Carl Frampton, Scott Quigg, Anthony Crolla and David Price will fly flag for UK boxing this weekend in flurry of good fights... a clean sweep of titles is not beyond our boys
JEFF POWELL: UK boxing is booming and this coming weekend brings a flurry of good fights to prove it as Carl Frampton, Scott Quigg, Anthony Crolla and David Price all take to the ring. ...read
Bumble's guide to Lord's: This is no Ugly Mugs at Headingley, expect to pay a premium for food and drink... and it's smart dress not fancy dress at the home of cricket
BUMBLE'S GUIDE: Lord's is like no other cricket ground in the world. I always look forward to coming down to St John's Wood because of the tradition and because it's an event. ...read
England must keep the feel-good factor going at Lord's... but the top four must perform and not rely on Joe Root
England may have won the first Ashes Test but Australia remain tough opposition as the series moves on to Lord's. Here, NASSER HUSSAIN details six things England must do at the home of cricket. ...read
Christian Benteke wants Liverpool move but may have to demand exit from Aston Villa
SIMON JONES - TRANSFER COLUMN: Christian Benteke may have to force the issue if he wishes to leave Aston Villa. The Belgium international is set on a move to Liverpool. ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Oh I say! Queen may have cast mind back at Princess Charlotte's christening to being asked to pose mounted, fully robed on a horse
Posing for Mario Testino's photographs of her newest great-grandchild Charlotte, the Queen may have cast her mind back to a less even-tempered encounter with US celebrity snapper Annie Leibovitz. ...read
SARAH VINE: This foxy flying doc makes me pity Kate
What with her being married to a Prince, having two palatial homes, fabulous swishy hair and great legs, it’s not often I feel sorry for Kate Middleton. But yesterday I felt sisterly sympathy. ...read
Manchester United spending spree is bad news for Roy Hodgson and England
MARTIN SAMUEL: It has been a good summer for Louis van Gaal; for Manchester United, too. England manager Roy Hodgson, not so much. ...read
JAMES CONEY: Future Budgets from crafty Chancellor George Osborne may be even bolder
In his Budget last week, he showed once again his deft ability to raise billions of pounds for the Treasury by tweaking taxes that once mentioned, are quickly forgotten. ...read
ASK TONY: Energy firm First Utility said I was owed money - then sent a £685 bill
First Utility said it had made a mistake in my billing, but that, if anything, I’d probably end up with a small credit. Staff then sent me the bill for after revising all my bills back to 2012! ...read
Laura Davies has late dash scuppered by British Airways after baggage issues force her to miss induction into Hall of Fame
CHARLES SALE: British Airways flying the flag for the nation’s sports stars didn’t extend to helping golfing great Dame Laura Davies out of a travel fix at Heathrow. ...read
As disastrous as David Lynch making Miami Vice or Grand Theft Auto… True Detective shoots itself in the foot, by Jim Shelley
The latest episode of ‘True Detective’s second season essentially did just this - finishing with several men firing mostly machine guns through windows and on the street. ...read
Hypocritical, shameless, unprincipled: Sturgeon's stance on hunting is just the start of her war on England, writes CHRIS DEERIN
Nicola Sturgeon performed a cynical U-turn and told her 56 Westminster MPs that they should vote against a partial relaxation of the ban on foxhunting in England and Wales, writes CHRIS DEERIN. ...read
A spanking for Sir Jeremy from dishy Owen. That'll sting! QUENTIN LETTS Yesterday in Parliament
To pooh-pooh a Poohbah such as Sir Jeremy you need gravity, depth of vision, maybe even a drawl and title - all attributes which belong to Lord Owen, writes QUENTIN LETTS. ...read
Mystery over credentials of Imran Khan's BBC presenter wife who claimed she studied journalism... at a college that doesn't offer the course
Questions are starting to be asked about the CV of former BBC presenter Reham Khan, 42, who married cricket legend Imran Khan this year, writes SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE. ...read
ALEX BRUMMER: Easing of Iran sanctions after nuclear deal means era of cheaper oil beckons
Historically Iran has been one of the world’s major oil producers. There is an expectation that exports could be increased by up to 60 per cent with most of the oil heading to Europe. ...read
Jamie Carragher: Manchester City are paying Liverpool well over the odds for £49million Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling's protracted transfer has landed the 20-year-old with his fair share of critics and he has a lot to prove. Here, Sportsmail columnist JAMIE CARRAGHER answers the big questions. ...read
SMALL BUSINESS BLOG: George Osborne side-stepped the elephant in the room for small retailers in his Budget - business rates, says Financial Mail's Vicki Owen
Amid the excitement and apprehension over George Osborne’s Budget last week, one barrier to the growth potential of businesses in Britain was overlooked: our antiquated business rates system. ...read
Awesome England got the big, brave decisions right from the start against Australia but they have to keep going... and David Warner needs to show some respect
BRENDON MCCULLUM: England were awesome at Cardiff, and they made brave decisions from the moment Alastair Cook chose to bat in tricky conditions. They went at Australia throughout. ...read
Mark Wood takes wickets, scores runs and raises smiles - character does matter and England will need plenty when Ashes battle resumes at Lord's
THE TOP SPIN - LAWRENCE BOOTH: England’s triumph at Cardiff was a triumph of self-belief and almost childlike pleasure, of the kind that is supposed to be out of place in the Ashes. ...read
DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Cameron faces a titanic struggle with the unions - and like Maggie, he must not flinch
Thirty years have passed since the defining political struggle of modern times, when Margaret Thatcher’s government defeated Arthur Scargill’s miners and broke the power of the unions. ...read
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Oh I say! Queen may have cast mind back at Princess Charlotte's christening to being asked to pose mounted, fully robed on a horse
Posing for Mario Testino's photographs of her newest great-grandchild Charlotte, the Queen may have cast her mind back to a less even-tempered encounter with US celebrity snapper Annie Leibovitz. ...read
A spanking for Sir Jeremy from dishy Owen. That'll sting! QUENTIN LETTS Yesterday in Parliament
To pooh-pooh a Poohbah such as Sir Jeremy you need gravity, depth of vision, maybe even a drawl and title - all attributes which belong to Lord Owen, writes QUENTIN LETTS. ...read
Mystery over credentials of Imran Khan's BBC presenter wife who claimed she studied journalism... at a college that doesn't offer the course
Questions are starting to be asked about the CV of former BBC presenter Reham Khan, 42, who married cricket legend Imran Khan this year, writes SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE. ...read
ALEX BRUMMER: Easing of Iran sanctions after nuclear deal means era of cheaper oil beckons
Historically Iran has been one of the world’s major oil producers. There is an expectation that exports could be increased by up to 60 per cent with most of the oil heading to Europe. ...read
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Greece's defeat and a lesson for Britain
DAILY MAIL COMMENT: For bankers and Europe's elite, it was a day of immense relief. For the people of Greece – and the democracy they gave the world – it was a crushing defeat. ...read
MAX HASTINGS: Deceitful Greek bailout deal is sure to end in tears
The leaders of the eurozone nations have cut a deal that makes believers in Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty seem like realists, writes MAX HASTINGS. ...read
ANDREW PIERCE: Leftie Jeremy Corbyn gets a tax boost from George Osborne
The veteran socialist (pictured) has established two limited companies which could benefit from the Chancellor’s policy of cutting the tax bill of the country’s businesses. ...read
AMANDA PLATELL: White Dee and how the Left lost the war on welfare
For decades no one dared question the billions of pounds taxpayers pay to support workless families. But that all changed when White Dee came along and unwittingly lifted the lid on the benefits culture. ...read
TOM UTLEY: My bus driver wife and the unsung heroes who pay the price for rail strikers' grotesque greed
Bus crews suffer quite as much as anyone else from the Tube drivers’ selfishness — indeed, more than most, since they have to put up with the appalling traffic all day long. ...read
STEPHEN GLOVER: Ignore all the wailing, the Tories have let the bloated BBC off the hook
The Beeb has been forced to take on the cost of free television licences for the over-75s, which will eat up about a fifth of its annual income, writes STEPHEN GLOVER. ...read
The bubble bursts at Banko Kleftiko: RICHARD LITTLEJOHN imagines what Harry Enfield's character Stavros the kebab shop owner would think of the Greek crisis
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: This column decided to consult our own resident expert, one of the most prominent members of the Greek community in Britain, Harry Enfield's character Stavros. ...read
How to end Calais farce? Get lorry drivers and the public to boycott the Channel Tunnel, says PETER MCKAY
A joint boycott of the Channel Tunnel by the public and lorry drivers might persuade the French to take more care of the already-out-of-date facility. ...read
From the church to the godparents, Princess Charlotte's christening was so perfect, Diana might have planned every step says RICHARD KAY
From the official photographer to the style of Prince George’s charming red-and-white outfit, the christening of Princess Charlotte echoed with references to her late grandmother. ...read
PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Lionesses who put the divas of tennis to shame
On Wednesday, I did something I almost never do. I stayed up late to watch a football match. Around 2.4 million Brits did the same, as it happens, cheering on the England Women’s World Cup team in their semi-final with Japan. ...read
PIERS MORGAN Our political leaders may be losing the battle against the sadists of ISIS but the decent spirit of ordinary civilised people will never be defeated
I thought of the idyllic scene during my family's beach vacation in France last week as the British death toll in Tunisia reached at least 30 – all shot dead as they did the exact same things we did. ...read
Amid the evil of Belsen, the Queen lays the past to rest: ROBERT HARDMAN on a poignant day for the monarch and Prince Philip
ROBERT HARDMAN: Alone with their thoughts amid chilling reminders of the evils of the Holocaust, the monarch and Prince Philip walked for a quarter of a mile through Belsen, now a memorial site. ...read
MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Stop making excuses and start listening
Within hours of the Prime Minister asking British Muslims to accept more responsibility for the militants in their midst, it emerges that his message is definitely not getting through. ...read
Lecherous. Racist. But my friend Philip Larkin deserves his spot in Poets' Corner, says A.N. WILSON
Philip Larkin, who died 30 years ago this December, is to be commemorated in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey. In spite of all the controversy, he deserves his place, writes A.N. WILSON. ...read
Confessions of the real Rumpole: Christine Keeler. Soviet spies. A Great Train Robber. Even Lady Chatterley's Lover! He defended them all - and now, at 100, he's telling his captivating story to JANE FRYER
Jeremy Nicolas Hutchinson is like one of those fictional heroes who pops up at real-life events, writes JANE FRYER. ...read
The man the royals love to HATE: So what HAS the BBC's Nicholas Witchell done to upset them so much?
