Police today rescued three women from a house in south London including one who claimed she had been held against her will for 30 years. Detectives investigating domestic slavery claims arrested a couple, both aged 67, in an early morning raid.
The Tube will run 24 hours a day at weekends from autumn 2015 giving a huge a boost London’s nightlife, it was announced today.
Boris Johnson’s £60m cable car was branded “pitiful” today as it was revealed that it is being used by just four regular commuters.
A Ferrari and Bentley that prosecutors are trying to seize from one of London’s biggest ever drugs barons are “probably being driven round Mayfair” because “common sense” steps to recover them have not been taken, a judge has warned.
The family of a nine-year-old boy killed by a speeding driver today said their world had been “torn to pieces” after the motorist was jailed for just 21 months.
Labour sought to blame George Osborne for the Co-op Bank scandal today as an embattled Ed Miliband insisted he behaved with “utmost integrity” in dealings with disgraced Paul Flowers.
The developers behind the £8 billion Earls Court regeneration plan today laid out their vision of a “best of London” classical landscape of crescents, squares and parks.
The 14-year marriage of Rupert Murdoch has ended in a New York court with an “amicable” deal and a kiss from his third ex-wife Wendi Deng.
Tamara Ecclestone today dropped her claim over a £380,000 Lamborghini Aventador in a High Court dispute with former lover Omar Khyami.
A jumbo jet has got stuck after it landed at the wrong airport - and now doesn't have enough room to take off.
Police are hunting a man who hit a 10-year-old with his sports car, carried him home and then disappeared before the boy’s parents arrived.
This is an Australian newspaper's response after its sledge aimed at Stuart Broad backfired spectacularly when he tore through the Aussie batting line-up.
Home-owners worried that burglars were marking homes as potential targets with “24/7 Locksmith” stickers were today told not to call police amid growing evidence that many are adverts for genuine businesses.
Aldi's budget Christmas mince pies have trumped the likes of Fortnum and Mason and Selfridges in an annual taste test by consumer group Which?.
A “superhead” in charge of five Hackney primary schools has stepped down before the publication of a report into the awarding of lucrative IT contracts to his boyfriend’s company.
Downing Street today blamed Labour's social media policy for the Prime Minister's official Twitter account being caught following an escort agency.
Leicester Square is set to be inundated with gamers tonight as Microsoft prepares for the UK launch of its new Xbox One console.
An agony aunt for the Washington Post is being celebrated after she advised a parent who was scared their son might be gay to try "changing their own sexuality".
A reformed gang leader hopes poetry based on his experiences on the street and in prison will tempt youngsters away from violent gangsta rap.
The Coalition was at war today over green levies with a senior Liberal Democrat accusing Tories who seek to axe them to keep down energy bills of being “full of crap”.
The surviving members of Monty Python today admitted that “greed” was the reason behind their hugely anticipated reunion.
There’s a revolution at the checkout as one food giant tries to take a bite out of the digi-TV market. Michael Comish talks to Gideon Spanier about putting tech into Tesco.
Unlike many of the previous Pirelli Calendars, there is a notable difference in the latest publication - all the models are fully clothed.
PICTURES: Amy Willerton has followed in the footsteps of many jungle-marooned celebrities before her and shown off her best assets in a very skimpy bikini. Here are some of the most memorable swimwear shots.
The 20-year-old star posed for a picture with Lily Allen as the British singer landed in LA ... and revealed a startling new look.
It was a sisters-of-the-more-famous night at One Mayfair: Pippa Middleton was in a serious-looking black lace number, while Poppy Delevingne went the other way in a fluorescent tent dress. See here for a peep.
VIDEO: Comedian Will Ferrell has poked fun at scandal-hit Toronto mayor Rob Ford by singing about his demise on television.
Pixie Lott, Caprice, Emma Noble, Jerry Hall and others all got into the Christmas giving spirit early last night at the Amy Winehouse Foundation fundraiser Ball.
This Edinburgh hit is a nostalgic tribute to Britain’s best-loved TV double act.
Simplicity is part of the charm of this pop-up from the owner of the Michelin-starred Pied à Terre and L’Autre Pied.
Pop star has surprised her fans by secretly getting married to her boyfriend of two years.
VIDEO: Doria Tillier made good on her pledge to broadcast naked live on TV after France qualified for the World Cup.
An advert offering hundreds of pictures of TV's Kate Garraway for sale has become a hit on Twitter.
Catchment areas for London’s top primary and secondary state schools are a big battleground, with parents resorting to paying over the odds just to live in the right zone, says Lucy Tobin.
It can happen to anyone - that sensitive web page you were looking at is accidentally seen by a colleague, or worse still, by your mother.
A new film that shows what women really talk about in nightclubs is set to shock men — but star Sheridan Smith says it is only scandalous because of double standards between the sexes.
Broad takes five as hosts close day on 273 for eight
Eurozone private sector activity slowed for the second month in a row in November, financial data firm Markit’s latest snapshot of the region’s services and manufacturing industries warned today.
Don't do your Christmas shopping with the crowds on the high street, head to one of London's Christmas markets for unusual gifts, artisan bargains and festive food and drink
A new film that shows what women really talk about in nightclubs is set to shock men — but star Sheridan Smith says it is only scandalous because of double standards between the sexes.
Complexity in taxation puts employers off employing and conceals the truth about tax from those who pay it
She’s the niece of the assassinated Pakistani prime minister. Fatima Bhutto talks politics and women’s rights with Katie Law
Tube to run all night during weekends on five lines from autumn 2015, announces London Underground 
I'm A Celebrity... Amy Willerton makes her bid for best bikini moment - in pictures
Pippa Middleton and Poppy Delevingne show sisters can have fun, too
Miley Cyrus meets up with Lily Allen in LA and reveals her startling new look - bleached blonde eyebrows
Before they were famous - stars' dramatic makeovers 
Police blitz on drivers, bikes and HGVs to tackle 'appalling' litany of cycling deaths 
Sixth London cyclist dies in 13 days in lorry crash in Camberwell 
'Miracle' survival of cyclist hit by lorry at Camden station 
The red-light fight: who's to blame for the spate of cyclist deaths on London's roads?
Tube to run all night during weekends on five lines from autumn 2015, announces London Underground
Tube to run all night during weekends on five lines from autumn 2015, announces London Underground 
Thieves 'using stickers to target London houses for burglaries' 
Advert for Kate Garraway photos becomes Twitter sensation 
Skateboarder hitches ride on back of London taxi in 30mph 'skitching' craze 
EXCLUSIVE: MPs open biggest ever probe into FGM scandal 
As this week is Road Safety Week, Specsavers is giving away a free children's high visibility vest to parents and guardians.
for the British Fashion Awards 2013, a glamorous celebration of the biggest names in fashion hosted by David Walliams.
Cirque du Soleil invites you to experience the journey of a young girl into a world beyond imagination, from 4 January 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Qatar Tourism Authority is giving readers the chance to win a luxury 4-night holiday to Qatar and a range of tour and activities.
Take our survey for your chance to win 4 tickets to a mystery London event.
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