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Historic street signs snapped up new
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 new
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.
£388m lottery winner yet to surface
A small Florida town is excitedly waiting to find out which of its citizens has won an enormous £388.6 million lottery.
Charity's anniversary name change
A charity set up by women to help on the home front during the Second World War has changed its name in a bid to persuade more men to volunteer.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Record jackpot in US lottery draw
A single ticket bought in Florida has matched all the numbers to win the highest Powerball lottery jackpot in history at an estimated 590.5 million US dollars (£389 million), officials said.
'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.
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Latest News
Man arrested in flats murder probe new
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found near a rubbish chute at an apartment complex.
Gay marriage Bill clears Commons new
The Government's controversial plans to legalise gay marriage have cleared the Commons despite efforts by Tory backbenchers to derail the legislation.
Historic street signs snapped up new
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.
Latest Sport
Lion O'Brien healing quickly new
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
Andy Carroll deal close as fee agreed between Liverpool and West Ham new
West Ham's chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the player after the two clubs reached agreement on a transfer fee.
Reds considering keeper options new
Liverpool have made contingency plans in the event of goalkeeper Jose Reina leaving in the summer but Stoke's Asmir Begovic is not top of their replacements list.
Latest Showbiz
Gomez and Bieber's backstage kiss
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's on-off relationship appears to be on again, after they were caught on camera sharing a kiss backstage at the Billboard awards.
Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft
Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Cotillard is colourful at Cannes
Marion Cotillard stole the show at the premiere of her new film Blood Ties in Cannes in a multi-coloured Dior gown.
