Tony Blair has reportedly foreseen a Conservative victory in May’s general election, warning Ed Miliband to move closer to the centre. But the former Prime Minister has denied the speculation, saying his remarks had been “mis-interpreted”… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/12/31/new-labour-general-election_n_6399606.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
SURABAYA, Indonesia/JAKARTA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Indonesian rescuers believe they have found the wreck of a crashed AirAsia plane on the ocean floor off Borneo, after sonar detected a large, dark object beneath waters where debris and bodies were… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/30/missing-airasia-plane-sonar_n_6398860.html?utm_hp_ref=uk&ir=UK
Two couples have tied the knot on the stroke of midnight in Scotland’s first same-sex weddings. Joe Schofield and Malcolm Brown, both 42, and Susan Douglas-Scott, 54, and Gerrie Douglas-Scott, 59, are the first of 17 couples to marry on Hogmanay. … http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/12/31/scotland-gay-weddings_n_6399496.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
The creators of the stunning ceramic poppies display which engulfed the Tower of London have received New Year Honours awards. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-year-honours-for-tower-of-london-poppies-duo-joan-collins-and-john-hurt-9951239.html
The screening process for Ebola is being reviewed after a nurse with the virus was allowed to leave Heathrow Airport despite being tested. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/screening-process-for-ebola-under-review-after-nurse-with-virus-travels-through-heathrow-9951291.html
Gwyneth Paltrow split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in March after nine years of marriage and though she admits it may have been “better” to stay together for the sake of their children, Apple, 10, and eight-year-old Moses, she is happy with how close they have grown since deciding to end their union. […]
New Year’s Eve revellers will be able to take advantage of free travel on the London Underground, buses and trains from this evening. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/free-travel-for-new-years-eve-revellers-9951362.html
If Grace and Flavour learned anything during 2014, it was ‘admit one’s limitations’. I tried, heaven knows, to peruse all of the approximately 216 new London restaurant openings this year. I gave it my best shot. I ate ribs in a bib, I fondued in Fulham, I did Persian in Penge. I wrestled umpteen […]
A photojournalist plans to lodge a complaint about police behaviour following his arrest for trying to gather images using a drone. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/photojournalist-plans-to-lodge-police-complaint-following-arrest-for-using-drone-9951669.html
Police are investigating comments made on Twitter by controversial TV personality Katie Hopkins following complaints. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/katie-hopkins-tweets-about-ebola-nurse-investigated-by-police-9951728.html
A 60-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in north London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-60-dead-following-collision-with-car-in-north-london-9949819.html
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a flat in Whitechapel. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-dead-at-flat-in-whitechapel-9947794.html
After putting on such a stunning display in the latest Chanel no.5 film, it is no surprise that Gisele Bundchen has once again been chosen to face the brand for its Spring 2015 print campaign. http://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/news/barefoot-in-paris-gisele-bundchen-wanders-the-parisian-streets-for-chanels-latest-ad-campaign-9949855.html
Here is a selection of pictures capturing some of the biggest news stories of 2014. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/2014-year-in-pictures-the-biggest-stories-of-the-past-12-months-9933816.html
Snow and blizzards that swept across the country have brought treacherous conditions to roads, with many motorists forced to abandon their cars after becoming snowed in. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-travellers-stranded-in-the-snow-as-blizzards-sweep-across-country-9946054.html
If Grace and Flavour learned anything during 2014, it was ‘admit one’s limitations’. I tried, heaven knows, to peruse all of the approximately 216 new London restaurant openings this year. I gave it my best shot. I ate ribs in a bib, I fondued in Fulham, I did Persian in Penge. I wrestled umpteen […]
North Korea has hurled racist insults at President Barack Obama as the communist state blamed the US for shutting down its internet amid the Sony hacking row. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/north-korea-brands-barack-obama-a-monkey-in-racist-blast-as-sony-hacking-row-escalates-9946078.html
There’s no need to let the kids get bored at home this Christmas holiday, as London is full of fun activities for all the family. Browse the below gallery for our pick of the best http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/familyfriendly-festivities-things-to-do-in-london-with-kids-over-the-christmas-holidays-9882398.html
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from an escalator inside a busy department store in central London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/man-in-hospital-after-falling-from-sloane-square-department-store-escalator-9950470.html
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in north east London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/detectives-launch-murder-investigation-after-man-is-stabbed-to-death-in-redbridge-9947146.html
A ship carrying hundreds of passengers close to the island of Corfu has issued a distress call because of alleged armed people on board, according to the Greek shipping ministry. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/corfu-ship-issues-distress-call-because-of-armed-men-on-board-9950134.html
The best images and pictures from the past 12 months, from natural disasters and extreme weather to the most dramatic news stories and funniest moments from the worlds of showbiz and world politics. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/pictures-of-the-year-2014-9931035.html
Kate Upton beat all of the Victoria’s Secret models to be crowned the most googled model of 2014. http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/kate-upton-beats-victorias-secret-models-to-be-crowned-most-googled-model-of-2014-9941567.html
Standing in the kitchen one Monday night I’m picking bits of aubergine off the ceiling, the toaster, the oven, myself and the floor. All of this would be fine were it my kitchen, but having arrived in this flat in Highbury and Islington just 24 hours ago, I am faintly embarrassed about the mess […]