China’s new freedom fighters

Countless thousands of people in China are blacklisted, harassed, intimidated and locked up merely for what they say or because of the job they do

Two wheels

Claire Armitstead: You don't see many masked riders in London, but they seem to be on the increase

Tough at the top

Prince Charles called the old visitors' centre on the peak of Snowdon 'the highest slum in Wales' - and now its eco-friendly replacement is proving just as controversial. Jill Tunstall reports

Two wheels

Carlton Reid: Colville-Andersen ends lots of his posts with the dictum 'Copenhagenize the planet'. He wants cycling to be recognised as a normal way of getting around town

Once bitten …

Mosquitoes will be out in force this year, say the experts. Peta Bee looks into the best ways to combat a perennial summer problem

Could you make 28 meals from this?

A new book claims it can save you time and money and reduce your eco impact - with its seasonal shopping and cooking plans. Zoe Williams gives it a go

Walk the distance

From a 10-day hike in Ireland to a month-long pilgrimage trail to Santiago de Compostela, here is our pick of the best walking holidays

Pedal power

Cycling is healthy, environmentally friendly and economical. Jump on your bike and cycle to France, Spain or Holland