Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

As a teenager my life was pretty tumultuous. At 16, I had fallen madly in love with a boy my parents deeply disapproved of, and it was a real tussle for freedom and control. I’d started being naughty

Former Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus looked incredible as she posed in a bikini on holiday following her impressive 9st weight loss. The images come after the star, 45, revealed her new look was th

JOAN CRAWFORD’S career included more than 80 movies and an Oscar. She drew on life experience for her onscreen persona of a feisty woman striving to better herself, as her upbringing was tough. Born L

Brenda Fricker reflects on her first day at school as a little girl who was full of hope and optimism

Conversations with Mrs T The former Spectator editor ...