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David Attenborough: Women are key to the planet's future

Sir David Attenborough tells Richard Godwin what led him to follow Frozen Planet with his new series, The Kingdom of Plants, for Sky and what he thinks of modern broadcasting styles.

David Cameron addicted to Fruit Ninja ... he should try these killer apps too

Fruit Ninja

In the same week that his Foreign Secretary told business leaders to work harder, a senior advisor to David Cameron has revealed the PM spends 'a crazy, scary amount of time playing Fruit Ninja on his iPad'

Public enemies: why Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton's favourite nightclub has closed

Prince Harry, Katy Perry and Pippa Middleton

London’s rich young party people are in shock at the forced closure of Prince Harry’s favourite King’s Road nightclub. Joshi Herrmann investigates a bitter dispute with class undertones.

Share, but only real friends need apply

New phone apps are making social networking a more 'antisocial' experience, says Mark Prigg.

Nice day at the hoffice? The pitfalls of working from home

For those swapping workplace for hearth for the duration of the Olympics, Nick Curtis has sage advice on how to avoid the many pitfalls this may entail.

Parting ways: trendy new dividing lines for hair

This season designers have decided on new dividing lines for your hair.

Your hips are they key to avoiding back pain

Our fitness expert shows you how to use your hips to improve your posture and prevent back problems

Sticky fingers: ribs revolution hits London

 It’s hardly barbecue weather yet, but that hasn’t stopped a gnawing and growing appetite for ribs in the capital.

London’s latest undone up-do: the Cockatoo Crop

Bouffant hair gets an Eighties makeover as seen on Carey Mulligan, Pixie Geldof and Kelly Osbourne.

From Soho to the Barrio: cocaine's journey traced from users back to farmers

We should all care more about where cocaine comes from, says documentary-maker Rachel Seifert. She tells Nick Curtis how she followed the deadly trail of destruction, from farmers to users.

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Simon says: How to be prepared for a Greek euro exit

I have booked a holiday in Greece in August this year, and am a bit nervous now with the talk of the country having to leave the euro. What if this happens before or when I’m actually out there? I usually take euros in cash and my debit card to withdraw cash.

- Lisa Lewis

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Asparagus al forno with cherry tomatoes & basil

Asparagus al forno with cherry tomatoes & basil from Arthur Potts Dawson, author of the new book Eat Your Veg (Mitchell Beazley, £25, out now)

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Joanna Lumley

10 minutes with Joanna Lumley

The actress and campaigner on why politics isn’t for her and the upcoming Ab Fab film (at last). By Hannah Nathanson

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Interview: Delilah
Delilah

The 21-year-old singer has overcome family tragedy and difficult managers yet now she's supporting Prince on tour.

Cool Kate at Claridges

All eyes were on Kate Moss at a Marie Curie Cancer fundraiser at Claridges. Other guests included Ronnie Wood and Princess Beatrice.

The best cameras and accessories

David Phelan takes a look at some of the best cameras and accessories on the market.

The London best: Neon t-shirts

Brighten up a dull day at the office with one of these five eye-popping tops.

Caggie Dunlop: Laid in Chelsea

You’ll know straight away if you find your soul mate

Dita Von Teese: the secrets of pin-up perfection

Burlesque star Millicent Binks meets her heroine Dita Von Teese and asks her how she creates her fabulous silver-screen look.

The London best: Bike bells

Since it is required by law to put a bell on your bike if you cycle in London, you may as well get one which works. Here are our five favourites.

Fashion forecast

There’s no such thing as a quiet week in fashion. Karen Dacre has the outlook for the days ahead.

The London Best: Streateries

A new wave of London street food traders provide food good enough for restaurants but more affordable. Here are our top five street eats:

THE CRUSH: A jolly good brolly

We love the sturdy, hand-crafted, and reassuringly heavy golfing umbrellas from Swaine Adeney Brigg.

What I'll miss about foodie London

After years of being spoilt for digestive choice, Joanna Weinberg gets set to leave it all behind

THE COCKTAIL BLOG: How to make an Old Fashioned, the Don Draper way.
Don Draper

Richard Godwin on how to make, and not to make, Don Draper's favourite drink.

Le cheap, c’est chic

Nothing beats the warm, rosy glow of putting together a stylish summer outfit on a shoestring. Then just sit back and wait for the compliments to flow.

The Costa's newest club

Sitting on the edge of the picturesque “white” hill village of Casares, the 67-suite Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf and Spa was a welcome addition to the Costa del Sol when it opened a couple of years back.

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The health guru explains how to alleviate hay fever symptoms

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