Olympic champion Katie Archibald hoping for more solo outings
The rivalry between members of the Great Britain cycling squad spurs each individual on, but there is also a strong sense of unity. Although Kenny’s absence at the World Championships presented Archibald with an opportunity that she took full advantage of, the Scot is keen to see Kenny return to the squad. The pair won […]
A39: England’s remote Atlantic Highway
Nik Taylor/Getty Images The Atlantic Highway section of Cornwall’s A39 runs from Barnstaple, Devon, to Newquay, Cornwall (Credit: Nik Taylor/Getty Images) A 70-mile strip of the A39 is more than just another thoroughfare. It’s where generations of Cornish ingenuity blend with an influx of newcomers seeking a more rural life. Locals wouldn’t say there’s much […]
Are Britain’s bosses up to the job?
Getty Images The shortcomings of British managers are being targeted in the Budget and also by a senior adviser to the Scottish government. There is a push to get them learning about business skills they lack, and to understand better how to use technology. Brexit has lowered expectations of the boost to productivity from inward […]
A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland
Deb Snelson/Getty Images A cutting-edge tourism model in Newfoundland (Credit: Deb Snelson/Getty Images) The rugged and remote Canadian region has been championing a hands-on approach to tourism to pass its unique culture and traditions along. Standing outside the boatshed at The Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland & Labrador, on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula, I was surprised […]
Notts County: Sophie Bradley says give women’s football a chance
“With the WSL2 and it being in Nottingham it’s massive,” Bradley, 24, added. “We have had a couple of FA Cup finals held here at Forest’s ground and to be part of Nottingham playing at Notts County is brilliant. “Since I was 13 I have been travelling to every club I have played for. I […]
Cumbria farms targeted by GPS gadget thieves, police say
BBC Cumbria Police has warned farmers to lock their GPS equipment away Groups of criminals are travelling into the countryside to steal farmers’ expensive GPS gadgets, police warned. Cumbria Police said thieves targeted farms for the equipment, often used in tractors and other machinery to help map out boundaries and harvest crops. The force said […]
Israel’s transformative desert retreat
agefotostock/Alamy Israel’s transformative desert retreat (Credit: agefotostock/Alamy) Set deep in the heart of the Negev desert in southern Israel, a small community is inviting travellers to connect with nature and learn to live a little more consciously. My very first taste of Israel was as a teenage volunteer at a kibbutz, and after 25 years, […]
England in Australia: ODI series after World Cup success is ‘horrible’, says Moeen Ali
Nine of the World Cup-winning squad are staying in Australia for the series, plus travelling reserves Luke Wood and Liam Dawson are added. Opener Jason Roy will return to the squad after being dropped for the T20 World Cup after a poor run of form. Head coach Matthew Mott, who now holds three World Cup […]
Amazon launches collection points at Next stores
Reuters Amazon has launched a service for customers to collect parcels from pick-up points inside Next shops. The new service is called Amazon Counter, and Next said its participation would help the chain stay relevant in a tough retail environment. UK shops have been struggling with many pressures, including competition from online retailers such as […]
France’s undisputed queens of cheese
Emily Monaco While knowledgeable about aging, Nathalie Quatrehomme focuses on her front-of-the-house role (Credit: Emily Monaco) While gender has long governed the world of cheesemongering – like many culinary professions in France – the rules are changing. In the months leading up to the very first cheese-focused iteration of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) […]