Bake together: Paul Hollywood and wife appear on TV after his affair with US co-star

Alexandra Hollywood, the wife of television baker Paul, has said she is moving on from a "tough year" in which her husband had an affair with his on-screen co-star in the US.

Schoolboy critical after 'massive' street fight breaks out at lock-up in Tottenham

A schoolboy stabbed when gatecrashers turned a teenage party into a “massive” street fight was today in a critical condition in hospital.

Spanish student slashed across his neck after refusing to give his rucksack to muggers

A student is lucky to be alive after being slashed across the neck with a knife after refusing to hand his rucksack to two muggers.

London congestion charge set to rise by 15 per cent

London’s congestion charge daily fee is set to rise by 15%.

'Nightmare' of Tesco worker left crippled by faulty lift

A Tesco worker suffered the “nightmare” of having a third of his right foot amputated after a lift accident which saw the supermarket fined more than £100,000 for safety failures.

Courts on hold as barristers protest over cuts to legal aid

Hundreds of trials and other criminal hearings were delayed today as lawyers at courts across London walked out in protest over cuts to legal aid.

Oyster Card users 'overcharged' more than £60 million

Oyster Card users were “overcharged” more than £60 million last year with rail travellers most likely to be hit in the pocket.

We want answers, says father of schoolboy who died on Morocco trek, as inquest opens

The father of a schoolboy who died in sweltering heat during a charity expedition in Morocco today demanded answers as an inquest was due to open.

Chancellor George Osborne

George Osborne: 2014 will be 'year of hard truths'

2014 will be "the year of hard truths" George Osborne will warn today, with further austerity measures needed to pay for tax cuts and improved job prospects.

George Osborne: I'll slash another £12bn off welfare

A massive £12 billion of welfare cuts are needed in the two years after the 2015 general election, George Osborne announced today.

New London black cab will be fully electric by end of 2015

Car giant Nissan unveiled its new black cab for London today - hailing it as a key “stepping stone” towards the capital’s first all-electric taxi.

Gove made 'silly mistake' in criticising Blackadder's portrayal of First World War, says Baldrick

Michael Gove made a “very silly mistake” by criticising the TV programme Blackadder’s portrayal of the First World War, according to Sir Tony Robinson.

Mother's fears Stephen Lawrence probe will 'wind down' as lead investigator retires

The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence fears the investigation to find the rest of her son's killers will "wind down" after the lead investigator retires this year.

Nick Clegg

Nick Clegg's feud with Michael Gove erupts as aides clash over schools policy

Nick Clegg's feud with Michael Gove escalated today with Lib-Dem aides accusing Tory rivals of sparking a “silly row” over education reforms.

David Rathband was 'let down by those who could have prevented his death,' say family at inquest

The family of Pc David Rathband have said he was “let down by the people that could have prevented his death” as they attended his inquest, two years after he was found dead.

SkyCycle: design for 136-mile network of cycle paths above London is revealed

Proposals for a huge cycle network in London are being considered by the capital's transport bosses.

Nipple balm, kittens and a signed Colin Firth DVD: the perfect gifts for London council officials revealed

A DVD signed by Colin Firth, pet cats, cigarettes and even nipple balm were among hundreds of gifts accepted by London council officials.

London film-maker: 'We all live among gang members'

A film-maker who risked her life to document gang culture has said more must be done to tackle street violence.

Charles Wallendahl, Chloe Shaw, Claudenia Williams, Nicholas Church, Meryl Noronha, Oliver Beach

Trainee teachers star in reality show about life at London's inner city schools

A group of London trainee teachers are starring in a documentary that exposes the gruelling reality of life in the classroom for new recruits.

Kirstie Allsopp: women take pleasure in doing chores

Television presenter Kirstie Allsopp has said women secretly enjoy mundane tasks such as washing and ironing as she revealed she finds them “therapeutic”.

Call me a courtesan, a call girl, an escort ... basically I was a £20,000-a-night hooker

They have supermodel looks and the social skills of a diplomat — and sleep with the world’s wealthiest men. In the current Tatler Charlotte Edwardes meets London’s ‘top girls’

What a way to start the week: commuters fight the wind and rain

The first full working week of 2014 kicked off with a nasty surprise for many London commuters as they faced lashing rain and high winds during the morning rush hour.

Happy as a sand boy, Kevin Pietersen puts his Ashes nightmare behind him

The England cricketer put his woes behind him as he larked around on Bondi Beach with his wife Jessica Taylor and son Dylan

Celebrity Big Brother's Evander Holyfield says homosexuality 'ain't normal'

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield is facing a backlash from Celebrity Big Brother viewers after saying that being gay "ain't normal".

Kylie Minogue mingles with David Gandy at Dolce & Gabbana's London Collections party

Kylie Minogue, David Gandy and JLS star Marvin Humes were among the famous faces at Dolce & Gabbana's Men Event, celebrating London Collections.

Review: Lost Boy, Finborough Theatre

This new musical, a dark sequel to Peter Pan, is the first of many theatrical commemorations of the First World War we'll see this year

Suitable boys: London's most dashing gents

The menfolk are gathering for the capital’s three-day fashion extravaganza — just for chaps — London Collections: Men.

first Taiwan-born baby panda

Panda-monium in Taiwan as country's first-born cub makes her public debut

Yuan Zai has been charming visitors at the Taipei City Zoo as she makes her first public appearance.

Nice lunchbox: how to do deskside dining

Deskside dining need not be dull. A new book has the answer for a homemade midday meal that packs a punch.

Schoolfriends George MacKay and Will Poulter are Bafta rivals

They acted in the same plays and sketch shows at the Edinburgh Fringe as schoolfriends. Now George MacKay and Will Poulter are going head to head in the Baftas Rising Star category

Joe Pasquale and Jorgie Porter first to be voted off Dancing on Ice

Jorgie Porter received the lowest number of public votes on Sunday night's opening show, meaning she left the competition straight away.

London's best running shoes

January is the month when we either dust off the unused running shoes in our cupboard — or buy a new pair. Here are our favourites from a torrent of noticeably colourful sneakers...

The anti-social network: meet the celebrities who hate the web

Keira Knightley has denounced Twitter, joining George Clooney and Kristen Stewart on a list of celebs who hate the web. Mollie Goodfellow picks out the star players on team tech-NO!



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