White blonde is having something of a fashionable resurgence. Harriet Walker dyed her hair to see what the fuss was about.

A 17-year-old model from Matamata is touted to give Kate Moss a run for her money.

Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst is not noted for his prolific output, so a new novel is always a great event. And his latest could be his best yet.

Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.

Jane Shepherdson changed the way women shop and has been dubbed the most important person in fashion.

Research has revealed the naked mole rat has a genome similar to that of a human.

Tracing the roots of a nursery classic proves surprisingly tricky for Jim Eagles.

Kate Moss buried her head in her hands in embarrassment at the best man's speech at her wedding on Friday.

Lily Allen feels "protected" by her local church.

I've just used one of the European budget airlines for the first time, and found it very good.

Nick Duerden talks to writer David Whitehouse and his agent about the difficulties of getting a book published.

Cheryl Cole reunited with her ex-husband Ashley Cole at her birthday bash on Friday night.

British band Arctic Monkeys and rockers Arcade Fire are heading the nominations list for this year's Mojo Awards.