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A century and a half after her birth, Colette remains an icon: a bestselling author, a music hall star, a mime artist and, eventually, an elder stateswoman of French literature. We discuss her extraordinary trajectory with author Emmanuelle Lambert, whose book "Sidonie Gabrielle Colette" takes us through the many faces…

His grieving wife recalls hearing her husband shout before his sudden death

The O'Shea family have encountered "significant financial distress" as a result of Kieran's diagnosis

Vilana gave Godolphin, his bloodline and jockey Nash Rawiller, a second win in the $1 million The Hunter (1300m) on Saturday at Newcastle with a fighting effort to overhaul In The Congo. A half-brother to inaugural 2019 Hunter winner Savatiano, Vilana was backed into $4.80 favouritism and found a perfect…

It's time we admitted Linguini is a nepo baby.

Love, violence, hatred, fraternity… opera explores timeless and universal themes that can speak to us all. But not everyone feels at home in an "opera house". A French collective of singers and musicians is taking music to the people, giving mini concerts on the streets in working-class areas.

The owners of Bluebells and Butterflies said they could never have made it without the unwavering support of their dear friend, who died of breast cancer two years ago.

"It's almost like having a doctor on tap. It's a really personalised service"