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Jude Law, Weisz scoop theatre awards
Jude Law and Rachel Weisz have scooped the acting honours at this year's Whatsonstage.com theatre awards, voted for by the public.
Author Dick Francis dies
Writer and former jockey Dick Francis, famous for his horse racing-based crime novels, has died aged 89.
McQueen's death strips UK of one of greatest talents
Alexander McQueen was a wonderful example of the successful blend of art and commerce, writes Lisa Markwell.
Alexander McQueen's down-to-earth manner untouched by acclaim
The sheer drama, grandeur and exhilarating bravery of McQueen's designs and fashion shows may never be surpassed, writes Carola Long.
Fashion world shocked at 'daring' designer's death
Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller on the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Top British fashion designer found dead
British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his London home, aged 40.
Elderly to get own park
Swinging London will take on a whole new meaning for the capital's ageing baby-boomers, who are soon to get their own outdoor playground.
Hindu guru wins open-air cremation battle
It took four years of complex legal wrangling, nearly bankrupted an ailing Hindu guru and has cost the British taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds.
Temperatures give exotics a warm welcome
Kiwifruit, peaches, grapes and nectarines could soon be grown in the Garden of England due to climate change, according to a new report.
How we met
Kiwi film stars Jane Campion and Kerry Fox talk about their unusual meeting during auditions for the film An Angel at My Table.
Scientists read the minds of the living dead
Scientists have succeeded in reading the mind of a man thought to have been lacking all awareness after a traumatic head injury.