Writer PHILIPPE SANDS tells the astonishing story of an SS general who murdered his relatives

Early in the morning of May 9, 1945, SS Gruppenführer Otto Wächter awakes near the Austrian city of Graz, with a serious problem to resolve. A few hours earlier, Germany has signed the definitive act of military surrender. The war in Europe is over, the first VE Day was celebrated in London and Washington. Wächter … Read more

‘Horrible experience but we’re ok now’: Dele Alli speaks out after knifepoint robbery at £2m mansion

Premier League footballer Dele Alli has spoken out after armed robbers burst into his house, held him at knife point and punched him in the face – describing it as a ‘horrible experience’. The Tottenham and England star was targeted by masked raiders who broke into his £2million north London mansion and attacked him in … Read more

Love Island’s Laura Anderson sizzles in a turquoise bikini for racy snaps

She recently shocked fans when she went public with her boyfriend Tom Brazier, just weeks after revealing she’s feeling ‘lonely’ in London. And Laura Anderson’s new romance with the personal trainer appears to have had an effect on her figure as she showed off her toned frame on Instagram on Thursday. The Love Island star, … Read more

‘Havering Hoard’ reveals Britons preened themselves with bronze razors and tweezers 2,900 years ago

The largest ever haul of Bronze Age items unearthed in London has revealed insight into the beauty regime and lifestyles of Britons 2,900 years ago. A double-sided razor and a pair of tweezers discovered in London date back to around 900BC and form part of the Havering Hoard.  They were both made from the copper … Read more

Natalie Appleton and husband Liam Howlett wear face masks amid COVID-19 crisis

All Saints singer Natalie Appleton and her The Prodigy star husband Liam Howlett wear face masks as they carry their dogs on rare public outing By Eve Buckland For Mailonline Published: 11:04 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 11:15 BST, 14 May 2020 Natalie Appleton and Liam Howlett wore face masks as they were spotted … Read more

John Stapleton pays tribute to his ‘amazing pioneer’ wife Lynn Faulds Wood, 72

Broadcaster John Stapleton and his son Nick appeared on Lorraine on Thursday to pay tribute to wife and mother, Lynn Faulds Wood. The Watchdog host, 72, died last month following a ‘massive stroke’ at their home at St Margarets in south west London due to having Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). John, 74, and Nick called her … Read more

Back to work day TWO: 90%of firms say they are ready to start in three weeks

Tube bosses have put up station signs telling commuters to ‘go home’ unless they are key workers despite Boris Johnson telling millions of Britons to return to work, it was revealed today. Transport for London’s foreboding messages came amid the growing row with Downing Street who insist trains must return to normal to revive the economy … Read more

Coronavirus UK: FTSE 100 falls on opening after downbeat assessment from US Fed

London stock markets opened down this morning as hopes faded for a quick economic rebound following the coronavirus pandemic. The FTSE 100 index of Britain’s biggest companies fell by 89 points or 1.51 per cent to 5,815 in the first ten minutes of trading this morning. Fears are growing about a second wave of infections, … Read more