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The M6 Toll motorway closed after armed police swoop on coach in the West Midlands.

A black and white harlequin stage costume belonging to British rock band Queen's lead singer Freddie Mercury sold for £22,500 at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 3 July, in London.

Two new supercomputers "Emerald" and "Iridis 3" systems were unveiled at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) at an event that also launched the Oxford University-led e-Infrastructure South Consortium that will run both supercomputers.

Three men aged 18, 24 and 26 were detained in east London and a 29-year-old man was arrested in the street in west London.

See the latest photographs of William and Kate, having a quick chat during Andy Murray's quarter final at Wimbledon...

Vickers' bank reforms aimed at protecting taxpayers from financial crises, have left the public exposed to risky behaviour of bankers.

Magazine to hold women-only launch party to highlight claim that society accepts gay men easier than gay women.

Bob Diamond, ex-boss of Barclays Bank, tells MPs he only recently found out about Libor scandal - but the bank's annual report for 2011 suggests otherwise.

UK Sport are expecting a 48-medal return from Team GB during this summer's London 2012 Olympic Games on their £300m funding investment.

We review the MagicBox Beam Extreme audio dock for iPod and iPhone, featuring internet radio and DAB reception.

Rennes manager Pierre Dreossi confirms that holding midfielder Yann M'Vila is ready to leave the French club this summer.

Barclays Libor Scandal: IBTimes UK finds that former Labour ministers, BoE chiefs and some of the largest banks bosses will be in the docks

Three-time Olympic medallist Kriss Akabusi believes Dwain Chambers' return from doping shame to being part of Team GB's athletics squad for the London 2012 Olympics should act as inspiration for those seeking second chances in society.

London attracts 30 million tourists each year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The capital city

YouView, a combination of Freeview and on-demand content, has launched two years late and will cost £299.

Popular radio, television and film comedy star and writer passes away after a short illness.

Palestinian figurehead's widow will ask for body to be exhumed from West Bank grave for more tests to uncover truth of his death.

Scientists at European Council for Nuclear Research confirm discovery of subatomic particle, which may be the Higgs Boson.

Tube travellers clock up one millions tweets, statuses and emails within a week of TfL turning on Tube Wi-Fi.

Katy Perry dazzles in her ballerina inspired dress at London premiere of Part of Me.

Up-to-date public facilities as vital for future of sport in the UK as good coaches, says sports boss Tim Lamb.