The mini-heatwave which has swept Britain looks set to end after forecasters predicted cooler temperatures and unsettled weather for the week ahead.

Pitch up at the new luxury campsite at Dromquinna Manor (00 353 64 664 2888; dromquinnamanor.com) on the south-west coast of Ireland. A dozen safari tents, including five suitable for families, are the latest accommodation on offer at this waterside estate in Co Kerry. Swimming, cycling and horse riding are among the activities on offer and there's a daily water-taxi to nearby Kenmare. Two-bed family tents cost from €150 (£120) per night for two adults; children under 16 pay €15 (£12) per night. Return ferry crossings from Pembroke to Rosslare cost from £330 with Irish Ferries (0818 300 400; irishferries.com).

Rower is all set for another 'pipe dream' on golden morning for Team GB

More than 100 years after it was created by a flood – and following decades of environmental degradation – California's once-famous Salton Sea is six weeks from falling off the tourist map, thanks to the state's fiscal crisis.

On the road

Hopes were fading today for three popular fishermen missing since yesterday morning as coastguards found an object on the sea bed.

Speedway rider Lee Richardson has died following a crash in Poland, his British team confirmed last night.

Naturally, getting out and about is great fun

Chewton Glen, Hampshire

The beleaguered fashion chain French Connection has put up the "for sale" sign outside 14 of its UK shops in large shopping centres across the UK.

The woes of Game Group added to the headaches of the UK's biggest shopping centres owner yesterday as occupancy levels were hit by a wave of struggling retailers going to the wall.

The troubles of retailers like Game added to the headaches of the UK's biggest shopping centres owner yesterday as occupancy levels were hit by a wave of tenants going under.

Usually, when a team player strikes out on a solo project, it's a fair bet that the project, volitionally or not, will reveal more of the player's inner workings, allow a glimpse of their soul or spirit.