By the time my daughter told me about her future mother-in-law's latest cruel stunt, she had at least stopped crying. Kim and her fiancé, Luke, had gone to a family birthday party at Jackie's house.
What's the worst thing about middle age? I still have nightmares about the time my back went, leaving me doubled over each time I tried to get out of bed or exit the sofa.
Our first meeting was carefully planned to seem very casual. They had chosen a cafe in Brighton, near where I live, rather than a restaurant or, worse, my home.
Have you been missed off the list of invitees to the office party this Christmas? If so, you could be in for a handsome bonus. So suggests the country's biggest civil service union.
It has been a terrible two months for free speech. First, people were sent to prison - actually sent to prison - for saying unpleasant things in the aftermath of the Southport riots.
Brigitte Macron filed a criminal complaint in August, and, on Thursday, city prosecutors confirmed a cyber-harassment trial will take place in July 2025.
A third of UK workplaces are planning to scale down their Christmas celebrations while just over a quarter say they won't be holding any celebrations at all.
OSCAR CAINER: Norse god, Loki, was the 13th guest at a feast where he tricked another god into killing Balder the god of joy. This, with other tales, has led to Friday the 13th being considered unluc…
JACK GAUGHAN: Man City's leadership group of players beat a hasty retreat out of the Allianz Stadium. Light on their feet as always; these players have always been able to sidestep the opposition.
When Kaylee Muthart put school on hold, she became hooked on meth. Just before entering rehab, a large dose triggered religious hallucinations, leading her to tear out her own eyes as a sacrifice.