Thousands of revellers smash up former Royal Mail building in illegal Croydon rave
Revellers smashed up a former Royal Mail delivery office in Croydon during an illegal rave.
Revellers smashed up a former Royal Mail delivery office in Croydon during an illegal rave.
Violent insurgency in Iraq is the "predictable" result of the West's failure to intervene in Syria, not of the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein, Tony Blair has declared in a renewed call for military action.
A lightning strike caused delays for hundreds of passengers at Gatwick Airport this morning - with some people having to wait two hours for their bags.
Revellers smashed up a former Royal Mail delivery office in Croydon during an illegal rave. Missiles, including furniture and fire extinguishers, were reportedly thrown at police when they arrived to shut down the event.
Violent insurgency in Iraq is the "predictable" result of the West's failure to intervene in Syria, not of the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein, Tony Blair has declared.
Britons prefer Prince William to the Queen, according to an opinion poll.
A fraudster who conned property buyers and investors into handing over nearly £650,000 has been jailed.
Three winners scooped a shared jackpot of £3.4 million in the National Lottery draw, organiser Camelot said.
A senior MP is calling on the Government to consider compensation for people who missed holidays as a result delays in processing their passports.
World Cup: England manager Roy Hodgson hailed ‘the best performance’ from England since he’s been in charge, and singled out Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling for particular praise after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Italy.
Showbiz: Lily Allen adopted a rather provocative look as she made her way to new celeb haunt The Chiltern Firehouse.
Hundreds of naked bike riders took to London's streets to promote awareness of cycling in the capital.
World Cup: On a hot and humid evening in Manaus, England lost their first match of the tournament 2-1 to Italy.
World Cup:With an England match starting at 11pm, the last thing the nation needed was co-commentary that might help put them to sleep.
World Cup:Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal may have revealed the key to his side’s remarkable 5-1 win against World Champions Spain– he allowed the Dutch players a visit from their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) the night before the game.
World Cup:Steven Gerrard is remaining positive of England’s chances of reaching the knock-out stages of the World Cup, despite losing their first match to Italy.
World Cup:Joy turned to agony for England physiotherapist Gary Lewin when he suffered a suspected broken ankle after falling over during celebrations of their equalising goal against Italy on Saturday.
Gallery: A flashing flash-mob stripped down to their underwear and paraded around London's financial district in a protest against hidden bank charges.
Paternity leave should be twice as long and paid at almost twice the present rate to encourage more fathers to spend time with newborns, a think-tank said.
Brent Cross shopping centre was evacuated in a security alert.
An angry commuter responded to a woman asking to turn the volume down on his phone by slapping her across the face.
Organisers of a swimming challenge in a lake are hoping to give more details of how a 52-year-old man died.
Restaurant review: Q-Grill’s team are great. They were even gorgeous when I wanted to wrap up my puddings to go, says Grace Dent.
This is the moment a rapist queues to buy teabags after savagely assaulting a pensioner in her home.
Thousands of music lovers have made the ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight for the first of the major summer music festivals.
Going Out: At the first hint of sunshine, we Londoners are manically seeking restaurants, bars and rooftops where we can soak up those precious rays. Here's our guide to the capital's new terraces for alfresco drinking and eating.
World Cup: A furious builder has quit his job in London after he was ordered to remove two flags which he put up to support England.
A one-year-old boy was taken to hospital as a priority after falling from a first floor window.
The top UK temperature today came within a degree of this year's record high, as people across England and Wales enjoyed sizzling sunshine.
English National Opera is to create a new wine bar and café in its ground-floor foyer in a £1.2 million transformation to entice new visitors.
Feature: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, its leopards and tigers were hunted almost to extinction. Evgeny Lebedev joins a new bid to save them.
A lightning strike caused delays for hundreds of passengers at Gatwick Airport this morning - with some people having to wait two hours for their bags.
Air accident investigators have launched an inquiry after a light aircraft came down in a field near the M1.
Oscar-winning superstar Angelina Jolie has picked up yet another award - an honorary damehood for her campaigning work to which she dedicates her "lifetime".
