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Chair archway reborn at seat of British design

2009-09-17T06:52:27Z

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

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

2009-09-14T15:34:21Z

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

Two-day old baby girl abandoned in bushes

2009-09-09T06:49:38Z

The Walthamstow flat where bomb plot was hatched

2009-09-08T08:58:43Z

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

New scanners could ease liquid restrictions on planes

2009-09-08T07:12:47Z

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

Investigation cost police more than �35million

2009-09-07T14:32:17Z

A major police investigation which cost two forces more than �35 million lies behind the airliner trial

Men who planned to blow up planes

2009-09-07T14:46:30Z

Heathrow liquid bomb plot bigger than 9/11

2009-09-07T13:59:30Z

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

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

2009-08-12T07:35:36Z

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?

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

2009-06-24T13:51:36Z

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

Welsh wag Rob Brydon charms his fans

2009-05-13T23:00:00Z

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.

Schools team of the year

2009-04-23T10:33:13Z

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

Two million fly off for Easter as airlines offer bargain deals

2009-04-09T13:07:11Z

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

Caterham lead the way

2009-01-28T12:49:38Z

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

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

2009-01-12T08:48:57Z

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

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

2008-12-29T09:37:37Z

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

Schools rugby: Wellington given boot but stay top

2008-12-16T09:22:30Z

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

Leaked emails reveal police's �5m earner

2008-09-19T08:04:19Z

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

4,000 City jobs axed as Lehman folds

2008-09-15T07:34:00Z

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

Explosives hunt nearly abandoned over costs

2008-09-10T09:24:56Z

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

Seven face retrial over 'jets plot'

2008-09-09T08:06:24Z

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

Airport bomb plot: three guilty

2008-09-08T16:19:54Z

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

Peploe has high hopes for Ealing

2008-07-29T10:41:41Z

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

Muslim three admit plan for Heathrow bomb blasts

2008-07-14T13:11:53Z

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

James has confidence in Bromley strength

2008-07-10T09:11:05Z

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

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

2008-06-05T08:54:27Z

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

Why Uma Thurman, arriving at T5, wants to kill Will

2008-06-05T13:06:57Z

Uma Thurman looked angry and upset as she flew into Heathrow's Terminal 5 from New York after a double whammy of problems

'Bombers planned to blast nuclear plants and Wharf'

2008-04-04T13:17:07Z

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

Wellington reprieve after St Peter's are expelled

2008-02-19T08:47:54Z

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

Victoria's secrets

2007-01-12T15:11:04Z

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.