Miliband: Stand by victims of press
Public bodies spend £3.9m to snoop
Probe after tourist raped in India
Howley 'proud to be Welsh'
Italy edge out Ireland in Rome
Johnson - Still room for improvement
'Turn your fire on Labour, the real enemy,' Cameron issues rallying call to restive Tories
David Cameron issued a rallying call to the Tories today - warning that with less than 1,000 days until the next general election, his party had "a real fight on our hands".
Ministers 'ignored warnings that could have saved 20,000 lives'
Sir Brian Jarman said that in 2010 he sent then health secretary Andy Burnham a list of hospitals with higher-than-average death rates, but claims no action was taken.
Cypriots scramble for their cash as bail-out levies 10% on all deposits
Furious and frantic Cypriots scrambled to withdraw their money from banks today after a bail-out was agreed which will impose a levy of up to 10 per cent on all deposit accounts.
'Hook' Hamza no longer: extremist preacher gets new plastic prosthetics
Abu Hamza, the Egyptian Islamic preacher who famously uses a metal hook for a hand, has received new plastic prosthetics.
Pickles closes down 'Prezza Arms', subsidised bar in his own Whitehall department
Eric Pickles today called time on a subsidised bar in his own Whitehall department, saying that the public "don't want to see politicians guzzle cheap beer at their expense".
13 skeletons found in plague pit under Farringdon - and there could be 50,000 more
Archaeologists have found 13 skeletons beneath the City - and believe they could be some of 50,000 black death victims buried in an emergency cemetery in the 14th century.
Milly's parents 'disappointed' over press regulation proposals
As MPs gear up to choose between rival proposals on Monday, the Dowlers said they were "very disappointed" that the full Leveson recommendations may not be implemented.
Pope Francis: 'Oh how I would like a poor church and a church for the poor'
The new pontiff today revealed that he chose the name Francis when a friend told him "don't forget about the poor" as a way of encouraging him when voting intensified during the Papal Conclave.
Schools get £150m extra a year to boost sports
David Cameron braved the rain and a muddy rugby pitch today to announce that schools are to get £150 million extra each year for sports coaching.
Paedophiles who were themselves abused 'are not criminals', says cardinal
Wilfrid Fox Napier, the Catholic Archbishop of Durban, called paedophilia a "psychological disorder" in an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live.
The smartphone you can control without touching
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy S4 smartphone, a handset which allows users to control the screen using their eyes.
Queen asks pretty taxing questions, admits Cameron
The PM said that the Queen comes up with "some pretty good questions" during his weekly meetings.
Stephen Lawrence killer drops appeal over murder conviction
Gary Dobson, one of the two men jailed for the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, has dropped his appeal against conviction, the Judicial Office confirmed today.
MP arrested after brawl in House of Commons bar
Shamed MP Eric Joyce is being held by police following a late-night brawl at a bar in the House of Commons.
Cameron rejects Pope Francis' claim that Britain ‘usurped’ Falklands
Pope Francis, the former archbishop of Buenos Aires, has challenged the disputed isles being a British Overseas Territory. But the Prime Minister firmly defended them as British, stressing he “respectfully” disagreed with the pontiff.
Come to the bottom of the world with us Harry
Leaders of a daunting trek to the South Pole with wounded soldiers say “everything is prepared” for Prince Harry to join them.
Pork DNA found in Halal sausages at London school
Pork DNA has been found in Halal chicken served in at least one primary school in London.
Child abuse campaigner’s son found dead at his home after ‘bullying’
A leading campaigner against child abuse claimed her teenage son was “bullied to death”, after he was found dead at their family home.
Doctor faces jail after filming female patients with camera hidden in watch
A family doctor from Wiltshire who used a secret camera inside his James Bond-style wristwatch to record himself abusing female patients is facing jail after admitting a string of sex charges.
Boris's EU fight: Mayor hands out copies of Evening Standard in Paris
Boris took his fight to defend the City from EU interference to Paris today.
Crunch time for Apple: as competition moves in, is the company losing its shine?
Apple products, with their slick design and intuitive systems, transformed the tech world. But just when it seems everyone has an iSomething, serious competition has entered the market. So, what’s eating Apple?
Jessie J rocks a bald head and raises £500,000 for Comic Relief
A shaven-headed Jessie J helped raise a record-breaking total for Comic Relief, and managed to look fabulous in the process.
Wales 30 England 3: Welsh end English Grand Slam hopes
Wales scored a record breaking victory to retain their Six Nations title and destroy England’s Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff.
