The medal ceremony for Valerie Adams is to be held in front of a select audience of competition winners and VIPs, despite calls for a public celebration of her gold victory.

It's easy to imagine this land was fought over by princes, kings and lords, writes Peta McCartney.

If you're into the macabre, the Scottish capital is the place to be, writes Colin Hogg.

Bob Downing pays a visit to some of London's most famous tourist attractions.

Singer Adele is photographed for the first time with her baby bump, denies tying the knot in secret.

Abi Jackson rounds up some elevated accommodation options and finds treehouse living has come a long way.

Built high among the trees of a secluded valley, Chewton Glen’s treehouse suites offer luxury accommodation high in the forest canopy.

For further information see chewtonglen.com.

Prince Harry has reportedly been dumped by his new girlfriend following his naked frolic in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Campers have described the moment they came face to face with a lion on the loose in a village in the east of England.

Fashion business World's co-founder is a stranger to diplomacy, talks loudly and very fast and is never short of an opinion

Rhiannon Batten discovers a gingerbread house with gourmet extras in the historic market town of Knaresborough.