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Fergie's multi-million dollar payout revealed
Despite claiming she was cut off by the royals after divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson received a hefty divorce settlement.
The new gourmet delight - bottled sea water
Launched at the Taste of Edinburgh festival yesterday, Acquamara claims to be the world's first designer sea water.
Is the euro entering its final phase?
The euro is the latest crisis in modern German history...
Family 'quality time' less than an hour a day
The fabric of British family life is being reduced to stress and "chaos" by lack of time and money worries, say experts.
Britain's Treasurer quits in gay 'expenses' scandal
Britain's Chief Secretary to the Treasury, David Laws, has resigned over expenses claims paid to his gay partner.
What the Greeks and Romans taught us about modern life
Our taste for haute cuisine and fine wine is nothing new, writes The Independent's Ferdinand Mount.
McQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empire
The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.
Big OE back on the menu
If London and other traditional destinations for the OE-brigade are back in business, corporates here could be hit with huge attrition rates.
Devon: Clued-up for Christie country trip
Kevin Pilley follows in the footsteps of the creator of genteel supersleuth Miss Marple.
Turning back time
After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.
Britain: Ten-year-old schoolboys convicted of attempted rape
A pair of primary school boys yesterday became two of the youngest sex offenders in Britain after being found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl.
Prince Andrew flies home to deal with bribe scandal
Prince Andrew has flown home from his duties as British trade envoy in the wake of the scandal enveloping his ex-wife.
Sibling rivalry in bid for top UK politics job
When two brothers come to inhabit the same high-profile worlds - in politics, sport, media or music - it is hard not to wonder how they stay neutral.
Britain: Urgent reforms demanded after election night chaos
A scathing assessment of the British polling day chaos has found more than 1,000 voters were prevented from casting their ballot.
What's up, Doc? Britain's favourite boot at 50
Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.
Campaigners vow to stop Britain's first TV ad for abortion services
The first television advert for abortion services in the UK is to be aired next week, prompting anger from anti-abortion groups.
Dame Kiri 'not interested' in Susan Boyle's success
Questioned about the the appeal of 'crossover' artists, Dame Kiri said: 'You insult me by even wanting to bring it into this conversation'.
Liz Hurley: Hugh Grant is 'my overall best friend'
Hugh Grant 'virtually has a bedroom' at the house Hurley shares with her husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, the actress told Zest magazine.
The earth isn't moving any more
Do you still have sex? I only ask because, according to a new report, just published in the journal Reproductive BioMedicine Online, it may be a dying art.
UFO-chasing hacker: Nasa security 'truly shocking'
Accused of "the biggest military hack of all time" Gary McKinnon is, according to the US, the most dangerous hacker in the world.
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer gives birth
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer has become a mother for the third time.