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As heir to the throne, Prince Charles is truly leading a cushioned life
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. But uneasier still is the bottom that sits on a throne.
Dr Who starlet Jenna-Louise Coleman's shyness is a puzzle that would leave even Dr Who baffled
The Doctor Who actress Jenna-Louise Coleman has "never been on a date" with anyone. Like many things public figures say, this is simultaneously true and untrue. It doesn't mean, as it implies, that the 27-year-old has never gone out with anyone.
Why I'm not appy with Gwyneth Paltrow's latest fad
Gwyneth Paltrow is forever getting a pasting. The willowy American actress arouses the ire of the lieges with her blogs or tweets about food, exercise and health.
Are we all just going Gaga?
Top experts – usually the best kind – are encouraging tweeters who use Twitter to be more happy and interesting.
Fat chance of this plan working
Of all cuts in Britain's austerity programme, surely this is the most extreme: reducing the size of the citizenry's biscuits.
It's time to drum up some support to ensure we get a quiet life again
Oh, to be free of noise! It has become the impossible dream. Even in the deepest countryside, you can find yourself assailed by the racket of farmers, fish farmers, and weirdos with guns, not to the mention the ruddy wildlife, with their endless roaring and squawking.
Do these unionists try a Brit too hard?
Jeez, what's with these unionist guys in Stormont? Scare-ee! I'm told Monday's debate on same-sex marriage was restrained by some previous standards. And, it's true, nobody completely lost it. But you could see it simmering underneath.
Playing House left Hugh feeling ill
Not like me to stick up for a rich person "earning" £250,000 per TV episode but, in the case of Hugh Laurie, I make an exception.
Women drive us round bend ... but never into a parking space
Reverse parking ain't easy. You have to go backwards and use the special mirrors fitted to all cars that give an inaccurate picture of your position.
Billy's memory loss is no joke, but don't forget, it won't hit us all
How discomfiting to read about Billy Connolly forgetting his spiel at Belfast's Waterfront Hall. More dismaying still is the fact that this is worrying him. With any luck, he'll have nothing to worry about.
In future will women be from Mars?
A private project called Inspiration Mars is looking for a couple to make a 501-day round trip to the red planet.
Lady's going Gaga over her hair loss
Many of you have been gagging for news of Gaga. She's been off the radar for months. But the latest intelligence suggests a reason: she's been having trouble with her hair.
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.
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.
Touching tale of feathered friends
Aw. Weren't those pictures of a little coal tit trying to revive its dead relative heartbreaking?
Bald truth is Mair's a radio star
Eddie Mair is broadcasting's man of the moment. After skewering Boris "Hatstand" Johnson on The Andrew Marr Show, his star has risen.
Dunluce was no Pompeii ... I hope
I trust that talk of a lost town near Dunluce Castle being a 'little Pompeii' is not to be taken literally.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Woolwich: Police shoot two men after soldier is beheaded in London street
A soldier was murdered by two suspected Islamists yesterday who attempted to behead and disembowel him as he left a barracks, in the first deadly attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double new
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
