Billie Piper plays a prostitute in a new series of Secret Diary of a Call Girl, so she is no stranger to steamy parts.

No one does luxurious, practical outerwear better than the British label Burberry Prorsum, writes Carola Long.

When Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel created the little black dress in the Twenties, she could hardly have foreseen the sexy leather and lace versions which graced London Fashion Week yesterday.

Stylish, wearable clothes which do not demand a model's body or a film star's lifestyle: that was what several designers delivered at London Fashion Week yesterday.

Gilles Peterson brings his diverse DJing tastes for a one-off show in Auckland.

Susan Zinkin divorced her husband in 1962 but was forbidden from looking for new love for almost 50 years.

Leaders in the local fashion industry remember British designer Alexander McQueen who died last week.

Jude Law and Rachel Weisz have scooped the acting honours at this year's Whatsonstage.com theatre awards, voted for by the public.

Writer and former jockey Dick Francis, famous for his horse racing-based crime novels, has died aged 89.

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.

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.

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.

Stevie Wonder and Muse are to headline this year's Glastonbury Festival.