It was billed as a second honeymoon – one night in a tropical paradise during their whirlwind South Pacific tour. Now there is speculation this secluded luxury bungalow could be the place William and Kate conceived. The royal couple stayed at the five-star Tavanipupu Island Resort on September 17. They announced they are expecting their […]

Shania Twain is just three years shy of the big 5-0 but she was the envy of pop stars half her age when she took to the stage in Las Vegas this weekend.

As 2012 comes to a close, fashion designers around the world are frantically preparing for the busiest few weeks of the sartorial year: awards season. With just weeks to go until the globe’s biggest celebrities start strutting down red carpets in London and LA, we take a look at some of the fashion triumphs of […]

As 2012 draws to a close, we look back at the biggest celebrity break-ups and divorces.

Barbie has been an astronaut, a pilot and a doctor but in the 1960s, all she wanted to do was starve herself to lose weight. The controversial ‘Slumber Party Barbie’ was released in 1965, and came with a set of pink scales permanently set to a tiny 110lbs (50kg) and a diet book entitled ‘How […]

A Darwin school has ended the age-old tradition of spreading Christmas cheer by handing out candy canes in class, banning the distribution of festive sweets in the playground. The Northern Territory Education Department denies intent to crush the Christmas spirit, saying the ban complies with the school’s policy of not sharing food to promote healthy […]

Hot weather triggers a surprising variety of ailments. Here are some easy and effective home remedies that spell relief. Athlete’s foot: Soak your feet in a basin containing 1 part apple cider vinegar and 2 parts cool water. Apply tea tree essential oil to the affected area. Bites and stings: Dab with manuka honey that […]

Take your complexion from dull to dazzling in just a few days. Here, Shonagh Walker shares some tips and tricks to help restore your skin’s glow in time for the weekend. Late nights, hectic schedules with the kids, long hours at the computer… they quickly leave your complexion far from vibrant. While sensible diet and […]

School kids jump for joy, and parents get ready to breathe a sigh of relief. A US study has found ‘no relationship’ between more homework and better grades. Students have been arguing that homework is a waste of time since kids started being sent home with readers and times tables, and a nationwide study of […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has one of the most lusted-after hairstyles in the world, so it’s understandable that she’s having trouble adjusting to her new cut. Kate debuted her daring new heavy fringe in London on Tuesday night, but less than 24 hours later she was already having second thoughts. During a visit to Cambridge […]