Medical officer warns particularly strong drugs, including one known as Green Rolex, are in circulation

Computer giant preparing for push into 'wearable technology'

Nearly 1,500 yachts have entered the race around the Isle of Wight

Gathering in Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth, home of the Royal Western Yacht Club of England, is a group of sailors far removed from the professional and grand prix circuit.

The new world number two spent time practising on clay in the USA

Congressman says sorry after admitting to blowing thousands on celebrity memorabilia

The former Chicago congressman son of civil rights leader the Rev Jesse Jackson has been charged with spending $750,000 (£483,000) in political campaign funds on personal expenses.

Just three challengers will line up in San Francisco this year bidding to topple the local holders of the America’s Cup.

With 007 back on our screens this weekend, it's time to a look at the best gadgets from half a century of Bond movies.

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In the first of an occasional series, our writer on the eastern fringes of Russia reports on the conservationists who are trying to save the Amur Tiger

A sale of the late Sir Jimmy Savile's possessions and mementoes has got under way with one of the late DJ's Highland suits going for £280.

He'd just won his seventh Wimbledon title and Centre Court was going wild, but Roger Federer had been well-drilled by his corporate sponsors, so calmly sat down and strapped on his wrist watch.

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