Franca Rame, who has died aged 84, was one of Italy's most admired stage performers and playwrights. A leftwing militant, she was elected to the Italian senate in 2006 but resigned within two years, ...

To make the Naples Copper Cookies, melt the margarine in a double boiler or microwave and set aside. Pour the sugar, cloves (1), and ground cinnamon (2) into a large bowl. Add the baking powder (3) ...

The Edgcumbe Belle sped through the Mayflower Marina in Plymouth, cutting into the fast-flowing tidal waters of the River Tamar before dropping its passengers eight minutes later on the concrete quay ...