The US Embassy stepd up plans for its new £1 billion base in the borough of Wandsworth as construction rivals prepare to lock horns over the prestigious project... more
One of London's most well-known retail developers has won the contest to develop the site of the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, the Standard can reveal... more
A popular policeman twice named the Met's community constable of the year was said to have been trying to come to terms with the death of his mother when he apparently took his own life... more
Frenetic sketches from Laurence & Gus, Nick Doody putting the boot in on organised religion, and magic tricks from Ross Noble look-a-like Pete Firman are all among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more
As London prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year, Charles Campion reveals the restaurants you should head to if you want to pig out this weekend.... more
Pete Doherty has revealed how poetry kept him sane during his time behind bars. He said he adopted a character inspired by the French poet Paul Verlaine to survive.... more
London is the place to be for anyone who appreciates quality food, but knowing where to go can be a problem. To help out our writers have picked their favourite local eateries.... more
The name Morgan Meunier may mean little to most people but all that is set to change for the 33-year-old Frenchman who has been named as one of the top three chefs in London.... more
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