'Social workers betrayed me,' reveals foster mother who says they failed to mention teenager's violent past

Foster mother

The art to being single: Stop sobbing into your Chardonnay, single does not have to mean sad

More of us are living alone, with women marrying later, combined with higher divorce rates

More people are living alone than ever before. At the beginning of the 21st century, one-person households represented at least 30 per cent of all households in most northern European countries.

LIZ JONES FASHION THERAPY: The ultimate guide on how to stay cool when it's hot

Miss UK Lisa Lazarus and Miss Scotland Katharine Brown at Wimbledon

Last week, I went to Wimbledon on one of the hottest days and I have to be honest and say I was shocked.

Eight inch heels? I'll stick to my trainers, thank you very much

Laboutin shoe

From Posh tottering around in sky-high Louboutins, to Gwyneth Paltrow attempting to negotiate stairs in 6in platform ankle-boots, no celebrity has been without a pair of skyscraping heels

JANET STREET PORTER: Smart cookie Sarah Brown is wasted as a wife

Support: Sarah Brown joins Gay Pride March in London

Sarah Brown has seamlessly morphed from frumpy silent consort to a woman with a hot diary and 300,000 fans following her as she documents her new life on Twitter.

A virgin at 24? Don't panic - I didn't have sex until my 20s, too: Rowan Pelling's sex advice column

Many women hesitant about sex at 23 are erotic tigers by the time they're 40, says Rowan

I feel embarrassed writing to you, but I am at my wit's end. I am 24 and am still a virgin. I was very shy until my early 20s and I just can't seem to cross the line to sex.

The beautiful refugee from Bosnia who clinched the £7.3bn deal that saved Barclays

Jenkins

Sanela Catic was a Sarajevo warchild... until she turned into Diana Jenkins, A-list society partner of Britain’s most highly salaried banker– and fixer for Justin Timberlake to play at Elton John’s party.

Are your toiletries TOXIC? From soap to shampoo - could your daily shower be bad for you?

Parabens - the most common chemical preservatives - are being investigated for links to breast cancer and problems with the male reproductive system

Ever read the label of a shampoo, conditioner or shower gel? Ever stopped to think about what these ingredients are?

I had to know if my breasts could kill me: TV presenter Dawn Porter's difficult journey

Dawn Porter

My curves are what makes me feel like a woman. But my breasts also constitute my biggest fear - for there's a good chance they could kill me.

The intelligent diet: Exclusive secrets from the Viva Mayr clinic - where the rich and famous go to lose weight

Sarah ferguson

A hit with celebrities, business execs and Russian oligarchs alike, the Viva Mayr clinic has no gimmicks, it's a common-sense approach to weight loss.

Celebrity Style Watch... Marion Cotillard

We show you how to recreate Marion's style for a fraction of the cost. Plus, click and buy her style at the Fashion Store...

Ravishing in red: Marion Cotillard

Oops, even Cheryl Cole can get it wrong in the style stakes

Fashion blunder: Cheryl Cole's £4,000 Alexander McQueen dress 'drew unflattering comparisons to a reworked Eighties lampshade

Knowing that the paparazzi would be out in force to photograph her 26th birthday party, Cheryl Cole knew how vital it would be to tick all the right fashion boxes.

MODEL OUTFIT: Make a statement with safari style

Safari style - model outfits

For a stylish weekend look, partner sand cotton shorts with an embellished tank. Swap your gladiators for a wooden sandal to move through to the evening.

Stars get the look of love as Pixie Lott, Paris and Katy Perry sport heart-shaped sunglasses

Pixie Lott wearing Moschino heart sunglasses

Singer Pixie Lott joins the legions of celebrities wearing their hearts where we can see them in her funky cream Moschino sunglasses.

Why I'm carried away by the handbag with its own TV screen

Watch TV on your handbag while on the go

Tanya Gold finds herself hooked to Bag TV - a television in a handbag. Instead of staring at dejected commuters on the Underground she can watch her favourite films.

Four weddings and a catfight: Would YOU let another bride criticise your big day?

What dress is going to look good with a hard hat? Lorna chose to marry in a cave

The last thing you want on your big day is three other brides giving you marks out of ten. But that's what the contestants on a new TV show signed up for - with predictably scary results...

One minute meditation: Wake up your mind - and your soul - with a mini meditation

On the wrong path? The journey of life can be riddled with moments of despair

I watched my friend walk along the path, and noticed that sometimes, quite suddenly, he would break into laughter.

Holiday hints: How to... pack the perfect suitcase

Pack up and go: A practical guide to how to pack the perfect suitcase

It's happened to the best of us - you arrive on holiday and open your suitcase only to find that the contents resemble a war zone.

Bits and pieces: The fascinating facts that will change your life this week

 Cristiano Ronaldo in Porto Cervo

The sales of tight men's shorts have leapt by more than 117 per cent in recent weeks, says Debenhams. Perhaps it was after footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was snapped sporting the style.

Tennis star's father reveals: What really upset Andy? The day that Judy walked out on us

Andy Murray is watched by his father Will Murray

Amid the crushing despair that enveloped the crowd at Centre Court as British hope turned, yet again, into heartache, one man stood on his feet applauding with fierce pride.

Travel beauty: The must-take skincare items to make sure you glow in the sun

Travel beauty collection

Travelling light while staying beautiful can be a challenge. So save yourself the chore with these trusty basics to dazzle through your holiday.

LIZ JONES: It's friends who keep you alive, not the loneliness of marriage

Can friendships into old age stave off dementia?

It was revealed last week that being married protects you from developing dementia later in life. Never marrying, getting divorced or being widowed increases the risk three-fold, according to Swiss researchers.

The beautiful refugee from Bosnia who clinched the £7.3bn deal that saved Barclays

Jenkins

Sanela Catic was a Sarajevo warchild... until she turned into Diana Jenkins, A-list society partner of Britain’s most highly salaried banker– and fixer for Justin Timberlake to play at Elton John’s party.

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