Studies by Nasa, the US space agency, have shown that alertness can double after a brief nap, even for well-rested people.

Viva talks to one of London's most famous maitre d's and director of The Ivy, Fernando Peire.

England test cricketer Graeme Swann has told a court his cat was to blame after being caught drink-driving by police earlier this year.

Customers of fast food restaurants could be offered a free statin to mitigate the meal's damaging effects on the heart, a doctor suggests.

A 1960s-designed confluence of Tarmac, roundabouts and Brutalist architecture has won the Carbuncle Cup for Britain's ugliest new building.

Secret filming shows drivers taking advantage of speed cameras being turned off.

Living life to a tight deadline, juggling appointments and rushing from place to place may harm a woman's chances of becoming pregnant.

Brits shouldn't be offended if visiting Aussies or Kiwis make jokes about "Poms", according to new UK tourism cultural tips.

Hartlepool has a magnificent marine heritage, writes Dana Johannsen.

Hartlepool, on England's northeast coast, has a magnificent marine heritage.

Jo Merchant meets the team that's finally revealing Howard Carter's secrets to the world.

After years of hard slog keeping a day job to pay for his musical passion, Big Wednesday presenter Marshall Smith tells Alan Perrott the effort.

Kiwi's teaching career in ruins after he was found guilty of inciting two former pupils to behave in a sexual way on a webcam.