Some believe Prince William declined to comment outside St Mary’s Hospital following the birth of daughter Charlotte last week simply because the BBC's royal correspondent was present. ...read
How crafty Marr outfoxed Prime Minister: ANDREW PIERCE with the stories the spin doctors DON'T want you to read: Yoicks!
During an otherwise confident performance on the BBC's Andrew Marr show this weekend, the Prime Minister stumbled badly when he was challenged over fox hunting. ...read
Rise up against the tyranny of the safety Nazis: Persecuted people of Britain! You've had your lives ruined by petty, nonsensical 'safety' rules. Now a brilliant new book explodes the myths
TRACEY BROWN AND MICHAEL HANLON looks at the way in which the seemingly unanswerable interests of ‘safety and security’ are being used and abused. ...read
ANDREW ALEXANDER: Rebels, ploys and a matter of life and death
David Cameron is running out of ploys to make backbench Tories feel part of the Government machine. The whips are very worried — that is to say, those whips who are not already EU sceptics themselves. ...read
MELANIE PHILLIPS: No one has a human right to hide from justice behind a veil
A liberal society should permit cultural or religious minorities to wear distinctive clothing - but only if that doesn’t get in the way of an institution’s ability to enforce basic standards of security. ...read
Obama jokes Jack Lew's loopy signature could 'debase our currency' as he makes him official pick for Treasury Secretary
‘Jack assures me that he is going to work to make at least one letter legible in order not to debase our currency should he be confirmed as secretary of the Treasury,’ Obama said, naming Lew as the man he wants to succeed Timothy Geithner. ...read
The sharpest tongue in the West: The waspish wit and elegant controversy of Gore Vidal
ROY HATTERSLEY: Gore Vidal was entitled to claim that he was the wittiest and most elegant writer of his time. And claim it he often did. For modesty was not his principal virtue. ...read
In my days as Tory party chairman, donor-gate could never have happened
The most worrying thing about the sorry tale of Peter Cruddas is that it is yet another example of a failure by the Conservative leadership to think things through, or to have any regard for the way in which things were managed in the past. ...read
Who says we get happier with age? I'm grumpier than ever - and proud of it!
Grumbling should never be well-mannered or under control. It should be full-blooded. It should be rampant, writes MICHAEL WINNER. ...read
JOHN KETTLEY: It may have been one of the mildest Novembers on record - but now prepare for snow
By November 24 last year most of the country was already frozen over, with widespread severe frosts, deep snowfall and travel chaos. ...read
Carl Frampton, Scott Quigg, Anthony Crolla and David Price will fly flag for UK boxing this weekend in flurry of good fights... a clean sweep of titles is not beyond our boys
JEFF POWELL: UK boxing is booming and this coming weekend brings a flurry of good fights to prove it as Carl Frampton, Scott Quigg, Anthony Crolla and David Price all take to the ring. ...read
Bumble's guide to Lord's: This is no Ugly Mugs at Headingley, expect to pay a premium for food and drink... and it's smart dress not fancy dress at the home of cricket
BUMBLE'S GUIDE: Lord's is like no other cricket ground in the world. I always look forward to coming down to St John's Wood because of the tradition and because it's an event. ...read
England must keep the feel-good factor going at Lord's... but the top four must perform and not rely on Joe Root
England may have won the first Ashes Test but Australia remain tough opposition as the series moves on to Lord's. Here, NASSER HUSSAIN details six things England must do at the home of cricket. ...read
Christian Benteke wants Liverpool move but may have to demand exit from Aston Villa
SIMON JONES - TRANSFER COLUMN: Christian Benteke may have to force the issue if he wishes to leave Aston Villa. The Belgium international is set on a move to Liverpool. ...read
Manchester United spending spree is bad news for Roy Hodgson and England
MARTIN SAMUEL: It has been a good summer for Louis van Gaal; for Manchester United, too. England manager Roy Hodgson, not so much. ...read
Laura Davies has late dash scuppered by British Airways after baggage issues force her to miss induction into Hall of Fame
CHARLES SALE: British Airways flying the flag for the nation’s sports stars didn’t extend to helping golfing great Dame Laura Davies out of a travel fix at Heathrow. ...read
Jamie Carragher: Manchester City are paying Liverpool well over the odds for £49million Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling's protracted transfer has landed the 20-year-old with his fair share of critics and he has a lot to prove. Here, Sportsmail columnist JAMIE CARRAGHER answers the big questions. ...read
Mark Wood takes wickets, scores runs and raises smiles - character does matter and England will need plenty when Ashes battle resumes at Lord's
THE TOP SPIN - LAWRENCE BOOTH: England’s triumph at Cardiff was a triumph of self-belief and almost childlike pleasure, of the kind that is supposed to be out of place in the Ashes. ...read
Ricky Ponting has impressively filled void left by former Australia team-mate Shane Warne in Sky Sports commentary box
EDGE OF THE BOX: There was a bit of a change of pace for the first Test over on Sky Sports Ashes. Andrew Strauss is no longer available for selection, of course. ...read
Raheem Sterling criticism has to stop, football is ruthless too... if you want loyalty, put a Labrador on the wing
OLIVER HOLT: So these are the things that have been levelled at Raheem Sterling: he’s selfish, he’s disloyal, he’s callow, he’s arrogant, he’s ambitious. Well, yes. Newsflash: he’s a professional footballer. ...read
HOT OR NOT: John McEnroe in loudmouth mode is Wimbledon's star turn... unlike Maria Sharapova's ferret impression
Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman runs the rule over who or what has enjoyed a good week in the world of sport and who has had one to forget, including Tottenham Hotspur and Wimbledon's grunters. ...read
Moeen Ali doesn't need to preach to get attention, he's playing in an Ashes series... but his faith is fundamental to who he is
MARTIN SAMUEL sat down with Moeen Ali and then wrote up an interview where the Ashes ace discussed, among many other things, his faith. Then you had your say. Enjoy THE DEBATE. ...read
Scott Quigg vs Kiko Martinez could be fight of the year... and I'm backing my man to win by KO and fight Carl Frampton next
EDDIE HEARN: July 18 in Manchester – Judgement Day. I can't wait. Two huge world title fights and two huge opportunities. Ant Crolla and Scott Quigg really have their work cut out. ...read
After the Monaco fiasco Mercedes deserve credit for getting Lewis Hamilton's pit stop just right at Silverstone
JONATHAN McEVOY: Mercedes were pilloried here and elsewhere for their embarrassing mistake on the pit wall in Monaco. So we should give them credit for the British Grand Prix. ...read
Donald Trump owns a golf course set to hold The Open but the sport must distance itself from the American presidential candidate producing a toxic odour
DEREK LAWRENSON: Donald Trump launched his bid to become the next president of the USA by characterising Mexican immigrants as 'criminals and racists'. Golf must distance itself from him. ...read
Paul Nicholls: If I had a bag of carrots I would save the last for Kauto Star
I have trained some wonderful horses but Kauto Star was extra special – probably the most important horse in my life. He was also a mate. ...read
England Women have shown the men how it's done as brilliant World Cup campaign continues
JAMIE REDKNAPP: It’s so hard to sell women's football, although England seem to have come up with the best, simplest marketing tool: win matches, in a World Cup. ...read
Who will be the king of Wimbledon 2015? Brad Gilbert on the men to watch at SW19
Sportsmail's tennis guru Brad Gilbert gives his expert analysis on the 10 men to watch as the Wimbledon Championships get under way at the All England Club on Monday. ...read
Newcastle United are in a sorry state... fine margins took them down under Alan Shearer in 2009, and it is deja vu for their new local leader John Carver
KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Shearer retreated to his Match of the Day sofa with a 12.5 win percentage. By coincidence or cruel fate, Carver has an identical record this season. ...read
When will England ever learn? We want to breed winners but Under 21s forgot basics
MARTIN KEOWN: That's two tournaments in a row where England have been dumped out at the group stage. Gareth Southgate's Under 21s followed the seniors. It's time English football woke up. ...read
Ross Barkley, Luke Shaw, Connor Wickham, Josh McEachran and Tom Ince need to take a long hard look at themselves... they should be starring for England U21s
ADRIAN DURHAM: England's 1-0 win over Sweden in the European Under 21 Championships was a relief, but so far Gareth Southgate's team has failed to convince in the Czech Republic. ...read
I'm sorry Mo Farah, there are no excuses for missing two drugs tests
DALEY THOMPSON: Who misses two drugs tests? Two? I know it must be a real pain to have to give your whereabouts for an hour every day but it’s your job. It’s simple: it’s your life, your career. Everything. ...read
Royal Ascot Day Five Tips: Brazen Beau worth a peep to fly Aussie flag in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes
The Aussie cricketers have arrived on our shores to defend the Ashes and fellow antipodeans BRAZEN BEAU (Ascot, 4.20) and Wandjina will be bidding to knock their rivals for six. ...read
Iker Casillas has come to a crossroads in his career but will he follow the Xavi route?
GRAHAM HUNTER - EUROVIEW: These have been quite a couple of weeks for the Glimmer Twins of Spanish football: Iker Casillas and Xavi Hernández. ...read
Of 44 coaches taking their UEFA A Licence at St George's, 41 were white and male... without more BAME candidates, we'll never change the face of English football
NEIL ASHTON: Two weeks ago of the 44 delegates studying part one of the UEFA A Licence, 41 were white and male and three black males. Asian? None. Women? None. ...read
Manchester United set to make £30m bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema after Gareth Bale declares he's staying in Spain
ROB SHEPHERD'S FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Rafa Benitez would want to keep Karim Benzema in his squad but it seems the club are ready to cash in on the Frenchman to bolster their transfer funds. ...read
I use my battered old van to recruit players for Barnet and Brentford would have been promoted to the Premier League if they'd delayed the Mark Warburton announcement
Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with his latest column for Sportsmail. The Barnet manager talks about player recruitment at the club and Brentford's mistake in letting Mark Warburton go. ...read
Sir Clive Woodward on the fly-half showdown: George Ford vs Owen Farrell
England World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward delivers his verdict on the showdown between Bath fly-half George Ford and Saracens No 10 Owen Farrell at Twickenham. ...read
Sam Burgess: I’m going for another final win... but hopefully I won't have to do it with a broken cheekbone again!
