Teenager's hand left 'hanging by a thread' after axe attack in front of Islington shoppers
A teenager's hand was left “hanging by a thread” after a horrifying axe attack in front of shoppers and diners on one of London’s busiest high streets.
Teenager's hand left 'hanging by a thread' after Islington axe attack in front of diners
The 17-year-old, who was himself armed with a machete, was attacked by another youth wielding a hatchet in Upper Street. Pictures show CCTV footage of injured man being comforted and helped, and blood splattered on the pavement (left).
Daughter's shock as police in Caribbean launch murder probe after death of British yachtsman
The daughter of a British sailor found dead on life raft in the Caribbean has said she is stunned that a murder investigation has been launched.
Family pay tribute to gambler killed in suspected 'honey-trap'
The family of a gambler who was tied up, beaten and left to die after winning thousands at an casino in Mayfair today paid tribute to “the best dad in the world”.
Couple 'heartbroken' after burglar steals ashes of stillborn baby
A couple has been left heartbroken after their baby’s ashes were stolen in a burglary at their home in Highgate.
Four injured as plane engine blows up during take-off at City Airport
An engine on an airliner blew up seconds before it was due to leave London City Airport.
Calls for inquiry as figures show 27% of London's prisoners are Muslim
More than a quarter of London’s prison population are Muslims, prompting urgent calls for an inquiry into what is happening in the justice system.
Nigella breaks down on TV as she discusses split from Charles Saatchi
Nigella Lawson broke down in tears as she described how her divorce had made her feel like she had lost “a layer of skin”.
'The watery Thai green curry placed on soggy bok choy was like the last meal in a Dignitas clinic'
Restaurant review: Grace Dent follows Cressida Bonas to The Havelock Tavern ... and she's not impressed.
London living through the biggest house price bubble ever
The average London house price surged to a record £414,356 last month as a new report said the capital's boom is now the biggest property bubble in history.
London to get first weekend of summertime with temperatures hotter than St Tropez
The arrival of British Summer Time will be accompanied by temperatures of up to 20C creating a rare golden afternoon after a dismal week of rain, sleet and snow. Pictured: Ambika Amin, 2, plays among the daffodils in St James's Park last week.
London gay couples among first to get married in England and Wales
Gay London couples will make history tonight when they get married as soon as legally possible.
Bus crashes into block of flats after 'driver has heart attack'
A bus has crashed into a block of flats in south London after its driver had a heart attack, according to reports.
Boris rejects Prince Charles's answer to London's housing crisis
Prince Charles’s vision for more “mid-rise” mansion blocks was roundly rejected by the Mayor today.
Oscar Pistorius trial: court adjourned as athlete prepares to take to stand
The Paralympic and Olympic track star is due to appear next Friday in a high stakes bids to prove his innocence as he tries to avoid a life prison sentence.
Ann John: I was branded a colonialist for fighting against ‘barbaric’ FGM
As Brent pledges to tackle FGM in schools, Ann John tells Anna Davis about reigniting her fight to make it unacceptable.
Have you ever had sex in the office? The person opposite you probably has...
Yes, it’s all about sex on desks in the capital’s workplaces. But there are some hard and fast rules to brief encounters in the boardroom, says Phoebe Luckhurst
Wounded soldiers who trekked to South Pole with Prince Harry to tackle marathon
The injured servicemen and women who trekked 208 miles across the Antarctic for charity, are in their final stages of training for the London marathon.
Ball jugglers who are a match for Lionel Messi ready to show off skills across London
They can perform tricks with a football that leave the world’s finest players gasping in admiration.
The 90s are back: the return of the decade that good taste forgot
From Reebok Pumps to Dr Martens, Beck to Neneh Cherry and bumbags to cargo pants... Richard Godwin heralds the return of the 90s
Passengers tell of fury after Heathrow Airport fire alarm plunges terminal into confusion
Furious passengers were left fearing for their safety after a fire alarm at the airport sparked chaos.
We’ve been put through the mill, says wife of Mafia don
The wife of an alleged Mafia don who became known as the “Godfather of Suburbia” described the couple’s relief today after a legal blunder left him free to stay in Britain.
Sister of police officer killed by car to run marathon to honour his legacy
Julia Williamson will run in memory of Pc Andrew Duncan, a traffic officer, who was run over in September while checking vehicle speeds in south London.
Indecent assault allegations are 'a load of lies', Max Clifford tells court
Max Clifford has branded allegations that he carried out a catalogue of indecent assaults on different women "ridiculous" as he returned to the witness box.
Battersea power station prices and designs: bedsit studio flats to sell for £800,000
The redevelopment of Battersea power station will see studio flats go on sale for an incredible £800,000, according to prices and designs unveiled by the site's developers.
Malaysia Airlines MH370: 'new credible lead' in search for missing jet
The search area for the plane has been shifted after new data indicated it was travelling faster than first thought and so burned more fuel.
Ramsay buys Chelsea restaurant where his career started for £1.2m
Gordon Ramsay has bought the Chelsea restaurant where his career took off more than 20 years ago.
Man sentenced to death for murder of British teacher in Qatar
A man was sentenced to death today for the murder of a British primary school teacher in Qatar.
