Conservationists call for Canary Islands whale sanctuary instead of oil scheme

World Wide Fund for Nature launches campaign as Repsol announces that exploratory drilling could start in October

French wine in crisis? That’s good news for small producers

Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions

Hermès’ artistic director leaves after four years

Christophe
Lemaire, the artistic director of Hermès, has just announced he will be leaving the French fashion house after four years. Now, all eyes are on who will take over next

Sunseeker boss Stewart McIntyre abruptly leaves luxury yacht builder

Founder Robert Braithwaite to take over as acting president after managing director exits Chinese-owned company

Luxury hunting and fishing estates hit record high price

Demand for exclusive properties and grounds for stalking deer or fishing for salmon has soared, says study by estate agents

Shard leads Olympic Aquatics Centre in race for the Stirling prize

Other contenders for architecture award include Birmingham library, Everyman theatre in Liverpool and LSE student centre

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