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Missing Man's Severed Thumb Found In Street

Police investigating the disappearance of a 41-year-old man said they "cannot rule out the possibility of murder" after his thumb was found in a street.

Suspected Eta Terrorist Seized In London

A man suspected to be a member of Spanish terrorist group ETA has been arrested in London.

Dubai Kissing Brits Face Wait On Jail Fate

Two Britons accused of kissing in public in Dubai will not have their appeal heard until April 4.

Two Teens Held Over Have-A-Go Hero Murder

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who died confronting robbers in East London.

BA Row Escalates After Strike Dates Revealed

Leaders of British Airways cabin crew are poised to reveal their next move in the long-running dispute over cost-cutting which threatens disruption to flights later this month.

'Wonder' Tunnel Opens Deep Under The Thames

The Thames Tunnel, the brainchild of engineering geniuses Marc and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is opening to the public for the first time in 145 years.

London Underground To Cut 800 Workers

London Underground has announced it is axeing 800 staff under plans to save £16m a year.

Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze In London

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a restaurant and office in Shoreditch, east London.

New Deadline Looms For BA Strike Talks

Hopes of a deal to avert a strike by thousands of British Airways cabin crew hang in the balance after a deadline to reach an agreement was extended.

Jealous Lover Jailed Over Facebook Murder

Paul Bristol has been jailed for at least 22 years for murdering his ex-girlfriend after he saw a picture of her on the internet with another man. 

FA Security Checks For 'Bugged' England Squad

The Football Association is reviewing security around the England team after reports that Fabio Capello and the players were bugged at a private meeting.

Mobile Giant Vodafone To Cut 375 Jobs

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is to cut 375 jobs across its business from this month.

Eye Am 10: London Wheel Is Decade Old

The London Eye - one of the UK's most iconic and popular tourist attractions - is celebrating its 10th birthday today.

Murder Enquiry After East London Stabbing

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man died after being stabbed in Walthamstow, London.

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