‘They don’t say Agatha Christie is cosy, do they? My books are very easy to read, which means people assume they’re easy to write, which isn’t the case'

Ideal for intimidating political opponents, keeping you calm when on the brink of war and, of course, adding the charisma-boosting factor, too…

It's well acknowledged that all-inclusive holiday options can divide traveller opinions rather radically

Zermatt’s historic Hotel Schweizerhof reopened in December 2018 following an intensive six-month upgrade – and the results are terrific

British gardening expert Nigel Colborn shared advice for maintaining a healthy, clear-water pond with thriving wildlife. He recommends placing a site in part-shade or sun.

Nicholas Lyndhurst, who is still instantly recognisable as Rodney, recalled larking around with his former co-stars on the legendary sitcom. He is soon to appear in musical Man Of La Mancha in London.

It goes without saying that the supermodel’s new baby Matilda and partner Steph are his first loves. But it was adopting rescue pup Dora that made him settle down and prepare for first-time fatherhood

Constance Craig Smith explored Exbury Gardens in Hampshire as the plot created by Lionel de Rothschild prepares to celebrate its centenary this year.

A postie who moves like Jagger. A bewigged Blondie clone (called Debbie Harris!). And a teacher who soars to Wuthering Heights. Event meets the UK's biggest rock 'n' roll copycats

Ludovico Einaudi’s muted piano melodies have accompanied poignant moments on the small and big screens for more than two decades, and become a classical music phenomenon

Easter is a big deal at Smith Towers. My eldest daughter celebrates her 14th birthday today and next Sunday, what we cook for our Easter roast is the hottest topic this week

There comes a time in everyone’s life where you do have to wonder: is now the moment to give up on TV thrillers?

The Strictly star said he knew Jonathon was the one on their first date and decided to marry again after Jonathon helped him plant a garden to remember the love he had for his father.

A video shared by Stuart Bailey shows the Big Apple in the full swing of its more tumultuous decade, when the city was in the midst of a financial crisis.

The victim, a woman in her 40s, was found in the property in Reigate, Surrey shortly before 7am on Friday. Officers confirmed that the victim's next of kin have been informed about her death.

In the latest example of 'Wild West Britain', stats uncovered using freedom of information requests show that in the final two months of 2019 police dealt with 664 crimes involving machetes.

One Daily Mail reader has donated an astonishing £100,000 to a new fund to buy protective kit for NHS and care staff. This brings Mail Force donations to £1.7million which is expected to increase.

Tom Watson's appointment as chairman of UK Music has triggered an extraordinary backlash, with insiders warning of a shattering split as they demand evidence of his qualifications for the role.

Brian Reader, 81, was ordered to pay £6.5million but has only repaid £406,072. Three other members of the gang have also underpaid following the 2015 £14million London heist.

The London-based delivery company, named Supper, had been 'tootling along' with a few well-loved restaurants on its books before coronavirus hit and customer demand rose 700 per cent.

EXCLUSIVE: The elderly patients sent back from hospitals, despite suffering from coronavirus, triggered outbreaks in care homes, tragically claiming the lives of other vulnerable residents.

Dame Vera Lynn 'raised a glass' and sang along to the country's rousing rendition of We'll Meet Again as a crowd of well-wishers visited her West Sussex home during last night's VE Day tributes.

The pensioner was found dead at the scene in Levenshulme, Manchester, around 8.30pm on Thursday. Officers are on the hunt for Leroy Panton, 41, who is understood to have lived with her.

Dr Semyon Grigoryev, 46, had been leading the research into the remains of the Ice Age beasts, frozen for tens of thousands of years in the Siberian permafrost.

The 145-year-old grade II structure has developed defects which are causing masonry to plunge off the edge. Engineers have discovered fractures along its 24 arches, which tower 100ft above ground.

The pensioner's silver Honda Jazz was captured on dashcam hurtling towards oncoming traffic on the A30 near Sherborne, Dorset, at 4.30pm on April 27.

The Southend manager asked if the virus deliberately attacks a certain blood type. The strange tweet drew criticism from a range of Twitter users.

The debut of Rolls-Royce's £405,000 Cullinan Black Badge has attracted a younger brand of car buyers with the average age of Rolls-Royce customers falling to 42-years-old.

Britain's Florence Nightingale is known for revolutionising nursing. As medics fight the coronavirus pandemic, her work resonates. Here, we celebrate her life with a collection of objects.

A new brainteaser, created by National Accident Helpline, challenges the nation to find the 14 household items that can cause injury in the home - but can you beat the 23 second record?

An employment tribunal in Llandudno, Wales, ruled Andrew Weatherby, 50, was sexually harrassed by a female coworker. It heard that she threatened to make 'his life hell' if he reported her to his boss.

Kobe beef, the Japanese Black breed of wagyu (wa means Japanese, gyu cow) called Tajima-gyu, is some of the most sought-after and expensive flesh on Earth

Normah's is everything you hope it would be. Good value, home-cooked Malaysian food, prepared by one of the nicest women you could imagine

Our food critic breaks down his favourite cookery and food related books of 2019

There's something reassuringly straightforward about Sam's Riverside, a new restaurant that sits on the Hammersmith stretch of the Thames

I don't like the theatre. There, I've said it, shown myself up, revealed my true philistine self. But Boulevard is different, in that it has a restaurant attached, a place I could merrily loiter

The Gumstool is exactly what's needed on this misty January night. A place with utter confidence in its cooking - good ingredients, treated with knowing respect

Sushi Masa is a small Japanese restaurant just off Willesden Green in north London. There's a neat sushi bar on the left as you walk in.

There is, apparently, much to loathe about Westfield, west London's gleaming monolithic temple to Mammon. The arrival of Pastaio is something to celebrate, however

Despite Daniel Humm's mighty talent, I won't be rushing back. Because a great restaurant is never just about the food and service

It's a bold move, naming a restaurant Paradise. What with all those images of eternal bliss, celestial perfection and heavenly libations whisked from the tears of an angel

This is modern Indian cooking at its best, pure but never prissy, with the most eloquent understanding of spice

Kim Goldman, 47, (pictured) was left devastated by Simpson's acquittal in 1995 for her brother's murder one year earlier, and says she is still struggling to move on 25 years on.

The ex NFL star who was once accused of the brutal murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, shared a video of himself on what appears to be a golf course.

The controversial football Hall of Famer, who launched his Twitter on the 25th anniversary of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend, claimed that people had talking about him 'with no accountability.'

Chicago-based attorney Donna Rotunno has a fearsome reputation for defending men accused of sexual abuse. She has only lost one sexual offences case, a source close to Weinstein said.

Kim Goldman said attorney Malcolm LaVergne has piled on the tweets since her show began in June, and that she's convinced he's in cahoots with Simpson, which he denies.

Kim Kardashian is inextricably linked to one of the biggest criminal trials in legal history, since her late father Robert Kardashian was one of OJ Simpson's defense attorneys in 1995.

Kris Jenner is still feeling raw emotions when discussing her late friend. She was a longtime friend of Simpson and, in a clip for an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashian.

Caitlyn Jenner spoke about her involvement in the trial of OJ Simpson on Wednesday night's edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!