Air New Zealand flights to and from London are operating as normal again, after restrictions due to volcanic ash were lifted overnight.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has become a mother for the third time.

Public concern over "apero geants", or giant open-air drinks parties, is growing after the horrific death of a student in France.

A family holiday teaches John Walsh that teenagers simply want to wander, discover, and most of all - never be pushed into Being Impressed.

Sophie Morris looks at what will be on offer at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.

Derek Paravicini has severe learning difficulties but is also an extraordinarily talented musician who can instantly remember the most complex of melodies.

Britain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.

This may have been a shotgun wedding, but David Cameron and Nick Clegg were determined to convince us that their parties really have fallen in love.

You don't have to be a swivel-eyed conspiracy theorist to think that David Cameron was bound to be Prime Minister one day.

Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of the splashy Hollywood films for which the world's most prestigious cinema showcase is known.

Rob Gray marvels at the contrasts in hospitality as he and his friends set off on their overland motorbike trip from Vladivostok to London.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned with a brief, emotional statement this morning.

Gordon Brown's dramatic resignation was hailed as a "game-changer" by ministers but infuriated the Tories.

Amy Laughinghouse finds Nottingham abuzz over the outlaw's latest incarnation.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party by September at the latest, after his party lost 90 seats in the UK election.