A computing expert formerly employed by MI6 admits trying to disclose a welter of stolen secret information, including a list identifying 39 field agents.

Limo rental companies and dressmakers are starting to cash in as 'proms' to celebrate the end of primary school take off across Britain.

NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.

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Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn was snubbed by Sex Pistols legend John Lydon, who turned down an offer to appear on the animated band’s Plastic Beach album.

The designer will create the kit for the British Olympic team, working in conjunction with the sportswear label Adidas.

Tiger Woods skillfully deflected questions about his personal life at a press conference at St Andrews today.

Britain's National Health Service is to be slimmed down, smartened up and democratised.

The Independent's Susannah Frankel contemplates buying a little white dress for the European summer.

Leading doctors in Britain will today demand tough government action to curb the nation's addiction to unhealthy food.

Sebastian Vettel has snared pole position for the British Grand Prix.

A New Zealand fruit distributor is behind efforts to secretly grow kiwifruit in southern England.

The British public is being urged to suggest their own spending cuts as the Government steps up its search for billions of pounds of savings.

As armed police continue their manhunt for accused killer Raoul Moat, life goes on in rural Rothbury.