Boris Berezovsky: coroner records open verdict at inquest
A coroner has recorded an open verdict into the death of Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier - film review
Going Out: The all-American superhero brings his usual punches and patriotism to a modern-day conspiracy thriller that tackles state surveillance.
Hot spot for a minibreak: who's joining Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas in Kazakhstan's swish new ski resort
Borat can slope off: his country now has a swish resort and a very royal connection. Susannah Butter knows who’s carving it up with the Prince.
Wake up Londoners, there’s a new TV station in town: London Live
A Londoner's Diary: For London’s young artists and performers and film-makers, London Live is an opportunity like never before.
Mmm ... doughnuts: the 20 best and where to get them in London
Food: Chloe Callow has scoured the capital for the best doughnuts. Her own range of doughnuts isn't available until the summer, so here are her 20 best available now.
I Can’t Sing! A cheekily surreal and anarchic piece of entertainment
Theatre review: Harry Hill 's musical based on The X Factor is a cheekily surreal and anarchic piece of entertainment.
Salvation in Noodles - restaurant review
Restaurant review: Dalston's new Vietnamese joint has nearly found its mojo — it's just missing a bit of extra oomph.
London's best new street food residencies
Eating out: Breddos and Baba Gupta have both announced new kitchen residencies in two pubs starting in April. In the meantime, here are five hot spots to check out.
L'Ormindo, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse - opera review
Opera review: Kasper Holten’s marvellously inventive production of Cavalli’s L’Ormindo is both pacy and genuinely amusing.
Paolo Nutini, Royal Albert Hall - review
Music review: Nutini mixed up a barrowload of previously unheard songs with older hits delivered in near unrecognisable form.
Fatal Attraction at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
Theatre review: Screen-to-stage adaptations are big business but they often feel hollow and pointless. This expensive confection is a prime example.
Mother's Day gift guide
Life & Style: March 30 is all about spoiling your mother. Make her lunch, take her out, and pick out a lovely gift from our bumper guide.
Nina Nesbitt, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - music review
Music review: The sweet-natured Edinburghian's up-tempo songs were brisk slices of irresistible catchiness but she showed she could slow the pace too.
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Bus crashes into block of flats at Putney Bridge station
A woman bus driver is in hospital after crashing into a block of flats.
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NME Awards Tour, O2 Academy Brixton - music review
The NME’s annual four-band tour saw performances from intense New Yorkers Interpol and three newer names that probably won’t take over the world
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'Jack Wilshere is an exceptionable player' - Arsene Wenger hits back at Paul Scholes' criticism of Arsenal midfielder
Arsene Wenger today hit back at Paul Scholes’s criticism of his Arsenal team by claiming the former midfielder’s lack of management experience makes his opinion invalid.
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City Spy: Oh Lord! Church has hedge fund man, bonuses are Xactly what the chiefs want and bank is the only one to do the firing
A penny for the thoughts of Justin Welby, the City-bashing Archbishop of Canterbury, after Roy Kuo — head of alternative strategies at the Church of England’s investment arm — was named one of the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of Hedge Funds.
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I’ll keep my best songs for me, says Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran says being a little more selfish has helped him make his second album his best.
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London’s basic problem is simply that there are not enough homes, powering a dizzying surge in prices
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Teenager's hand left 'hanging by a thread' after axe attack in Islington
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Yashika Bageerathi: schoolgirl wins reprieve after deportation flight is halted
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Nick Clegg hits out at Nigel Farage over 'perverse' Vladimir Putin comments
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Pupils accuse Home Office of 'cruel game' as Yashika Bageerathi's family to be deported
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Met chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe: change the law for a more diverse police force
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Prince Charles: We need more homes for young Londoners
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Charlie Gilmour: Cut out books from prisons and all that’s left is drugs
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Old Selfridges Hotel transformed into Britain's largest free indoor skatepark
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The new power dressers
From the perfect white shirt to this season’s must-have cropped trouser, the options for stylish urbanites are plentiful this season.
Your credit rating explained
When you apply for a credit product such as a loan or mortgage, the lender will almost always conduct a credit check on you. Find out how it works.
Twist and shirt - it's spring
Shirts are arguably some of the most versatile around. Easy to dress up and down. Check out our tips for the season.
Beautiful Bergen, the gateway to the Norwegian fjords
Bergen - a city set amid spectacular scenery which is easily accessible for a fascinating weekend escape.
Far away - and yet close to home - in the beauty of the Norwegian fjords
Only two hours from Britain amid the dramatic scenery and lovely fjords of western Norway, find out more about the Norwegian fjords...
UK motors on the right track
Who could fail to be wowed by the breadth and variety — not to mention the glamour and appeal — of the models unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show?
Earth Hour
Go beyond the hour. Use your power to fund an Earth Hour Blue project for people and the planet today.
This is Kenya….the coast
Kenya’s 490 kilometre Indian Ocean coastline is ideal for a luxury beach holiday. It offers a striking combination of Swahili culture, superb palm lined beaches and colourful marine life.
Holidays that can make real waves
With the arrival of National Ferry Fortnight 2014, see the wide range of routes available to travel by water.
Grow your business
Harness the huge opportunities of digital, social and mobile. For a small investment get yourself a website that really attracts customers.
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Whether it's teamed with a pastel hoodie or topped off with a tailored blazer, the classic white shirt is a staple in any boy's spring wardrobe.
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