London

Britain's high streets swamped with bargain-hunting shoppers determined to beat economic gloom.

Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas can understand why Gunners' fans were unhappy when Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina put a Barcelona shirt over his head during Spain's World Cup celebrations.

Artillery barrage against Syria's third city winds down as Arab League observers enter country.

Ray Parlour believes that Thierry Henry is not only capable of providing great back up for Robin van Persie this season but also the former Arsenal midfielder believes he could take over the north London club one day.

West End street sealed off after 18-year-old man stabbed to death, first of two knifings in London.

Manchester United will reportedly test Tottenham's resolve to keep star man Luka Modric with a £30 million bid next month.

A roundup of the routes where delays are expected and also the means of alternative transport.

Former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas has revealed he would love to return to the London club if he is ever forced out of Barcelona.

Thousands of train services have been cancelled even as members of the drivers' union, Aslef, start their strike in a long-running dispute over holiday pay.

The Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) Specialist and Economic Crime Command has warned the public about fraudsters who may attempt to exploit its name to con people around the world.

The royal family will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham, Norfolk, the Queen's country retreat.

A British soldier, who became an Islamic extremist, has been arrested over allegations of fraud and false misrepresentation after he collected donations in the name of foreign war victims.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has lavished praise on Ramires following the Brazilian international's eye-catching display at White Hart Lane on Thursday night.

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has revealed Chelsea have held tentative negotiations with Gary Cahill ahead of a possible move next month, but the Reebok Stadium chief has warned the Blues that nothing is sealed given rumoured interest from Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

Robbie Savage has backed Tottenham Hotspur to finish above Arsenal and has claimed Harry Redknapp has assembled the best midfield in the Premier League.

Australian pop star and actress to marry property tycoon Nick Candy after his romantic proposal in Maldives.

Rihanna concluded her world tour with her last performance at London's O2 Arena.

Chelsea are looking more and more likely to sign Gary Cahill, with Andre Villas-Boas admitting the club are planning on buying a centre-back in the January transfer window to cover for the loss of Alex.

Robbie Savage has backed Tottenham Hotspur to finish above their north London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League this season.

Up to 18 million cars are expected on roads in Christmas/New Year holiday rush.

Celebrity Big Brother star and glamour model Chantelle leads protest outside Fortnum & Mason against production and sale of foie gras.

Scientists have developed a way to detect vulnerable animal populations likely to suffer from an onslaught of climate change-fuelled natural disasters.

Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth office has said Iranian authorities have blocked access to an official website "UK in Iran" .

As 2011 comes to a close the International Business Times UK takes a hindsight look examining how and why the red giant China became synonymous with state sponsored hacking.

A transsexual who pushed a distinguished lawyer in front of a train on the London Underground was today cleared of murder.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has backed beleaguered Chelsea captain John Terry to put his off-field troubles behind him in Thursday's London derby at White Hart Lane.

Duchess of Cambridge will change into five different outfits on Christmas Day but could she recylce her wardrobe once again?

The much-talked about $20 million custom-made massive mansion of supermodel Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady in California is almost complete and the couple is all set to move into their lush house as per recent reports.

London's first cable car tower has been completed and the transport link made its debut on the London Underground Tube map.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid have approached Chelsea amid conjecture Jose Mourinho is endeavouring to sell Kaka next month.