Hot rodents? Anyone Irish? Be still, our beating hearts. A broad church formed the pin-ups and poster girls of 2024. Claudia Cockerell catalogues the most memorable of the bunch

She was once fawned over for her good looks and sharp mind, but is now seen as an accomplice to her husband’s cruelty. Claudia Cockerell on the fall of Syria’s first lady

‘Tis the season to stop scrolling. Claudia Cockerell contemplates a smartphone-free Christmas and shares some tips on how to have a successful digital detox

She was once a renowned party girl, but now she prefers to be in bed by 10pm. As Zoe Ball makes her departure from Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, Claudia Cockerell charts her wild career

The former Evening Standard columnist will judge the 20th series of the BBC cooking show alongside John Torode

Christmas parties tend to blur into one indistinguishable mass. Claudia Cockerell on how to make your festive knees up unforgettable, with the best expert advice

From make-up to hair tools, serums to scents, these are the ultimate beauty gifts which our editors would love to find under the tree

The murder suspect in the shooting of a healthcare CEO had an active online presence. Claudia Cockerell on what Luigi Mangione’s digital footprint reveals about him, from a life of chronic pain to an interest in violent protest

No one too old, no one too young, copious champagne and 80s floorfillers: Claudia Cockerell on how to throw a Christmas bash worthy of Rutshire

‘FaceTime Sleepovers’ are becoming increasingly popular, with fans like Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham drifting off on video calls which last 9 hours

Stuck on what to buy for the women in your life? From the secret to guaranteed good hair days to the timeless scarf, Claudia Cockerell rounds up the best gift ideas

The 24-year-old star talks about portraying a pioneer of science history

The broadcaster said Wallace is behind the times and compared him to a character in The Office

If you thought middle-aged, middle class women were unpopular, take a look at laddish men

Ben Affleck spent Thanksgiving with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, while his other ex-wife was at home sharing gratitude posts on social media. So what’s going on with the actor?

As the celebrity haunt faces a licence review, Claudia Cockerell looks at the Groucho’s history as a haven for drug-fuelled evenings of debauchery

With paltry streaming royalties and a cost-of-touring crisis, it’s harder than ever to make money as a musician. Claudia Cockerell on the household names who are taking up side hustles, and what it says about the state of the music industry

A damning inquiry has confirmed that Captain Tom Moore’s daughter and son-in-law “misled” the public and pocketed over £1 million from the foundation they set up in his name. Claudia Cockerell says it shows the world is made up of more Hannahs than Toms

Every generation has its own slang, but how up to date are you with the latest lingo?