As a new play and V&A exhibition celebrating Alexander McQueen open in London, Rachel Marie Walsh looks at the life and style of the iconic designer.

THE parents of a 15-year-old girl who died after brain surgery said the laughter had gone from their lives following the death of their “bubbly”, life-loving daughter.

Long-running musical Les Miserables bade an emotional “au revoir” to Broadway today after 16 years and over 6,500 performances.