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Gwynne Dyer: Polling shows Putin out of favour

Tait completes big London bus contract

Tait Radio Communications said it had completed a $19 million contract to provide a new radio communications network for one of the world's biggest urban transport systems - the London bus network.

Panel warns of return to riots during Olympics

Farewell to wild man of cinema Ken Russell

Arrest after woman's racist rant on London tram (+ video)

End of line for long train to Scotland

Hated parking meters go out with a bang

UK top cop: No FBI agents for Olympics

Govt riot findings contradict claims made by ministers

Travellers may lose land to pay costs

Wallis Simpson's costume jewellery sold

Costume jewellery created for the woman at the heart of a royal scandal raised several thousand pounds at auction.

Don't miss: Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic Photography

This exhibition will mark the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole.

The downside to looking on the bright side

If you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.

London embraces Spanish food scene

From the world's tennis number one, Rafael Nadal, to the globe's top restaurant, El Bulli, it seems we can't get enough of all things Spanish, including sherry.

Pisa expert says Big Ben leaning

Whether the British parliament is leaning to the left or right depends on your point of view but Big Ben is officially tilting.

Storm grows over role of British minister's aide