Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are recognised in Britain's New Year Honours list which also includes big names from the entertainment world.

Filthy jokes, cosy lunches, outrageous gossip - the secrets of Diana's flirty friendship with George Michael.

A fake BBC news account's tweet about the Queen's death has led to Buckingham Palace reassuring people the monarch is still alive.

A post-mortem examination carried out to determine the cause of George Michael's death has proved "inconclusive"

It sounds like something out of 1950s science fiction: a blob-like organism that's made up of one giant cell and which can learn despite having no brain.

George Michael's hairdresser sister Melanie is expected to inherit half of the singer's fortune.

Adele, a Tinder date and moobs could soon be helping punters towards a full house.

They have shamelessly flaunted their wealth all year and here we reveal the most shocking moments The Rich Kids of Instagram have showcased this year.

A young man who disappeared three months ago on a night out has baffled police, who tracked him to a tiny spot but can't figure out what happened next.

Getting your kids to turn off their phones can turn into one endless nag, writes Emily Shelley.

George Michael's family and close friends said there could be "no more fitting tribute" to the singer than the "many, many kind words" they have received.

US President Barack Obama's comments about Britain's Labour Party has drawn ire across the pond.

Kate Moss and George Michael enjoyed pool parties at his home.

The godchildren of George Michael are expected to inherit large sums from the singer's will following his shock death from heart failure on Christmas Day.

The cause of pop star George Michael's death has been revealed, as a report emerges of his secret battle with heroin addiction.

Royle Family actress Liz Smith has died aged 95, it was announced today.

Stories of the generosity of the star have raised hopes he may have left huge sums to good causes following his death from suspected heart failure.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, John Lamplough tells of the time he pulled a pint for Status Quo.

The recording artist, who launched his career in the 1980s with Wham, has died "peacefully" at his home in London, according to his publicist.

The Queen has delivered an upbeat Christmas message, saying that we can all draw inspiration in the face of difficult times from the achievements of ordinary people.

A mother who was reunited with her son after 30 years says the pair are in love and are trying for a baby.

Brighton's 162m British Airways i360 is the tallest moving observation tower in the world.

A little girl has been reunited with her favourite teddy after she accidentally left him behind in Auckland Airport when her family moved to Germany.

Personal letters written by Princess Diana reveal that Prince Harry's rebellious streak was in evidence by the time he was eight.

There's been a resurgence in the popularity of the humble fish finger, with sausages and fresh meat falling out of favour in the UK.

A female cop in the UK has been sentenced to 22 months jail after a sexual relationship with a victim

An Aston Martin DB4 that languished in woodland for 50 years is expected to sell for up to $686,840 in January.

The Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.

A mother is livid after Santa promised her son a toy that would blow the Christmas budget.

A privately educated university student died after drinking 'excessive amounts of alcohol' at a society initiation.