They're smart, discreet middle-class girls who give up a career to follow their athletic men around the world. So what could be the attraction for the professional sports girlfriend, asks Liz Hoggard... more
‘Multicultural London English’ is now recognised as the parallel street language of the young — but how important is it that we can speak properly too, asks broadcaster Lindsay Johns
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The Democracy Village has turned Parliament Square into a dustbowl which will cost thousands of pounds in public money and weeks to fix, experts warn... more
Two British backpackers who were jailed for fraud in Brazil have been acquitted when it emerged police had obtained information to secure their arrest illegally... more
She came back from being run over by a 10-tonne lorry that crushed her hip, knee, pelvis and leg. But for Lucy Lynn-Evans recuperation means learning hard lessons... more
It was touted as the perfect way to entertain in a time of tight finances - the bring-your-own dinner party where each guest provides a dish of wholesome, home-made food... more
Two British law graduates sentenced to 16 months' community service by a Brazilian court for attempted insurance fraud are pinning their hopes on an appeal... more
Two British backpackers broke down in a Brazilian courtroom after admitting travel insurance fraud by claiming they had been robbed on a bus journey to Rio de Janeiro... more
From protesting outside Nobu to shaming MPs on expenses, Heydon Prowse is causing quite a stir. We talk to the former child actor who undid Alan Duncan... more
Lord Mandelson’s home was besieged by protesters angry at the closure of Britain’s only wind turbine factory, as the Business Secretary returns from holiday to run the country... more
Two British law graduates will not have to return to prison over allegations that they fraudulently claimed they had been robbed in Brazil, their lawyer said... more
Lawyer representing two British law graduates said he believes they will not have to return to prison over allegations they fraudulently claimed they had been robbed in Brazil... more
As Andy Murray prepares for today's Centre Court showdown his mother reveals how those closest to him help keep his quest for Wimbledon glory on track... more
The mother of a medical student who died after taking a "party drug" has criticised the Government for failing to ban it despite the Home Office warning of its dangers... more
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