Cross-country skiing and husky sledding in Norway

Norway’s natural highs: Cross-country skiing and husky sledding are hard work – but the rewards are truly exhilarating Cross-country skiing is something Norwegians do with consummate ease   But it’s hard work, as John Kampfner discovered on a trip to central Norway  He also went husky sledding and on a torchlit, horsedrawn sleigh ride By John … Read more

Scientists ‘cure cancer in mice’ by injecting lung and bowel tumours with tiny copper particles

Scientists ‘cure cancer in mice’ by injecting lung and bowel tumours with tiny toxic copper particles and super-charging the animals’ immune systems Researchers used tiny amounts of a metal which is known to be toxic to cells They injected it into tumours and boosted the immune system for a double effect When tumour cells were … Read more

Former boss of shipping firm Cory Brothers fined £45,000 for covert share sales 

Former boss of shipping company Cory Brothers fined £45,000 for covert share sales By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 11 January 2020 | Updated: 13:47 BST, 12 January 2020 Kevin Gorman has been fined £45,000 by the City watchdog A former executive of a long established British shipping company has … Read more

Best foot forward for a world tour of wonderful walks, from the Norfolk coast to Liechtenstein 

If your own two feet are your preferred mode of holiday transport, then slip on your comfiest walking shoes, for it’s never been so easy to enjoy an adventure on foot, with everything from urban trails to coastal paths and woodland hikes ready and waiting. Here we take you on a world tour of wonderful … Read more

The OTHER French Riviera: Who needs the Med when you can head west to the unspoiled Atlantic coast? 

From Brittany in the north to the Spanish border in the south, there are miles of charming spots to discover on the Atlantic coast in France.  The sea may be rough, but there are plenty of sheltered coves and bays to avoid the swells.  We’ve trawled from top to bottom to find ten of the … Read more