SAM BURGESS - EXCLUSIVE: It will be a special occasion for me this Saturday, playing in my second grand final in eight months. ...read
Christian Wade could spin World Cup squad snub into potential Sevens gold at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: Christian Wade may soon come to the understandable conclusion that his best shot at international glory will be in Rio next year, rather than in London this year. ...read
Cesc Fabregas HAD to be sent off and referee Mike Jones was also right not to dismiss Darren Fletcher
GRAHAM POLL: What possesses a professional footballer to smash the ball across the penalty area forcibly towards a group of opponents? Cesc Fabregas was rightly sent off by Mike Jones. ...read
Andrew Strauss says Kevin Pietersen and ECB lack trust... but still the cricketing world has to read between the lines as we are denied a full, proper explanation
PAUL NEWMAN: The wait goes on. Still the public are denied a full, proper explanation as to why the leading runscorer in England's history in Kevin Pietersen will never play international cricket again. ...read
John Carver might be a true Geordie but he is out of his depth in the Newcastle job
MARTIN KEOWN: John Carver would have us believe he’s the best coach in the Barclays Premier League. Right now he is showing none of the qualities associated with being a top coach. ...read
I have never voted for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as Premier League Manager of the Month - and it's a compliment to him
LAURA WILLIAMSON: I have never voted for Jose Mourinho as Barclays Manager of the Month. His sides are very, very good, so the bar is set very high for an 'exceptional' sequence of results. ...read
Ticking off his bucket list is AP McCoy's next hurdle...but it won't include a ringside seat to Mayweather versus Pacquiao
MARCUS TOWNEND: It was a simple slip of the tongue, instantly corrected minutes after his last ever ride at Sandown on Saturday. It was also the moment he realised he was an ex-jockey. ...read
LIAM RIDGEWELL: Walking onto the pitch with Kaka was a real privilege but I'm not sure he understood me
Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell writes his second column for Sportsmail with the 2015 Major League Soccer season well under way in the United States. ...read
Peter Scudamore picks his top 10 AP McCoy moments as the 20-time champion jockey prepares to say farewell at Sandown
Peter Scudamore rode an incredible 1,678 winners but has seen his achievements dwarfed by AP McCoy. Here, he identifies what he believes are the 10 finest achievements of McCoy. ...read
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: An avalanche of points and adventure mean England can build on Six Nations experience
England were fantastic against France at Twickenham on Saturday and if they can draw from the experience, this can be a fantastic year for English rugby. ...read
Stoke are playing better football under Mark Hughes and are being ignored, they deserve more credit and exposure for their results
MICHAEL DUBERRY: Stoke were hated under Tony Pulis, but having improved in all areas under mark Hughes they are being overlooked ...read
Sally Brown: I've had a few setbacks with my foot injury but you're always going to have days like that... I'm getting there slowly
We’ve just got back from a training camp in South Africa and that was a really good experience. It was hot – about 35C every day – so it was really warm and great for training. ...read
Super Bowl puts on a stunning show for the fans even if they don't like the game... it engulfs an entire city and we must try and do this back home for the FA Cup final
VERNON KAY: The way that the NFL builds a city around an American football event is phenomenal. Imagine if we could make a bigger spectacle out of the FA Cup final. ...read
Charlton fans chant 'You don't know what you're doing' at Guy Luzon's first home match... I doubt he's going to be at SE7 long enough to collect a testimonial
PATRICK COLLINS: Charlton are owned by a chap who is apparently the 18th richest man in Belgium, however the Championship outfit are just his bit on the side. ...read
SEBASTIEN BASSONG: It was hard falling out of favour at Norwich but I've found my touch again at Watford... and Cameroon's World Cup was an 'embarrassment'
In his second appearance in the Footballers’ Football Column, Sebastien Bassong talks about last season at Norwich, Cameroon’s terrible World Cup and his hopes for the future. ...read
GEORGE NORTH: I can't wait to face the New Zealand haka... if players can't handle it, they're in the wrong sport
The Northampton wing and Sportsmail columnist gives his views on Wales' showdown with 'the world's best team' New Zealand at the Millenium Stadium on Saturday. ...read
NICO ROSBERG COLUMN: I need some help from Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi to win the F1 title… and I am going to push him as hard as I can
Lewis Hamilton has been making some mistakes recently, he spun in Brazil for instance, so maybe there is a chance that he will help me out and that is what I am looking for. ...read
Steven Gerrard is the real deal and Liverpool HAVE to give the best player in their history a new contract
During the summer, it was intimated Steven Gerrard signing a new deal was a formality but, two and a half months on, there is an element of uncertainty starting to swirl around. ...read
STEVEN GERRARD: I just had to send a chilling message to my 'roofer' pal Craig Noone
The ice-bucket challenge has been making more headlines and, as someone who found themselves nominated to do it, I can confirm it is not something you would want to do twice. ...read
Everton striker Chris Long could force his way into Roberto Martinez's plans as Spaniard gives youth a chance
Roberto Martinez has been left scratching his head by Everton's pre-season form but one shining ray of light has been the emergence of 19-year-old striker Chris Long. ...read
Commonwealth Games 2014: Dazzling, daring and plenty of tears... Sportsmail's experts give their verdicts
Sportsmail's experts give their verdicts on the Commonwealth Games including their favourite memeory from the event and their Brit to watch in Rio. ...read
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he's finished his summer spending as he vows to let the youngsters have their chance
After signing Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Felipe Luis Jose Mourinho says there will be no more additions this summer as he insists he will give his U-21 stars a chance to get into the team and develop. ...read
James Rodriguez to sign for Real Madrid in £60m deal with World Cup Golden Boot winner's arrival sparking Premier League rush for La Liga giant's stars
The star of the 2014 World Cup, James Rodriguez, will sign for Real Madrid this Wednesday for £60million in a transfer that will push several players towards the Premier League. ...read
Gus Poyet confident of signing Fabio Borini for £14million, with Sunderland boss willing to fly Liverpool forward back from America
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet is still confident he will land Fabio Borini in a £14million deal, despite the striker boarding the flight to Liverpool's tour to the States. ...read
James Rodriguez's volley, Arturo Vidal's crazy hair and Danny Murphy's jumper... it's time for Rio Ferdinand's World Cup awards!
James Rodriguez's superb volley, Arturo Vidal's crazy hair and Danny Murphy's jumper have been just a few of the stand-out moments of the 2014 World Cup, but what else? ...read
Germany 1-0 France PLAYER RATINGS: Veterans Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm prove solid as Joachim Low's men earn place in World Cup semi-final
Germany saw off France in a dramatic World Cup quarter-final to book their place in the final four. ...read
Susie Wolff 'massively disappointed' after lasting only four laps on full F1 debut
Susie Wolff has expressed her disappointment at completing only four laps on her full Formula One debut. ...read
Andy Murray is moving in one direction as Wimbledon hero feeds off his star treatment
MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray knew things had changed a week ago when he walked out on Centre Court to the kind of pop star reception not witnessed since the exceptional days of the London 2012 tennis event. ...read
Richard Schaefer leaves Golden Boy promotions after 14 years as CEO
MARTIN DOMIN: Richard Schaefer has announced his decision to leave the world’s biggest boxing promotional company, Golden Boy. ...read
JOHNNY NELSON: George Groves and Carl Froch are like two lovers... all they can think about is the other - they consume each other's lives
I’ve never really given George Groves the credit he deserves. I didn’t before he fought James DeGale and when you look at the development of both fighters since then, Groves has come on tenfold in terms of his confidence and self-belief. When he boxed Carl Froch last year, I thought he had no chance but he shocked everybody. ...read
Ben Kay's big moments from the game: Care's stunning start blew Wales away, Gatland's men couldn't catch up
Danny Care showed confidence and cheek to get the first try, catching Wales off guard when back pedalling in defence. His buzz is infectious. Long may it last. ...read
GARY NEVILLE: City remind me of United's title winners... watching them beat Tottenham gave me a sinking feeling in my stomach
At the end of last season, many people in English football were talking about the potential of Spanish and German clubs to dominate the Champions League in the future. On the back of a poor season for English clubs in that tournament, the dominance of Bayern Munich and the impact of Borussia Dortmund, it might have seemed as though the Premier League was being left behind. ...read
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JAMES ANDERSON: We let our captain down, now none of us knows if we'll play for England again
I am not privy to the plans of England’s management, coaches and selectors but to me, our 5-0 defeat in Australia feels like the end of one era and the beginning of a new one. ...read
Australia 7-0 England: Morgan scores a century but Cook's tourists STILL can't win as Aussies sniff 13-0 tour annihilation - England are absolutely... USELESS!
Your striker fluffs a sitter, your defender shanks a clearance, your winger misses a try or your hot tip falls at the first fence.... All together now: 'USELESS!' Our man delivers the verdict with real feeling. Today's it's the England cricket team's turn - AGAIN - to be handed the dubious honour... ...read
The transition was painful, but Lambert finally has Villa bursting with energy... will they keep progressing or stagnate?
It is almost 18 months now since Paul Lambert swept into Villa Park with a vision of a very different future. So, where are we? How is "The Project"? Asked to buy into a new-look club by owner Randy Lerner, the Scot set about his task with zeal. ...read
SAM TOMKINS COLUMN: I'm desperate to add the World Cup to my Grand Final and Challenge Cup triumphs... and I can't wait to beat Australia in the opener at Cardiff
There are only a few days to go before we take on Australia at the Millennium Stadium. I’m incredibly excited by the prospect of walking out in front of a big crowd and singing the national anthem. ...read
On the road: 'Sat-nav' coaching is driving the Scottish game down a cul-de-sac
Question: can you name the Scottish Footballer of the Year? The answer is a 22-year-old striker who may be Scotland’s No 9 at Wembley and who scored twice on Saturday. ...read
DES KELLY: Well, nothing lasts forever... it's been a blast! Sportsmail's brilliant columnist bows out after almost a decade at the top
It's time to bid you a fond farewell. This is my final column for Sportsmail. It has been an absolute privilege and an honour to be allowed to sound off on this page without compromise. ...read
Andy Townsend: It's a nerve-wracking experience being behind to a minnow, but that's where you see real character
I know exactly how those Aston Villa boys will be feeling as they line up in the tunnel before tonight’s game. Nervous, excited... it might have been almost two decades ago, but the situation I faced in 1994 was uncannily similar. And the feelings of the players won’t have changed. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: After being criticised in these pages by Martin Samuel, the QPR manager responds in his own words... 'I'm angry, the whole club's angry, so now WE MUST WIN
MARK HUGHES: Make no mistake, Saturday's game with Southampton is massive for both sides and a potential launch pad for us in the Premier League. ...read
THE INSIDER: Carroll holds up Liverpool bid for Llorente as Sunderland eye loan move for Rose
Simon Jones is Sportsmail's man on the inside of all the major transfer moves this summer. Don't miss your daily Insider instalment here for Thursday, August 30. ...read
Clinton McKenzie: A pay day, but no pride for Britain as Haye's downfall is complete
In 2010, David Haye was heralded as the ‘Lord of the Ring’ by Sky Sports. It seemed he was the answer to all the ills of British boxing. So how has it come to this? ...read
As family member says he's been fighting a secret year-long battle against crack cocaine addiction, can anyone save George Michael from himself?
