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Analysis: 2010 will be the year of the float

20.11.09
From the London Eye to a Saga holiday and from cat and dog supermarket Pets at Home to Betfair, the second decade of the 21st century is to open with a flurry of flotations ... more

Thieves are getting nasty in recession

29.09.09
AS Lloyd’s of London warns of rising insurance claims because of the recession-induced increase in crime, City Spy contacts chums in the claims-handling world to find out the burglars’ and blaggers’ canniest scams... more

Alton Towers bans skimpy speedos

10.08.09
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Follow the rules to enjoy wild swimming in London

08.07.09
As warnings are issued about bathing in lakes and rivers, Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, says they can be enjoyed safely by following a few simple rules... more

Battersea's power failure

03.03.09
As a 250-metre glass tower becomes the latest failed proposal for the iconic power station, its developer needs to forget the hare-brained schemes and get on with regenerating the area.... more

Halloween activities for the family

20.10.08
With Halloween falling on the last Friday of half-term, there are plenty of ghoulish activities to spook the family. So be afraid - be very afraid.... more

Property

08.10.08
The super-rich still love London, keeping prices at the top end high. Across the city there remains a shortage of homes but building is slowing in the crunch. ... more

Telling Cherie to 'b***** off!', Camilla sitting on Santa's lap, and other tales from backstage

23.08.08
A leading actress reveals the champagne-soaked secrets of stars' dressing rooms.... more

Three are still critical after fatal coach crash

19.08.08
This is the dramatic aftermath of a fatal crash in which a coach carrying more than 70 passengers plunged down a steep embankment and into a garden... more

'Wossy hates me. Madonna hates me. Jude Law's nearly run me over': the celeb diaries of Heat editor Mark Frith

17.08.08
On my way to work, I stop at the newsagent and peer in at all the latest celebrity magazines. I do it every week, rating the opposition, checking how good our cover looks...... more

The best theme parks and attractions

09.07.08
Planning a day out to remember? Sarah Kingsley checks out what's new at the major theme parks and attractions and tells you how to make it an enjoyable day that the kids will really treasure.... more

The man who will wake the monster

27.05.08
The latest developers paid £400 million for Battersea Power Station. Now Rob Tincknell takes up the challenge of breathing life into the decaying giant ... more

Merlin splashes out on the London Aquarium

02.05.08
London Aquarium to be merged into the capital's premier group of tourist attractions... more

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