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Giant ichthyosaur’s huge tooth points to sea creatures with robust bite

Rare fossils from three of the late-Triassic marine reptiles found in Swiss Alps include 10cm tooth – big enough to snag giant squid

The Guardian - UK

Giant monster that may be the largest animal ever to exist is discovered in Alps

Scientists are saying that the 205 million year old ichthyosaur was larger than a blue whale. The huge marine creature was identified from fossils representing three individuals that included massive teeth and vertebrae

Daily Mirror

A jazz player, a rock climber and Doris Lessing: life for women over 50, 1975

A war opportunity, the first female ascent in the Alps, and an ex-Communist

The Guardian - UK

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Grenoble city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in France’s ‘capital of the Alps’

Too often missed as visitors make a mad dash for the mountains, this southeastern French city is where skiers and hikers converge with raucous wine bars and elegant antiques shops, says Anna Richards

The Independent UK

Franck Muller marks 30 years of Haute Horlogerie

Five years ago, Franck Muller marked its 25th anniversary by holding the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie at the Grand Malagny estate, located in the village of Genthod, overlooking Lake Geneva with a magnificent view of the French Alps.

Bangkok Post

Inside Gordon Ramsay's luxury £150,000 family ski holiday in the French Alps

Gordon Ramsay's holiday home deep in the French Alp village Courchevel 1850 boasts an impressive cinema room, private gym and swimming pool with four housekeepers and two butlers.

Daily Record

Liverpool to go from being hotter than Ibiza to colder than the Alps

Wednesday will be the most extreme in terms of wintry weather

Liverpool Echo

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Alps covered in SAND as huge Sahara dust storm sweeps across Europe towards UK

Saharan dust has been carried more than 1,500 miles in the air by currents and dumped over large parts of Europe, with ski resorts turned orange and a tint in the skies of the UK

Daily Mirror

Recipe: Italian Alps inspire hearty whole-wheat pasta

In the shadow of the Italian Alps, buckwheat traditionally was the grain of choice because it thrived in the harsh climate

The Independent UK

High Winds Slam BASE Jumper Into A Cliff In German Alps, Daring Rescue Follows

The extreme sport participant clung by his fingertips until he was saved.

Zenger

43 injured as tourist bus veers off road in Bavaria

A tourist bus headed for the Austrian Alps crashed on a local highway in Upper Bavaria Saturday morning

The Independent UK

Future-proofed piste – sustainable skiing in the French Alps

Serre Chevalier near Briançon is defying the sceptics with its solar, wind and hydro-powered shift towards building the ski resort of the future

The Guardian - UK

From sunny Greece to the snowy Alps - find out where your next holiday should be

As Covid restrictions begin to ease, many of us are in desperate need of a holiday. But which country should you visit next? Take our latest travel quiz to find out

Daily Mirror

On the green run: A ski-free winter break to Switzerland’s eco-focused Jungfrau region

As it speeds towards sustainability and embraces low-impact sports, this Swiss gem is setting a shining example for a cleaner, greener future of winter tourism in the Alps, says Kerry Walker

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

All the places you can fly to from Liverpool Airport in 2022

There's a huge range of destinations, with many being just a couple of hours away

Reuters

Two skiers killed in second deadly avalanche in Austria

Two skiers were killed by an avalanche in western Austria, police said on Saturday, hours after another avalanche in the same province killed five people on an unusually dangerous day in the Alps after heavy snowfall followed by warmer weather.

Daily Mirror

Five people killed and one left injured after avalanche hits Austrian Alps

The identities and nationalities of the victims have not yet been revealed as was said to be an unusually dangerous day in the Alps in Austra's Tyrol province after heavy snowfall was followed by warmer weather

The Guardian - UK

All in on the Alps: the skiing resorts that offer a perfect family winter holiday

There aren’t many activities that can keep an entire family happy – but skiing is certainly one of them. From young children, to teens and parents, a winter holiday ticks all the boxes for everyone

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The Guardian - UK

From La Rosière to Val Thorens: five of the best ski resorts in France

With great snow conditions, charming chalets and the highest ski resort in Europe, France is the perfect place for a winter break. Here’s where you should stay

Belfast Live

Belfast man making global waves with adventure clothing & e-bikes

Matt Creighton founded Bleubird while working in the French Alps

The Independent UK

France: Man tried over killing 8-year-old girl, other crimes

A former dog trainer goes on trial Monday in the French city of Grenoble accused of kidnapping and killing an 8-year-old girl at a wedding in the Alps

Financial Times

Skiing’s longest run

A new cable car connection makes it possible to ski across much of the Dolomites in a single day

The Independent UK

Scientists develop four-legged robot that hikes difficult terrain faster than average human

Robot completes hour-long hike in Alps in duration recommended for human hikers

France 24

A tribute to French actor Gaspard Ulliel

Intelligent, dedicated, magnetic and beautiful are just some of the words that have been used to pay tribute to the French actor Gaspard Ulliel, who has died after a skiing accident in the Alps. Known for portraying the young Hannibal Lector and the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, his tragic…

Radio France Internationale

French actor Gaspard Ulliel dies after ski accident, mourned by ministers, cinema world

Gaspard Ulliel, who won two French Cesar awards and had a top role in a new Marvel TV series, died on Wednesday following a ski accident in the Alps. President Emmanuel Macron and other ministers have expressed sadness for the loss of a talented actor.

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