"Your writer," states Weldon, "in telling you this tale of murder, adultery, incest, ghosts, redemption and remorse, takes you first to a comfortable house in Highgate, North London..."

If you need somewhere to stay while tackling the 78-mile Capital Ring long-distance footpath, Campinmygarden.com might have the answer.

A detective with his head in the clouds

Cracks show in flat family portrait

Figures from the art world joined friends, family and colleagues at the funeral of The Independent's art critic Tom Lubbock yesterday.

I've been taking a keen interest in the debate over the high-speed rail link that would cut right through the Chilterns. Not because I live in the Chilterns, but because I go there to cycle, and so magical is the landscape that I can fully understand why the plans have caused such an outbreak of Nimbyism.

Joanna Trollope's new novel addresses a very contemporary problem – what happens when death fails to take into account the complex living arrangements of modern life.

Diana Athill's publishing career and romantic entanglements fascinate all who read her memoirs.

Bonkbusters, society gals, thrillers and chillers are just right for giving you a break from the relatives

In a tough job climate, what is it about those with geography degrees that makes them so employable?

Former Highgate boy Richard Garner finds out

A group of British islands noted for wildlife and remoteness have been included in a list of the 10 best regions in the world for tourism by travel guide Lonely Planet.

A second man will appear in court today accused of killing a teenager during a suspected gang fight on an estate.