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David Cameron goes to war with newspapers over 'swivel-eyed loons' slur
PM backs his friend as Tory co-chairman Lord Feldman denies he is source of damning remarks about local party members David Cameron risked a major blow to his authority after he defended one of his closest friends over claims that he had described Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons". The Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman, a tennis ... (more)
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Nunhead Cemetery is one of London's Magnificent Seven, a ring of private burial grounds established around the edge of the capital in the 1830s.
Qatar, the New Player in the Middle East
A surprising and ambitious newcomer on the international scene and in the politics of the Middle East is the Persian Gulf Emirate of Qatar, a country that became independent in 1971 when Britain ended its protectorate there.
I'm TOO pretty to work: Graduate says her good looks means she's harassed and bullied
She says her slim figure, attractive face and glossy hair made her a target for sleazy advances from men and A bitchiness from women She's bright, friendly and well-qualified. But Laura Fernee has quit her job... saying she's too pretty to work.
The romance of a flowering cherry blossom
Cherry blossoms are easy to grow and are not fussy, although they dislike poorly drained soil and will not tolerate boggy conditions Chelsea show time always reminds me of cherry blossom.
Just for a change, let's delve into the diamond geezer readers' postbag. Or rather, let's take a look at your interesting comments from yesterday and share them with a wider audience.
Coach to Bluewater takes six hours from Herne Bay after National Express scrapped its direct service
Coach operator National Express is telling shoppers from Herne Bay they face journey times of up to six hours each way to Bluewater.
Open jaw special: Readers write back - about Heathrow
When you write about Heathrow, please stop referring to the people disturbed by aircraft noise as "local" residents.
Daniel Arsham "Easter Island" Exhibition Recap at Galerie Perrotin
Daniel Arsham - an American artist known for dream-like gouaches and sculptures - was one of four artists recently commissioned by Louis Vuitton for a line of innovative travel books.
Oscar turns builder for cancer charity
Wee Oscar Knox, who was given the all clear after battling a rare childhood cancer, took up tools on Friday to help other children going through treatment.
CNBC's Simon Hobbs to emcee sold-out Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards gala
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration 149 Statler Hall Ithaca, NY 14853-6902 United States Tollfree: 800.257.2228 Phone: +1 607-255-6376 Fax: +1 607-255-9540 Visit Website The Cornell School of Hotel Administration has announced that Simon Hobbs, co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street , will serve as master of ceremonies at the ... (more)
One Direction announce 2014 'Where We Are' stadium world tour
For about the past week or so One Direction has been teasing their 'One Big Announcement' and today was the big day.
Ask Lonely Planet: Cycle tour in France
My wife and I are interested in doing a cycle tour in France. We have heard about a cycleway of about 800km that follows the Loire River.
Land Securities Robert Noel is laying foundations for victory in the Battle of the Skyscrapers
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After tragically losing his brother to cancer last year, Peter Andre has returned to the hospital where he was treated in a new series for This Morning.
Kate Shops - and Snacks - in London
Is Kate officially in nesting mode? If her recent trip to the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour is any indication, the answer is yes.
Economic benefits of HS2 questioned
In a report, the NAO said it had "reservations" about how the planned high-speed rail link would deliver growth and jobs.
1m families struggle with home cost
More than a million struggling British families are spending at least a third of their income on housing costs, a think-tank has revealed.
EasyJet soars as it benefits from business and pleasure
Shares in easyJet today flew up 6 per cent to a fresh high as sun-seeking travellers helped to halve its first-half losses and the budget carrier launched a fresh assault on the business market.
Nigel Roberts explains his vision for a city region with enhanced...
What is now the city region frontier could become an international business park with a long-stay car park for Cardiff airport, Nigel Roberts tells Robert Llewellyn Jones Like President Kennedy, the managing director of Paramount Office Interiors believes in a new frontier concept.