The proliferation of household focused magazines has brought housekeeping professionalism to the fore.

Controversial comedian and film star Russell Brand talks to Stephen Jewell about his latest autobiography, Shakespeare and how he was born for fame.

Australia's Matt Giteau will lead the Barbarians from first five-eighth against South Africa at Twickenham on Sunday.

The real life story that inspired the film, The King's Speech, is one of the most extraordinary involving the British royal family in recent years.

The little-known tale of an Australian 'quack' who helped save the British throne from embarrassment is soon to be released.

Are you a 'lark' or an 'owl'? And is it possible to change your sleep patterns? Kate Hilpern investigates.

A strike by London Underground workers has added to the woes of commuters in Britain, already hit by freezing weather.

Good-looking couples are more likely to have daughters than plainer parents, according to a study.

This fabulous annual festival of wordless performance spans the full mime spectrum, including live art, physical theatre, circus and puppetry.

Britain is in the grip of a cold snap that has blanketed much of the island in snow and brought record low temperatures to parts of it.

Hosea Gear starred for the visitors as the All Blacks won their fourth Grand Slam with a 37-25 victory over Wales in Cardiff this morning.

Kiwi bride-to-be Anna Pilkington jokes that Kate Middleton and Prince William have copied her.

Time to get a wobble on, that old childhood favourite is enjoying a renaissance.

Royal watchers, romantics and well-wishers finally have a date: the royal wedding will take place on April 29 next year.

There are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.

I don't think Middleton can be hailed as a style icon yet - she dresses far too sensibly and maturely for such a title.

New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s A History of the World in 100 Objects — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.

The Silver Ferns have retained their fastnet netball world series title with a hard-fought win over England in the final.

In London last Tuesday a Latvian, Janis Nords, was caught trying to skip out on a £1000 ($2050) bill at the St James's St restaurant L'Oranger.

I loved it. I couldn't have been happier the other morning when I read of the engagement of William and Kate.