Commenting on the decision today (Thursday) of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee to hold interest rates at 5%, TUC Head of Economic and Social Affairs Adam Lent said:"This decision was expected after April's cut. But with new official

A man is killed and two others are injured after an explosion rips through three homes in north-west London.

A great time was had by all who came; our condolences to the owners and fans of Eight Bells. Here are the pictures - courtesy of Janet Levy.