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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.
By George, he's got it! A plan to tax all those getting it too easy
At the time of writing, an online petition to get Iain Duncan Smith to live for a year on £53 a week has reached nearly half a million signatures.
Maybe they'll give us something to cheer about at the next G8
Sales of petrol have dropped by 20% in the last five years.
Why it's Groundhog Day for the DUP
The DUP have time to put forward motions in Belfast City Council condemning the murders of two corporals in west Belfast many years ago. The same party helped set up a Unionist Forum to look at problems in loyalist areas, following the fleg protests.
Oscar is leaving Jamie on starting blocks
Jamie Bryson must be wishing he lived in South Africa. Or that he was an Olympic athlete.
I can't stomach these crocodile tears over fate of frozen lambs
I'm not a livestock farmer. I'll admit that straight up. I don't know how someone can raise animals and care about them and cry when they get lost in the snow, knowing that the only reason they are raising said animals is to sell them for slaughter.
Why Ed doesn't have the look of a winner
Steven Spielberg might wanna consider making a sequel to his Band of Brothers series based on Ed and David – (Mili)band of Brothers....
Fur the last time, this is cruel, not fashionable
I know fashion and rational thought don't necessarily go together, but sometimes the absurdity of the fashion world is just unbelievable.
They made a pig's ear out of finding right punishment for Vicky Pryce
An article in a national newspaper last week suggested that Vicky Pryce (the wife who took three points for her husband, got "nul" points from the judge for doing so and then whinged about it) might find it hard to do her time.
Just why is new Archbishop on such a mission to target needy? New job: Archbishop of Canterbury
You gotta love the Church of England for trying to be cool, don't you? They are the religious equivalent of Dad-dancing.
Sorry, Wolfie, but I'll keep the flag flying for those who never sell out Right on: Robert Lindsay
Twenty five years of Red Nose Day. Friday was something of a nostalgia fest for anyone old enough to remember 1988. The hair cuts (short and spikey), the comedy (alternative and left wing were seen as cool), the scene in NI (not great).
Why the only way to be fair is to share
Have you ever wondered why things suddenly happen or suddenly stop happening? Like the flag protest riots.
The Pryce could be right for new pontiff's doppelganger
The actor Jonathan Pryce must have been shocked when the new pope emerged, looking extremely like him.
Until Catholic Church changes, it really doesn't have a mission
Q: How many Cardinals does it take to change a light bulb?
Sam Cam's Comic Relief effort is no joke
I used to like Comic Relief. It's funnier than Children In Need and it doesn't have Terry Wogan being cringey for the camera. It's the cool version of the marathon fund-raiser and even the hipster types are happy to be associated with it.
There's just no accounting for not rioting ...
The fleg protests have cost us £20m apparently.
'Pope George' has my blessing
Not that religion interests me much, but I'm wondering how the billions of Catholics around the world prayed at Mass yesterday.
Did these politicians turn down TV debate in hope of appealing to the silent majority?
Two by-elections in the same country and such contrasting approaches.
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
Latest News
Scores hurt as car hits US parade
Up to 60 people were injured when a driver described by witnesses as an elderly man drove his car into a group of hikers marching in a parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Pakistan politician gunned down
Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a senior member of a leading Pakistani political party.
Activists attack PM on gay marriage
Tory activists have attacked David Cameron's support for gay marriage, claiming it had made winning the next general election "virtually impossible".
Latest Sport
Clichy signs new City deal new
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Latest Showbiz
Wood: I couldn't punch a small lady
Victoria Wood had to have a scene written out of her new role because she was too nice to punch the other actress.
Knight: Wills will spot me on Holby
Jules Knight, Holby City's newest star, has said he is considering sending a box set of the show to old friends the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Orla enjoying Poirot adventure
Orla Brady has revealed how filming the new series of Poirot was tricky as almost every character has a different accent.
