Gateway to Europe, and Gallic charm

London is on the edge of continental Europe, which is less than 40km from the southern English coast and just over an hour by train from London.

Markets, museums and more in Nice

The perfectly blue water of Nice's bay has been drawing tourists since the 19th century. At the Cours Saleya market, the emphasis is on local products.

From fun beaches to art museums in French resort of Nice

French Riviera town caters to everyone with historic old town, art museums, beaches and seaside walkways.

Breivik trial, day four - live updates

Anders Behring Breivik continues to be questioned over his killing spree that left 77 dead in Norway last July 9.23am: The defendant claims that 50 pages of notes he took from the Knights Templar meeting (which he says he attended in London in 2002) formed the basis of his manifesto. The court has adjourned for a 20-minute break. 9.18am: Breivik admits that 60% of his 1,801-page manifesto was ...

Andrew Martin: Real men carry power tools - or they used to

It was reported last week that spending on DIY equipment has fallen to its lowest level since such spending began to be recorded in 1996. The pole-axed housing market has been blamed.