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Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
One sentence story writer honoured new
An author who pens stories the length of a sentence has scooped this year's Man Booker International Prize.
Sugary syrup effects 'like drug'
A sugary syrup widely used in processed foods like biscuits can cause behavioural changes similar to the effects of cocaine, according to new research.
Image shows 'ideal woman celebrity'
This is how the ideal female celebrity would look, according to a new survey.
Cow handbag design offal-y daring
As fashion designs go, some might say it is just offal.
Puppy swallows whole lolly stick
A puppy survived after swallowing a four-and-a-half-inch lolly stick, vets have said.
New mayor crashes car into shop
The new mayor of an area of Suffolk is recovering after driving his car into a branch of Tesco Express.
Octogenarians race in Everest duel
An 80-year-old Japanese extreme skier who just missed becoming the oldest man to reach the summit of Mount Everest five years ago is back on the mountain to make another attempt at the title.
Police force to sell unused £11m HQ
A police force that spent more than £11 million on a headquarters it has never used has announced it will sell the site after it has been empty for five years.
Harry Potter edition fetches £150k
A first edition of the first Harry Potter book, personally annotated by JK Rowling, has sold for £150,000 at auction.
Historic street signs snapped up
Some of London's most recognisable street signs, including those which have stood in Downing Street and Abbey Road, have fetched thousands of pounds at auction.
Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot
Three forgers have been jailed for what police believe is the largest ever plot to make fake pound coins in the UK, some of which may still be in circulation.
Wales needs better weather: Jones
Wales needs better weather if its tourism industry is to prosper - says the country's own First Minister.
Germany nationalises Bieber monkey
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.
Ferris wheel world record broken
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite.
Surgeons use chain to rebuild jaw
A cancer patient has thanked surgeons for saving her life by rebuilding part of her jaw using a chain similar to those used on bicycles.
Google Glasses prompt privacy fears
It is set to be the next big thing for gadget lovers everywhere - but users of Google Glass, a high-tech pair of spectacles with in-built hands-free video camera and internet access, are being given some basic advice: Take them off when visiting public conveniences.
Bond watch found at car boot sale
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up at a car boot sale following years of mystery about its whereabouts.
Facebook too old, say teens
Twitter booming as social media destination
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Latest News
Woolwich: Police shoot two men after soldier is beheaded in London street
A soldier was murdered by two suspected Islamists yesterday who attempted to behead and disembowel him as he left a barracks, in the first deadly attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings.
Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney
A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.
Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner
A mobile phone, a rubber duck and a £20 note have all ended up inside dogs' stomachs, according to a new survey.
Latest Sport
Wade scoops unique award double new
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Former Manchester United defender Brian Greenhoff dies, aged 60
Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died, aged 60.
Tindall ready to use experience
Mike Tindall is relishing the chance to test his experience against Gloucester's youth when he lines up for the Barbarians against England on Sunday.
Latest Showbiz
Yakoob: Girls tougher than boys
Apprentice reject Uzma Yakoob has said it was far more stressful being on the women's team than working with the men.
Stones' Micks reunited in the park
The Rolling Stones' return to Hyde Park will see them team up with former guitarist Mick Taylor, but there will be no reappearance of the white dress Mick Jagger wore at the original 1969 gig because he has lost it.
Graham: I'll miss playing stripper
The Hangover III star Heather Graham says she will miss playing sexy stripper Jade because the excitement makes up for her "boring" real life.
