Jimmy Cliff showed his serious side at his first London headline show in four years. His anti-war anthem, Vietnam, had its title changed to Afghanistan... more
How great were the West Indies? One of the fascinations of sport, especially a sport such as cricket with its obsession with averages and statistics, are measurable exceptions... more
New film The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth as a stammering King George VI, tops the list of nominations for the British Independent Film Awards... more
British Museum moves to calm a diplomatic row after Iran claimed political motives were behind a delay in loaning it a prize artefact regarded as the first declaration of human rights... more
Sergei Dvortsevoy has made not only one of the most charming films of the year in Tulpan, but also a skilful study of nomadic life that remains in the memory... more
After many traumatic years and thousands of pounds spent on infertility treatment, one woman astonished her doctors by getting pregnant naturally. Twice... more
The second most popular attraction on Earth is in dire need of expansion. Plans exclusively revealed here should see a major new extension with exhibition space by 2012.
... more
The social workers involved in the Baby P case are being investigated by the General Social Care Council, which registers social workers, and could lose their jobs if it considers that any of them breached their professional code of practice... more
Sporting sunglasses and an outrageously large gold chain, rapper Lethal Bizzle showcased his new material without selling out his hip-hop roots... more
From smart rooftop restaurants and pretty park cafès to pub gardens and riverside spots, our leading food writers select their choice of the places to eat and drink alfresco.... 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
Afternoon:
7°c
