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Animal rights group blasts pop stars for wearing outfits made from animal skin.

West Ham United owners are reportedly in talks with the club's legal representatives to ensure that striker Andy Carroll remains at Upton Park till next summer.

The success of the London 2012 Olympics has given Britain much more than sporting achievements to celebrate.

Novak Djokovic takes on Stanislas Wawrinka, for a berth in the quarter finals, while Andy Roddick - who has announced his retirement after the US Open - will face Juan Martin del Potro.

Daniel Agger has refused to be drawn in on the transfer problems surrounding Liverpool, with the defender admitting that a lack of up front depth is becoming a problem.

Dwayne Johnson chases gang of wannabe thieves as they try to break into van in Hackney, east London.

David Weir will look for his second gold of the Games in the 1500m, while Danielle Brown - the first Paralympian to compete at a Commonwealth Games (2010) for England - will defend her individual compound title.

British Retail Consortium data shows lack of anticipated uplift for retailers during London 2012, while Local Data Company statistics show shop vacancies rising

Weak consumer demand, rising online sales and retail space expansion push vacancy levels to 14.6%.

Best places along the course to watch Team GB athletes compete for gold at the London 2012 Games - for free

Immigration minister defends decision which leaves over 2,000 foreign students facing deportation.

Tottenham have come out of deadline day as winners, but Spurs couldn't transfer the victory onto the pitch.

Alan Shearer has argued that Tottenham used the wrong tactics in their match up with Norwich at the weekend, with the north London club coming away from the game disappointed at a 1-1 draw.

American singer Nicole Scherzinger was clearly distraught and horrified at boyfriend Lewis Hamilton's crash during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is confident that Abou Diaby can replace Alex Song in the heart of Gunners' midfield.

Rafael Nadal's participation in the remainder of the tennis calendar is in major doubt with the Spaniard's troublesome left knee causing him to miss the next two months.

Former journalist and candidate for Holborn and St Pancras takes over from MP Caroline Lucas.

Distance runner shows off daughters Aisha and Amani, born just weeks after his 5,000m and 10,000m triumphs at London 2012.

Andre Villas-Boas has admitted that Michael Dawson will need to compete for his place in the Tottenham this season, after a last-minute move to QPR fell through on deadline day.

PM poised to shuffle cabinet and puts Heathrow options out to review as George Osborne and Justine Greening split over expansion.

Oscar Pistorius has apologised for the timing of his criticism of Alan Oliveira's T44 200m Paralympic victory in which he labelled the Brazilian's victory 'ridiculous'.

Duke of York raises more than £225,000 for charity with daring descent down Europe's tallest building.

Ellie Simmonds will be back in the pool as she looks for her second gold of the games, while David Weir will begin his title defence in the 1500m.

Andre Villas-Boas confirms new signing Hugo Lloris will be backup for Tottenham goal keeper Brad Friedel

Real Madrid reportedly have the first option to buy Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale.

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a £48m deal for Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao.

England and South Africa go head to head in the fourth NatWest one day international at Lord's on 2 September 2012.

Jules Stewart, the mother of Kristen Stewart - the star of the Twilight series of films - has filed for divorce from husband of 27 years.

Tottenham Hotspur's Clint Dempsey says his last-minute switch from Craven Cottage to White Hart Lane is a dream come true.

Full preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League game against Norwich City, including information on where to catch the match live