What the chauffeur saw: what is it really like driving the rich and famous?

From princesses on shopping sprees to celebrities having sex in the back of the car, the men and women at the wheel have seen it all. And, just occasionally, the secrets spill out …

The best cheese in the world is running out fast. What should we eat instead?

The winner of this year’s World Cheese awards is made by a Norwegian farmer with only 12 cows. While you’re waiting for next year’s batch, here are some alternatives

The cult of ‘smellness’: what’s behind the extraordinary rise in sales of scented candles?

One website has seen a 180% spike in sales – and it’s not just the luxury end of the market that is booming

The quest for a perfect panettone

The thrice-risen Italian favourite is now a seasonal staple in the UK. But can new fanciful flavours beat the golden, fruit-studded classic?

‘I talk to my clothes’: why Courtney Love is selling her best-known outfits

The 90s grunge icon talks about how Gianni Versace got her out of slips, Karl Lagerfeld got her out of tutus and why naming her clothes helps her get dressed