Heathrow terminal
Heathrow Express services from London Paddington will be suspended for works from 18-21 April. Alternatives include Airbuses (0990 747777) from King's Cross and Euston stations and central hotels, and the Piccadilly Line Tube (020 7222 1234).

Smoked out of NY
A smoking ban in the workplace hit New York's 13,000 bars and restaurants last Monday. Premises owners face fines of £300 each time anyone is caught lighting up and could lose their licences. Similar legislation in Toronto was revoked within weeks due to 'unworkability'.

Lost in the Sahara
There are fears for the safety of tourists missing in the Sahara Desert since 21 February. Six German and one Dutch motorcyclists, and a second group of four Swiss in a car were holidaying near the Libyan border.

Belgium's high life
Belgium's parliament has voted to legalise the personal use of cannabis - but has stopped short of legalising its sale and says it will not allow Dutch-style 'coffee shops' selling the drug. The new ruling will allow people to possess small quantities of the drug and consume it legally - as long as they do not disturb the peace through their actions.