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A letter to My nieces and nephews sorry, I just don't like children

The letter you always wanted to write You are my sisters, brothers, my dear friends. I have treated you all the same I have not been a good auntie or helpmate to your children. As I write that I feel, as usual, defiant but apologetic.

Lazy homophobia signals the end of the road for Clarkson and co | Fiona Sturges

The schoolboy sniggering of The Grand Tour is catastrophically unfunny. Amazon has failed to revive an ailing format Its been a while since Jeremy Clarkson caused an upset. The days of him punching a producer, prompting his ejection from the BBC, or straining diplomatic relations in Argentina seem so long ago, its enough to make

Mad Men: season four, episode 11 | Mad Men

SPOILER ALERT: This blog is for those who are watching season four of Mad Men on BBC4. Don't read on if you haven't seen episode 11 and if you've seen more of the series, please be aware that many UK viewers will not have done so

Nativity-style statuettes found at Pompeii said to suggest pagan ritual | Italy

Thirteen sculptures, which include human forms, appear to pay tribute to cult goddess Cybele and her tragic love, Attis Thirteen Nativity-style statuettes have been found amid the ruins of Pompeii, a discovery experts say provides evidence of pagan ritual traditions in the ancient Roman city.

Shared ownership: a low-cost way to buy a home but is there a catch?

It is touted as a cheaper way to get on the property ladder, but there can be drawbacks. We weigh up the pros and cons Shared ownership is promoted as the low-cost, low-deposit path for first-time buyers to escape the rent trap. But is the part-rent, part-buy model the staircase to heaven or hell?