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Fare-dodger barriers cost Ł230,000 but are left open

04.11.09

Rail bosses have spent nearly a quarter of a million pounds installing ticket barriers at a crime-ridden station — only to leave them open because of staff shortages ... more

Elvis's army locks a snip at $15,000

19.10.09

Hair trimmed from Elvis Presley's head when he joined the army in 1958 sold for $15,000 at auction in Chicago... more

2016 Olympic host nation set to be unveiled

02.10.09

The next city to host the Olympics after London 2012 will be announced today... more

Rio de Janiero to host 2016 Olympics

02.10.09

Rio de Janeiro beats off competition from Madrid, Chicago and Tokyo in race to host the 2016 Olympics... more

Michelle Obama's olympic bid

01.10.09

Michelle Obama was today turning on a charm offensive as she attempted to win the Olympics for her home town of Chicago... more

Green fingers are spreading across the pond

17.09.09

During his trip to the US this week, our grow-your-own Mayor lobbied his counterpart in New York on the value of growing food in the heart of the appropriately monikered Big Apple. ... more

The Blues Brothers lay waste to Chicago once more

24.07.09

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd return in this $30 million comedy made by John Landis in 1980 which became such a cult.... more

Bringing people together with the power of food

16.07.09

How well do you know your neighbours? Currently, well over three-quarters of a million people across Britain have signed up to hold their own Big Lunch and here in London there are 1,400 already registered... more

Money can't buy love at Criterion

09.07.09

With a pianist belting out Billy Joel, it may take a while for Criterion to find its natural constituency. ... more

Free musicals draw in 250,000

22.06.09

Record numbers of revellers enjoyed two free arts festivals in London at the weekend... more

Put your bare foot forward and exercise without trainers

10.06.09

Exercising without trainers is one of the hottest new fitness trends and now there’s a range of footwear so even city dwellers can run au naturel... more

Sale of Versace's villa treasures set to outstrip Ł2million target

18.03.09

The sale at Sotheby's of more than 500 items from Gianni Versace's Lake Como villa looks set to substantially exceed its estimate of Ł2million... more

Now it's Jerry Springer the musical

17.02.09

Jerry Springer is to make his stage debut as Billy Flynn in the long-running West End musical Chicago... more

Who's who in president's inner circle

20.01.09

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Michelle O: the US 'mom in chief' who gets the last word

19.01.09

Michelle Obama boarded the presidential train in Philadelphia at the weekend as a political wife and mother - and arrives in Washington as the new First Lady... more

Titans are brought down to size at last

24.11.08

Tennesse Titans become the last NFL team to lose their unbeaten record as they are crushed 34-13 at home by the New York Jets... more

Obama: Change has come to America

05.11.08

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Barack Obama gets down to work

05.11.08

Barack Obama is facing up to the reality of the world's toughest job... more

Clooney and Pitt lead tributes to Ocean's co-star Bernie Mac after shock death at 50

09.08.08

George Clooney and Brad Pitt have paid tribute to their Ocean's trilogy co-star Bernie Mac, after his death on Saturday.... more

London's Best American restaurants

02.07.08

Independence Day is the perfect excuse to get a taste of the US in London. Here's our guide to the best American food in the capital. ... more

Bid to recycle 'flatpack' stadium at 2016 Games

27.05.08

Olympics organisers have revealed plans to "flatpack" the main stadium and send it on to the next host city... more

Hard to swallow at the Chicago Rib Shack

21.05.08

It's interesting to know that the Chicago Rib Shack could ever have seemed a hot ticket, says David Sexton after a disappointing meal.... more

Suzanne Shaw joins rollcall of Roxies in Chicago

02.04.08

Suzanne Shaw has been unveiled as the latest star to take the lead role in West End musical Chicago... more

Yanks a lot for the transatlantic laughs

13.02.08

The five Americans touring under the Yankin' It banner are an intriguing variety pack mixing major weirdness with sassy stand-up.... more

Charity show to mark 10 years of Chicago

12.09.07

Liz Hurley is to host a star-studded charity gala performance of West End musical Chicago, to celebrate 10 years of the production.... more

Wilco show extra dimension

21.05.07

US rockers Wilco are an inspiration to numerous younger bands and their influence now appears to bring other musicians back from the dead... more

Critic's choice: Top five clubs

11.05.07

Popular Scratch Pervert turntablist Mr Scruff, DJ Cash Money and the rotund figure of Chicago House pioneer DJ Sneak are all in action over the weekend.... more

Rap in a league of its own

16.04.07

Ivy League-educated rappers Naledge and Double O tell Rahul Verma why their music challenges the nihilism-obsessed genre.... more

My Dirty Dancing days

20.10.06

The Dirty Dancing musical has taken £12 million in advanced sales and is the hottest ticket in town. Here one obsessive fan gets her hands on the leading man.... more

Americans offer orchestral alternative

30.08.06

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has become one of the most exciting ensembles in the US over the past few years. Tonight, Prommers will get a chance to hear them for themselves.... more