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Strictly speaking, fish diet doesn't help me dance
Congratulations to Louis Smith for winning the final of television's Strictly Come Dancing show.
The king and I decree too much flesh is evil
We need to talk about Swaziland. The King of Swaziland and I have much in common. For a start, we both have facial hair, though his is a bit dodgy.
Filming Cate in this way was a nasty Hobbit
Of course I've seen The Hobbit. I'm a man of the world. But did this not entail visiting the cinema, a place I abhor? Yes, it did.
Has world ended for Chinese Mayan believers?
The Chinese don't muck about. There are too many people? Right, everybody can only have a maximum of one sprog or else they'll be imprisoned.
Let's stamp out this plan to treat our fine posties as second class
I hope you all gave a cheer for your postie on Monday. It was the first-ever national postal workers day, which sounds naff, but was designed to make the point that privatising the mail will be disastrous.
Don't spoil it for fans with any Law of the Rings
Tomorrow, at last, I get to see The Hobbit. For the past month, I've been geeking out on forums and dedicated websites. I've watched a dozen different trailers and have polished my 3D specs.
Why this feelgood movement on the internet really is site for sore eyes
It's not all nasty on the internet. On sites like eBay, I'm constantly surprised and delighted by the politeness, praise and all-round feelgood factor that's often to the fore.
Dolly showed a lot of pluck defying her old grandad
I was informed the other day that some women shave their legs all the time and others not at all. When I say "informed", I don't mean the intelligence was conveyed to me by a dispatch rider from the Government.
Did ancient man spend all day pottering about?
You can't beat a good crannog, and archaeologists appear to have discovered a doozy in a Fermanagh bog.
Why the long face Kylie, it's just gravity
Science news, and Kylie Minogue has been startled after encountering first-hand - or face - the effects of gravity.
Size does matter when it comes to text, just ask any e-male like me!
Let's talk about txts. Or texts, if you don't suffer from loose vowels. Texting celebrated its 20th birthday this week. And the first words of the first ever text? "Merry Christmas." Kinda sweet.
It's time to reflect on wardrobe boob, Tess
We need to talk about Tess Daly's cleavage. Well, we don't need to, but I believe it would be morally uplifting to do so.
How magic drink can help weight loss and stop GIs shooting at you!
At last, they've found it! Found what? You know. It. The elixir. Well, not the elixir. An elixir, at any rate.
Nothing beyond the reach of corporate greed
Can the capitalists not leave anything alone? Their crass behaviour constantly amazes.
In the name of all that's good, don't call your son Thor
Oh, it's a little baby boy. I think we'll call him Lager. He'll make a lovely sibling for his sister, Chlamydia. It's long been my contention that parents should not be allowed to name their own children but that the State should select these fairly and sensibly.
OMG, text speak just makes me want to LOL
Omg! Yet more trendy texty acronyms emerge.
How Justin's attire hits a new low
Bieber news, and the world's leading Justin has just gotten too small for his breeches.
What did Katy do next after she saw Russell?
Pity poor Katy Perry. Ooh, your mouth goes on tiptoes when you say that a couple of times.
If you want to look absolutely fabulous, just eat more lettuce
Food glorious food, vexed subject for bluster, while we're in the mood, cut back on the custard. Apologies for butchering the lines of the song from Oliver. But food is everywhere. We're drowning in the stuff. We swallow it, we fight it off, but still it assails us.
I'm smart enough not to hunt for my dinner!
Shock news: researchers say our intelligence is diminishing as we no longer need it to survive.
Good guy Zach Galifianakis
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Cannes femmes: Shayk and Ambrosio on red carpet
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Slain soldier 'a loving family man'
Detectives are to question two people arrested over the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby, described by family and friends as a loving family man who always wanted to serve in the Army.
Life-or-death retrial for Arias
The judge in a murder trial that riveted Americans with its details of sex and violence has declared a mistrial in the life-or-death penalty phase after the jury said it could not reach a decision.
Riots grip Stockholm surburbs as violent trouble spreads
Stockholm is braced for further riots as violent unrest that began almost a week ago in the northern suburbs of the Swedish capital continued to spread to other corners of the city.
Latest Sport
George Best was in a different league new
George Best was the finest footballer of them all, according to England World Cup winner Ian Callaghan.
Who wins the duels across the pitch will decide final destination of pro12 crown new
They know each other inside-out as a result of having squared up so often in the past. As well as having gone head to head on such a regular basis, most of the protagonists are Irish training camp regulars. In addition, many of them have been Test match colleagues.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot new
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
Cutting It star heads for Paradise
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is joining the department store costume drama The Paradise for its new series.
Channel 4 reveal new music shows
DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.
Flanagan fleshes out skins protest
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.
