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David Cameron's Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has been punished by voters in local elections over its austerity measures and a weak economy.

Major councils including Southampton, Birmingham, Norwich, Thurrock and Harlow have been won by Labour.

Face Britain puts stars' works of art up for sale to raise thousands of pounds for Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts

UK Border Force data shows continued delays as London braces for huge surge in air traffic for 2012 Olympics

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed the club are interested in Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, but denies talks have already begun ahead of a possible summer transfer.

Shareholders at British insurer Aviva and Trinity Mirror are the latest in a line of stockholders that vehemently oppose high executive compensation packages

Nature's controversial bird flu research paper reveals how to create deadly flu epidemic.

The hype and buzz surrounding the Galaxy S3 and Nokia Lumia 900 makes for an exciting battle ahead, with HTC's Titan 2 also joining the party. While Lumia 900 is touted to be the fortune turner for Nokia, HTC's Titan 2 could be the X-factor in this massive battle of the titans.

Final poll by YouGov gives Boris Johnson six-point lead over Ken Livingstone in London mayoral election.

Samsung is due to announce the Galaxy S3 at a media event in London tonight, we take a look at the best and worst leaked images.

Harry Redknapp has spoken with his usual honesty on the situation surrounding a permanent contract for Emmanuel Adebayor, with the Tottenham manager revealing he will talk to Daniel Levy about a possible deal before the summer.

'Distressed' 999 call gives no clue that Lambeth woman at property police were called to was about to give birth.

Morrisons, Britain's fourth biggest supermarket, said its first quarter performance broadly met expectations.

Lukas Podolski has called on his new Arsenal teammates to end their trophy drought and revealed he rejected offers from both Milan clubs and Schalke to complete an £11m move to the Emirates.

Diageo Plc said its net sales increased 11 percent for the third quarter ended March mainly due to the acquisitions of Mey Icki, Serengeti Breweries and Meta Abo Breweries.

The world's largest spirit maker reveals that emerging markets growth and a recovery in North America sales helped offset falling sales in Europe

Labour holds on to double-digit lead as voters turn out for mayoral and council elections.

The Samsung Galaxy S3 will come in blue and white versions according to a leak from Carphone Warehouse.

Outspoken technology commentator Milo Yiannopoulos claims Tech City is a waste of money and the government should shut it down.

Former England, Arsenal and Tottenham star Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football, with the 37 year old hanging up the boots after struggling to find a club when he was released by Newcastle in 2011.

Coroner at inquest of MI6 spy Gareth Williams found locked in sports bag in London flat records narrative verdict.

Internet is abuzz with confirmed launch news and UK 4G plans, besides new leaked images of Galaxy S3 hogging the limelight.

Air hostesses on the airline's daily flights between Gatwick and Hong Kong are all fully qualified in Wing Chun martial arts.

The Top 50 restaurants in the world, as identified by Restaurant, a magazine, have been named for 2012 and Copenhagen's Noma, boasting the finest of Nordic cuisine, has won the title for three years in a row, including 2012. The list was populated after opinions from and considering the experiences of over 800 international restaurant industry experts.

Diageo Plc is expanding into fast-growing emerging markets with a cautious view on the consumer and economic trends in 2012,

Arsenal stopper Wojciech Szczesny says that having Gunners legends Robert Pires, Thierry Henry and Jens Lehmann surround him has inspired the 22 year old to become one of the club's greats.

Claire Squires' death on home stretch of London Marathon raised more than £1m for Samaritans

Secretary Jacqueline Woodhouse admits causing harassment, alarm and distress to Sikh man in racist tirade on London Underground.

As he travels down to London later this week to begin preparations for the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, Kenny Dalglish could be forgiven a jealous glance at the fortunes of the man he replaced at Anfield.

Arsenal transfer news: Cologne coach Frank Schaefer and former Cologne and Arsenal striker Tony Woodcock have both given their seals of approval for Gunners signing Lukas Podolski, with the striker set to move to the Emirates in the summer.