We've come a way in female comedy. When I created Funny Women just over 10 years ago it was the 'single white female' of the comedy circuit. With the help of an experienced (male) comedy promoter, we encouraged and cajoled around 70 women to enter the first ever Funny Women Awards in 2003 for one main prize. Now we attract over 300 women (and growing year on year) to enter for five different categories.

The next time you hear someone say that women aren't funny, may we suggest that - after laughing and patting them gently on the head - you direct them...

We should be celebrating Miranda Hart's achievements in the male-dominated world of TV comedy, not searching for offence Sometimes you can time a b...

We brought you our first 50 Funny Women On Twitter round-up in April - so we thought it was about time to do the honours again. Again, we're coveri...

Sceptical about whether women comics can compete with their established male counterparts, Sarah Rainey joins female comedians on London's stand-up ci...