The singer, who dropped out of public view after releasing an album last spring, was said to be smoking crack cocaine instead of class B cannabis, writes ALISON BOSHOFF. ...read
BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Beckham's funny girl is a force of nature
Twenty minutes into the second act of the musical Bend It Like Beckham, Sophie-Louise Dann sings a number that has been bringing audiences to tears, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE. ...read
Soap watch: JACI STEPHEN's ultimate insight into the week's soaps
Has Coronation Street employed a Head of Hotness in casting? While the show has always been terrific in promoting stunning, sexy women, it’s generally fallen down in the male department. ...read
Sorry it's only me! William apologies to Malta as Kate forced to stay at home
He may be a future king but he’s certainly not as glamorous as his wife – and yesterday Prince William clearly felt the need to apologise on a visit to Malta. ...read
What the lonely death of my alcoholic sister says about the fate of single women in Britain today: MoS columnist LIZ JONES'S sibling Clare wanted sexual liberation and a career but died alone with no money and no man after turning to drink
Liz Jones's sister Clare died on Wednesday after she was found cold in her bed at her sheltered council housing. Her drinking started to spiral out of control while she was in the Middle East. ...read
BEL MOONEY: How could my lovely husband betray me so cruelly?
This week, BEL MOONEY advises a woman who discovered her husband of 15 years has been conducting an affair with a work colleague. ...read
JAN MOIR: Any colour but pink! PC bullies who want us to dress girls as boys
I like to see boys in blue and blushing pink girlettes. However, contemporary thinking suggests it is wrong, wrong, wrong to saddle babies in gender stereotypes, writes JAN MOIR. ...read
Rowan Pelling's sex column: Why won't he ditch online dating?
Rowan advises a woman who is dating a man she met online. The woman is unsure about the relationship as the man believes they should leave their dating profiles up online. ...read
Help, my son wants to replace me with a TV robot! Lorraine Candy discovers a real working mother isn't a patch on the calm 'synth' in Channel 4's sci-fi drama Humans
The Elle editor and mother-of-four confesses she feels more like Peppa Pig's multi-tasking Miss Rabbit than the cool, collected Anita in the programme who so impresses her son, 8. ...read
The yappy little tyrant who stole the heart of a lifelong dog hater, by JANET STREET PORTER
JANET STREET PORTER reveals the new male in her life, who smothers her in kisses the moment she wakes up. Her partner? No, her new boyfriend is a cheeky border terrier called Badger. ...read
I'm so lucky to be here. But there'll always be anger that the doctors missed my cancer: As he's rushed back to hospital, dying cancer boy whose appeal raised £3.2m reveals the blunders that haunt him
Stephen Sutton (pictured and with his mother Jane inset) doesn’t believe in miracles. Or at least, he didn’t. ‘I am so lucky and so fortunate to be here,' he tells REBECCA HARDY. ...read
The web's a dark place but there is one glimmer of hope
SANDRA PARSONS: Today's young woman has a wider selection of men from whom to choose — but if she isn't lucky enough to find her Mr Darcy at university or the office, she’s increasingly unlikely to meet him at all. ...read
ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: Why I'm mad about the midi skirt
Demure but sexy, grown-up yet on-trend, the midi is a style to suit all women. ...read
ASK THE DOCTOR: Should I tell my travel insurer about my op?
A patient has avoided mentioning an op to remove his whole prostate gland when buying insurance. He asks Dr Scurr if he is safe to do this. ...read
ASK DR ELLIE: Vaccine left me ill for weeks but my GP doesn't care
The reporting of side effects or adverse reactions from any medications, including vaccinations, is very important to patient safety, writes DR ELLIE CANNON. ...read
JANE CLARKE: Why you can ignore what's on the label
This week, in her final column, Jane explains how food labelling can be hugely misleading. ...read
JAMES CONEY: Future Budgets from crafty Chancellor George Osborne may be even bolder
In his Budget last week, he showed once again his deft ability to raise billions of pounds for the Treasury by tweaking taxes that once mentioned, are quickly forgotten. ...read
ASK TONY: Energy firm First Utility said I was owed money - then sent a £685 bill
First Utility said it had made a mistake in my billing, but that, if anything, I’d probably end up with a small credit. Staff then sent me the bill for after revising all my bills back to 2012! ...read
SMALL BUSINESS BLOG: George Osborne side-stepped the elephant in the room for small retailers in his Budget - business rates, says Financial Mail's Vicki Owen
Amid the excitement and apprehension over George Osborne’s Budget last week, one barrier to the growth potential of businesses in Britain was overlooked: our antiquated business rates system. ...read
TONY HETHERINGTON: RBS can't erase its disgrace over mishandled current account mortgage switch with paltry £350 offer
My husband met a representative from RBS who assured him we needed a current account mortgage. We switched to this in 2004, but it quickly became apparent it was not a good idea. ...read
JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Get saving while you can - before your pension pot is raided
Meddle. It’s what all Chancellors love to do with our pensions – those pots of money built by hard working people making sacrifices today to fund an adequate standard of living in our later years. ...read
SIMON WATKINS: Budget's bank bashing defies logic - extra tax is a cheap shot and Chancellor needs to think again
The announcement of an eight per cent extra tax on banking profits from 2016 makes no sense, either as a measure to improve banking behaviour, or as sensible economic policy. ...read
DOGBERRY: Three years after wanting to make Barclays the 'go bank', boss Antony Jenkins given his marching orders
Constable Dogberry in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing mangles every word he utters - and so do many business leaders. We put the worst offenders in the dock. ...read
RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Ofgem's meddling put an end to green energy tariffs - and I hope it gets thoroughly told off for it
A couple of years ago most energy suppliers offered one, for those who wanted to take some control of where their energy came from. Now there are only a few on the market, and none from the big six. ...read
RICHARD BROWNING: EE's £1m fine for 'seriously misleading' customers should have been more - the company behaved like naughty children
Phone and broadband company EE has been fined £1m for mistreating customers. If my experience is typical, that's not enough ...read
SIMON LAMBERT: Do you know what your financial CV says about you?
Most of us know very little about our credit rating. That's hardly surprising considering the muddle we have in the UK - it's time to do something about that. ...read
ED MONK: Do landlords really have a tax advantage? Yes and no - Will it be removed? No chance
Not everyone agrees there is a true advantage for landlords. That's because in another important way landlords pay more than the rest of us. ...read
LEE BOYCE: I finally came to my senses and ditched my NatWest current account – is it purposefully trying to lose customers?
More than a decade ago, NatWest tempted me in with its student current account. Gradually, the terms have become worse until finally, I switched. It couldn't have been easier. ...read
SAM DUNN: Home for cheats, cheap deals and shoddy customer service - that's what we're hearing about eBay
Many of my friends, colleagues and neighbours swear that the online auction site is the best — nay, the only — way to get rid of junk they thought no one would ever want to buy. ...read
'Sorry for the delay to your train, this is due to a driver shortage!' How can we stop ridiculous excuses from Thameslink and other rail companies?
Driver shortages, broken down trains and infrequent services feel more regular than the timetables for some commuters - especially Marc Shoffman's fellow Thameslink sufferers. ...read
'Shopping around added £3,500 to my fashion boutique's bottom line': Four ways to cut your business expenses if you work from home or own a small firm
Every penny counts when you are running a small business, particularly for those just starting up. Here's This is Money’s four step plan to lowering essential costs ...read
Factory slowdown threatens UK growth and rate hike must be delayed, warns BCC
The recovery in manufacturing has run out of steam and could sound the first alarm bell for the UK economy, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. ...read
Slimline Aga for city living: Manufacturer unveils 60cm version of its cast-iron cooker to fit in small urban kitchens - and it's a snip at £5,000
The Aga City60, promoted by model Daisy Lowe, is 60cm wide - which means it will fit into a standard kitchen cabinet space - and costs £4,995. ...read
MARKET REPORT: Halfords punctured by broker downgrade for European retailers
After a recent strong run helped by interest in the Tour de France’s visit to Britain, some cautious broker comment caused the chain to come off for bicycle and car parts retailer Halfords. ...read
Customers due compensation for mis-sold card protection must act now as they have two weeks left to file claims averaging £188
Seven million people targeted with these policies were sent compensation claims forms in February by their bank or credit card company. But many have yet to respond. ...read
Savers handed new tax-efficient way to get at their pension pots as officials flesh out upcoming retirement freedoms
People in work pensions are to be given a new tax-efficient option to take lump sums out of their savings pots when they wish as they approach retirement. ...read
Money Morals: Is a Lidl store's ten minute free parking with a £90 fine if you overstay and don't buy anything fair?
Anyone who doesn't buy something in the shop gets hit with a £90 fine if they stray over. Is this fair? Have your say in out latest Money Moral. ...read
Blow to drivers as AA warns whiplash law will push up the price of insurance premiums
Insurers started to cut prices after the Government unveiled measures to reduce fraudulent whiplash claims but premium falls may rise again unless tougher measures are brought in. ...read
The great British pension savings chasm: Millions face stark choice of working into old age or surviving on far less than they think
A study into Britain's savings habits has found that many are falling drastically short when it comes to giving themselves a chance of a decent retirement income. ...read
Unemployed 18-year-old applies for £300 payday loan and is offered £500 - is this responsible lending?
