As well as pristine beaches and the most sunshine hours in the UK, the inner Hebridean island has an abundance of wildlife – but is mercifully free of midges The last time I sat on the saddle of a pushbike I was still in short trousers. Forty years later, I was pedalling gleefully down an…

Papua New Guinea (PNG) recently held national elections. There are some tensions in the post-election environment and possible disruption of flight schedules and transport services. Election-related protests in the vicinity of Mt Hagen Airport (Kagamuga) have caused road blockages resulting in flight cancellations and periodic closures of the airport (See Safety and security). The level of advice…