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Archbishop retreats after unholy row
An war of words between the Catholic and Protestant churches culminated yesterday in an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Mid-heels the height of chic?
As lower-height shoes return from fashion's wasteland to the international runway, our style experts debate whether this nineties revival is fabulous or frumpy. Would you wear them?
Liverpool: The magical history tour
With a new film about the Beatles about to open here, Graham Reid goes to Liverpool, where their remarkable story began.
Queen's finances in a parlous state
The mounting financial crisis facing the Royal Family has been revealed.
Simon Cowell planning Salvador Dali-themed wedding party
The music mogul who is set to marry make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy in early September, will reportedly have a setting inspired by the revered Spanish surrealist painter.
Suits fit for a king (from the Queen's dressmaker)
Fashion house Hardy Amies is to abandon its heritage as the provider of pink silk gowns to the monarch and focus on a different clientele.
The magical history tour
With a new film about the Beatles about to open here, Graham Reid goes to Liverpool where their remarkable story began.
A very gay Royal army wedding
One groom wore his ceremonial uniform with his Iraq medal, the other morning dress with an orchid.
CK Stead wins inaugural <i>Sunday Times</i> short story award
The NZ author's story Last Season's Man, beat more than 1150 entries from published authors around the world.
Former Immigration boss escapes jail for CV fraud
Former immigration boss Mary Anne Thompson today escaped a jail sentence for fraudulently using her CV to secure senior public service jobs.
Amy Winehouse is getting clucky
Amy Winehouse wants a baby. The Rehab singer has reportedly been open about her plans to start a family with Blake Fielder-Civil.
London: Capital fun at half the price
Graham Reid goes looking for the cheaper side of London life.
Airport worker accused of body scanner voyeurism
A security worker at London's Heathrow Airport faces disciplinary action over claims he ogled a female colleague using a full-body scanner.
Conchords sell out British shows
Flight of the Conchords seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).
Britain expels Israeli diplomat
Britain has expelled a senior Israeli official from London in the latest fallout from the murder of a Hamas commander in Dubai.