He applied for a £300 loan through Cash Lady as an unemployed eighteen-year-old presuming that he’d be turned down. The result? They arranged a £500 loan. ...read
RICHARD DYSON: The house prices generation gap means the Bank of Gran and Grandad is good for £1trillion
The Bank of Mum and Dad is going bust, but the Bank of Gran and Grandad is flush with property wealth, a further sign of the great generational divide. ...read
DAN ATKINSON: Downturns may have prevented bust
Gordon Brown was committed to ending the cycle of ‘boom and bust’. Perhaps one or two small downturns may have saved us from the very large one that started in 2008. ...read
DAN HYDE: Annuity changes are welcome but insurers have forced a selfish compromise that will hurt thousands
Insurers are finally cleaning up their act over a £1 billion pensions rip-off but their self-interest has stopped the ABI from going the whole hog, leaving thousands to fall through the cracks in the code. ...read
LISA BUCKINGHAM: Time to take a long hard look at the predatory payday loan gang
The OFT is about to write to the 50 largest payday lenders to point out where it thinks they may be falling short, but such moves are not enough. ...read
A final farewell: Three million readers helped us build up a website that's making a difference
Much has changed since I was made Editor of This is Money seven years ago. These seismic financial times help to explain a rise in readership from 300,000 to 3m. ...read
Barclays carries on regardless
Barclays' rewards appear all the more farcical because it was ex-boss John Varley who spearheaded the much-trumpeted Merlin deal, writes Lucy Farndon ...read
RACHEL JOHNSON: You need a lot of things to be a good politician. Kids isn't one of them
I’ve been trying to work out why I found ‘parentgate’ – the disagreement between female Labour leadership candidates, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall, so depressing, writes RACHEL JOHNSON. ...read
The Chequers Cabinet running Britain: Dave, George and... err that's it
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne were to be found at Mr Cameron's country retreat, Chequers, with a number of their closest aides, writes JAMES FORSYTH. ...read
PETER HITCHENS: They've destroyed Sunday - just when we needed it most
Does anyone miss the British Sunday, when our cities were like vast, well-ordered cemeteries, the sky always seemed to be black with impending rain, and a deep quiet fell on the land? ...read
BLACK DOG: A Centre Court clash for Patten
A chill crept into the summer air at Wimbledon when former BBC chairman Lord Patten took his seat in the Royal Box – and discovered he was near Culture Secretary John Whittingdale. ...read
LIZ JONES: Ferrari? My pension will only buy me hole in the ground
It always provokes hollow laughter when I read or hear about the Government’s plans to allow those over 55 to release money from their pension pots, writes LIZ JONES ...read
HEALTH: Cholesterol: The big fat lie, plus how to prevent heart disease
We have been told to forgo cholesterol-rich foods – eggs, cheese, shellfish – and take statins to reduce cholesterol levels in our blood, but far from being harmful, cholesterol is essential for life. ...read
LIZ JONES'S DIARY: In which my nurturing skills are put to the test
When he arrived, I made him cauliflower cheese with coconut flour, which was so revolting he threw up in the garden. I told him I am never cooking again. ...read
Horoscopes: You need to give someone space, Cancer
SALLY BROMPTON: Your forecasts for the next seven days ...read
Our relationships expert Zelda West-Meads answers your questions
This week Zelda offers advice to a woman whose husband is not interested in having a loving, intimate relationship and a man who is worried that his wife is reigniting an affair ...read
Bella's beauty buzz: Make-up with a softer focus and your fragrance escape
Luckily, as the texture of the catwalk season, suede is inspiring beauty’s most sumptuous versions, and If you’re back at your desk tomorrow without a holiday in sight, let Panorama be your fragrance escape. ...read
Beauty Bible Beauty Clinic: How can I minimise neck lines?
Please can you help me find a neck cream that will combat - or at least help with - tree trunk lines around my neck. I have tried several products with no success. ...read
Mimi Spencer's fabulous 5:2 beach diet: Chicken and mango salad
A light, bright and totally tasty update on coronation chicken – made in minutes and probably demolished in seconds (though I would advise relishing every forkful). ...read
Abandon ship! Moyes and his men are sinking without trace so don't let them take you down too... and prepare for 'aerial playmaker' Carroll's return
FANTASY FRIDAY: Welcome to Sportsmail's weekly Fantasy Football column which will try to help you get the edge on your friends, family and Jamie Redknapp. ...read
Hypocritical, shameless, unprincipled: Sturgeon's stance on hunting is just the start of her war on England, writes CHRIS DEERIN
Nicola Sturgeon performed a cynical U-turn and told her 56 Westminster MPs that they should vote against a partial relaxation of the ban on foxhunting in England and Wales, writes CHRIS DEERIN. ...read
SARAH VINE: This foxy flying doc makes me pity Kate
What with her being married to a Prince, having two palatial homes, fabulous swishy hair and great legs, it’s not often I feel sorry for Kate Middleton. But yesterday I felt sisterly sympathy. ...read
As disastrous as David Lynch making Miami Vice or Grand Theft Auto… True Detective shoots itself in the foot, by Jim Shelley
The latest episode of ‘True Detective’s second season essentially did just this - finishing with several men firing mostly machine guns through windows and on the street. ...read
DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Cameron faces a titanic struggle with the unions - and like Maggie, he must not flinch
Thirty years have passed since the defining political struggle of modern times, when Margaret Thatcher’s government defeated Arthur Scargill’s miners and broke the power of the unions. ...read
If Karen Danczuk and Sally Bercow are such independent women, why do they feed off their husbands' names, asks DOMINIC LAWSON
The women, both of whom are married to prominent MPs, well understand the benefit of using their husbands' surnames in the public eye, writes DOMINIC LAWSON. ...read
RUTH SUNDERLAND: Genuinely skilled corporate assassins, capable of performing a precise surgical strike, are a very rare breed
The new chairman of Barclays, John McFarlane, who goes by the jaunty nickname of ‘Mac the Knife’, which he seems to view with a mixture of irritation and pride, appears to be one of them. ...read
Forget the Greek crisis or Britain's referendum, this tidal wave of migrants could be the biggest threat to Europe since the war, writes MICHAEL BURLEIGH
Yesterday, we revealed the Mediterranean boat crisis has now reached Britain, with police figures showing a 200 per cent increase in the number of migrants making it to our shores over the last year. ...read
Goodbye to the man who could never admit he got it all wrong: SIMON HEFFER on how Ed Balls never shed his reputation for slipperiness and political thuggery
He was one of the architects of Labour’s economic policy that helped engineer the worst crash since 1931, with public debt doubling and the stock market plunging, writes SIMON HEFFER. ...read
PICTURED: Horrific moment a car is written off trapping the driver inside after smashing into the back of an ambulance on the way to a call-out and pushing it into a tree
The sedan driver, who pushed the ambulance off the road and into a tree in Alice Springs, had to be cut out of his car over several hours before he could be rushed to hospital for treatment. ...read
Cheers, but more pain is to come: JAMES SLACK'S budget analysis says there are more severe cuts to come
In order for George Osborne to put Britain back in the black, the cuts will be more severe in the early part of the next Parliament across several Whitehall departments, writes JAMES SLACK. ...read
How do you pass off a vast deficit as triumph - and get away with it...? Why George Osborne's cunning genius would make Machiavelli proud
George Osborne’s plea is that his task is only half-done and you simply can’t trust Labour to complete it, writes MARK LITTLEWOOD, director general of the Institute of Economic Affairs. ...read
Feminists? No, men wearing this T-shirt insult women and I don't believe Ed Miliband or Nick Clegg's protestations for a second says MELISSA KITE
Both leaders had put on T-shirts produced by The Fawcett Society, which campaigns for equal rights for women - but MELISSA KITE asks how can a man claim to be a feminist? ...read
I’ll stand against Salmond in the Scottish Parliament over NHS 'lies' says Gordon Brown
The former PM said: ‘If he continues to peddle this deception then I will want to join Johann Lamont in fighting him and securing the return of a Labour Government as quickly as possible.’ ...read
Greece, glorious Greece: Finding family holiday heaven on Halkidiki's 'middle finger'
Sithonia, the so-called middle finger of the peninsulas which hang down from the northern Greek mainland, is an ideal place for a family break, as Jack Doyle discovers. ...read
The pretty perfection of Palm Springs: Charlize, Sinatra and the timeless sophistication of California's desert classic
It is the corner of California that has long lured the stars - from aces of the tennis court to cinematic greats. Glenys Roberts finds a car and goes east to Palm Springs. ...read
Revealed: The revolutionary rub-on hormone gel that can banish depression and transform the lives of countless women
'My best friend Chloe tried to kill herself twice. Another suicide attempt and two admissions to the Priory later, she is fine,' writes HARRIET SERGEANT. ...read
'I only had my daughter for eight years': Mother who lost TV executive husband and child in speedboat horror speaks about the tragedy for the first time revealing how 'perfect life was pulled from under me'
Victoria Milligan, from Wandsworth, south-west London, was enjoying a holiday in Cornwall with her husband Nick and their four children when they were all thrown overboard. ...read
Secret court jails gran who hugged her granddaughter: Pensioner sentenced to three months after disobeying order she should not see the teenager
Kathleen Danby, 72, from Orkney in Scotland was jailed for three months by the secretive Court of Protection in Birmingham, despite not being at the hearing. ...read
A living bereavement: When ESTHER RANTZEN spoke up for couples denied access to their grandchildren, she triggered a flood of heart rending stories revealing the agony of family breakdown's forgotten victims
Being told she could never her toddler grandson again, would leave Esther heartbroken. Yet Jane and Mark Jackson (pictured) have not seen their granddaughter for seven years. ...read
How can the high priestess of abortion support the barbarity of terminating a baby just because she's a girl?
KATHY GYNGELL: How can the so-called feminist 'sisterhood' defend the destruction of female foetuses being aborted because of their gender? ...read
Why doesn't Stephen Fry call for a ban on Russian music, theatre and all performing arts?
ADRIAN HILTON: 'An absolute ban on the Russian Winter Olympics of 2014 on Sochi is simply essential,' says Stephen Fry in an impassioned letter to the Prime Minister and the International Olympic Committee. ...read
The teacher who changed my life: In this moving tribute to his old English master, who's just died, CLIVE ASLET says his one regret is he never thanked him
A fortnight ago I heard that the English master who taught me at school, the great Frank Miles, had died, aged 92. I say great — he was great to us, the ones for whom reading came to matter so much as a result of his highly individual influence. ...read
'Gordon the Gopher could've done a better job!' Phil and Holly's funeral coverage falls flat for ITV and Sky's man gets a handbagging
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were out of their depth while covering Baroness Thatcher's funeral, says PAUL CONNOLLY - but Sky News's Tom Parmenter fared even worse. ...read
On the 20th anniversary of the first mobile phone text message... How texting made history but ruined our language- and plenty of marriages!
