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West Ham are in talks with Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh after sealing a deal for Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole.

Offshore contract drilling company settles with US government for its role in BP’s Deepwater disaster.

Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Schalke 04 midfielder Lewis Holtby

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United youngster Ezekiel Fryers, with the 20 year old set to join Spurs from Standard Liege immediately.

Over 1,500 crimes were committed within one mile of south London estate in one month alone.

Tottenham are in talks with Croatia international Anas Sharbini, according to his agent, as the club look to bolster their midfield options

Court told Ashley Gill-Webb threw plastic bottle and shouted at Jamaican sprinter because he wanted him to lose.

Actress was spotted smooching former BBC 1 kids' TV presenter - who is 25 years her junior.

Crystal Palace will ask for two or three players to join on-loan from any club that decides to make an offer for Wilfried Zaha.

Chelsea are believed to be contemplating a £24m bid for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain

Manchester City skipper believes his side can still win the Premier League this season.

Michael Owen believes Daniel Sturridge will have to compromise should he wish to play alongside Luis Suarez

Westminster County Council and local government thinktank suggest monitoring exercise if ordered by doctor.

Inter Milan are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard

Funding For Lending scheme is increasingly seen as the BoE's most important tool as impact of Quantitative Easing wanes

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner open letter to David Cameron calling on him to relinquish British control.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful goalkeeper Petr Cech and captain John Terry are on the road to recovery despite both facing lengthy spells on the side-lines.

Ismail was stabbed to death at the end of December on the Aylesbury Estate in Walworth over a mobile phone.

Nationwide House Price Index reports 1 percent fall in price of typical UK home across 2012.

Comedian arrested at Heathrow Airport on eve of Celebrity Big Brother appearance.

Alan Pardew admits relief that the Demba Ba transfer saga is nearing an end, while Chelsea's Rafael Benitez defends his rotation policy

In-line sales leading up to Christmas Eve bump 2012 profit guidance to upper end of £620m range

Tottenham reportedly set to sign pre-contract with Arsenal and Liverpool target Lewis Holtby

Newcastle will attempt to sign a new striker after Demba Ba was given permission to discuss terms with Chelsea.

Liverpool want to slash their wage bill by allowing Nuri Sahin and Joe Cole to leave the club in January.

Theo Walcott is currently still in talks with Arsenal over a new deal, as his representatives met with the club today, reports claim.

Two suspects taken into custody for questioning by Operation Yewtree detectives.

New 'T-pim' terrorism legislation faces criticism after Magag vanishes from Camden.

Luka Modric has been voted the worst signing of 2012 by readers of Marca, with Alex Song coming second in the list.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has stated that the Blues are keen to strengthen their squad in this transfer window.