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Strictly protesters silenced
THE BBC was forced to close part of the Strictly Come Dancing website after it was overwhelmed with complaints from angry John Sergeant fans Comments- Speeding drivers face new penalties
- Crime victims 'unaware of payouts'
- Health reform pace 'painfully slow'
- Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 jobs
- RBS shareholders vote on bail-out
- Retailers in pre-Christmas sales
- BNP spokesman defends City Hall job
- 'No end to recession' under Tories
- Activists call for end of occupation
- House sparrow numbers 'falling'
Bank of England to cut interest rate again
A cut in interest rates in time for Christmas has become a virtual certainty Comments
My deep shock: consultant breaks silence on Baby P
The hospital consultant accused of failing to spot Baby P's broken back has told of her devastation CommentsBusiness
Up to 2000 more face axe as crisis takes toll on RollsEngineering giant Rolls-Royce is to axe as many as 2000 more jobs
Should a homophobic singer be allowed to perform?
The Met has given the go-ahead to controversial singer Bounty Killer
Boris versus the third runway
Is Boris right to pledge cash for a legal fight against Heathrow expansion?
Murder suspect and 'burglar' flee from secure unit
A murder suspect and a man accused of burglary have escaped from a south London mental health unit that has had a catalogue of patient break-outs Comments
Boris begs for cash to rescue south London rail link
A crucial extension of a major rail link through south London is facing the axe in a dispute over funding CommentsBoris deputy attacks 'smoke and mirrors' of funding for Olympics
The political consensus surrounding the London Olympics appeared to crack amid a row over costs CommentsImmigration influx last year was second highest on record
More than 500,000 foreigners migrated to Britain last year as net immigration rose to its second highest level on record Comments
Radio host exposed in BNP leak is axed
A radio station has axed a DJ whose name appeared on a leaked BNP membership list CommentsBrown: I'll get banks lending
New action to make it easier for small firms and homeowners to borrow from banks will be in the mini-budget next week, Gordon Brown indicated Comments
Cameron's search for cuts to fund low taxes
David Cameron has told his shadow cabinet to intensify a search for Whitehall savings to make room for possible tax cuts Comments
Small firms ‘need £1bn lifeline’
Business chiefs have begged Chancellor Alistair Darling for a £1billion lifeline to stop hundreds of thousands of small firms going bust CommentsEU demands six weeks of compulsory leave for women after childbirth
Women face being banned from working for six weeks after childbirth under European Commission plans Comments
Oxford St carols banned as nuisance to shoppers
An Oxford Street department store has been banned from playing Christmas carols because they create "noise pollution" Comments
Heritage fund gives its entire grant to protect masterpiece
The campaign to save a Titian masterpiece has received a £10 million boost CommentsOfsted is damning on council failures
Vulnerable children are being left to die like Baby P because councils are failing to stop abuse, inspectors warn Comments
The wonder of Westwood
The Grande Dame of British fashion's glittering assembly of A-list friends were out in force as Vivienne Westwood staged a gala charity night Comments
‘Ripple effect’ hits cafes, bars and clothing shops in Canary Wharf
Small businesses in the heart of the City have revealed how they are on the verge of collapse CommentsM&S springs a surprise 20 per cent sale as it launches new range for next year
Marks & Spencer has launched a new range for middle-aged women just as it prepares for a one-day 20 per cent off sale tomorrow CommentsNew laws to protect trafficked women
New laws making it illegal to pay for sex with a woman who is controlled by a pimp or trafficked were announced CommentsLucky 13 Londoners compete for Costa prize
Thirteen London writers from first-time authors to publishing veteran Diana Athill, now 90, are in the running for the Costa Book Awards this year CommentsState schools still failing poor pupils
Inspectors have criticised the "patently inadequate" standards of too many schools, warning ministers that state education must do better CommentsBoris: Forget humps and make roads cycle-friendly
Boris Johnson has written to local authorities asking for road humps to be overlooked in favour of other traffic calming measures Comments
Scientists hail transplant of windpipe grown in lab
The world's first laboratory-engineered organ transplant was heralded a major breakthrough by scientists CommentsSecret report on Olympic venues 'is a whitewash'
Olympics chiefs are under pressure to publish a confidential report on Games venues amid claims it has been a "whitewash" CommentsLufthansa's menu to poach BA fliers
German airline Lufthansa is serving British dishes such as fish and chips and beef wellington to passengers in a bid to lure away corporate clients from BA Comments
Meet the Asian dragons
Britain's first two Asian billionaires have emerged amid the turmoil of the credit crunch CommentsHealth check for commuters
Doctors will offer commuters in London free health checks to spot people suffering from potentially fatal lung diseases CommentsPolice step up hunt as 'Christmas robber' strikes twice in month
The "Christmas robber" who has held up the Tottenham Court Road branch of Lloyds TSB three years running has struck again only a few weeks after his latest raid CommentsBritish tennis protégé faces rape charge
A British tennis protégé has been arrested in the United States on suspicion of raping a woman following a party
Alaska recount a blow to Palin's 2012 ambitions
The defeat of Alaska's Republican senator in a recount has brought the Democrats nearer to control of the Senate - and represents a blow for Sarah Palin's White House ambitions CommentsSlow service, eight drunken sailors, one wrecked pub
Eight British sailors were questioned by Sicilian police after they ransacked a pub during shore leave Comments
British crewmen on tanker seized by pirates are named
Two Britons held hostage by Somalian pirates on a supertanker were named as the Government announced tougher action to police the high seas CommentsResidents complain about new Chelsea Barracks proposal
Residents are still unhappy with the £3billion Chelsea Barracks scheme despite major alterations to the original plans Comments
My singing career was ruined by glass attack in Mayfair club
A singer whose face was slashed in a horrific attack at a Mayfair private members' club has spoken of her struggle to rebuild her life CommentsGold (and silver) diggers on the increase
Anglo-Saxon jewellery, Roman coins and a medieval seal were among historic finds declared official treasure in a report Comments
Microsoft joins war of the virtual worlds with Xbox update
Microsoft is set to challenge Nintendo and Sony with new "virtual world" software Comments'Build third runway or UK will suffer for a generation'
Failure to approve the third runway at Heathrow would result in the British economy suffering 30 years of gloom, British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh said Comments
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Fears over legacy in the 'forgotten Olympic borough'
Hackney has become the "forgotten Olympic borough", with a promised legacy of 8,000 skilled jobs falling victim to the recession, local politicians claim Comments
Knife victim’s friend: I use a coffin to shock pupils out of crime
The best friend of murdered 16-year-old Kodjo Yenga has launched an anti-knife campaign in schools to try to shock pupils away from a life of violence Comments
Free tap water for visitors will be offered at all venues during Games
All visitors to the 2012 London Games will be offred free tap water, organisers said Comments
Lessons in cycle safety for lorry and bus drivers
Lorry and bus drivers working for a London council are to receive training in cycling road safety in a bid to prevent road deaths Comments
41 more stations to be staffed at night in rail safety drive
Forty-one more stations in London will be manned until the last service at night from next year after ministers ordered safety improvements Comments
Rule change 'abolishes' overcrowding on trains
Government officials have abolished train overcrowding by changing the definition of what constitutes overcrowding Comments
Mayor sets out his stall on future of street markets
A study into the future of London's street markets is to be commissioned by Boris Johnson CommentsOpinion, comment, your views
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Campbell wins recognition for sexing up skills
At last some sort of honour for the dishonourable Alastair Campbell. Tony Blair's former spin doctor has been shortlised for the 2008 Literary Review Bad Sex prize for his debut novel, All in the Mind
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