Plans to transform part of Chelsea into London's answer to Milan's glamorous Corso Como will lead to the eviction of two leading designer stores... more
Princess Diana would have turned 50 next year, and this, plus a new royal wedding, will mean her image is exploited all the more ruthlessly. Is anyone protecting the People's Princess?... more
Critics believe Tamasin Day-Lewis inspired a sultry character in Martin Amis’s latest novel. Here she tells how a childhood friendship with Amis turned to love... more
Nicky Haslam has been to more parties than anyone and knows how to make an evening fizz: start planning three months ahead; decorate the ceiling; invite Paris Hilton; and never, ever engage the host in conversation... more
For Americans who like to think of Scotland as the home of Braveheart and mellow-voiced golf commentators, the decision to release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi has come as a shock... more
Tina Brown reveals her thinking on the downturn and decides we are in a new "gig" economy. "Now that everyone has a project-to-project freelance career," she asserts in her website, The Daily Beast, "everyone is a hustler." ... more
Someone is shooting at Toby Young. Every minute there is an almighty "thwack" at the window of his shed-office. "It's all right," he says, jumping visibly. "It's just conkers from the horse chestnut tree"... more
For me, no matter what happens in Pennsylvania, I'm done with Hillary Clinton. I have long felt that either Democratic candidate would suffice as President.... more
There are no chopsticks and all the waiters are Italian at Mr Chow. Mark Bolland headed to the very first celebrity restaurant and found it curiously dated.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do