TEN WAYS TO CUT IT AS A WINE BLUFF

Looking for a shortcut to oenological enlightenment? Here are some hints for making a little knowledge - and some orbital shaking -...

SEND US A TIP ON PLACES TO SEE EARLY SPRING FLOWERS IN THE UK - AND WIN A £200 HOTEL VOUCHER

Tell us about wild flowers and colourful displays of early spring blooms in the countryside and gardens open to the public We want...

LONDON FASHION WEEK: SHAFTS OF LIGHT TO THE HEAVY WEIGHT OF HISTORY

Contrasting shows from Roksanda and Erdem have immediate appeal Orange is not traditionally worn with raspberry, nor caramel with tangerine,...

TUBULAR BELLE: HOW FASHION CAUGHT A WAVE THIS SEASON

It's time to don your wetsuit, head to the beautiful briny and catch a barrel. Or, failing that, why not dip a toe in with this season's...

KARL LAGERFELD OBITUARY

Fashion designer who oversaw the transformation of Chanel into an intercontinental superbrand The designer Karl Lagerfeld, who has...

KARL LAGERFELD: THE CHANEL YEARS - IN PICTURES

The designer joined the fashion house in 1983, and remained for 36 years. Following his death, we revisit some of his most iconic shows...

KARL LAGERFELD: KING OF FASHION THEATRE WHO SHAPED CHANEL LEGACY

The designer, who has died aged 85, transformed high fashion into blockbuster entertainment Karl Lagerfeld, who has died aged 85 ,...

VINTAGE WISDOM: JEANETTE WINTERSON ON WINE

The author is a long-time wine lover. Here, she shares her cellar secrets and reflects on how Britain finally succumbed to the grape...

BAKED WINTER ROOTS WITH FETA AND SMOKED GARLIC | NIGEL SLATER

A hearty salad of onion, swede and parsnip, roasted till slightly caramelised, with a smoky, salty dressing Set the oven at 200C/gas...

ARE YOU A PROPER ADVENTURER IF YOU HAVEN'T LOST A TOE?

Sir Ranulph Fiennes keeps his fingertips in a jar and Aron Ralston cut off his arm to escape death. Is this the ultimate in heroism? When...

ALL ABOUT EVE IS A PERFECT FEMINIST FILM - HOW DID THE PLAY GET IT SO WRONG?

The barbed 1950 film about complex, ambitious women is as fresh as ever, and the model for The Favourite. But the play's depiction...

'DON'T FEED THE MONSTER!' THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE STOPPED BUYING NEW CLOTHES

A growing movement eschews fast fashion in favour of secondhand clothing. Is this the biggest personal change that can be made for...

ROADSIDE REVIVAL: 10 OF THE BEST MOTELS IN THE US

These revamped US motels combine modern style with retro touches and new features, such as DJ sets and yoga classes Not much remains...

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WANT A LOAN? BETTER NOT MENTION YOU'RE A VEGAN

NatWest has apologised and paid compensation after a woman seeking a loan for a vegan nutrition course was told ‘all vegans should...

RAMPANT SEX AND RISQUE STORIES: WHY MISTRESSES IS RIPE FOR A REMAKE

The groundbreaking BBC drama is being remade for Japanese TV. It is a welcome return for four excellent female characters Japanese...

WHAT CELEBRITY REACTION TO CALVIN KLEIN'S NEW ADS TELLS US ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA

J-Lo is ‘thirsting' over Shawn Mendes in his undies on Instagram - and such in-jokes are becoming an internet spectator sport Calvin...

DOES THE BIG BANG MEAN ALIENS ARE GETTING EVER FURTHER AWAY FROM US?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers' questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound...