WHAT'S HOT: NaNoWriMoThe "write a novel in a month" challenge is back. Great fun. See nanowrimo.org
Great ScottDirector Ridley is set to shoot six low-budget films in Northern Ireland
Trans-generational fashionPencil skirts: the ultimate age equalizer. Don't mind if we borrow, Mum?
Robbie WilliamsBack to his cheeky best on The Late Late last week
Alt-JWho? This year's Mercury prizewinner. We know, it's impossible to keep up
M&SCocoa dusted, Belgian chocolate covered Macademia nuts ... big as gob stoppers. Not for sharing
WHATS NOT:
'X-Factor'Being trounced in the ratings by Strictly. Sort it out Simon.
The 'other' certaintyAs we zoomed past the October deadline, some of us are still grappling with our tax returns
PeplumsThe jig is up as the frilly belly disguiser is officially last season
SkyfallDon't believe the hype – and stop sucking those lemons Daniel Craig
Chugger's delightMaking us feel guilty about not being charitable. Some of us really don't have a dime to spare
The letter KThose infernal Kardashians have released a "Kollection" for a clothes store. Khronic