Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst is not noted for his prolific output, so a new novel is always a great event. And his latest could be his best yet.

Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.

Jane Shepherdson changed the way women shop and has been dubbed the most important person in fashion.

Research has revealed the naked mole rat has a genome similar to that of a human.

Tracing the roots of a nursery classic proves surprisingly tricky for Jim Eagles.

Kate Moss buried her head in her hands in embarrassment at the best man's speech at her wedding on Friday.

Lily Allen feels "protected" by her local church.

I've just used one of the European budget airlines for the first time, and found it very good.

Cheryl Cole reunited with her ex-husband Ashley Cole at her birthday bash on Friday night.

Monaco's Prince Albert II ties the knot with Charlene Wittstock of South Africa, Kate Moss weds British guitarist Jamie Hince and in the USA, Maria Shriver files for divorce from her husband of 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

Ultra-luxury carmaker teams up with Toyota to produce a surprising runabout for urban drivers.

Kate Moss has reportedly hired a team of transvestites to chaperone guests at her wedding.

Janet Jackson will perform a virtual duet with her deceased brother Michael in London this week.

A shining star of Moorcroft Pottery's design team visits New Zealand this week.

Kate Moss lost her $27,700 engagement ring while partying at the Glastonbury Festival.

Glastonbury is a rollercoaster. A relentless, exhausting pit of doom one minute, a magical musical kingdom the next.

The men's top seeds have not yet faced major challenges at Wimbledon.