Highlights
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Does Cambridge pip Oxford to the post in the commuting stakes?
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Crossrail sparks huge transformation and thousands of West End homes
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Inside Minnie Driver's eccentric 'gypsy-style' Hollywood ranch
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Entire wing of a Welsh mansion for sale - for less than a London flat
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IKEA's new homeware range is bold, bright and bohemian
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
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1/30 Tom Hiddleskong
Staff members make the final adjustments to a waxwork of Tom Hiddleston, as it is unveiled at Madame Tussauds, London
Victoria Jones/PA
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2/30 On her trolley
Queenie, a Staffordshire bull terrier, pushes a shopping trolley during a photocall to launch Crufts 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham
Joe Giddens/PA
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Protesters who work for Freeport-McMoRan prepare for a dance during a rally in front of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources building in Jakarta after a controversial U-turn on mineral exports has sparked turmoil in Indonesia's key mining sector
Bay Ismo/AFP/Getty Images
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4/30 Dad on duty
The white Transvaal lion (Panthera leo krugeri) male Inkosi, father of three two-month-old cubs watches over his offsprings in their outdoor enclosure in Nyiregyhaza Zoo in Budapest
Atilla Balazs/EPA
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5/30 That won't scare the children
A troupe of Harlequins make a striking sight during the first day of the annual carnival in Basel, Switzerland
Geogrios Kefalas/EPA
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6/30 On the prowl
Nat Geo WILD unleashed the first ever realistic animatronic leopard, which was spotted roaming the streets of London. The leopard has been created to mark the start of Big Cat Week and raise awareness about serious threats to the habitats of big cats, and their dwindling numbers
Wildlife Photographer of the Year winner Sam Hobson and assistant Josh Perrett
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7/30 In a whirl
A boy waves a slice, in the customary 'slicing', in Untervaz, Switzerland
Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA
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8/30 Uttar-ly colourful
A woman poses for a photograph during Holi celebrations in the town of Barsana in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India
Cathal McNaughton/Reuters
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9/30 And what do you do?
The Queen reviews members of The Royal Welsh Regimental Family and one of two regimental goats as she visits to mark St David's Day at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth
Ben Birchall/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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10/30 The Yawn King
A white lion cub yawns on the back of the mother 'Kiara' in their enclosure in the zoo in Magdeburg, Germany
Peter Gercke/dpa via AP
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11/30 Did you bring the sugar?
Attendants prepare tea before the opening of the fifth session of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee at the Great Hall of the People (GHOP) in Beijing, China
Wu Hong/EPA
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12/30 Yee-hah
Helena Bonham Carter attends at a Night of Country at The Roundhouse
Dave Benett
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13/30 In flight
Seagulls fly past Elizabeth Tower along the River Thames
@liolaliola
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14/30 The Northern Cross
The Northern Lights over Alnmouth in Northumberland at the St Cuthbert's Cross, which is said to be the location where St Cuthbert agreed to become Bishop of Lindisfarne when petitioned by the King
Owen Humphreys/PA
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15/30 Snap election
A nationalist woman dressed as a crocodile is pictured outside a polling station in west Belfast after voting in the Northern Ireland Stormont elections
Charles McQuillan/Getty Images
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16/30 Maradona still looms over Naples
A giant graffiti portraying Diego Armando Maradona by artist Jorit Agoch, is being completed in a Naples' suburb. The Argentinian remains a legend in the city where he played
Cesare Abbate/ANSA via AP
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17/30 Light fighting back the dark
Anne Ryan looks at an installation of 2,100 handmade daffodils, entitled the Garden of Light, which is unveiled to the public to launch the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal
David Parry/PA
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18/30 Ooah, ahh, that's how it always starts. But later there's running and screaming
Visitors stand on a skybridge behind a Tyrannosaurus Rex statue at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore
Wallace Moon/EPA
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19/30 Do it small, do it right and do it with style
Hari Rajyaguru test driving a Rolls-Royce SRH which will allow children awaiting surgery at St Richard's Hospital Pediatric Day Surgery Unit in the Chichester to drive themselves to the operating theatre, through the Pediatric Unit corridors which are lined with 'traffic signs'.
