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Waging war on crazy pay would be one step in right direction
At last, a Government minister has spoken out. About One Direction. And the humungous amount of money they "earn", in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Our stars need to lighten up
It's all gone black. I don't mean I've been blindfolded (reader's voice: "more's the pity"). I mean everywhere I look, it's just black, black, black.
Getting stick from our Citizen Stasi
In this week of compulsory grief, Daily Mail-reading idiots – no hint of an oxymoron – have even been picking on children in their quest to stifle dissent.
Truth hits home for US in high-stakes game of drones
Scarcely had the smoke cleared from Monday's atrocity in Boston but President Obama was back playing the game of drones.
Our Supreme Leaders trapped in own cold war
The stand-off between Sinn Fein and the DUP reminds me of North Korean diplomacy. I'm not hinting that either party resembles a secretive, Stalinist personality cult (perish the thought).
Take down the flags? We probably need to talk about that
Flying flags from every lamp-post to mark out territory is one of the things that makes us seems most foreign to many visitors from other parts of the UK.
Thatcher death celebration a grave mistake - pathetic, undignified and pointless
Is there any more futile gesture than dancing on someone's grave?
Why you should never forget importance of memory
Look at the date. It's April 17. Where did the year go already? What happened to, let's say, February 25? What was I doing. I can't remember. I've just looked it up on the calendar to find it was a Monday. A bit grim then, probably.
Theresa, threats won't force us to live in harmony
Does Theresa Villiers really have a handle on this place, do you think?
Maggie would enjoy the irony
The wife of the Speaker is among those not attending today's funeral of Margaret Thatcher, the UK's first female prime minister and the UK's first prime minister to lead her party to three consecutive election victories.
Belieb it or not, Justin has a point
Not for the first time pop star Justin Bieber has provoked the outrage of Twitter, this time over a guestbook message left following his visit to the Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam.
Is there anyone not in Game of Thrones?
Game of Thrones is back at last and all's right with the world of Westeros.
What Maggie Thatcher haters really say ... about themselves
The emotional nationwide outburst occasioned by the sad death of former PM Margaret Thatcher – how odd that sentiment seems – is a mirror-image of the outpouring on Princess Diana's demise.
How Thatcher failed, but showed us that terrorism was futile
The coincidence of Margaret Thatcher's death in the same week as the 15th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement should not be lost on Northern Ireland.
Beyonce 'bitch' - why does she use such aggressively anti-women language
You have to hand it to Beyonce's marketing team– they've certainly got a knack for creating a buzz.
Modern society needs knuckles rapped for attitude to women
I'd never heard of rapper Rick Ross until I read that Reebok had dropped him from ads for their trainers.
It's not just Claudia Winkleman living on the fringe
I've debated whether to write this bit about North Korea or Claudia Winkleman's fringe. I want to appear serious and concerned with world affairs, but also a bit fun and down with the light-hearted types.
Why I'd like to see her divisive legacy buried alongside Mrs T
Last Thursday a friend said he'd reached Thatcheration point.
Nearest and dearest, a couple apart
Together apart is the new recipe for romantic success. The theory is that, when we don't live on top of each other, we get on better. Distance lends enchantment.
I laughed at the Maggie jibes but other politicians were a real joke
It's unseemly to speak ill of the dead, but seeing war criminal Henry Kissinger extolling the virtues of Margaret Thatcher reminded us that ululating fondly of them can also turn the stomach.
Radio One's Big Weekend
Three-day festival underway in Derry
Belfast Telegraph Runher 2013
Hundreds of women take part in 10k race
Review: The Hangover Part III
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Syrian loyalists attack key town new
Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad have unleashed their heaviest artillery barrage in a week to dislodge rebels from a strategic western town, according to activists.
Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey: No party can ignore issues like parading
Sinn Fein MLA Alex Maskey has said there can be no escape route for any party when it comes to finding answers to the sensitive questions of parades, flags and the past.
Children killed in school bus blast
A gas cylinder blast on a school bus has killed at least 17 children in eastern Pakistan.
Latest Sport
England waiting on Clark fitness new
Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.
True grit Ireland a match for Pakistan new
Ireland have still to defeat one of the elite Full Member nations at home but they cannot come any closer.
Niall Morgan aiming for shot at glory new
The most prominent coaches might see it as bad practise. Dave Alred, the kicking coach of Jonny Wilkinson would be appalled. Pat McEnaney says it's fine by him.
Latest Showbiz
Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman
US rock band Stone Temple Pilots have accused former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the group's name to further his solo career.
Dennis tells of shock wallet return
Hugh Dennis has revealed his surprise when the contents of his stolen wallet were posted to his home.
Macfadyen: Glad to be back in hat
Matthew Macfadyen has said he could't wait to get back into his bowler hat for the new series of Ripper Street.
