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<i>Peter Bills:</i> Royals behaving badly
The continuing financial chaos of Prince Andrew's former wife has, it is said, persuaded him to take charge of her financial affairs.
Celebrating a classic album a pleasure for Peter Hook
Joy Division's classic debut is undergoing a live revival. Scott Kara reports
My invitation to dine with Peter
What goes on behind the scenes when leading chef Peter Gordon collaborates with a leading company to launch a new product.
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
Cat dumper: 'I cannot explain why I did this'
The woman who earned the wrath of a nation after she was caught dumping a cat in a bin says she is "profoundly sorry".
Find suggests the Romans pioneered 'socks with sandals'
Evidence suggests the Romans' famous Italian stylishness may have been ditched to help colonists cope with the chilly British climate.
Bored? You should be ...
Tedium, dullness, monotony, ennui ... it's a fact of modern life. Instead of resenting it, Rhodri Marsden reckons we should embrace the lost art of being really, really bored.
Susan Boyle's Pope honour
Susan Boyle has spoken of her honour at being chosen to sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits Glasgow in September.
Stella McCartney - fashion feet on the ground
She grew up with the very rich and most famous of famous, yet designer Stella McCartney is surprisingly level-headed.
Woman who binned cat: It was funny
The British woman caught on camera dumping a cat in a wheelie bin said she 'thought it would be funny'.
Cat dumper under police watch as anger grows
The British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin is now under police protection after being named and shamed by the press.
'Cat dumping' woman found
The British woman who was caught on a security camera cruelly dumping a cat in a wheelie bin has been identified.
England: Our man joins the Pudding Club
David Leggat stoutly puts his readers first, his girth second.
The actual cost of childcare
Working NZ families pay 28 per cent of their net income on childcare, according to an OECD study. Dita De Boni examines the costs.
So he's really <i>Top Gear's</i> Stig? Big deal
A battle is raging over the identity of Top Gear's secret test driver. At least for the BBC, the issue seems a matter of national security.
Tory conference 'top of Irish terrorists' hit list'
Irish republican dissident groups are targeting the British Conservative party conference.
Success: Umbrella brand to weather all markets
NZ brolly-makers hope to win sales by raising the bar on quality.
Movie Review: Butterfly Crush
Oh dear. As much as I hate to bag a small-scale local film, this romantic drama is virtually unwatchable.
Wales: Odd couple
Two of Wales' most enchanting attractions are close but worlds apart, finds Pamela Wade.