planet. For my sins, I recall getting very excited as a teenager at a disco in my home town because there were some "American girls in" and we'd never set eyes on one before, let alone spoken to one. Needless to say, our pathetic attempts at enticement came to nought... more
Egypt's ex-president, the King of Pop, even our own ousted prime minister - Marvin Berglas has performed tricks for them all. Nick Curtis meets London's leading close-up magician... more
A leading London restaurant chain is to slash the huge mark-ups on its most expensive vintages to encourage more diners to venture further down the wine list... more
Lindsay Johns expected Sydney to offer stunning views and beach life but was most taken by its artistic riches, innovative restaurants and world-class museums... more
There is deepening anxiety among rich London investors who bought into a £280 million Caribbean development. Now building has suddenly been halted and Andrew Lloyd Webber is at the forefront of moves to investigate the delays... more
Our homegrown stars partied into the early hours today but, at Hollywood’s biggest celebration, nothing was more intoxicating than success. Nick Curtis and John Arlidge report... more
American police deployed a spotter plane to try to find a yacht they fear is being used by a wealthy father who abducted his seven-year-old London-based daughter... more
Newlyweds Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller were spotted volleying airkiss and lobbing loving looks on the tennis court yesterday as they continued their romantic honeymoon in Costa Rica.... more
Ricky and Kathy Hilton have long had to worry about their wild daughter Paris due to her wild-child party lifestyle, and recent brush with the law. But it looks as if they might need to turn their attentions to their younger daughter Nicky who appears to be modelling herself on Amy Winehouse judging from her dramatic weightloss which has left her looking bony and worryingly thin... more
When actor Sean Bean called off plans for his fourth wedding last month just 24 hours before the ceremony, many wondered if the actor's turbulent love life would ever find a happy ending.
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Whether you're seeking carols at Southwark Cathedral or the best bars to warm up in, here's where to celebrate the season of cold feet and good cheer.... 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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