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MPs back election reform referendum

A referendum on changing the way MPs are elected will be held by October next year under Government plans passed by the Commons.

Broadwater Farm murder: man held

A man has been arrested over the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock during the 1985 Broadwater Farm riots.

Around 8,500 Toyota Prius cars are to be recalled

8,500 Toyota cars in brakes recall

Beleaguered Japanese motor company Toyota suffered further embarrassment when it ordered a recall of 8,500 cars in the UK due to a brake problem.

Kraft reverses Cadbury factory vow

Food giant Kraft has signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open.

Private Sean McDonald who was killed in Afghanistan alongside Corporal John Moore

Afghanistan deaths soldiers named

Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Britain's death toll in the conflict matched that of the Falklands War have been hailed for their bravery.

Dindane claims dramatic equaliser

Portsmouth striker Aruna Dindane struck deep into stoppage-time to earn his side a valuable 1-1 draw against Sunderland.

Tevez and Adebayor on target for City

A new Manchester City star was born in winger Adam Johnson as the Blues nudged up towards the top four with a 2-0 victory over Bolton.

Three-sy does it for Cottagers

Fulham moved into ninth place in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 win over Burnley at Craven Cottage.

Tuncay snatches point for Potters

Tuncay Sanli's second-half header kept the pressure on struggling Wigan as Stoke made off with a 1-1 draw at the DW Stadium.

Baggies go top

West Brom leapfrogged Newcastle to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after they claimed a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe while Newcastle suffered a 3-0 defeat at Derby.

News News feed

Lover �battered garden expert to death after sex in woods�

Gardening expert at the centre of a love triangle was killed with a rock after one of her partners found out about the other, the Old Bailey hears

Drunk train guard ignored red light and refused to let passengers off

Drunken train guard signalled his driver to go through a red light and refused to open doors to let passengers on or off during a terrifying journey between Waterloo and Kingston Comments

Showbiz: Anne-Marie Duff 'blown away' by Evening Standard Film Award

A star-studded ceremony celebrated the best in British film at the Evening Standard Film Awards. Comments

25 years on Scotland Yard make 'significant' arrest over Pc Blakelock murder

40-year-old man arrested in connection with murder of Pc Keith Blakelock in Broadwater Farm riots 25 years ago

Anger as BBC hides pay of its �229m stars

BBC accused of having a 'culture of secrecy' after it refused to reveal how much it pays its top presenters and stars Comments

Heavy snow to hit London as Britain braces for freezing temperatures

London warned to expect snow showers tonight and tomorrow with up to four inches forecast for Kent Comments

Man pulled alive from rubble 27 days after Haiti earthquake

Man pulled alive from a collapsed building in Haiti�s capital 27 days after the earthquake struck and 18 days after the government gave up looking for survivors Comments

Football: John Terry: Chelsea fans support has been 'incredible'

Embattled Chelsea captain praises the backing he has received from the club's fans Comments

Sport Sport feed

Football: Furious West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola in blast at David Sullivan

Italian reacts with anger at suggestions from new owner of pay-cuts at the end of the season Comments

Football: Arsene Wenger: I did not rubbish Chelsea

Arsenal boss insists he praised rivals after loss at Stamford Bridge, but vowed that he would not change his side's style of play Comments

Football: Harry Redknapp gives long-ball claims short shrift

Manager hits back at accusations Tottenham have built their game around punts to Peter Crouch Comments

Business Business feed

FSA chief Hector Sants steps down

The City�s top regulator, Hector Sants, is quitting as chief executive of the Financial Services Authority Comments

UK's trade deficit widens to hit recovery hopes

Hopes of a strong, export-led recovery in the UK are dashed after the trade deficit unexpectedly swelled to its widest level in almost a year Comments

Barclays bank chief: Barack Obama may harm global recovery

Barclays chief executive John Varley warns that Barack Obama�s plans to cut the size and limit risk-taking by banks could damage the global economic revival Comments

Entertainment Entertainment feed

Film: British cinema's rock'n'roll year celebrated in Evening Standard Film Awards

Three anarchic rockers, a misfit teen and a foul-mouthed politico were celebrated at the Evening Standard Film Awards. Comments

Events: The perfect way to spend Valentine's Day in London

If you want to treat your lover to a really special day out in London, read this. Comments

Showbiz: Jade Goody's children to visit grave on Mother's Day

Jade Goody's children have not stopped talking about their mother since the day she died, their father Jeff Brazier said Comments

Showbiz: Katie Price hits out at rumours her marriage to Alex Reid is in trouble

Video: Newlywed Katie Price describes reports that her relationship with husband Alex Reid is already on the rocks as a "joke" Comments

Showbiz: Hannah Waterman strips off for charity

Actress Hannah Waterman wears a giant rose and nothing more as she strips off to encourage others to take heart Comments

Music: Talent meets attitude with Rox

Rox is the latest Brits school graduate to plan an assault on the charts and this south Londoner has something worth listening to. Comments

Showbiz: Video: Jennifer Lopez loves her revealing catsuit

Jennifer Lopez clearly doesn't care what her critics say after taking to the stage in the same skin-tight catsuit that was panned by critics in January Comments

Showbiz: Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie return to EastEnders

Actress Jessie Wallace is returning to EastEnders to reprise the role of feisty Kat Moon along with screen husband Shane Richie, soap bosses confirm Comments

Swags and nags: Car thieves leave interesting invitation

Archbishop Desmond Tutu's touching tale

Steady on Garth, I don't care about Terry's balls

Life & Style Life & Style feed

Fashion: Who needs designer? We love the High Street

The chains have come up trumps for those of us who haven�t yet shaken off the recession Comments

Getting carried away with just how friendly London can be

After New Yorkers carried comedian Mark Malkoff 9.4 miles across the city, Jasmine Gardner took to Oxford Street to see if she could persuade Londoners to do the same Comments

Arnie terminates textbooks to offer an electronic education

Electronic books may soon be a common sight in the classroom as schools begin to experiment with them Comments

Does romance on Valentine's Day guarantee you sex?

You have found the perfect restaurant, booked the table, bought the roses - after all that, sex has simply got to be on the cards for Valentine's Day this Sunday, right? Comments

Winston Churchill�s mother Lady Randolph

Winston Churchill, his mother and the philandering Prince

A new book on the great leader based on documents hidden for years delves deeper into his family life than any other � and comes up with some intriguing revelations Comments

The gigs that come to you

Bands are now happy to play for fans in their own homes. It�s surreal, says Jasmine Gardner, but it makes commercial sense too Comments

Join the eclair set

After the trend for handmade macaroons and cup cakes, 2010 is arguably the year of the eclair. Liz Hoggard feeds her inner child Comments

Fashion: Flights of fancy: backstage at the Paris couture shows

Shows in concrete bunkers, unicorn shoes and Casiraghis dancing by candlelight; the world of haute couture is changing. Today the clients are younger and the designs sexier, but fantasy and decadence still reign Comments

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