16:38 Speereo Software UK has launched Ski Guide for smartphones.
Ski guide includes information about eight countries in Europe, including Andorra, Austria, Finland, France, Italy, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland. The guide describes 61 main resorts in these countries.

15:50 North East business in Russia
North East firms looking to develop their exporting opportunities into Russia will have the chance to test the market for themselves in a UK Trade & Investment visit taking place in the New Year.