Olympic security staff are in the gun again - this time for losing a set of keys to London's tennis venue.

Adrian Mourby is moved by a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres.

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Simon Calder finds the hot spring city of Bath looking brighter than ever as it celebrates 25 years as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Anthony Lambert takes a trip on a lovingly-restored cogwheel steam locomotive route through the Swiss Alps.

Andy Lynes delights in a foraging holiday off the coast of Cornwall.

Discovery of bones in Florence convent believed to be those of silk merchant's wife who inspired Da Vinci

Sarah Lawrence tries to break the winter rut by kicking off training for the annual Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.

Mick Webb finds plenty to engage him on a stroll around the northern Portuguese city of Guimaraes.

Geoff Cumming learns what the fuss is about at the Queen's home.

The much-loved tea-carrier Cutty Sark has never looked better, writes Pamela Wade.

Dunedin writer Neville Peat warns Olympic Games visitors to always keep a close eye on their valuables. It's sound advice for any traveller anywhere.

Pop singer Madonna helps out a fan with a marriage proposal, while also doling out some marital advice.

Sienna Miller and boyfriend Tom Sturridge have named their newborn daughter Marlow.