Our father, John Davoll, who has died aged 85, followed a career as a research chemist with a pioneering role in the conservation movement. Born in Chadderton, Lancashire, to parents who worked in the cotton industry, he developed an early interest in chemistry through reading his father's textbooks. He pursued the subject at school and won a scholarship to Clare College, Cambridge. After ...
James Pearce on why Vancouver was so special
People attending a public meeting in Buxton last week were told that a £2.5 million cycle trail project in the Peak District National Park would provide a boost to the local economy.
The project, which will provide cycle trail links from Buxton and Matlock stations which will connect to the existing High Peak, Monsal and Tissington rails, is being funded by the Department for Transport as part of plans by the Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA) to attract tourists while reducing the number of cars accessing local beauty spots.
New routes will boost local economy and reduce visitors' car dependency
Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri has defended Lawn Tennis Association chief Roger Draper over last weekend's Davis Cup embarrassment, insisting the problem stems from the fact Great ritain "is not a tennis nation".