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

Black Stick Simon Child could be one of the stars of the Games, writes Michael Brown.

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

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

Say what you like about London's up and at 'em mayor, Boris Johnson, but he knows how to put himself about.

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.

A ban on Olympic workers eating chips from their canteen because they're not made by official sponsor McDonald's has been lifted, but...

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.

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

Chief sports writer David Leggat picks four of the more distinctive places for visitors to follow the Olympics action.

London loves a grand event - and grand sporting events take pride of place in the city's calendar.