After a long, cold winter, we asked The Local's readers to share what puts a spring in their step this time of the year.

First the polar vortex cast snow and cold blasts across North America, then the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his ...

Shiffrin failed to finish in the first run in Åre, Sweden, going out when she skied wide after approaching a right-hand turn too fast. Brignone raced last in the afternoon as the first-run leader ...

Sweden's security service said Russia's activities were mainly aimed at undermining Nato cohesion [Getty Images] ...

All the latest news, photos and more on the Swedish royals: King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine Find out more about the Swedish Royal ...