London tower named Britain's ugliest new building
A 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.
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NZ teacher in UK guilty of inciting children sexually
Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.
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West Ham have forked out the big bucks to lure star All Whites defender Winston Reid to Upton Park.
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All Whites star to sign with West Ham - report
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Trafalgar Square out of pigeonhole and embracing future
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London's mayor lauds rental scheme as 'new dawn for the bicycle'
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'You heard them here first' - London festival keeps picking the hits
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Jailed: the skint truck driver who tried to sell the Ritz
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One-click wonder
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In the hot seat
Josh Emett tells Kerri Jackson there's nothing hellish about working for Gordon Ramsay.
BP boss steps down, protesters blockade stations
As BP confirms embattled boss Tony Hayward is stepping down, Greenpeace protesters have been taking over BP stations across London.
Madonna nostalgic for London
Shooting a movie in London for six months has made Madonna want to stay permanently.
Group therapy
After a bout of London loneliness, some of our best solo indie songwriters have jumped into bed together to record an album. Three members of the group talk to Scott Kara.
Refugee star lights up world stage
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Lord's: Bats off to cricket's Holy Grail
David Leggat explores hallowed ground at the historic sporting venue of Lord's.
Beyonce 'very shaken' after London drive-by
What was meant to be a romantic meal turned into a frightening near-miss, for Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, in London.