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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.
Porsche driver's costly gear error
The owner of a brand new Porsche has been left counting the cost of a gear mistake after crashing his car into a discount supermarket.
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
Headteachers cross swords with Gove new
Michael Gove has faced the wrath of headteachers over the state of the education system, just hours after they passed a landmark vote of no confidence in the Government's school reforms.
Olympics star Ennis ties the knot new
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis wore a winning smile as she married her long-term partner at a church in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Briton drowns on holiday in Italy new
A British tourist has drowned while swimming on a family holiday in Italy.
Latest Sport
Sexton intrigued by O'Gara move new
Jonathan Sexton has been taken by surprise to hear that long-time rival Ronan O'Gara will be his coach at Racing Metro.
McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge new
Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.
Aussies suffer injuries in NSW clash new
Six Australia hopefuls including veteran flanker George Smith and hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau suffered injuries as the Waratahs came from behind to post a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Brumbies in a brutal Super 15 local derby at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
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Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’ new
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci shares insecurities new
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
Benedict Cumberbatch never expected success new
Benedict Cumberbatch still quite can't believe the success he's having in Hollywood.