James Lipman/PA
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20/30 That's gonna hurt
A baseball and a hailstone that fell in the backyard of Tom Creedon's home in Ottawa, Illinois
Tim Creedon via AP
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21/30 Grab it
Competitors from the opposing teams, the Up'ards and the Down'ards, jump into the water and reach for the ball during the annual Royal Shrovetide Football Match in Ashbourne
Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images
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22/30 Lighting up the hospital
Duchess of Cambridge visits the Ronald McDonald House Evelina in Lambeth to open the 'home away from home' accommodation for the families of children being treated at Evelina London Children's Hospital
Jeremy Selwyn
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23/30 Blow us a kiss
Revellers celebrate "Ash Monday" by participating in a colourful "flour war", a traditional festivity marking the end of the carnival season and the start of the 40-day Lent period until the Orthodox Easter,in the port town of Galaxidi, Greece
Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters
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24/30 These biscuits certainly taste light
French Austronaut Thomas Pesquet juggling and eating "Macarons" which were specially modified for consumption in space by French master pastry chef Pierre Herme
AFP/Getty Images
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25/30 Carnivallllll
A performer dances during Beija Flor performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo
Raphael Dias/Getty Images
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26/30 Flip, it is that time of year again
Choristers enjoying pancake fun at Chichester Cathedral in preparation for Shrove Tuesday
Christopher Ison/Chichester Cathedral/PA
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27/30 Victory for Viola
Viola Davis with her Oscar for Actress in a Supporting Role for Fences, arriving at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills
PA
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28/30 Headcase
A Lebanese boy, wearing a mask, takes part in the Zambo carnival held in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli
Patrick Baz/AFP/Getty Images
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29/30 Dab
This yet unnamed adorable polar bear cub explores its open air enclosure for the first time at the Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, Germany. The polar bear baby was born on November 21 2016
Guenter Schiffmann/AFP/Getty Images
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30/30 You're not going out dressed like trash
A model presents a creation for fashion house Moschino during the Women's Fall/Winter in Milan
Marco Bertorell/AFP/Getty Images
news
War memorial could be 'fenced off to stop it being used as playpark'
A war memorial near Buckingham Palace could be fenced off to stop skateboarders and children using it as a playpark.
Building firms owned by the Chancellor voice labour worries
The property development company owned by Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned of Britain’s critical shortage of construction workers just weeks before the Brexit negotiations many fear will prevent crucial EU migrant workers coming to the UK.
going out or staying in...
- Review
- Going Out
Fay Maschler reviews Palatino: An ideal neighbourhood restaurant
Though the Roman focus drifts occasionally, and some plates lack a spark, much of Stevie Parle's new place wins Fay's approval
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London’s best hard shakes
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Daniel Radcliffe: 'I’ll do Shakespeare if I can bring something new'
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Gillian Wearing offers portrait of her future self for new exhibition
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Wayne McGregor, Tree of Codes, review: A feast of stars and spectacle
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: An acrobatic pageant of ideas
Gareth Thomas quits The Jump due to ‘personal reasons’
The rugby player had been due to compete in this weekend's final
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Nintendo Switch review – a totally unique console
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University Challenge under fire for lack of diversity in teams
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Top Gear 2017 viewer ratings drop by nearly two million from 2016
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Made In Chelsea cast react to Binky's baby news in Series 13 trailer
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The Nightly Show viewers unimpressed as John Bishop makes his debut
Divergent star Theo James: I need to escape hunky action hero label
His good looks have helped make him a Hollywood star — but Theo James says his image as a “hunky action hero” can be restrictive.
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Sharleen Spiteri: It took 20 years to ask Thierry Henry to be in video
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Tom Hiddleston: ‘I love big blockbusters but I’ll still do arthouse'
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Alec Baldwin urges Louis Tomlinson to beef up security after arrest
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RTS Awards nominations 2017: National Treasure dominates shortlist
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Lily Collins forgives father Phil in moving open letter
Louis Vuitton stages accomplished showcase at the centre of The Louvre
This collection stood as proof that Ghesquière is one of the more politically engaged designers
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Get the look: Gigi Hadid's double denim at Paris Fashion Week
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Stella McCartney pays tribute to George Michael with dancing models
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Valentino pioneers a new aesthetic for its youthful customer in Paris
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Dior offers up complete wardrobe bathed in blue as stars sit front row
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Loewe show confirms Anderson's reputation as one of fashion's best
- international women's day
7 inspiring TED Talks by women that everyone should watch
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See inside the former Regency wreck that's now a modern Islington home
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Former horse stables in the heart of Mayfair for sale at £3.25 million
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The Shoreditch skyline is about to get a dramatic revamp
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Beyoncé and Jay Z are haggling down the price of £85m LA mega mansion
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Zone 3's new energy-efficient Urban Houses launch at Kidbrooke Village
Nike to launch high-performance hijab for Muslim athletes
The garment is designed to tackle performance problems associated with wearing a traditional hijab
Cherie Blair: Gender equality has far to go, but change is happening
Did you know that, in 18 countries, husbands can legally prevent their wives from working?
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Simon Jenkins: Give London free rein in post-Brexit vision, Mr Hammond
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Evening Standard comment: The Al Capone way to help stop knife crime
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Sadiq Khan: What London needs from Hammond’s most crucial Budget
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Evening Standard comment: Budget is a chance to reform business rates
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Don’t shoot the messenger: Blair has a lot to offer, writes Sam Leith
Mandy Patinkin on Homeland and fighting 'false fear' in America
Playing the intelligence chief in TV’s Homeland opened Mandy Patinkin’s eyes to global injustice. He tells Susannah Butter about his work with refugees and fighting ‘false fear’ in Trump’s America