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Teenager facing life in jail for killing student who stood up to him for throwing conkers

A 15-year-old boy today faces a life term for stabbing to death architecture student Steven Grisales, pictured, in a confrontation about throwing conkers in the street.

Sadistic park stalker killed elderly man with tree branch

A sadistic double murderer who wore skull and crossbones gloves in a month of random violence faces a life sentence today after he was found guilty of killing men in motiveless attacks in woods and parks in north London.

Kitchen fitter freed after serving seven years for murder he didn't commit

Sam Hallam, now 24, is due to be released on bail after prosecutors told three senior judges that they would not oppose his appeal. He was ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years in 2004 for the murder of a trainee chef who was attacked by youths in Clerkenwell.

Death of baby killed by falling lamp post ruled an ACCIDENT by coroner

The jury in the inquest of a baby boy fatally injured by a falling lamp post has been directed to return a verdict of accidental death.

Action needed now on Romanian beggars who are turning Park Lane into an eyesore

Boris Johnson today faced calls to deal with Romanian beggars who have been sleeping rough yards from Marble Arch.

Fatal flaws that led to carnage at gates of Tottenham school

A schizophrenic who knifed a schoolboy to death and wounded three other pupils after failing to take his medication was today jailed.

Friend of Prince Harry vows to re-open Chelsea nightclub Public

Residents living next to a Chelsea nightclub part-owned by Prince William’s close friend Guy Pelly were today celebrating after the venue was closed down following complaints about noisy and drunken revellers.

The heroes at King's College A&E - London's real-life Holby City

A new C4 fly-on-the-wall documentary reveals the dedication and gallows humour of staff at King's College A&E.

Follow the glitz and glamour as stars arrive for the 65th Cannes Film Festival

Cool Kate - pictures

All eyes were on Kate Moss at a Marie Curie Cancer fundraiser at Claridges. Other guests included Ronnie Wood and Princess Beatrice.

Pictured: the lady in red who Prince Philip made blush

The Duke of Edinburgh proved he still has an eye for the ladies at 90.

Killing joke! The Dictator takes Cannes by storm

General Aladeen, the wicked dictator of Wadiya, caused his usual mayhem when he appeared at the Cannes Film Festival.

No BBC boss should fly political colours

Anne McElvoy on why Boris Johnson is wrong to say the BBC's new director-general should be a full-blooded Tory.

'Banned' Gaga turns up in fishnets

Lady Gaga turned up at Tokyo airport clad in fishnets and the highest of boots after Indonesian authorities cancelled her appearance because of fears she would corrupt their youth.

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Tracey Emin puts stamp on Tube map

Tracey Emin has designed a new version of London's iconic Tube map featuring a chirping bird sitting on a branch of the Northern Line.

Rule Bra-tannia: M&S Jubilee lingerie

Marks & Spencer unveil collection of 1950s-inspired lingerie to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee.

London's latest Banksy

Graffiti artist Banksy has emblazoned the wall of a bargain store with an image depicting a child making Jubilee street party bunting in a sweatshop.

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