Battle with bulimia made me look like a heroin addict, says Michelle Collins
The Coronation Street star has revealed how her battle with the eating disorder early in her acting career left her looking so ill a casting agent thought she was a drug addict.
New Zealand v England: Golden boy Broad back on form
It has been a grim few months for Stuart Broad. He has been out of touch, out of luck, out of the team. But in the Second Test at Basin Reserve it has all come back.
Swansea City 0 Arsenal 2: Gunners ease to victory
Arsenal kept themselves firmly in the race for Champions League qualification with a comfortable victory at Swansea.
North London born, live and die is the Giles Coren mantra
The writer likes Panzer for bagels, the Owl bookshop for reading matter, La Fromagerie for its owner and the Bull and Last for the best pub food...
Aston Villa 3 QPR 2: Villa claim vital win over Rangers
Christian Benteke eased Aston Villa's relegation fears and pushed bottom-placed QPR nearer to the drop as his late winner settled a pulsating Barclays Premier League clash.
On great form: beaming Kate cheers everyone up in Cheltenham rain
A smiling Duchess of Cambridge today followed in the footsteps of her sister Pippa when she and Prince William headed to Cheltenham to watch the racing.
Sweaty, swampy, sleazy and Southern: it's The Paperboy
Zac Efron spends too much time without his shirt on but Nicole Kidman is great as an ageing sexpot sickly turned on by convicted killers.
Hop along and check out our 30 fantastic things to do over Easter weekend
Four days off in the capital - here's how to play a blinder, whether you plan to hit clubs, galleries, cinemas or restaurants.
'The main course was Wagyu beef (one mouthful) on a black truffle skidmark'
At Bo London Grace Dent eats edible "soil" - tasting "like salty snot" - and a pudding called "Sex on the Beach", a pile of sand topped with an edible condom containing fake sperm. Then she gets a bill for £510.
Loss, grief, loneliness and cocaine - the tragic path to a Mayfair murder
Last Friday Robert Troyan, a rich Bostonian socialite, was found dead in a pool of blood in his Mount Street flat. He had been part of a couple with the flamboyant interior designer Anthony Feldman, and in their day they "knew everyone", throwing lavish parties and collecting antiques and works of art. But this warm, generous, funny man never recovered from Feldman's death, with devastating consequences.
Cypriots scramble for their cash as bail-out levies 10% on all bank deposits
- Officials say bank withdrawals won't stop levy being taken
- It was either this or complete meltdown says finance minister
Los Angeles PO/Dudamel, Barbican - music review
Los Angeles Philharmonic’s first Barbican residency opening concert gets a thrilling ride with wonder-kid Gustavo Dudamel says Nick Kimberley
Wales 30 England 3: Welsh end English Grand Slam hopes to claim title
Wales scored a record breaking victory to retain their Six Nations title and destroy England’s Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff.
Santander’s £2.8 millon hello
Two new executives at Santander UK were paid a total of £2.8 million in “golden hellos” last year, cutting across much stricter bank-pay rules being introduced by the EU.
Twelve in a Box - film review
British comedy with Miranda Hart about a group of old school chums staying together at a mansion
Now ailing Morrissey cancels remainder of US tour
Morrissey has been forced to call off the rest of his US tour due to a "series of medical mishaps", his publicist said.
Evening Standard comment: A huge new boost for London’s Dispossessed
This paper marks Red Nose Day today with a remarkable achievement: our Dispossessed Fund has broken through the £10 million barrier with a £1 million injection from Comic Relief.
Get better protection with rough-tough biker jeans
Spring’s in the air... which means it’s time for motorcycle rides just for the fun of it.
On sparkling form: beaming Duchess of Cambridge cheers everyone up in the Cheltenham rain
13 skeletons are found in Black Death pit under Farringdon - and there could be 50,000 more
Grace and Flavour: Bo London
Before they were famous - the dramatic makeovers of stars
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Pork DNA found in Halal chicken sausages at London primary school -
Friends of Vicky Pryce fear for her health: 'She's not a hard-bitten monster, prison could break her' -
London needs 88,000 more primary school places next year -
20 Tory MPs set to defy David Cameron in press law vote - David Cameron rejects new Pope’s claim that Britain ‘usurped’ Falklands
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali: ‘FGM was done to me at the age of five. Ten years later, even 20... I would not have testified against my parents’ -
R&B star Ne-Yo offers Londoner Sonna Rele record deal after discovering her on Facebook -
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Crunch time for Apple: as competition moves in, company loses elite shine
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To commemorate its landmark birthday, 150 people have been selected to share their unique experiences. Read their stories here.
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