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The chains have come up trumps for those of us who haven’t yet shaken off the recession Comments
Winston Churchill, his mother and the philandering Prince
A new book on the great leader based on documents hidden for years delves deeper into his family life than any other — and comes up with some intriguing revelations Comments
Getting carried away with just how friendly London can be
After New Yorkers carried comedian Mark Malkoff 9.4 miles across the city, Jasmine Gardner took to Oxford Street to see if she could persuade Londoners to do the same Comments
Does romance on Valentine's Day guarantee you sex?
You have found the perfect restaurant, booked the table, bought the roses - after all that, sex has simply got to be on the cards for Valentine's Day this Sunday, right? Comments
Is this love actually?
It's nearly Valentine's Day and London's dating scene has gone into overdrive. Victoria Stewart has been checking out some options CommentsLove in London
Romance on the menu: Where to eat in London on Valentine's Day
From exquisite to quirky, here are some of the most romantic breakfast, lunch and dinner dates on offer in London
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Area guide: Highbury and Islington
Highbury and Islington are about as close to the City as you can get without having to live in a flat, and now this area has become more upmarket without losing its edgy appeal.
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The gigs that come to you
Bands are now happy to play for fans in their own homes. It’s surreal, says Jasmine Gardner, but it makes commercial sense too Comments
Flights of fancy: backstage at the Paris couture shows
Shows in concrete bunkers, unicorn shoes and Casiraghis dancing by candlelight; the world of haute couture is changing. Today the clients are younger and the designs sexier, but fantasy and decadence still reign Comments
Will The Savoy ever regain its long lost glamour?
As it aims to open in June after a 15-month delay, Nick Curtis and Jonathan Prynn get an exclusive look at what’s emerging beneath the dustsheets of London’s most famous hotel after a refit costing at least £100 million Comments
Celebrating Carnaby Street cool
It's 50 years since one Soho side-street started to take off as London's hippest shopping destination. Jonathan Prynn joins the celebration Comments
Tube travellers are deafened with boastful updates
Thanks to a policy of deafening us - sorry, keeping us "informed", commuters can be sure they will be kept abreast of closures by a series of announcements Comments
Lauretta Summerscales: the rising star of English ballet
Fans are already asking whether the baby of the English National Ballet, who has just triumphed in her first principal role, might be the new Darcey Bussell, says Liz Hoggard Comments
The mane attraction: Guido the God of hair
He is used to making impossible hair possible, so how does the most influential stylist plan for the catwalk season? Bella Blissett finds out Comments
Feelgood factor: The tangle me up seaweed spa treatment
The low down on this body mask and wrap using milled seaweed, followed by facial using seaweed leaves and moisturising massage Comments
Morocco in small steps
Andrew Neather found travelling in the north African country with his children to be an easier, more fulfilling experience than expected Comments
Video: the hot red carpet looks at the Grammy Awards
Nude colored gowns and long sleeves were just a few hot looks stars sported at this year's award ceremony Comments
Does the G-spot exist?
The G-spot debate is raging. First, British scientists claimed that the erogenous zone is a myth. Then, French gynaecologists defended it. So who is right? Comments
Steampunk rockers: the trend for tweed
Tweedy types are everywhere, inspired by Sherlock Holmes and all things Victorian. Jenny Hall wonders what they’re really about Comments
Appsolutely fabulous: the race to release a killer iPad app
While the iPad is eagerly awaited, its success will be down to the brains trying to devise a ‘killer app’ to go with it, says Mark Prigg Comments
Your fashion starter for ten: specialist pub quizzes
The capital’s whizz-kids are beating the recession blues by setting up their own specialist pub quizzes. Liz Hoggard reports Comments
Arnie terminates textbooks to offer an electronic education
Electronic books may soon be a common sight in the classroom as schools begin to experiment with them Comments
Join the eclair set
After the trend for handmade macaroons and cup cakes, 2010 is arguably the year of the eclair. Liz Hoggard feeds her inner child Comments
Ashley Walters's second act
His first career in So Solid Crew resulted in a number one single and a prison sentence. Eight years on, Ashley Walters is a fêted BBC actor about to appear at the Royal Court Comments
Now is the ideal time to buy some pinot noir
The wine world is chewing over the cold and wet 2008 Burgundy vintage, tasted in London last month and to be released later this year Comments
Stilettos don’t have to mean crippled feet
Victoria Beckham’s stilt heels have given her bunions. Rosamund Urwin refuses to heed the warning Comments
Time to ditch those killer heels
The allure of heels now means that orthopaedic surgeons are busier than ever correcting the damage that tottering around on spikes causes, says Dr Christian Jessen Comments
Skin wars: how to get a crease-free complexion
Desperate for a crease-free complexion as the years roll by? Two Euro experts have the answers, says Bella Blissett Comments
Half-term is time to slope away
With plenty of snow, and some availability, Felice Hardy discovers the ski slopes make a good late-holiday option Comments
Stand out from the crowd: the best emerging labels
Too poor to buy designer but craving something special? Check out emerging labels, which are busy making their mark online and in store Comments
Bonfire of fashion's vanities
Our appetite for wearing the latest look comes at a price. Clothes and accessories past their sell-by date are disposed of in a shocking manner Comments
Roll on pyjama weekends
Victoria Stewart's guilty pleasure is out. It’s not chocolate or trashy novels ... but pyjamas Comments
Guided by the stars - inside track on the world's hotspots
Elizabeth Hurley unveils the glamorous side of Mumbai, Vincent Cassel lives on the edge in Paris and Trudie Styler revels in Tuscany's dolce vita. Andy Barker gets the inside track on the world's hotspots Comments
Valentino creates a vision of Eden in his Paris haute couture show
Alice Dellal makes a surprise appearance at the Valentino haute couture show in Paris Comments
Grow your own: go to school and get gardening
Children who know where food comes from are at less risk of becoming overweight. Rosie Boycott has a scheme to teach them Comments
From Rocha with love
John Rocha's latest collection near Dover Street Market celebrates 25 years in fashion. He tells Liz Hoggard why he's not posh enough for Mayfair Comments
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