DAVID THOMAS: The average Briton now sends around 50 texts a week and is more likely to text friends and family than talk to them. Here are some of the most outrageous, newsworthy, moving and shocking texts from the past two decades. ...read
The Lord Chief Justice has failed us all miserably by cutting the sentence of this vile child rapist
ANNA SMITH: Child sex monster Paul Wilson filmed himself raping a three-year-old girl. He should be viewed as a candidate for chemical castration, not clemency. ...read
Damian Green is dragging the dysfunctional student visa system into the daylight. About time too.
JANICE ATKINSON-SMALL: Listening to the BBC's grilling of Damian Green, one would think HE was the one here on an illegal visa. ...read
Keeping debt problems secret won't cure them. We need to strip away the shame around financial struggles
DOMINIQUE JACKSON: The longer people struggle on alone with unmanageable debt, the more unmanageable it is bound to become ...read
The Paralympics celebrate the strength of disabled people – as do all the protests that accompany them
SONIA POULTON: Let us remember that away from the splendour of the Olympic Stadium, our disabled people have been treated as anything but heroes. ...read
Tax the rich or the 'cohesion of Britain' will go up in flames: Nick Clegg is literally playing with fire this time
DR ROBERT LEFEVER: By the 'cohesion of Britain', Mr Clegg must be referring to the possibility of a repeat of last summer's riots. But the Lib Dems are comfortable with protest because that is what they do. ...read
Dumas: 'Without euro exit, Germany will soon be in big trouble'
M E SYNON: A new analysis by the totally excellent economist Charles Dumas of Lombard Street Research suggests Germany should not, perhaps cannot, afford the euro. ...read
Paul Ryan's rousing speech in Tampa has cemented Medicare as the big issue splitting voters
DIANA FURCHTGOTT-ROTH: Ryan's attack on President Obama and his defence of Republican principles has the Democrats wishing that Hurricane Isaac had hit Tampa instead of New Orleans. ...read
Is there life on Planet Clegg? Yes, but it cannot add up
NICK WOOD: The so-called Deputy Prime Minister has today come out with another bucket of moonshine. Only a few months after signing off a cut in top rate income tax, he now wants a new wealth tax, intended to get the rich to cough up billions. ...read
America's middle class is shrinking. So who is to blame?
BRIAN DARLING: Some partisans will try to blame President George W. Bush. Some others will try to blame Obama. Yet the answer is much more complicated than putting the blame on one party, or one president. ...read
Patients missing appointments - maybe they never needed them?
JULIA MANNING: The figures for the number of people not turning up for NHS appointments were revealed over the bank holiday weekend – one in ten people don’t attend an appointment. ...read
Brace yourselves: Argentina's president Cristina Kirchner is on the political attack
DAVID HARDING: As her popularity falls even lower, Argentinian president Cristina Kirchner is looking to exploit anti-British feeling. This may not be her proudest moment... ...read
Don't look now Dave and Damian - but your crew is mutinying
NIGEL JONES: The Titanic is an apt metaphor for where the Tories are heading under Captain Cameron's leadership. His maiden voyage, the Coalition, is steering straight for the iceberg. ...read
Romney/Ryan turn back the magical thinking of Obama
JAMES LUCIER: Romney/Ryan have taken the line of common sense, the line of reality-based thinking, as opposed to magical thinking. This is a line which says, "I am, therefore I think." ...read
Why won't the BBC come clean over its bias against Israel - a moral country that deserves our support?
ALEX SINGLETON: Almost the entire Left-wing establishment in this country, including the BBC, has an warped and profoundly wrong view of the Middle East. ...read
Greece moves closer to the Eurozone’s exit door
RUTH LEA: Over the next few years the Eurozone could shrink to a “core” of rich nations or it could break up altogether. The dream of European unity would then lie in tatters. ...read
The Syrian uprising is an opportunity for the Israeli Air Force
ALLAN MALLINSON: With the Assad regime imploding, Syria's air defences could be seriously degraded, and Southern Syria may well now be the IAF’s most feasible route into Iran via Iraq. ...read
Am I the only person who thinks Pussy Riot should have been jailed?
MARK DOOLEY: Imagine that rather than invade a Christian church, Pussy Riot decided to perform their 'punk prayer' in a mosque. Do you think Western politicians would be queuing up to support them then? ...read
The Government must keep fighting the Big Brother state - starting with a review of the last decade's surveillance orgy
MATTHEW ELLIOTT: The Coalition parties made surveillance a key issue before the election. Now they are running out of time to finish the reforming work they have started - and protect our privacy. ...read
The Tories need renewal not reshuffle
SIMON RICHARDS: With the Coalition floundering, there's no doubt that a reshuffle is long overdue, but, of course, the heads which ought to roll will emerge unscathed from the rearrangement. ...read
Many a man needs killing and many a lie needs to be exposed, but killers and tale-bearers do not necessarily deserve respect
THOMAS FLEMING: So far as I am concerned Julian Assange should be prosecuted for treason: he was not only disloyal to his country but he violated the rules of the game. ...read
The South African miners' massacre raises the ghosts of apartheid - and fears for South Africa's future
LINDSAY JOHNS: The disgraceful massacre at the Marikana platinum mine could and should have been avoided. ...read
Over the next few years, George Osborne might not be Mr Popular, but he may be Mr Right
MITCH FEIERSTEIN: In February 2010, twenty economists published a letter in the Sunday Times calling on George Osborne to begin spending cuts a year earlier than planned. ...read
The Cabinet needs a reshuffle: It's time for the PM to stand up to Ken Clarke
CHRIS MONCRIEFF: If the Prime Minister wants to reshuffle his Cabinet, he should do it his way and not allow himself to be influenced by stubborn colleagues, however venerable and illustrious. ...read
Fans of England cricket will miss Kevin Pietersen's runs. But they won't miss him
HENRY DEEDES: Kevin Pietersen should be the most popular cricketer in England, but fans have never taken him to their hearts. In fact, he is reviled more than revered. ...read
Lord Morris’s Disability Act stands as an exceptional example of political compassion and humanity
ABHIJIT PANDYA: One of the first duties of man, beyond himself and his family, is to the welfare and improvement of common humanity. Lord Morris’ legislation was one of the finest examples of this. ...read
Tony Nicklinson is paying a high but necessary price for a civilised society that protects its most vulnerable
GEORGE PITCHER: Yesterday's High Court judgment is first and foremost a terrible blow for Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed from the neck down after a stroke and can communicate only by blinking. ...read
Whatever your views on gay marriage, the debate should be dignified and sensitive
Last night RUPERT MYERS saw the Catholic journalist Milo Yiannopoulos argue bravely and honestly for a number of things, including against gay marriage. ...read
Cameron ditches House of Lords reform, and it's going to play havoc with the Coalition
KIRSTY WALKER: At a time when the country is gripped with Olympic fever, few ordinary people will be interested in the latest developments on House of Lords reform and boundary commission changes. ...read
Wrong questions, Mr Hammond. You are asking the wrong questions
WILLIAM FORBES: Mr Hammond is reported as saying that he "would rather fire soldiers than go to war with poor equipment" – but that is not the choice. ...read
People will happily borrow to pay for the trappings of the modern wedding, but all you really need is a pledge of love
FRANCESCA PREECE: Getting married is not about paying for a lavish ceremony. Maybe McCartney was right all along... Can’t Buy Me Love, everybody tells me so. ...read
Soon all sex offenders leaving jail will have to take a lie-detector test. How long until someone cries 'human rights'?
STEPHEN LEVINSON: The Government believes the law is bomb-proof, but unless great care is taken it could wind up facing claims of privacy infringement. ...read
The state makes for a bad parent. The number of children it brings up should be kept to a minimum
HARRY PHIBBS: As children leaving care are more likely to end up in prison than university the Government has rightly confirmed its determination to reduce the number of children in care. ...read
This summer of patriotic fervour suggests a change in the tone of British culture
PETER WHITTLE: With the Jubilee celebrations behind us and the Olympics round the corner, what is this summer of celebration telling us about the state of British patriotism? ...read
Ireland has now passed the point where it can honestly be deemed an independent country
A sober-minded observer of Irish history is unable to watch Ireland’s elective slouch into Euro-mediocrity without profound dismay. Ireland’s ‘Yes’ to the fiscal compact is its ‘No’ to the more strenuous but more honourable path of recovering the responsibilities of self-government. ...read
Ignore reports that say otherwise, Mitt Romney is winning big after Super Tuesday
CHARLIE WOLF: Where has this perception - myth even come from? The perception that Mitt Romney hasn't sealed the deal. Yes, he may have won the all important Ohio Primary by just 1 percentage point, but a win is a win. ...read
PHILIP NORMAN: What IS Sooty doing in The King's Speech?
Like almost every ‘period’ film nowadays, and certainly every British one, Philip Norman argues that the King's Speech is riddled with preposterous historical distortions, over-simplifications and out-of-period anachronisms. ...read
Craig Brown: Phil, the Basil Fawlty of the Royal Family
It is the fate of members of the Royal Family and their relations always to be linked to a single word. The word associated with Prince Philip, at least for the past half century, is ‘gaffe’. ...read
Sleep, the final frontier: Astronauts suffer serious insomnia while in space - and it could be putting their lives in danger
The Harvard study found that around 75 per cent of astronauts resorted to sleeping pills during spaceflight, raising concerns about the effect the drugs may be having on their performance. ...read
MARKET WATCH: The student fees hike is bursting a rental bubble
The great university bubble is deflating fast as one in ten A-level students say higher tuition fees next year have put them off the whole idea. ...read
Awesome England got the big, brave decisions right from the start against Australia but they have to keep going... and David Warner needs to show some respect
BRENDON MCCULLUM: England were awesome at Cardiff, and they made brave decisions from the moment Alastair Cook chose to bat in tricky conditions. They went at Australia throughout. ...read
PAULO COELHO: The wisdom of the old
An old blackbird found a piece of bread and flew off with it. When they saw this, the younger birds pursued him in order to attack. Confronted by imminent battle, the blackbird dropped the piece. ...read
The Beach Boys gave us the perfect summer songs, but leader Brian Wilson's life was anything but... Fun, fun, fun!
