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Sound check: Green is the new rock'n'roll

20.11.09
Musicians are realising that there are plenty of ways they can help save the planet — without making the rest of us cringe.... more

Whitgift claim schools' rugby award

17.11.09
Schools' rugby: Whitgift's flying start to the season has won them the Standard's October School Team of the Month award... more

John Prescott slams 'nimby' councils

26.08.09
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott launches savage attack on wind turbines 'nimbys' - people who say 'not in my backyard'... more

'Green' protestors held after supergluing themselves together

03.08.09
Climate change activists arrested after supergluing themselves together outside a Government department ... more

Legal bid to end wind farm sit-in delayed

29.07.09
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Charlotte Church's boat bash was Wight out of order

15.06.09
As soon as Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson docked their yacht in the Isle of Wight for the weekend, it was never going to be plain sailing.... more

Hard Rock Calling all Londoners to choose Hyde Park

10.03.09
Organisers of Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park have urged Londoners to shun other festivals as they announced acts including Neil Young and the Pretenders... more

Pc is jailed for having sex on duty

07.11.08
A POLICE officer who admitted having sex with one woman while on duty and propositioning another who was under arrest was jailed for four months... more

I have found the first gap in my store of knowledge

17.10.08
I live with books. As a child a book was my reward for not screaming in protest at having my hair cut, a book was what I wanted for Christmas and my birthday, and a book was my transport to wilder shores than those of the Isle of Wight. In the army, books saved my sanity far more than cigarettes and alcohol; as a student they were my seducers, my mentors tuning the engineering of my mind, and as a traveller they have been perfect companions on my magic carpets. Books have shut out noise and nuisance, hunger and fatigue, have kept me awake and put me to sleep, have been my companions at breakfast and in bed, on trains and planes and ferries.... more

Pc faces jail for shift sex

07.10.08
A police officer was warned he could face jail after he admitted having sex with a woman while on the late shift and propositioning another woman after she had been arrested... more

Shares recover at Macquarie

19.09.08
Finance: The Australian bank whose investment funds are among the biggest employers in the UK was in recovery today after a torrid week in which share plunges appeared to question its survival... more

Still bloody loud and clear at Bestival

08.09.08
Tinnitus still felt only a power chord away for My Bloody Valentine's Bestival set. It's a shame Amy Winehouse didn't make such an impact. ... more

Amy Winehouse orders 48 bottles of Jack Daniel's whiskey at Bestival - but still manages to perform

07.09.08
Amy Winehouse was on stage on Saturday night, as planned, to headline the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight. ... more

High winds blamed for arrival of poison jellyfish

13.08.08
Swarms of poisonous tropical jellyfish are invading British beaches, warn marine experts... more

Cliffhanger for trapped tourist

31.07.08
A photographer who spent two nights trapped on a cliff ate leaves and wrapped himself in newspaper to keep warm after getting lost during a holiday walk... more

Drooling over La Pizzeria

14.07.08
Edged with neat little clipped hedges La Pizzeria in Chelsea Farmers' Market offers the best people-watching in the world.... more

Tune in for...

06.06.08
Tune in, book now, log on... more

The next big thing: CAGE THE ELEPHANT

15.05.08
The next big thing: CAGE THE ELEPHANT... more

From ice-cream kid to Oscar glory: English Patient director Anthony Minghella dies of brain haemorrhage at 54

18.03.08
Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella died suddenly yesterday from a 'fatal haemorrhage' after surgery for throat cancer. The 54-year-old, who was best known for his films The English Patient, Truly, Madly, Deeply and Cold Mountain, had told only his family and closest friends about his condition... more

Ready for the festival season?

14.03.08
With little to choose between the line-ups, it's the added extras that will count at this year's festivals. David Smyth guides you through the best summer festivals.... more

Book now for Bestival

05.03.08
Bestival may be a while away, but with the line-up just confirmed, the Early Birds are already engaged.... more

The next big player

23.11.07
Stephen Wight fell into acting by accident - now his poker-playing waiter in Dealer's Choice, has put him in the running for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards.... more

A club night that'll float your boat

08.06.07
While boating at Cowes Week wasn't Scott Manson's cup of tea, partying on the Thames is a different kettle of fish.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 Clubs

27.04.07
If you're out and about in clubland this weekend you can enjoy Bestival at Turnmills, the Mystery Jets at Circus or rave at Milk 'n' 2 Sugars.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

20.04.07
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

20.04.07
Brazilian electropop, Philly soul, old-time psychadelic nonsense, nu-folk and the launch of a fancy dress music festival: David Smyth is spoilt for choice.... more

Best beaches for a day out

05.04.07
The best beaches within a short distance from London have been named.... more

Tireless Jagger announces Stone's tour

23.03.07
The Rolling Stones have announced their 2007 summer European tour, with Mick Jagger saying: "I never get tired."... more

Killer line-up and carnival spirit

11.09.06
Lovingly curated by Radio One DJ Rob da Bank, Bestival prides itself on its killer line-up and a well defined sense of silliness and it broke the world fancy dress record again this year.... more

Take me out

07.09.06
From an ultra-hip Brazilian sextet's debut gig to weird science at the Roundhouse, we've got a round-up of all the best events this weekend.... more

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