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Djokovic downs Federer to secure ATP World Tour title in London

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic outclassed Roger Federer in straight sets to secure the ATP World Tour finals title in London on Sunday. The world number

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France and England football fans unite for La Marseillaise at Wembley

In a change of protocol for an international football match at England’s Wembley Stadium, God Save the Queen was played first, leaving the French

Culture news

'Bond in Motion' 007's wheels on show in London

James Bond films are as much about cars as they are about espionage, seduction and dry martinis. The latest movie, ‘Spectre,’ is no exception and

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Pedro's a jazz cat from Madrid..man!

If you’re a guitar aficionado passing by the Headbanger Rare Guitar shop in Madrid, you might be lucky to find a teenager in a baseball cap bent

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World News

World pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks

People around the world showed their sorrow and solidarity with France on Saturday in the wake of the Paris attacks. In Rio de Janeiro the iconic

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Francesca Hayward, rising star of London's Royal Ballet

Seeing her in 'Romeo and Juliet' at the Royal Opera House, many say a star is born.

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Christmas comes early with Elf The Musical

Based on the popular 2003 movie starring Will Ferrell, ‘Elf the Musical’ is the tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag

United Kingdom

British film archive prepares "long lost" Disney rabbit for Christmas

Film archivists at London have rediscovered a long-lost Walt Disney animation from 1928. “Sleigh Bells” features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a character

Economy

Poor clothes sales hit Marks & Spencer's profits

Marks and Spencer has reported disappointing sales in clothing and homeware. Several factors have been cited for a 1.2 percent decline in general

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Kylie Minogue lights up London for Christmas

Kylie Minogue flicked the switch on London’s famous Oxford Street Christmas lights on Sunday night (November 1) in front of a crowd of thousands

United Kingdom

Rugby World Cup 2015: New Zealand crowned champions with 34-17 win over Australia

Sport

New Zealand leave Australia no chance to take third Rugby World Cup title

New Zealand ran out predictable winners of the 2015 World Cup, the team nearly everyone backed to retain the trophy that is a matter of national

Sport

Rugby World Cup: South Africa and Argentina set sights on third place

South Africa and Argentina will do battle in the Rugby World Cup’s third place play off on Friday at London’s Olympic Stadium. Springboks coach

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Rocky Horror turns 40

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is 40 years old and still packing houses all over the world. Rocky Horror celebrates B movies from the mid-20th

United Kingdom

Doing the Timewarp again: Rocky Horror film celebrates 40 years

From royalty to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, London’s Royal Albert Hall has had a diverse week so far. Tuesday night (October 27) saw all manner of

Cinema

Bond is back in Spectre

Bond is back in Spectre. Danial Craig plays 007 James Bond for the fourth and final time in Spectre and for film fans the excitement is intense. The

United Kingdom

Not shaken or stirred: Daniel Craig dazzles as 007 on Spectre red carpet

Daniel Craig looks neither shaken nor stirred in his return to the role of James Bond, as Spectre premieres in London

Economy

Chinese C.banner 'on course' to buy Hamleys toy store

Hamleys, the world’s oldest toy shop and a London tourist attraction in its own right, is said to be on the verge of being bought by a Chinese

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H&M teams up with Balmain for new rock'n roll collection

Chocolate and fashion have come together at the Chocolate Show in London with sweet treats gracing the catwalk. Fabulous dresses were on parade and

Cinema

Bennett classic 'The Lady in the Van' on the big screen

‘The Lady in the Van’ is the true story of Alan Bennett’s strained friendship with Miss Mary Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman whom the British

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