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Both composer and programmer, Chowning invented the way modern synths work and changed the sound of music for ever. Aged 90, he explains why he’s still at it

A retired teacher faces financial hardship despite her 401(k). She struggles to make ends meet on Social Security and hesitates to use her retirement savings.

The Irish trainer is expected to dominate at the Cheltenham Festival once again with the milestone of 100 winners firmly in his sights

"You know...like a real idiot!"

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star is lending his voice to a Quentin Blake animation for BBC One this festive season. Annabel Nugent finds out how he mixes family life with fame, whether he’ll be a part of Tom Cruise’s ‘third act’, and how he felt about briefly becoming a ‘poster boy…

Abena likes to be in charge of the household chores, but her flatmate Millie finds this deeply irritating. Who’s being taken to task unnecessarily?

Orlaith is raising her kids to make healthy choices, but her parents give the grandkids free rein of the biscuit tin. Now you decide: should the children be living la dolce vita?

Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates play women of substance in emotionally resonant period piece.

Agnes O'Casey doesn't have the name recognition of Laura Linney, Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates, but the actress more than holds her own in scenes opposite the highly talented trio in "The Miracle Club."