Did you know that tortoiseshell cats (called “torties”) are almost exclusively female? Some other little-known tortie facts: They often have hot-tempered personalities (called “tortitude”), and are ...

As we head towards autumn, the new season’s trends are sweeping through shops. One that’s caught our eye is tortoiseshell. Swirls of black and brown hues can be found adorning heels, hairbands and ...