Hugh Hefner drew the ire of Christian conservatives and radical feminists alike, but many women have also said positive things about the late Playboy publisher, writes TP O’Mahony.

A British government minister has called for columnist Julie Burchill to be sacked, accusing her of a “disgusting rant” against transsexuals.

The stage was set for Michael Jackson’s final act today as the world capital of make-believe braced for what could be the biggest, most spectacular celebrity send-off of all time.

An airline which advertised for actors to fly backwards and forwards between Norwich and Dublin to boost passenger numbers may be penalised, airport bosses warned today.