Youths filmed waving knives and trading threats in terrifying stand-off in London park

Video Two groups of youths wielding large knives have been captured on film during an apparent stand-off in an east London park.

Murder probe launched after mother stabbed in Walthamstow attack dies

A murder investigation has been launched after a young mother who was stabbed on Monday died in hospital.

'Where is your mercy?' Family of slain US journalist Steven Sotloff issue emotional plea to ISIS

The heartbroken family of murdered US journalist Steven Sotloff broke their silence last night to insist the ISIS leader behind the grisly video terror campaign will pay for his sins.

Brothel close to council's children's services HQ shuts after residents complain of 'shifty and nervous-looking guys' loitering nearby

A brothel operating near a London council’s children’s services building has been closed down, police said today.

Calais mayor: UK is Eldorado for migrants

The Mayor of Calais is threatening to close the French port in a row over immigration as she accused Britain of being an “Eldorado” for migrants camped out in her town.

London ‘might have to be expanded to swallow up commuter belt towns’

The boundaries of London may have to be pushed outward to swallow commuter belt towns and villages that are “utterly dependent” on the capital.

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George Clooney to direct film on phone-hacking scandal

George Clooney has revealed he plans to direct a film based on the "lying and corruption" of the phone-hacking scandal.

England v Norway - player ratings

Player ratings:Standard Sport assesses the individual performances from England’s 1-0 win against Norway at Wembley, on an underwhelming night in north London.

Wanted: slim family to live in north London house less than seven feet wide

One of London’s narrowest houses is being put up for sale with a price tag of £235,000.

World-leading cycle route for London is unveiled: 18-mile east-west superhighway to protect riders on capital's busiest roads

Full proposals for the world’s longest segregated urban cycle route were revealed today, as Boris Johnson ramps up efforts to improve rider safety in  the capital.

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'Dancing guardsman' faces probe by top brass after hilarious footage emerges online

VIDEO: A Grenadier Guard is being investigated after video emerged of him performing pirouettes and a comic walk while on duty outside Buckingham Palace.

Commuter chaos as London Bridge signalling problems cause long delays and cancellations

Commuters continued to experience delays at London Bridge this evening after a signalling failure caused chaos during the evening rush hour.

Police search for man who stripped naked and ran through busy train

Police want to trace a man who stripped naked and ran through a crowded train carriage.

Girlfriend's tribute to footballer who drowned in 'murky' pool

The girlfriend of a teenage footballer who drowned in a filthy swimming pool on holiday today told of her heartbreak at losing her first love.

Art Deco classic Victoria Coach Station made into a listed building

Victoria Coach Station, used by millions of Britons and foreign travellers as an international transport hub, has been made a listed building.

Pixie and Frankie show they're hot competition at Strictly launch party

Gallery & video: The fake tan was on and the glamour was out at the Strictly Come Dancing launch party.

Man armed with nunchucks groped woman on Tube platform

A man armed with a pair of nunchucks who groped a woman as she walked through a Tube station has avoided jail.



'I suffered serious injuries in crash with another cyclist but police took no action'

A school administrator who was seriously injured in a crash with a fellow cyclist has told of her frustration after police said they were unable to take the case further.

The ladies steal the show at glittering GQ Men Of The Year Awards bash

Gallery & video: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian stole the show at a glitzy awards do - designed to celebrate men.

'Prisoners at risk in filthy and unsafe Wormwood Scrubs prison'

Violence: London's Wormwood Scrubs prison is on a “knife edge”

Inmates being put at risk by the “shocking” failure to implement anti-suicide measures recommended following the death of six prisoners.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Surrey Quays newspaper print works

Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a former newspaper print works close to London's Docklands.

British nurse CURED of deadly Ebola virus and will be heading home

The British nurse who was struck down with Ebola while doing voluntary work in Africa has been cured of the deadly virus and is going home.

Fay Maschler reviews Ozz: We're off to see the whiz at Ozz

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Restaurant review: This restaurant's head chef Emerson Amelio has definite talent, but the team are being garrotted by misdirected energy and ambition.

