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All hail the sparkling new Piccadilly line trains

LAST week I was at the London Underground depot in Acton for a first look at the reconditioned Central line trains.

Students 'struggling to secure job experience thanks to WFH'

LONDON students struggle to get work experience in offices because so many people are working from home, the head of a major college group warned.

We're close to a truce deal, says Hamas chief

Agreement could see exchange of prisoners and more Gaza aid deliveries

'Now turn sphere site into social housing'

THE site on the edge of the Olympic Park that was earmarked for the doomed London MSG Sphere arena should be used for affordable housing, campaigners said today.

Top financier faces speeding ban after sex assault claims

A LEADING London financier faces a driving ban just a few weeks after the collapse of his hedge fund amid sexual assault allegations.

'If I won alone, I'd have had to share it with her'

Anjana Vasan and Patsy Ferran were gobsmacked when both were named winner of our best actress award, they tell Nick Curtis

Police wrong over victim's private details

THE disclosure of personal information about Nicola Bulley's health was \"avoidable and unnecessary\", a review of the police handling of her disappearance has found.

More worrying about how to pay for Christmas

MORE than half of young people and tenants in Britain are worried about the cost of Christmas, a new poll revealed today.

Just like Granny! Harry's starring hockey role

PRINCE HARRY followed in his grandmother's footsteps when he performed the ceremonial puck drop at an ice hockey game in Canada.

Whitty: I was cautious over lockdown but in the end we waited too long

BRITAIN waited “a bit too long” before imposing the first Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty today told the Inquiry.

NO LET UP AS SOUTHGATE EYES WORLD No1 POSITION

ENGLAND'S year comes to a close here in Skopje tonight when they bid to end a strong 2023 on a positive note against North Macedonia.

RICE SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE 100 CLUB

MIDFIELDER OUTLINES BID TO JOIN ELITE GROUP OF ENGLAND CENTURIONS AS HE EARNS 48TH CAP

RFU's bid to keep Itoje in England

ENGLISH rugby chiefs are confident of finding a way to keep Maro Itoje on home soil, despite a raft of funding changes coming into force next season.

Arteta's nervous wait as Brazil plan Jesus return

ARSENAL striker Gabriel Jesus is back in full training with Brazil and in contention to start their World Cup qualifier against Argentina.

Racing in Vegas is like Baku but better, insists super-fan Hamilton

LEWIS HAMILTON has hailed the Las Vegas Grand Prix as a huge win for Formula One and hit out at critics of the race in the build-up.

Glimpse inside tortured Ronnie's mind is gripping but perplexing viewing

THE guitarist of the Rolling Stones is leaning over the green baize of a snooker table quoting Russian playwright Anton Chekhov.

Djokovic's warning to rivals after seventh heaven

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has warned his rivals that his winning aura in tennis is only growing, after securing a record seventh ATP Tour Finals yesterday.

It doesn't get any better than this, says Cummins

Aussie skipper hails World Cup win as India blow their big chance

Compass value falls by nearly £2bn despite record sales

NEARLY £2 billion was wiped from the value of the world's biggest contract caterer today despite posting record sales and upping shareholder dividends.

OpenAI names new CEO after Altman fate is sealed

THE dramatic boardroom saga at OpenAI took another turn this morning as the company behind ChatGPT said it would hire the former boss of streaming service Twitch, Emmett Shear, as its new CEO to replace Sam Altman who was ousted on Friday.

Cameron is back. I am surprised, but then they don't teach shame at Eton

DAVID Cameron returns to government and the film Saltburn, a horror version of Brideshead Revisited and its longing for aristocracy, opens to greet him.

What's wrong with me? I don't get Taylor Swift

“WELL,” a friend said breathlessly as we sat down for a drink during the summer.

Was I right to turn down I'm a Celeb? Yes, but I'll enjoy Farage

AS this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here starts to fill up the news feeds on my phone, it takes me back to the very first series, in 2002.

Stars turn out in force for theatre's big night

From Sir Sam Mendes to Nicole Scherzinger, this was a joyful tribute to the capital's utterly unparalleled stage talent, says Nick Curtis

Premature babies rushed from Gaza hospital as hopes rise that deal is close over hostages

AMBULANCES began the evacuation of 28 premature babies out of Gaza this morning so they can receive medical treatment in Egypt.

Scherzinger's delight as she wins honour at our starry celebration of London stage

NICOLE SCHERZINGER said it was “humbling” and “overwhelming” as her stunning West End performance in Sunset Boulevard was recognised at this year’s Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

Tax cuts are on way, says Sunak with business set to benefit

RISHI SUNAK confirmed today that tax cuts will be in the Autumn Statement with the priority on businesses.

Djokovic's Davis Cup warning to Murray

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has set his sights on derailing Andy Murray and Britain's Davis Cup hopefuls in Malaga next week.

It's the hosts' game to lose as a nation awaits final reckoning

PICTURE yourself waking up as Virat Kohli on Sunday morning and imagine for a minute how much sleep you might have managed through the night. A minute, in fact, would be pretty good going.

Care relishing battle as Farrell faces heir apparent

MARCUS SMITH and Owen Farrell spent five months building a firm World Cup friendship, but tomorrow will revert to being the best of enemies.