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Teenager tortured with hammer and chisel then drowned because relative suspected he was a witch, Old Bailey hears.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is reportedly preparing an ambitious double raid on Blackburn Rovers for star pair Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett.

Royal Mail launches first set of Olympic stamps in London 2012 series.

Ten thousand synchronised swimming fans who thought they would be watching the event at the London 2012 Olympic Games will miss out, after an administrative bungle.

According to The Sun, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Swansea City's Neil Taylor.

"Racism and racist attacks are still happening in this country," said Doreen Lawrence, Stephen's mother.

Zoo officials begin painstaking count of London Zoo's animal population, believed to number 16,000.

Meryl Streep, who plays former PM Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, wows the crowd at film premiere

Tottenham Hotspur are awaiting the outcome of scans on Sandro and William Gallas following the calf injuries they sustained at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night.

Theo Walcott believes that Jack Wilshere will have a long and very prosperous season with Arsenal, but the winger has insisted that the youngster won't be rushed into the starting line up as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

David Norris and Gary Dobson sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 racist attack.

Icelandic volcano Katla and the Laacher See lake volcano near Bonn in Germany are two imminent threats for the continent.

Treasure hunter finds salacious 2,000-year-old coin in river mud.

Rumours have it that her party planner sister Pippa and brother-in-law Prince Harry are making arrangements for a big bash for the Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of her first birthday as a member of the royal family.

Wojciech Szczesny has urged Arsenal to complete the loan-signing of Thierry Henry as soon as possible, with the club in desperate "need" of their record goal scorer as soon as possible.

Doreen Lawrence blasts police handling of Stephen's murder after conviction of Norris and Dobson.

Egypt's Freedom and Justice Party may hold referendum on peace treaties with Israel, a country it refuses to recognise.

Emma West, the woman whose alleged racist outburst on a tram was captured on video, will face trial.

Gary Dobson and David Norris found guilty of 1993 murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence.

Tottenham Hotspur legend David Ginola has highlighted the importance of Scott Parker to Spurs' eye-catching revival this season

White Hart Lane legend David Ginola believes Tottenham Hotspur are the most exciting team to watch in the Premier League and believes Harry Redknapp's side have the capacity to do great things in the next decade.

Alan Hansen has backed Tottenham Hotspur to win this season's FA Cup because he feels Spurs can benefit from their lack of European football this season.

Robin van Persie believes that Thierry Henry will be 'unbelievable' for Arsenal, with the striker admitting he personally asked the legend to make a return to north London, even if just on a temporary basis.

Chelsea are still working out the finer details of a deal with Gary Cahill for the England international to move to the club, according to Andre Villas-Boas, with the defender close to leaving Bolton.

Mark Lawrenson believes Tottenham Hotspur star Scott Parker has "transformed" Harry Redknapp's side since he arrived at White Hart Lane in the summer.

Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock move for Sunderland star Kieran Richardson in an effort to alleviate their mounting problems in defence.

Federico Macheda has revealed that Rio Ferdinand advised him to join QPR on loan, with the Manchester United striker planning on making the most of his time with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Argentine Leandro Penna, 25, visited Price, a.k.a. Jordan, on Christmas Day, according to reports.

Queen and royal family told of discovery of body in grounds of royal palace.

Bobby Zamora's injury-time winner downed ten-man Arsenal to a 2-1 loss at Fulham in Monday's round of Premier League matches.