The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.

The fashion set is afflicted by Acne at the moment: it's all over their backs, their feet, even their coffee tables.

Linda Herrick savours the food, history and relaxed atmosphere of Madrid.

The teaching programme, which recognises the contribution of gay people in history, was created in an effort to stamp out homophobic bullying.

All Blacks' assistant coach Wayne Smith has suggested Sonny Bill Williams could spend some time on the side of the scrum in the future.

Soaring 36m towards the heavens, a new statue in Poland has dethroned the landmark Jesus of Rio de Janeiro as the world's tallest statue of Christ.

This morning's win was like waiting for a bus at times, periods of frustration when it felt like something was coming but never did.

New Zealand did not so much bounce back from their loss against Australia as burp at Twickenham this morning, writes Dylan Cleaver.

At Heston Blumenthal's 16th-century inn, you can find traditional British dishes that date back to Tudor times.

World share markets have risen after the Federal Reserve's $600b plan to stimulate the US economy was well received.

New Zealanders eat seven million serves of chips a week, says Heart Foundation nutritionist Judith Morley-John.

Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.

A new generation of men are useless morons incapable of basic tasks such as ironing or putting up a shelf, says Top Gear star James May.

Sir Edmund Hillary's widow is selling the watch her late husband was given after climbing Mt Everest in 1953.