Schoolgirl stabbed to death by jealous ex in 'sustained' attack

A schoolgirl was stabbed to death in a "sustained" attack in a block of flats by her jealous ex-boyfriend, an inquest has heard.

Chinese healer fined for selling seahorse Viagra

A Chinese medicine trader who sold Viagra containing seahorse extracts has escaped jail.

Valérie Trierweiler tells of suicide bid in memoir about life with Hollande

French president François Hollande faces humiliation as his jilted first lady openly describes the “cruelty” underpinning their "possessive and mad” love affair.

CeeLo reinstates Twitter account and apologises for 'idiot' rape comments

Cee Lo Green has reinstated his Twitter account and apologised for "idiot" comments about rape.

Gadgets for gourmets: London's leading chefs reveal their kitchen luxuries

Homes & Property: What lights The Chiltern Firehouse’s Nuno Mendes' fire & gets Polpo’s Russell Norman out of bed?

New schools and homes will ease battle over catchment areas

Homes & Property: At least 90,000 more school places are needed by 2016. Central and local government are promising new homes with on-site schools to create communities for inner-city families.

James Nesbitt takes on Ice Bucket Challenge on stage at GQ Men Of The Year Awards

On a night of Hollywood glamour, revealing outfits and booze-fuelled wrestling, actor James Nesbitt tried his best to steal the spotlight as he undertook the Ice Bucket Challenge in front of a star-studded crowd at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards.

Tower Bridge up in lights to mark one week before first Invictus Games

Tower Bridge was illuminated last night to mark one week to go before the first Invictus Games.

BarChick's cocktail of the week: Darjeeling Sour at East London Liquor Company

Going Out: This week BarChick recommends a tea-infused gin sour in Mile End.

One to watch: Lucy Punch, the new star of Great Britain

Going Out: The role of Paige Britain in Great Britain may be the part that turns Lucy Punch from a memorably impactful name to a household one.

Proms 2014: Budapest Festival Orchestra/Ivan Fischer, Albert Hall

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Music review: The Budapest Festival Orchestra is unique. It’s not the timbre of individual instruments, more the voluptuous textures they create.

Brinner time: why #Breakfast4Dinner is sweeping the capital

Duck egg with sriracha sauce at Duck and Waffle in Heron Tower

Food & Drink: The brinner movement began in the US and now the trend for eating breakfast for dinner has hopped across the pond. Here's why it's all about eggs at night.

Back to the hacks: Richard Bean on the reworked West End production of his play Great Britain

Theatre: The National Theatre’s phone-hacking satire, Great Britain, was developed in secret during the Brooks/Coulson trial — now writer Richard Bean gives Nick Curtis the scoop on his reworked West End production.

The Districts, The Lexington

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Music review: The rootsy rockers were the toast of this year’s SXSW and have already gained favourable comparisons with Crazy Horse.

Ant & Dec’s Takeaway on Tour: boyish superstars corny but charismatic

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Comedy review: Eternally boyish superstars Ant and Dec were corny but charismatic in this stage version of their ITV hit show.

Venice Film Festival: The Goob

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Film Review: Guy Myhill’s debut film is loose, rangy, spontaneous in feel and appealingly in love with the core of East Anglia.

New schools and homes will ease battle over catchment areas

At least 90,000 more school places are needed by 2016. Central and local government are promising new homes with on-site schools to create communities for inner-city families.

Rent-to-buy: escape London’s ‘deposit trap’

Rent-to-buy flats could be the key for Londoners trying to save for the hefty mortgage deposits demanded by lenders.

Gadgets for gourmets: London's leading chefs reveal their kitchen luxuries

What lights The Chiltern Firehouse’s Nuno Mendes' fire & gets Polpo’s Russell Norman out of bed?

Housing threatens to gobble up London green belt

Green Belt land around London faces unprecedented development pressure with proposals for building almost 18,000 homes on virgin countryside.

Property rich list 2014: Britain's most expensive postcodes are revealed

London, Surrey and Buckinghamshire are home to the most expensive towns in Britain, according to new research by property website Zoopla.

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