With an abusive father, a domineering psychiatrist and voices in his head, the new Beach Boys biopic Love & Mercy made me reappraise everything I thought I knew about Brian Wilson and the band ...read
OLLY SMITH: Pour la revolution! Celebrate France’s Bastille Day in style with some superb French wines that cost less than a tenner
With France’s huge breadth of wine styles, regions and talent, there are plenty of gems to keep your cupboards and cellars stocked. For good value, look out for ‘Vin de France’ on the label. ...read
TOM PARKER BOWLES: A Michelin star with no sparkle: Yes, it has a brilliant chef and a chic venue – but I won’t rush back to Newbury
The cooking at The Woodspeen is of a high level, the ingredients impeccable and the service great. Yet I feel that the kitchen is holding back a little. ...read
CRAIG BROWN: Flutters to deceive: A self-indulgent account of butterflies’ behaviour and their sex lives
Matthew Oates's book faithfully – perhaps a little too faithfully – charts his butterflying expeditions, year by year, month by month, sometimes week by week, across the next 50 years. ...read
DEBORAH ROSS: Riveted by the drama I couldn't bear to watch
I did not want to watch A Song For Jenny, the drama based on the memoir of Julie Nicholson, who lost her daughter in the 7/7 bombings. But, in the end, I found I could not not watch. ...read
CHRIS EVANS: Blown away by the Huracan: It costs almost £200k and comes in a rather garish green, but I fell head over heels for the best car Lamborghini has ever made
Verde mantis is so outrageously unsuitable for anything man-made it should always look terrible, but somehow on a Lambo (and Kermit the Frog, come to think of it) it never does. ...read
PIERS MORGAN: Lobster, caviar and truffles... my 50th birthday party left my bank account looking like Greece’s economy... but it was worth it
Tonight, 300 guests in Twenties regalia (or in Lord Sugar’s case, his regular wardrobe) piled into the garden of my East Sussex country home and feasted for eight hours. ...read
Give it a whirl: Who needs a dog when you can take the drone for a walk? And this beast always comes back when you call it
Several friends have taken to saying things like, ‘I’m just going for a walk with the drone’, as if it’s a golden retriever rather than a £1,000 surveillance device. ...read
And...cue the music! How to recreate the scores to Hollywood's best-loved musicals
Once upon a time there was an 11-year-old Geordie kid who didn’t like sport. So what did he do on wet Saturdays? He watched old movies on BBC2 and fell in love with Hollywood musicals. ...read
Show of the week: Splash hit at the Tate
Walk Through British Art tells the story of its country’s art over the past 500 years; it is extraordinarily complete and compelling. ...read
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- Showing off her birthday (swim)suit! Bikini model Natasha Oakley, 25, flashes her pert derrière and flaunts stunning physique in bright orange two-piece
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- Jessica Chastain is effortlessly elegant in black and white jumpsuit as she jets into the UK to continue filming for The Huntsman Looked in great spirits
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- Alexa Chung showcases her long legs in chic black mini-skirt and pussybow blouse to host exclusive fashion dinner She's got style
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- George Clooney and wife Amal take family out to dinner in Italy where her little sister Tala steals the spotlight in sizzling red outfit Stunning siblings
- Pregnant Kim Kardashian puts on another busty display in a low-cut black dress as she enjoys date night with Kanye West Not covering up
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- Bikini-clad Alessandra Ambrosio plants a kiss on her cute son Noah as she enjoys another happy family day at Brazilian beach One long holiday
- EXCLUSIVE: Holly Madison was a 'weirdo' with such a 'Single White Female' obsession with Hugh Hefner she dressed like him, bunny housemate claims
- Justin Bieber shows off cupping marks as he poses shirtless and insists he is happily single in Interview magazine Brooding snaps
- Who they gonna call? The A-listers step aside as their stunt doubles film explosive scenes for Ghostbusters remake Dramatic scenes
- Sleepy Jennifer Lopez carries a mug on to the NYC set of Shades Of Blue while clad in green wide-leg trousers Showed off her new shorter hair
- 'The one man on the planet who drives me absolutely mad': AnnaLynne McCord hints at reconciliation with Dominic Purcell eight months after split
- A better flight, this time? A smiling Kate Moss slips into a chic all-black ensemble as she breezes through Heathrow Airport Follows easyjet fracas
- Sienna Miller and fiancé Tom Sturridge 'call off their engagement and split after four years together' Their daughter is three
- Heartbreak for Danielle Lloyd as her long-distance boyfriend Tom Jimson is 'arrested in alleged £100,000 sting' Lives in Dubai
- Forever young! Makeup free Natalie Imbruglia, 40, stops time in its tracks as she reveals her wrinkle-free visage and newly darkened locks
- Doting father Orlando Bloom treats mini-me son Flynn to a refreshing ice drink... as Miranda Kerr's romance with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel blossoms
- Jennifer Lawrence fires shotgun in parking lot as she and Bradley Cooper team up for fourth film together in trailer for Joy Dynamic duo
- Denise Welch flaunts her 'slimmed-down body' in a floral bikini in LA as she enjoys family holiday in Hollywood From Loose Women to Los Angeles
- Delighted Camilla gets a VERY warm welcome at primary school popular with politicians - including George Osborne who sent his daughter there
- 'Dammit Kylie!' Jenner admits she 'grew up too fast' as she shares photo from an old Keeping Up With The Kardashians episode Went back on her word
- That's a Lott of leg! Pixie sticks to her style staple and steps out in cut-off denim shorts in Los Angeles Suitable style for California sun
- Carole Middleton reveals top tips for hosting a 'successful Disney party' in the run up to Prince George's second birthday... with items starting at 90p
- Maria Menounos 'will replace Giuliana Rancic as anchor of E! News after network pushed her out because they tired of her controversies'
- She's got a nose for trends! Madonna, 56, copies teenage daughter Lourdes, 18, as she debuts an edgy new septum piercing That's gotta hurt
- Rita Ora shares a peek at her toned stomach and cleavage in cutaway dress as she slicks on vampy lipstick for music party Shooting X Factor
- Boris Becker enjoys a father-son day out with Elias, 15, after he coaches Djokovic to Wimbledon victory Enjoying some quality time after tournament
- Heather Thomson 'QUITS Real Housewives Of NYC after three seasons because there is too much drama to deal with'
- Prints charming! Sarah Hyland keeps it floral for a girls' night out in West Hollywood Modern Family star wore fresh white summer outfit which showed off her svelte frame
- The tooth is out there: Robin Thicke emerges from dentist with gaping hole in smile The Blurred Lines singer had a big gap in his famous smile
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- Well, that's awkward! Louis Tomlinson becomes the butt of his own joke after the One Direction star pranked fans about becoming a dad THREE years ago
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- Just like daddy! Josh Duhamel and sweet son Axl sport matching backwards baseball caps as they enjoy a father-son day out Hats off to them
- Coordinated couple: Gigi Hadid and Joe Jonas opt for matching sportswear ensembles as they enjoy low-key outing Started dressing alike
- 'Bob Dylan must be f**king horrified': Sinead O'Connor launches foul-mouthed rants over Kim Kardashian's Rolling Stone cover Historically for rockers
- Making a royal appearance for the very first time... Sweden's new Princess Sofia (and her handsome husband Prince Carl-Philip) Wed in June
- Jennifer Lopez shows off her newly cropped hair on set for the first time as she continues filming Shades Of Blue Ditched her famous flowing locks
- 'I'd love to have what Mark and Michelle have': TOWIE's Jessica Wright poses with her pet pooch as she reveals her desire for a happy ending
- Newlywed Geri Halliwell shows off her slim pins in skinny jeans... after teasing plans for a musical comeback with studio snaps
- 'This is a cry for help': US TV host Kelly Ripa, 44, jokes she 'worries' about Justin Bieber, 21, after he confesses to 'crush' while sharing sexy snap of her
- Raising the bra! Kesha takes airport dressing to new extremes as she flashes her underwear in a sheer white gown at LAX Is that suitable?
- It's a boy! Lorenzo Lamas' wife Shawna Craig, 29, gives birth to his daughter Shayne's baby after serving as surrogate Former Bachelor star
- Meet the actor who has stolen Cressida's heart: Edward Holcroft has a pedigree as posh as his girlfriend's and will next play a gay spy in upcoming BBC film
- Another concert, another surprise! Shirtless Jason Derulo joins Taylor Swift on stage for a special tour performance in Washington
- Body beautiful! Caroline Wozniacki sports a plunging aqua gown as Lindsey Vonn puts on a leggy display in yellow at star-studded pre-ESPYS bash
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- Is the stress too much? Kourtney Kardashian shows off grey hair at her temples in wake of split with Scott Disick Under pressure
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- So, Hugh's aged better? Hugh Grant or his screen rival Colin Firth - who is older by just ONE day The actors both turn 55 in September
- Life's a beach! Jessica Simpson flashes her cleavage in daring white swimsuit as she drags out 35th birthday celebrations Partying in St Barts
- Why CAN'T exes Kerry Katona and Brian McFadden find lasting love? As he reveals latest split, FEMAIL examines the fallout of their doomed romance
- 'Being around her is inspirational!' Brody Jenner opens up about his new relationship with transgender parent Caitlyn Jenner Bonding since transition
- Karrueche Tran brightens up her skinny jeans and T-shirt with cerise ankle boots as she visits Christina Milian's clothing store Turned basic into fab
- Making hearts flutter! Minka Kelly glows in sexy off-the-shoulder dress at bash in LA amid rumours she is dating Sean Penn Looked stunning
- Lauryn Hill cancels upcoming London gig after being barred from the UK for 'past legal situation' Stems from tax evasion conviction in 2013
- Curly girlie! Rihanna sports a wild mane of tousled ringlets as she slips into a bold graphic print minidress for late-night recording session The mane attraction
- What a gem! Mila Kunis is seen dripping in rubies in hypnotic short campaign film for Gemfields Been brand ambassador since 2013
- H2 Uh-oh! Jennifer Lawrence reveals new tattoo of chemical formula for water... but it's scientifically inaccurate Major fail
- Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard summoned to court over bringing terriers Pistol and Boo into Australia on a private jet In the dog house
- Hilary Swank shows her fit figure at Sports Humanitarian Of The Year Awards after revealing she's put career on hold to care for her father
- 'Carrying my new wife over the threshold': Newlywed Peter Andre shares a candid photo online with new wife Emily Wed over the weekend
- Sister act! Kim Kardashian shows off pregnancy curves in clingy grey tube dress as sibling Khloe flaunts long legs in Daisy Dukes and high heels
- Amy Schumer flashes sideboob in a low-cut clinging black number for New York premiere of her film Trainwreck Rising star stole the show
- Kim Zolciak proudly displays best assets in skimpy bikini while thanking plastic surgeon as he 'turned them back into 16-year-old tatas' Fond of a nip and tuck
- 'I'm actually scared s**tless': Tom Cruise performs his own stunt and clings to the side of a plane as it takes off in behind-the-scenes video
- Together again! Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunite in trailer for Sisters as they promote film on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Famous SNL duo
- What a sweetheart! Karlie Kloss grabs a dozen cupcakes as she dons casual capris and a comfy sweater in New York Got a sweet tooth?
