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Report shows TB surge in London

Parts of London have higher rates of tuberculosis (TB) than countries such as Rwanda, Eritrea and Iraq, according to a report.

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Hundreds celebrate Thatcher's death

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Capital salute for UK's sporting heroes

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Chelsea eye new stadium at power station site

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Council awards approval for Battersea Power Station

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BNP leader invited to Buckingham Palace garden party

BNP leader pulls out of palace garden party

British National Party (BNP) leader Nick Griffin bowed out of attending a Buckingham Palace garden party today, saying he had “no wish to embarrass the Queen”.

Wed, 27 May, 2009

England World Cup bid bosses embarrassed by BNP link

England’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup started with a public-relations embarrassment after it emerged British National Party politician Richard Barnbrook was among those at yesterday’s campaign launch at Wembley.

Tue, 19 May, 2009

Olympic torch relay hit by Tibet protests

The Olympic torch relay was hit by demonstrations by Tibet campaigners as it made its way through a snowy London today.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2008

Turning to Stone — Life as a loyalist hitman

DRAWN into militant loyalism from an early age, Michael Stone, 50, joined the infamous loyalist Tartan Gang at the age of 13 and by the age of 16 he had already been held in Belfast’s Crumlin Road jail for possession of firearms and membership of the Ulster Defence Association.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2006

Tasting success: 80,000 flock to Irish speciality food market in London

SPECIALITY food and drink products from Ireland reached high notes of British consumer acceptance at Covent Garden in London over the weekend.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2006

It’s carry on Ken as London mayor’s suspension order lifted

KEN Livingstone won a last ditch legal bid yesterday to remain as London mayor - just hours before his suspension was due to begin.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2006

Mayor suspended for Nazi jibe

KEN Livingstone’s political career was rocked yesterday when he was suspended as Mayor of London for making a Nazi jibe to a Jewish reporter.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2006

Groups get €1m for promoting Irish culture internationally

CULTURE Ireland yesterday announced €1 million in funding for groups promoting Irish arts and culture abroad.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006

Triple-jumper joins 2012 Olympic Games board

Triple-jump world record holder Jonathan Edwards was today named as a key figure in the organisation that will stage the 2012 London Olympics.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2005

Britain to stop and mourn victims in silent tribute

BRITAIN will come to a halt today to remember people killed and injured in the London terror attacks.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2005

London bombings, by numbers

100 - faith or race hate incidents since the London bombings last Thursday.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2005

Bush flies into storm on first day of state visit to Britain

UNITED STATES President George Bush last night began his historic and controversial state visit to Britain amid unprecedented security.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Spurs plans hit by transport blow

Tottenham’s ambitions to stay at an improved White Hart Lane were dealt a blow today when a plan to build a new Tube station close to the ground was shelved.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2003

Stephen Lawrence remembered at music festival

Mother of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence addressed thousands of people at an anti-racist music festival last night.

Sun, 21 Jul, 2002

Plan to put Becks on London plinth cancelled

A plan to place a lifesize waxwork of David Beckham in London's Trafalgar Square has been shelved as it would mean less visitors to Madame Tassaud's.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2002

Britain's Olympic bid takes shape

Britain's proposed bid for the 2012 Olympic Games could involve widespread regeneration of London's East End, according to a report.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2001