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'Casual' police website wins fans
A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.
Truck left dangling in bridge crash
A truck was left dangling over the side of a motorway bridge in Melbourne, Australia, after it flipped over and threw the driver about 65ft onto another road below, local media have reported.
Farne Islands puffin census starts
A puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands as National Trust rangers attempt to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live on the iconic habitat.
'Obtuse' rail announcements slammed
Tourists are being confused by train conductors using obtuse language to tell passengers that they are approaching a station, a Labour MP has said.
Council may fine pigeon-feeders
Feeding a troublesome flock of pigeons roosting in a shopping precinct could see people facing fines or court action, a council has warned.
Aussie minister floored by kangaroo
An Australian politician taking his morning jog in the capital Canberra has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo.
FO staff quizzed on Olympic tickets
Silencing a noisy cockerel and supplying Olympic tickets were among the more unusual requests made to British consular staff abroad last year.
Moderator mistaken for jewel thief
The next Moderator of the Church of Scotland was mistaken for a jewel thief when she went to a ring fitting with a duplicate of a missing Kirk treasure.
Beano fans 'can go back in time'
A 1980s edition of The Beano comic spotted in an episode of Dr Who has been reprinted for its fans, allowing them "to travel back in time".
Tight security for rare orchid
Britain's rarest orchid will go on display under heavy security at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week.
Curious dog Lexi freed from wall
Lexi, the eight-month-old cocker spaniel, has been rescued after getting her head stuck in a decorative wall.
Baby booties made from breast milk
Tiny baby booties made from donated breast milk have been created by British designers.
Sci-fi rivals clash at convention
Police were called to a sci-fi convention after a confrontation between costumed characters from rival clubs.
Black widow arrives with shipment
A potentially deadly black widow spider shocked workers on a city industrial estate when they discovered it in a shipment from the US.
Piglet triplets get cuddly company
A cuddly toy is helping to keep three wild boar piglets company at a zoo where they are being hand-reared by keepers.
Sandwich-making record on the menu
Lunch fans in Salford are hoping they have managed to break the world record for the largest number of people making a sandwich at the same time.
Mobile use 'interrupting funerals'
Mobile phones are making it increasingly difficult to rest in peace with almost a fifth of funerals interrupted by obtrusive ringing, according to research by The Co-operative Funeralcare.
Harry and PM receive doll gifts
Prince Harry became a living doll when he was presented with a "mini me" as a souvenir of his visit to New York.
Cleaner kicks grenade - and lives
A council cleaner kicked a live Second World War hand grenade he found on a beach then picked it up and put it in his loader before continuing his litter pick.
Bald brothers both get transplant
Two balding brothers have made hair transplant history by undergoing the procedure at the same time.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Pakistan politician gunned down
Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a senior member of a leading Pakistani political party.
Activists attack PM on gay marriage
Tory activists have attacked David Cameron's support for gay marriage, claiming it had made winning the next general election "virtually impossible".
Crohn's patients slam hospital food
Half of hospitalised Crohn's disease patients believe their recovery was hampered because of poor hospital food, a poll suggests.
Latest Sport
Clichy signs new City deal new
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Latest Showbiz
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
Berry: My music is not a comedy act
Matt Berry says people often mistake his gigs for a comedy music act.
Denmark eclipses UK at Eurovision new
The UK was holding out for a hero - but in the event Bonnie Tyler was totally eclipsed by bookies' favourite Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest.
