Boris Johnson today officially launched his campaign to be the Tories’ candidate for Mayor of London, declaring that the city's residents deserved a “better return on their investment”.

Parts of the UK remain in the grip of flooding today, with further surges expected on the River Thames and more than 340,000 people facing the prospect of two weeks without fresh water.

Boris Johnson confirmed today he has put his name forward to stand as Conservative candidate for mayor of London.

Speculation mounted today that colourful MP Boris Johnson will join the race to stand as the Conservative candidate in the election for London mayor.

THE new Tory leader yesterday made what may be his most popular but high-risk move by bringing Conservative clown prince Boris Johnson back to frontline politics.

President Mary McAleese and her husband, Dr Martin McAleese, watched their daughter row to victory in the Oxford versus Cambridge Lightweight Women’s Boat Race today.

BATHROOM fixtures maker Qualceram Shires said pre-tax profits were up 60% last year helped by the sale of property in Britain.

British conservative MP Boris Johnson (pictured) was contemplating backbench life again today after being sacked as shadow arts minister amid fresh details of an affair with columnist Petronella Wyatt.

Clive Woodward today explained the respect he held for Brian Clough and gave an insight into how he might one day approach a career in football.

New Zealand were crowned International Rugby Board Under-21 world champions when they beat Australia 21-10 at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford this afternoon.

Ireland have beaten Japan 53-13 in their final pool game at the under-21 Rugby World Cup in England.

England’s hopes of a place in the semi-finals of the IRB Under-21 World Cup were extinguished by a 21-16 defeat to France at Henley today.

Six Nations champions Wales launched their IRB Under-21 World Cup campaign with a 37-19 victory over Scotland at Henley today.

One of George Harrison's closest friends has described how taking part in a sell-out tribute concert to the late Beatle was the best show of his life.

George Harrison has died in Los Angeles after a long battle with cancer.