EntertainmentBritain's first lady of chick litBest-known for her rollicking blockbuster romances set in the horse-riding world, Jilly Cooper is one of Britain's most-read authors. Robyn Langwell meets the prolific writer at home, a setting straight out of one of her novels.27 Sep 04:30 PM
EntertainmentLocal short films heading to British festival<i>Zero</i> and <i>Choice Night</i> will be screening at the prestigious BFI London Film Festival next month.26 Sep 11:45 PM
Banking and financeTrouble in Eric's empireAfter the Hanover debacle, Eric Watson might have hoped for a big win with his latest venture in the US. So far, it isn't working out that way, reports Denise McNabb.26 Sep 04:30 PM
RoyalsQueen wanted poverty grant to heat palacesThe Queen was knocked back for a poverty handout to help heat her palaces by the British Government.24 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGoing the green mileEnvironmentally friendly fashion is all the rage in the industry at the moment, but what does it actually mean?22 Sep 11:30 PM
CricketCricket: Troubled tour hits new lowThe most ill-starred cricket tour of modern times turned uglier this morning when two players were involved in a fight.20 Sep 11:55 PM
WorldWheelie-bin cat dumper chargedThe woman who provoked outrage by dumping a cat in a rubbish bin has been charged with two criminal offences, the RSPCA in Britain said today.20 Sep 09:53 PM
SportSwimming: Amputee conquers ChannelA French quadruple amputee has swum the English Channel in 13.5 hours with the help of flipper-shaped prosthetic legs.20 Sep 02:27 AM
LifestyleScientists identify brain's region for introspectionResearchers found people who were more introspective tended to have larger volumes of nerve tissue in an area of the prefrontal cortex.17 Sep 12:30 AM
EntertainmentGeorge Michael in solitary, taunted by inmatesBeleaguered singer George Michael has been placed in solitary confinement for his own safety after inmate taunts.17 Sep 12:00 AM
League<i>Supershorts They Said It:</i> 'I will work hard to ensure this does not happen again'16 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe price of love: Two of your closest friendsFalling in love comes at a cost that does not include flowers or bar bills, a new study has found.15 Sep 11:45 PM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher welcomes second childIsla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have reportedly become parents for the second time.14 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams reunited on stage with Gary BarlowThe two singers made their first live appearance together for 15 years at the <i>Heroes</i> concert at London's Twickenham Stadium.13 Sep 08:00 PM
TelecommunicationsFound in translation: Tras@ctionWhen Brian Mackie brought his translation service from Britain to New Zealand in 2003, fast internet access was essential and shouldn't have been a problem.12 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleInteractive wineNew technology gives consumer instant information about their wine of choice.11 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldNext time you're stuck, blame the jamitonHealth implications aside, traffic congestion is more than ever having a huge economic impact.10 Sep 05:30 PM