38 h. ago Jack Reacher author Lee Child: ‘More sex is medically implausible and I’m as rich and famous as I need to be’

The thriller writer on being a fearless Brummie, how he came to own a Renoir and his six-decade love affair with smokingBorn in the West Midlands, Lee Child, 70, studied law before working in television. After losing his job following a corporate restructuring, he published Killing Floor, the first in the Jack Reacher series, in 1997. His novels have been adapted into two films, starring Tom Cruise, and an Amazon Prime series. He now writes with his brother Andrew and they headline Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival in Harrogate next month. The 30th Reacher thriller, Exit Strategy, is out in November. He is married with a daughter, and lives in the north of England.When were you happiest? In 1993, making love on the beach of a deserted island in the Bahamas. Continue reading...

Culture

1 week ago Alison Hammond reveals she asked Great British Bake Off bosses not to air 'shameful' fall

The 48-year-old laughed as she recalled the mishap, explaining that she had been ‘showing off’

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1 week ago Britain's shameless fare dodgers revealed: Moment brazen commuters attack police, barge through barriers and insult train staff in bid to avoid paying for tickets

A Channel 5 documentary called 'Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law' airing on Monday evenings at 9pm has uncovered the scale of rail passengers illegally trying to travel for free in Britain.

Events

2 w. ago Dorset holiday home with 'stunning sea view' is ideal place to watch sunrises

Beach lovers looking for a staycation in Dorset have fallen in love a family-friendly apartment that has 'stunning sea views' in town known for its beautiful harbour and golden sands

Economics

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Located in the Tendring district of Essex, the beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike with its colourful beach huts, fresh water lido and a range of sports activities

Politics

3 w. ago Tiny UK seaside village with barely any crime and huge beach loved by tourists

Defying the crime-riddled reputation of UK seaside resorts, this tiny coastal village - framed by its own island - has been crowned of the most relaxing spots in the country

Society

3 w. ago We quit Britain for a new life in Australia. The constant sunshine, stunning beaches and easygoing lifestyle was everything we'd ever wanted... until a horrifying twist of fate at Christmas

From their very first date, Emma and Lee were inseparable. They started a new life of sun and sand in Australia with their two daughters and were happy - until one horrific Boxing Day night...

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3 w. ago UK beach once loved by Brits shamed with unwanted Brown Flag Award

Despite being surrounded by a lush 140-acre woodland and 'striking' castle, this secluded stretch of golden sands has been named and shamed due to its 'poor' water quality

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4 w. ago Tiny UK seaside village with pretty beach once named among Britain’s dirtiest

The number of UK beaches awarded the Brown Flag Award went up by almost 50% in the past year, but this Kentish seaside spot was the only one to buck the trend

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