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Five top cities for a white Christmas
Even if you've already blown this year's budget, you might wish to consider visiting one of these twinkling cities next Christmas.
'It was a soap opera' - Guy Ritchie dishes on Madonna marriage
He’s rarely spoken about his failed marriage to Madonna, but director Guy Ritchie now flips the lid on life with his former Material Girl.
Scotland: The Shetland connection
Susan Buckland visits the remote and rugged Shetland Islands and connects with the birthplace of her great-great-grandmother.
Shetland Islands, Scotland
Shetland Islands holds its own, alone and steadfast rising above the restless sea.
Kiwi hitman's life on the run
He fled New Zealand 12 years ago to dodge drugs charges, now he's been found guilty of a brutal knife attack in Scotland.
Do feminine features mean more babies?
Women with feminine looks are more likely to long for lots of children, a study has found.
The Pill affects sexual partner choices - study
Women who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but who are a sounder bet for a relationship.
Oil rush begins as Arctic ice melts
An estimate of 160 billion barrels has companies scrambling to drill in pristine ecosystem, writes Michael McCarthy.
McDonald's puts calories on its UK menus - but is anyone counting?
Some 5000 UK food outlets will offer calorie-count menus by the end of the year.
Fiction Addiction: [Not] There But For The
This was supposed to be the blog in which the author of There But For The answered all the questions that you so carefully crafted for her.
Edinburgh: Grand castle home to vast historical wealth
Lauriston Castle houses the legacy of some exceptional characters, writes Graham Reid.