Alice Eaton

Hertfordshire author Gerd Treuhaft looks back on his life, from his time in a German concentration camp to interviewing Hollywood film stars, for his new book Goodbye Yesterday.

NOTHING beats the buzz of stand-up for Jo Brand. It is in front of an audience that the comedian is in her element. In the live arena, she can let rip on all the subjects closest to her heart. She can also underline just why she has earned the tag of "the funniest woman in Britain."

The world's largest ever diamond exhibition has opened its doors at the Natural History Museum. Alice Eaton got a sneak preview of some of the impressive gems on display.

CLASSICAL music has long been viewed as a diversion for those at the more mature end of the age scale.

The popular illusionist Derren Brown, who is touring this month, talks to This Is Local London about his fascinating career.

KIM Wilde may be used to wooing sell-out crowds with such hits as Kids In America and You Keep Me Hanging On, but now the 80s pop star has more domestic things on her mind.

ANY exercise craze that promises a quick-fire way to achieve a toned physique to rival that of Elle MacPherson is always worth a look at.

THE historic halls of Oxford's sprawling colleges have produced numerous highly trained lawyers, writers and teachers but how many circus owners?

TRING'S very own fringe festival is getting under way, giving a taster of what events are in store over the coming weeks.

TO watch, let alone hear, Evelyn Glennie at work is something to write home about.