The European mainland's royalty are soon to descend on London for the party of the year. But who are they?

You can bet that one would shop at Selfridges for one's wedding attire if one happens to be attending Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials.

Parents who stumble over their words need not worry - it may even help their children learn to talk.

Did some of the world's biggest banks collude to manipulate interest rates during the depths of the credit crisis?

Britain's Glastonbury Festival on Thursday revealed the full line-up for the world's largest greenfield music and performing arts jamboree, which U2, Coldplay and Beyonce will headline.

Viva celebrates the life and work of Britain's most imaginative - and imitated - designer, Vivienne Westwood.

Christopher Hirst wonders whether the UK's obsession with fiery food has gone too far.

Two Kiwis are among a small group of musicians who will play their trumpets as Prince William and Kate...

Carl Barat answers questions about his friend and former bandmate Pete Doherty with surprisingly good grace. It's not as if he hasn't been asked them before.

Obese young children are vulnerable to bone fractures and more likely to develop osteoporosis in old age, British study finds.

Fans of Harry Potter can look forward to more movie magic after the final instalment of the wizarding franchise hits screens in July - an access-all-areas documentary is set for release.

John Key is to have a private audience with the Queen during his visit to the UK this month.

The north of Ireland has acres of space and weather by the bucket, writes Peter Calder.

A statue of Michael Jackson dangling his baby son out of a hotel window has been erected in Britain, sparking anger on Wednesday from die-hard fans of the late pop icon.

Advertising restrictions mean media promotion of New Zealand wines is sometimes left a little wanting.

Over the next four weeks, offenders with minor convictions will be cleaning up London's pedestrian tunnels.

Rating Tutukaka and the Welsh Pembrokeshire coast second-equal in a ranking of the world's finest coasts is a cop-out, says Anna Tuson.

You can put your own personality into formal wear, writes Lee Holmes.