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Paris: Inspired by scent of individuality
Ever wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.

Man who put the Ferrero into Rocher dies
The Italian man whose company is responsible for those tasty Ferrero Rocher chocolates has died, aged just 47.

Arnie eyes new job as top man in Europe
Arnold Schwarzenegger could have his sights set on a new job as next head of the European Union.

Lily Allen's hen night to be at The Ritz
Lily Allen will throw a lavish bash at The Ritz hotel in London for her hen party.

Sandwich heirs after slice of the action
The Earl of Sandwich has opened a sandwich shop in London, 250 years after his ancestor is said to have invented the snack.

Book Review: <i>Pereira Maintains</i>
The small, superb story has become a talisman in the author's Italy. Since its publication there 15 years ago, it's won plaudits and prizes and been made into a Mastroianni film.

Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky
A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Wartime stash of gold returned after 70 years
A German-Jewish man's lost hoard of gold, which lay buried in a London garden for 70 years, has been returned to his family.

Dita De Boni: A real-life princess
What if your daughter squanders her considerable intelligence on meaningless jobs and other fripperies, waiting for her prince to come?

Ex-All Black playing host to happy pair
Rugby legend Zinzan Brooke will be helping to make the big day run smoothly for a couple who share their wedding day with William and Kate.

Celebrities and the royal wedding
Paul Henry hasn't got time to think of the royal wedding. He's heading back to America on the day of the nuptials and until then he's flat tack getting his memoirs to the publisher.

Woody Allen sees Nicolas Sarkozy in Bogart role
Film director Woody Allen could see French President Nicolas Sarkozy playing a role like those of Humphrey Bogart, who was famous for his cynical and hardboiled anti-heroes.

Dress (and price) fit for a princess
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 on words may help children learn language
Parents who stumble over their words need not worry - it may even help their children learn to talk.

Twins born into Danish royal family christened (photos)
Australian family and friends of Denmark's Crown Princess Mary have become godparents to her twin babies.