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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 new
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
France signs gay marriage into law new
French president Francois Hollande has signed a law authorising gay marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, after months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.
Pub gloom deepens as Belfast nightclub put on market for just £300,000 new
A well-known Belfast nightspot has gone on the market with a price tag of £300,000.
North Korea 'fires three missiles' new
South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters.
Latest Sport
Rodgers keen to improve squad new
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident the recruitment structure put in place over the last year will ensure the club do not waste money in the transfer market.
Stoke City probe Whelan and Jones pig's head stunt and car smash claims new
Stoke City have begun an investigation into an incident at their training ground in which a pig's head was reportedly left in Kenwyne Jones's locker by Glenn Whelan. Jones is reported to have reacted furiously on discovering the head and smashed the windscreen of Whelan's car in response.
Cortese to stay at Saints new
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.
Latest Showbiz
Helberg: Big Bang not stale yet
The Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg has said the show feels stronger than ever, as the sixth series ended on US screens.
Smith to appear on My Secret Past
Louis Smith MBE is set to reveal the truth about living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for the third series of My Secret Past.
Capaldi: Musketeers "like a movie"
Peter Capaldi has said the new BBC adaptation of The Three Musketeers is so good it looks like a film.
