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We don't mind the age gap say family of Sam Taylor-Wood's fiancé

04.11.09

The family of teenage British actor Aaron Johnson said today they were “delighted” at his plans to marry Sam Taylor-Wood despite their 23-year age gap.... more

Chair archway reborn at seat of British design

17.09.09

Tradition of giant arches made of chairs that was popular in Victorian times is being revived to celebrate the best of British design... more

Drunk teenager killed 17-year-old friend in car crash

14.09.09

Drunk public schoolgirl was banned from driving after one of her friends was killed when she crashed her car after a night out... more

Two-day old baby girl abandoned in bushes

09.09.09

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The Walthamstow flat where bomb plot was hatched

08.09.09

The airline bombers plotted the atrocity that was intended to eclipse 9/11 from a rundown flat in east London... more

New scanners could ease liquid restrictions on planes

08.09.09

Restrictions on taking liquids on planes introduced after the terror plot to blow up transatlantic airliners could be eased if trials of new scanners prove successful... more

Investigation cost police more than Ł35million

07.09.09

A major police investigation which cost two forces more than Ł35 million lies behind the airliner trial... more

Men who planned to blow up planes

07.09.09

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Heathrow liquid bomb plot bigger than 9/11

07.09.09

Three Islamist extremists convicted of plotting to murder thousands of passengers in suicide attacks on flights from Heathrow to America and Canada... more

Rory Stewart: The PM knows we shouldn't be in Afghanistan

12.08.09

The man who briefs Obama's team has a new mission: to clean up British politics. Will Parliament prove even more dangerous for Rory Stewart than Kabul or Iraq?... more

Andy Murray hits the Wimbledon roof ... then has to take cover

24.06.09

The new Wimbledon rain roof was brought into action again today — to give protection from the sun to minor VIPs enjoying a day out in the Royal Box... more

Welsh wag Rob Brydon charms his fans

14.05.09

Rob Brydon quickly explained that he is not the edgiest comedian. He does not attract heroin-addicted Russell Brand fans, though he did have someone who had issues with Horlicks in High Wycombe.... more

Schools team of the year

23.04.09

Schools rugby union: John Fisher have won the Evening Standard 1st XV Team of the Year Award ... more

Two million fly off for Easter as airlines offer bargain deals

09.04.09

Airlines are offering last-minute bargain flights as thousands of Londoners prepare to leave the capital for Easter... more

Caterham lead the way

28.01.09

The Evening Standard School’s 1st XV Super League has a new leader following January’s cup games... more

Hard-hit parents turn to 'no frills' private schools

12.01.09

Parents are abandoning "flash" private schools as they search for a cheaper education for their children, a Standard investigation has found... more

Oh no you don't, panto Linda is stuck in a jam

29.12.08

Linda Lusardi dialled 999 and asked if it she could use the hard shoulder on the M25 after a traffic jam threatened to make her late for her pantomime performance... more

Schools rugby: Wellington given boot but stay top

16.12.08

Daily Mail Cup holders Wellington College were dumped out of the competition after suffering their first defeat of the season but they still remain top of rugby union's Evening Standard's 1st XV League... more

Leaked emails reveal police's Ł5m earner

19.09.08

Police involved in Britain's biggest anti-terrorist investigation claimed up to £5 million in overtime, leaked emails show... more

4,000 City jobs axed as Lehman folds

15.09.08

More than 4,000 City workers lost their jobs after a US investment bank folded... more

Explosives hunt nearly abandoned over costs

10.09.08

Anti-terror police were nearly forced to abandon searches that later uncovered terrorist bomb-making equipment because of concerns about cost... more

Seven face retrial over 'jets plot'

09.09.08

Prosecutors are to seek a full re-trial of seven men accused of conspiring to blow up transatlantic airliners flying from Heathrow... more

Airport bomb plot: three guilty

08.09.08

Three British Muslims have been found guilty of an al Qaeda plot to explode liquid bombs at Heathrow airport... more

Peploe has high hopes for Ealing

29.07.08

Former Middlesex spinner turns in a fine all-round display to take Ealing to trophy semi-finals... more

Muslim three admit plan for Heathrow bomb blasts

14.07.08

Three British Muslims have admitted attempting to cause explosions at Heathrow and the Commons... more

James has confidence in Bromley strength

10.07.08

There's little time for relaxation as Kent County prepare to face three-time champions Teddington in the Evening Standard Challenge Trophy... more

So far so good as BA moves long-haul services to T5

05.06.08

British Airways has breathed a collective sigh of relief as a major transfer of long-haul flights to Terminal 5 appeared successful... more

'Bombers planned to blast nuclear plants and Wharf'

04.04.08

A British Muslim terror gang drew up a list of targets with "limitless ambition", a jury heard... more

Wellington reprieve after St Peter's are expelled

19.02.08

Wellington are not out of the Daily Mail U18s Cup after all, despite losing their quarter-final match 12-10 against St Peter's of Gloucester... more

Victoria's secrets

12.01.07

After a painful divorce and critical failure, Victoria Wood is back with a new version of Acorn Antiques and enjoying single life, says Bruce Dessau.... more