Alexander McQueen was a wonderful example of the successful blend of art and commerce, writes Lisa Markwell.

Detectives are investigating an incident in which Prince Andrew allegedly struck a police officer while driving into Buckingham Palace.

The sheer drama, grandeur and exhilarating bravery of McQueen's designs and fashion shows may never be surpassed, writes Carola Long.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller on the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at his London home, aged 40.

It took four years of complex legal wrangling, nearly bankrupted an ailing Hindu guru and has cost the British taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds.

Swinging London will take on a whole new meaning for the capital's ageing baby-boomers, who are soon to get their own outdoor playground.

A jealous woman who killed her former lover by lacing his curry with an ancient poison has been convicted of murder.

Two British supermarket chains are to start stocking a paste that is said to create the sense of umami - an esoteric flavour first identified by a Japanese scientist 102 years ago.

Millions of people who strive to keep fit by jogging, swimming or going to the gym are wasting their time, scientists say.

Kiwi film stars Jane Campion and Kerry Fox talk about their unusual meeting during auditions for the film An Angel at My Table.

Former Immigration head Mary Anne Thompson admits fraudulently using her CV to secure top public service jobs.

Scientists have for the first time found powerful evidence that genius may be linked with madness.

No one from the UK arm of Bernard Madoff's fraudulent investment business will face prosecution, the Serious Fraud Office has decided.

Looking around the East End of London's financial district, it is hard to believe the crisis ever happened.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been presented with more damaging evidence.

Asked to select a best-loved dress for a collectable tome, designers came up with some surprising choices.

Open source boosts innovation, conference told.

Both are loving mothers, who after years of devoted care to their disabled children felt they had no choice but to take the law into their own hands but while one was allowed to walk free from court yesterday the other will go to jail.

Prince Harry has reportedly moved into his girlfriend's London home after he recently reunited with her after breaking up last year.

Is feminism to blame for the number of women who find themselves single? The Independent's Liz Hoggard delves into the issue.

George Clooney's Hope for Haiti Now telethon has raised US$57 million (NZ$79 million) so far.

The Flight of the Conchords' parodies have spoiled some music for us.

Chicagoans believe they have stolen a march on the French over Georges Seurat's painting and indeed they have.