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It's time to lay off Katie Price and Harvey
Katie Price may be a bit of a chav. And she may be a fearsome publicity seeker. And Queen of the Z-listers.
Message to Hollywood: no FX here please, we're grown-ups
News that there are fewer sex scenes in big Hollywood films shouldn't be greeted with unalloyed joy – even by those of us weary at the relentless modern-day sleaze-fest.
The ultimate guide to truly understanding 'the other side' ... Part two: the Kethlix
Last week, promoting better community relations in Northern Ireland, I devised a short but informative guide to "the other side" from the perspective of Pradesans.
Men's attitudes to high heels just grate
Maybe there is some sort of etiquette rule about what to do and what not to do when the high heel of a Duchess gets stuck in a drain?
Archbishop's home truths on family booze battle are real tonic
The painfully honest Anglican minister is a stock in trade of bankrupt humorists.
The ultimate guide to understanding 'the other side'... Part one: the Prods
Right. In the interests of better community relations in Northern Ireland, it's time to assist all those folk who are planning to spend this year making Herculean efforts to build bridges across the divide by devising a short but informative guide to "the other side".
Duchess envy: Why do they snipe at young, pretty and popular Kate Middleton?
Why such carping at the Duchess of Cambridge? Some kind of PC-spite against a pregnant woman? Jealousy? Spite?
The reason we spend so much on pets? Because they’re worth it
While we may be running up and down the aisles of supermarkets stocking up on Horse Lasagne, there's no austerity when it comes to feeding our little furry friends.
Why sexism is still all in a day’s work for women
If ever there was a political party which matched the photofit of the perfect libby-luvvy-lefty lobby, it's the Lib Dems.
In sickness and health, HM is a role model
No matter about the internet haters, the Queen’s brief stay at King Edward Hospital in London with a stomach bug is a matter of concern for all of us.
Her stew, washing, wisdom ... Mum really is the word this Sunday
It was my mum who brought up the subject. I’d just handed her two bunches of daffodils (£1 each) when she declared: “That reminds me, there’s to be no big gift on Mother’s Day.”
We've got so used to bitterness we think it's normal
Do you think when they wake up in Durham or Aberdeen or Limerick, let alone Rouen or Liege, citizens are as assailed by 'crisis' on the airwaves coupled with 'euphoria', as we are here?
Why won't all the (not so) young dudes stop criticising Bowie?
I don't know what it is about David Bowie but the prospect of a new album, the first in 20 years, has certainly brought out the – almost exclusively male – music nerds/anoraks.
Richard's still a golden star
Awards ceremonies can be funny old things.
We won't get rid of bigotry until we cross divide
We're in one of those moments of history where events run counter to popular prejudice.
Has Catholic education body learned nothing from our history?
So, now we know that the Catholic Council for Maintained Schools thinks that planning to murder a senior RUC man and attack a police station is no impediment to teaching in a Catholic school.
Kate, just keep your clothes on
I like the Duchess of Cambridge. She's been a huge asset to the Royal Family and has helped repair a lot of the damage done by Diana, Charles, Andy, Fergie et al.
A question for new Pope: what does Christianity stand for now?
Tomorrow begins the Christian season of Lent and it opens in extraordinary circumstances for the Christian church.
Kelly is a girl that Brooks no criticism ...
Katie Price normally picks her enemies with care – people who Joe Public finds every bit as annoying as her, such as Jodie Marsh, Kerry Katona and Frankie Boyle to name but a few.
Philippa, a young woman who was braver than most of us
The death of Constable Philippa Reynolds should give us all pause for thought.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
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£6m cost of Olympic Torch relay
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Actor Furlong arrested in Hollywood
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Wood: I couldn't punch a small lady
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Knight: Wills will spot me on Holby
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