London

Bela Chopra took gin to "calm nerves" and apologises - but could be jailed

London has been named the top fashion capital of the world for the 2012, overtaking New York City for the second consecutive year. The credit goes to Kate Middleton and the Summer Olympics.

British novelist of mega-bonkbuster says she listened to the group's single Sexy while writing her book.

Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has admitted that he turned down an offer from Arsenal in the face of a possible move to AC Milan.

Two cancelled shareholder votes within hours frustrate $80 billion tie-up that would create the world's fourth largest mining group

Paralympic GB celebrate smashing target of 103 medals as Hannah Cockroft wins gold in the T34 200m race.

Team GB surpass 103-medal target on day 8 of 2012 Paralympics, breaking gold tally set at Beijing 2008.

Hannah Cockcroft, Jonnie Peacock and David Weir all won gold as ParalympicGB enjoyed their most successful day of athletics competition of London 2012.

Athletes such as Jessica Ennis, Bradley Wiggins, Victoria Pendleton and Sarah Storey likely to be recognised on separate list.

French prosecutor says money feud between brothers could be the motive behind the shooting which left four dead.

The union is demanding a five percent salary hike and halt to layoffs and outsourcing.

Glencore stocks take a dive as the commodities giant delays shareholder voting on faltering Xstrata takeover bid

JLR announces manufacturing unit in China, with many predicting further push into Bric nations.

The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) will see a host of pop and rock artists taking to the stage to perform and accept awards across a range of categories, from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California

Grieving family struggling to come to terms with 'unreal' accident and death of Amanda Telfer but find consolation in her being happy right up to moment she died.

Caroline Humphreys jailed for 16 years for frenzied knife attack on partner in her London home.

Born to African parents in east London, Idris Elba celebrates landmark birthday.

Sarah Storey etched her name in British sporting folklore by winning her 11th career gold medal in the women's C4-5 individual road race to become the joint most successful modern-day ParalympicGB athlete

New man at Transport Department fires opening shots in fight that may go to door of chancellor George Osborne.

Prime Minister David Cameron announces reforms around planning laws to stimulate house-building.

Petition supporting opt-in porn blocking gains 110,000 signatures, while ISPs remain against plans as consultation closes.

Singer wears only set of valuable jewellery for British magazine, which names her Woman Of The Year.

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Gymnastics silver medallist to trade gym mat for dance floor for BBC talent show.

However, there is a year-on-year decline of 34% because of the European debt crisis and recession.

French police name father found dead in multiple shooting in French Alps as AMS company secretary from Claygate, Surrey.

PC Adam Holbrook accused of making indecent images of children.

The 2012 Paralympics is in its second week of competition and hosts Great Britain are sitting pretty in third, with 25 gold medals to their name.

Manchester United must pay Leandro Damiao's buyout clause should they wish to sign the Brazilian striker, according to Internacional president Giovanni Luigi.

Government claims complex planning rules holding back economy as infrastructure projects are halted