Apple shares soared 40,000 per cent and traded at US$100,000 apiece during the 'flash crash' of 6 May.

A scathing assessment of the British polling day chaos has found more than 1,000 voters were prevented from casting their ballot.

World sharemarkets have fallen overnight, as disappointing US jobs data fuels fears the global recovery is in jeopardy.

Last year, 76 per cent of British adults surveyed said they thought it was appropriate to run advertisements offering help for those dealing with unplanned pregnancies.

Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

The first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.

Questioned about the the appeal of 'crossover' artists, Dame Kiri said: 'You insult me by even wanting to bring it into this conversation'.

Hugh Grant 'virtually has a bedroom' at the house Hurley shares with her husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, the actress told Zest magazine.

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.