Got a baby, lost a job
One in seven British women are made redundant after their maternity leave, according to a study.
Are you the star of your own sitcom?
If you’re single and clinging to memories of lost loves, there’s an acronym just for you. . .
Classics get ‘Fifty Shades’ makeover
Some of the greatest works of English literature have been controversially “sexed up” for the 21st century.
Why women are brainier than men
Could it be that women have a slightly higher potential intelligence than men and are only now realising it?
Thirtysomething? How’s your sex life?
A large survey has shown that the best sex apparently happens for people in their fifties.
Magic mirror takes hassle out of shopping
A UK shopping centre is promising a ‘magic mirror’ which lets you try clothes on virtually.
Gran ‘starved to death in hospital’
British hospital staff have been accused of starving a grandmother to death after failing to feed her for four days.
Battle of the sexes takes a U-turn
Are women really worse at parking than men? Official figures have revealed the truth. . .
UK tycoon’s girl to face riots trial
A millionaire’s daughter accused of looting during the riots is to go on trial at a Crown court.
Don’t mess with our Earl Grey!
Twinings’s decision to alter its beloved Earl Grey blend has infuriated fans, who say the new version tastes like “dishwater”.
‘We thought UK was civilised’
She came to the UK, hoping for a better life. But when looters set fire to the store close her flat, she had to fight for her very survival.
Do my feet look big in these?
As if women didn’t have enough to worry about, the size of their feet is now apparently a matter for concern.
Having a good cry might not help
Turning on the waterworks when things are getting you down will not necessarily wash away your cares, a researcher says.
Why my sister deserves to die
“She can't move, speak or have a cup of tea. She has no pleasure. This is not a life, it's an existence and she just wouldn't want this. ”
Father’s tears for murdered kids
The father of two children allegedly smothered by their mother broke down in tears while testifying in court.
Skunks the latest heaven-scent pets
Following crazes for tea-cup piglets and meerkats, it seems that baby skunks, with their soft fur and ability to be house-trained, are proving an ideal family pet.
Would you pass the wedded bliss quiz?
20 simple questions might tell you whether he - or she - is “the one”.