We have had the Naked Rambler, the Naked Civil Servant and now we have the naked commuter.
Going Out: Dance music megastar deadmau5 loves fast cars and public feuds. David Smyth risks a rare interview.
ES Magazine: Meg Hillier was voted in by the haves and have-nots of Hackney and next year she’ll also need to win over the Silicon Roundabout techies to keep her seat. She tells Alex Clark about life as the MP to Tech City and London’s coolest constituents.
World Cup: Who's the hottest pundit, most badly behaved WAG and booziest barmy army of fans? Alex Clark on all you ever wanted to know about the World Cup but were afraid to ask.
Dance review: The Brit School graduate gave a huge performance to an audience who had no real clue what to expect other than her gale-force vocal.
Film review: Bonnets, bosoms and race relations: Gugu Mbatha-Raw is vibrant in this handsome period drama.
Theatre review: This new work by US playwright Anne Washburn tackles important subjects, but it does feel like a student skit.
Going Out: Shailene Woodley's on the cover of Vanity Fair and stars in new hit flick The Fault in Our Stars, so who is this Hollywood anti-celeb?
Going Out: The sun is out, it's really starting to feel like summer and the World Cup kicks off this weekend. Here's where to find all the action.
Film review: Colin Firth is miscast in this pointless version of the true life story of the unsolved murders of three Arkansas eight-year-olds.
Drinks: It’s the morning after the night before and you have two options: detox or keep drinking. Here’s to Hair of the Dog.
Restaurant of the Week: There’s no faulting the professionalism of Corbin & King’s latest restaurant, but there's a reason there are not Austrian restaurants like this in London, says David Sexton.
Statutory paternity leave should be twice as long and paid at almost twice the present rate to encourage more fathers to spend time with newborns, a think-tank said.
Here's our guide this year's best outdoor theatre in the capital this summer with an operatic adventure in Wonderland, a bus stop where anything can happen and Shakespeare under the stars
England manager Roy Hodgson hailed ‘the best performance’ from England since he’s been in charge, and singled out Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling for particular praise after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Italy.
A top European Union official has called for the US to be “fair and objective” over a potential multi-billion-dollar fine for French banking giant BNP Paribas.
Justin Bieber is to plead guilty to driving under the influence
As the 2014 World Cup kicks off in Brazil, history teaches how the beautiful game can be a force for good or ill
Looking for design inspiration? London's restaurants, bars, spas and hotels can often spark the best ideas - we visit the latest
Where should you look for a home to avoid losing half your pay to rent? Our essential guide highlights London's most affordable postcodes.
Crossrail may still be four years away but with five stations being built within the borough of Ealing alone, the property market is heating up.
A brand-new look for the Oxford Circus store and a new wardrobe for you. Take a look at top tips from Topman's top stylists.
Dubai is no longer a dream holiday destination – it doesn't cost the earth to make your fantasy holiday a reality
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With plenty of day-trip destinations right on London’s doorstep, Simon Calder discovers the joy of travelling cross-country
Inspire your family with a journey to England's past
From William the Conquerer to The Bard, take an historic journey through Shakespeare’s England.
Summer is finally here as English National Opera's new production of Mozart's Così fan tutte transports you to 1950's Coney Island.
Take your run2workday to the next level with some invaluable help from a Virgin Active Health Club, says Steve Cording.
Up the pace on your morning run2work with a brilliant selection of audiobooks from Audible.co.uk, recommends Steve Cording
All eyes are on London this weekend as the capital stages its men’s fashion week. Here, we celebrate the best of British design.
For a preppy picnic in the park or a muddy festival field, the right basics are stylish summer essentials.
Don’t take steps for granted. Make them your friends and boost your daily training.
From ditsy florals to tropical succulents to brush strokes. Opt for vibrant shades and have the courage to clash.
Where can you enjoy the ultimate gastro bites with a refreshing glass of Leffe? The winners of the Leffe Gastro Bite Awards are about to be announced…
What can a credit check offer UK customers? A ticket out of debtor’s hell and, quite possibly, a financially secure future.