Young, rich, famous and missing out on normality

Imagine this. You’re a teenager. Your face is on the cover of all the gossip magazines. You are endorsing all manner of products, perfume, soft drinks, mobile phones.

We all love Olivia Colman now - but I was there first

Why is Britain suddenly falling head over heels in love with Olivia Colman?

John Challis: Here I was greeted by a sea of faces - all mine

Only Fools and Horses star John Challis, promotes the masked ball at The Public, West Bromwich..

You find yourself in the strangest situations in my game. I’ve been in an office with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a bar with Oliver Reed and backstage with The Rolling Stones, down the years.

Cooking on TV for Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield is a real blast

At last, I’ve got time to breathe. During the past month, it seems as though my feet haven’t touched the ground.

Best of Peter Rhodes - May 17

Peter Rhodes' Express & Star column, taking a sideways look at the week's big news.

Blog: Reasons to be cheerful at West Brom

It's been a disappointing end to a sparkling season for West Bromwich Albion, writes Baggies blogger Warren Stephens.

The Beautiful Game is on its last legs

I hate football and so do you, deep down. Sure, some of us cover it up quite well, but beneath the surface, it’s a different ball game.

Losing sleep and my mind with 3am fighting talk

Losing sleep and my mind with 3am fighting talk

Being on the roads is just driving me a little crazy

It’s that age old argument, women are the worst drivers. Well according to the Driving Standards Agency which released some crazy figures recently stating us ladies made more mistakes in our tests than men. Whatever.

Isn't it about time we all gave Gwyneth Paltrow a break?

Another week, another bombshell from Gwyneth Paltrow, the Marmite of all Hollywood celebrities.

What your favourite TV show says about you

The more ludicrous a telly show becomes while masquerading as a slice of real life, the more we seem to love it.

Life's so busy but we are enjoying every minute

Well, we made it. Last Saturday, my wife, Jenny, and I, welcomed about 100 guests to the official launch of our new cookery school and bed and breakfast. It was an amazing evening and we were grateful to everybody who took the time to join in the fun.

I shared a cuppa with Churchill's daughter

Darn! I’ve done it again. Missed knowing at least three fascinating people until they were dead.

Bangers and beer, why I can’t wait for food fest

You won't find me in the kitchen this afternoon. I'll be joining the crowds at Ludlow Castle.

Blog: Building for the future in the right way

Soccer - Barclays Premier League - Aston Villa v Swansea City - Villa Park

With Aston Villa’s last home game upon us, blogger Matt Turvey looks at how the club are closer to safety than many expected in January.

Best of Peter Rhodes - May 10

Any visit to Rome would be incomplete without a stop off at its world famous Colosseum

Peter Rhodes' Express & Star column, taking a sideways look at the week's big news.

Blog: No points but plenty of heart from West Brom

No points from six for the Baggies yet it’s difficult to remember two less heartfelt defeats than those at home to Wigan Athletic and away at Manchester City this week, writes Warren Stephens.

Lou's women on cookery programmes

Meet the Lou's Women. Front L to R: Stacey Senior, Elaine James, Reporter Louise Jew, Holly Dodd, and Amanda Robbie. Centre L to R: Lou Thomas, Jean Martyn, Sheena Hamilton, and Helen Broadhurst. Top L to R: Alice Durant, Irina James, and Chris Armstrong.

Is anyone else fed up with an endless diet of cookery programmes on the telly?

You just can’t shut George Clooney up these days

So there I was chatting to George Clooney at a film premiere in Rome. What? Should I have issued a ‘name drop’ alert there? You think? Sorry. Bear with.