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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has admitted that he would jump at the chance to sign Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand this summer.

Violent lawyer found guilty of inflicting fatal beating on Jasmin Chowdhury in Docklands, East London

British Transport Police charge woman after film emerges of racial abuse of passengers on Woolwich-Abbey Wood train.

UK based accelerator Springboard has announced a new programme devoted to the Internet of Things.

China's Investment Corporation (CIC) which manages China's overseas investment acquires 10 percent stake in the Heathrow Airport, increasing its business presence in the UK.

Police investigate whether 71-year-old woman found dead with injuries in south London garden was attacked by her daughter's five dogs.

Premier League big guns Arsenal and Chelsea have been kept apart in the draw for the League Cup quarter final with both London sides facing trips to Yorkshire to face Bradford City and Leeds United respectively.

BSkyB, Britain's biggest pay TV provider, added 48,000 new customers in the three months to September 30.

Shell cites lower crude oil and depressed output for its tumble in supply profits but keeps dividends steady

Lloyds sets aside another £1bn to compensate PPI claims, but better news on bad loan losses lifts shares.

Rich unscathed by global economic problems as they turn to British butlers to seal their status.

Sauna under Waterloo railway arches open for business again after double tragedy.

Defendant told Old Bailey she just wanted boyfriend Shaun Corey to shut up in Forest Hill attack.

Coutts and Barclays have both threatened to withdraw sponsorship from lesbian, gay and bisexual charity awards.

It seems Spain's conveyor belt of world class midfielders has produced another dazzling gem that is catching the eye of numerous managers in England.

Gareth Bale says that Tottenham are pushing harder than ever to establish themselves in the top four, as he insisted that the club wouldn't be underestimating any teams in either the league of the Cup competitions.

Norwich City will be hoping to do the north London double in just over a week, when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at Carrow Road in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Chris Smalling and Phil Jones are very close to playing for the senior squad again.

IB Times maps out the capital's spookiest streets and creepiest quarters.

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has great faith in the club's young stars, claiming that Thomas Eisfeld and Kristoffer Olsson in particular have shown that they have very bright futures under Arsene Wenger.

Some industry forecasts say it could rank as one of the most costly hurricanes ever to hit the US, though others say it is too early to tell.

Former minister urges long-term growth strategy and focus on localism to secure recovery.

Nicole Scherzinger, Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Osbourne attended Cosmopolitan's Ultimate Women of the Year Awards at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Tragedy strikes super-rich family as two-year-old gets tangled up in cord.

No normal services on London Underground Central Line for hours, warn officials.

British lender says US authorities are looking into energy trading and potential breaches of corrupt practices act

Despite the UK High Court ruling Barclays will face GCH in court, the case is riddled with hurdles and difficulties

Will the departure of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole reduce the clamour to see Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?

Senior banking official praises St Paul’s protestors for helping change how financial services are run.

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