The winter solstice means one thing for those working in Antarctica – a bracing plunge into -2C water. Yikes…

Last week, there was diamond fever in South Africa after clear stones were found in the KwaZulu-Natal province. Yesterday, they were found to be quartz crystals. Pretty, but not quite as dazzling…

And here’s hoping the blokes were wearing a bit more than the latest trend for men – short shorts. When the warmer weather comes around, don’t say we didn’t warn you…