- 'How could you ever doubt Brienne?' Gwendoline Christie confirms Stannis Baratheon is no more after her character kills him off screen in GOT
- Beyonce puts her fabulous legs on display in some Daisy Dukes as she pops into her office in New York Positively glowing as she stepped out in NYC
- Eating avocados, shunning Botox and ALWAYS wearing lipstick: Dame Joan Collins, 82, reveals age-defying secrets as she launches new fragrance
- Breaking a sweat! Candice Swanepoel bares her taut midriff in sports bra and skintight leggings as she hits the gym in New York Works hard to keep fit
- From riches to rags! Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery lands role as a jailbird con-artist in new drama Good Behaviour From lady to lag
- Future reveals he was the one to call of his engagement to Ciara... and says it 'had nothing to do with cheating' Rumoured he cheated on her with his stylist
- 'That's my line': Emma Stone reveals she taught Woody Allen how Twitter works...only to discover Tweet she used to explain is from one of his films
- 'Don't be all, like, uncool': Luann de Lesseps urges Heather Thomson to calm down during racy row on RHONY More drama
- Can a photo predict relationship trouble? Tracey Cox reveals the secret signs captured on camera that show how happy your partner REALLY is
- Hello sailor! Selena Gomez looks lovely in nautical striped top and flared trousers for a beach photo shoot Looked simply chic in Malibu
- 'He will be great': Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum says he's not jealous Jesse Eisenberg was cast as Lex Luthor Latest incarnation
- Wild thing! Hilary Duff goes on the prowl in vibrant animal print maxi dress for a casual lunch date The 27-year-old looked cheery
- 'Slay these rumours!': One Directioners erupt in disbelief and devastation on Twitter at news that Louis Tomlinson is to become a father
- 'My girls': Abbey Clancy gushes over her newborn Liberty Rose and older sister Sophia in sweet family Instagram snaps Heading back to work
- Casey Batchelor displays major cleavage in a satin corset top as she enjoys a girls' night out with Vicky Pattison Went all out for night in London
- Kendall Jenner sparks outrage online after Kylie posts confusing video of the model 'driving with her leg out the window and both hands off the wheel'
- New dad Benedict Cumberbatch enjoys a night at the theatre as he dresses down to support his Sherlock co-star Louise Brealey in new West End show
- Style marathon! Gabrielle Union sports SIX different outfits while attending New York Fashion Week with husband Dwyane Wade Wardrobe overdrive
- 'They could teach me things!' Brody Jenner insists his teenage sisters Kendall and Kylie are clued up on sex as he promotes risque new TV series
- 50 Cent holds a wad of cash at Hollywood strip club where dollar bills fall like confetti... hours after filing for bankruptcy Still splashing cash
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- Rod Stewart sparks controversy after posing in sealskin coat in Canada: 'Upset' rocker forced to defend image saying he 'does not support' industry
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Khloe Kardashian has a romantic dinner date with rumoured NBA beau James Harden at Italian restaurant near her home
- Caitlyn Jenner to be joined by Kardashian and Jenner children at ESPYS... but 'three ex-wives don't get an invite' Her first big red carpet debut
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Sylvester Stallone looks on as impressively sculpted wife Jennifer Flavin, 46, shows off fit physique with their daughters
- That's who they called! Dan Aykroyd confirms that he will cameo in the new Ghostbusters reboot... before his tweet spookily vanishes One of original cast
- Daring to go bare (again)! Heidi Klum is make-up free for the third time this week as she pouts in Instagram selfie Flawless
- EXCLUSIVE 'I'm so proud': Carol Vorderman is thrilled her brainbox daughter Katie has followed in her footsteps by graduating from Cambridge
- Newly single Ben Affleck swaps the Batmobile for a Hellcat as he takes new Dodge muscle car for a spin Proud owner of a limited edition model
- Newlywed Michelle Keegan shows off her flawless bikini body in jewelled two-piece as she larks around on close pal's hen party Not the bride this time
- Living life in the fast lane! Krysten Ritter jumps behind a motorcycle with co-star Mike Colter as they film Jessica Jones Speed queen
- EJ Johnson showcases his drastic 180lbs weight loss in a mesh shirt and shorts as he shops for a new wardrobe Lightweight reality star
- Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin put their sprawling NINE bedroom Darlinghurst mansion on the market for a jaw-dropping $16 million
- Sports fan Lily Allen dresses down in dungarees as she mingles with her cricket idols at Ashes reunion screening Big fan of the sport
- The changing face of Shane Warne: Cricket legend pulls bizarre expressions as he attends charity gala... after taut features fuel more surgery rumours
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kylie Minogue, 47, displays her flat stomach and famously pert posterior in blue string bikini on Italian getaway
- Andy Cohen apologizes after branding Amandla Stenberg's cornrows feud with Kylie Jenner the 'jackhole of the day' Leaped into race row
- Bikini-clad Mollie King shows off her abs in a neon two-piece as she takes a jet ski for a spin on tropical beach break Saturdays singer showed off her body
- Rapper DMX sentenced to six months behind bars for failing to pay child support Jailed on Tuesday in Buffalo
- Charlotte McKinney parades her bombshell body in a colorful romper as she tries on clothes at luxury boutique in LA Checked herself out
- Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger buy $5.4million mansion as they uproot from Canada to Los Angeles Recently celebrated their second anniversary
- Looking ACE! Serena Williams slips into a fun polka dot bikini as she celebrates her Wimbledon win with a day at the beach in Sweden
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Bikini-clad Eva Longoria's boyfriend Jose Antonio Baston makes a cheeky grab for her bum as they share a passionate PDA
- SPOILER ALERT: Hollyoaks' Robbie Roscoe's explosive relationship with his brother meets dramatic climax as Jason is pushed over a ravine
- Happy to see her? Lewis Hamilton greets one-time rumoured flame Gigi Hadid with a big hug... before joining the stunning model and her boyfriend Joe Jonas for a photo
- 'Oh no. It's dead': Top Gear boys fly to Australia ahead of live tour... as Jeremy Clarkson shares hilarious snap of co-star James May in deep sleep on plane
- 'My world is so much brighter': Olivia Munn praises boyfriend Aaron Rodgers for helping her to conquer her anxiety as she stars on cover of Good Housekeeping
- Third time's a charm: Jennie Garth ties the knot with David Abrams in a beautiful rose-embellished wedding gown during lavish ranch wedding
- 'I'm looking forward to seeing her': BB's Danny Wisker speaks of 'great' bond with Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace... as she brands him 'plague' outside the house
- The Great Essex Bake Off! TOWIE's Ferne McCann, Lydia Bright and Chloe Sims give Mary Berry a run for her money as they film cookery competition
- 'She makes me feel some type of way': Justin Bieber confesses his big crush on Kelly Ripa, 44, as he posts throwback bikini photo of her
- Stern Kourtney Kardashian has her war paint at the ready as she films KUWTK with Kim and Khloe amid Scott Disick split
- Emily MacDonagh gives a first glimpse of her elegant wedding dress following her marriage to Peter Andre as she denies pregnancy rumours
- 'I shan't be walking that runway again!' Lena Dunham admits performing alongside Taylor Swift made her feel 'chubby' and 'short'
- Man's best friend! Ben Affleck looks glum as he's spotted without ring again... but has his trusty canine companion for company Man's best friend
- 'Ouch!': Bethenny Frankel flashes lacy undies while showing off wasp-stung bottom in cheeky post (after playing coy about Eric Stonestreet)
- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt take their kids ice skating in Los Angeles for Knox and Vivienne's seventh birthday party
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Bicep-baring Patrick Schwarzenegger broods like Brando on a motorbike for Los Angeles modeling gig What a hunk
- 'Broody... Really broody': Myleene Klass hints she wants more babies after meeting adorable twins at children's clothing store Had her hands full
- Thinking pink! Former blonde Jenny McCarthy debuts magenta hair on Instagram before heading to the Today Show No missing her now!
- Alessandra Ambrosio displays her model figure in a skimpy blue bikini as she goes paddle boarding with her family on Brazilian beach
- Lady Gaga goes braless in an extremely risqué see-through flared jumpsuit as she strolls through the streets of Perugia Not your usual tourist
- Petra Stunt shows off her trim figure in leggings as she hits the spa with one of her four-month-old twin boys Back in shape already
- SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Duke of Wellington's girl bags a billionaire Lady Charlotte Wellesley is engaged to Alejandro Santo Domingo, a US financier
- Kelly Osbourne ends up in hospital after injuring her arm while watching tense The Bachelorette semi-final Did she get over-excited?
- Elle Fanning shows her style by going gym chic in red Rodarte sweatshirt and athletic wear while heading to dance class Keeping fit
- Busting out! Christina Milian opts for revealing bra and underwear look for the grand opening of her pop-up store in LA Grabbed lots of attention out and about
- Pregnant Imogen Thomas shows off her ample bosom in plunging zipped swimsuit as she poses for seductive selfies Expecting second child
- 50 Cent makes first public appearance since filing for bankruptcy as he hits the red carpet with Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams at Southpaw screening
- 'You stick with your wife!' Joe Manganiello gets hilarious lecture from his Australian nan who tells him to always put his future bride Sofía Vergara 'first'
- 'Short hair don't care!' Jennifer Lopez unveils dramatic new choppy bob in smouldering Instagram picture Superstar has ditched the long locks