WE’VE all encountered the problem of finding the right wrapping paper for the right occasion – with men even resorting to giving their loved ones
Year: 2011
Child art sensation to exhibit work
HE is the eight-year-old child genius who stunned the world with his incredible art work. But although young Kieron Williamson paints like a master, he
The face of success
IF you look anything like this – chances are you’re going to make a success of yourself and be filthy rich. That’s because experts have
Man nearly loses arm after catching flesh eating bug from terrapin
A HAIRDRESSER nearly died after he caught a lethal flesh-eating infection from his pet terrapin. David Lynch was on the verge of losing his arm
Toddler wins planning battle over wendy house
BUREAUCRATIC council officials took the meaning of red tape to the extreme when they ordered a couple to apply for planning permission – for their
Solid gold Roman pendant shaped like a penis discovered
THIS distinctive piece of treasure is real Goldmember that Austin Powers would be proud of. The solid gold phallic-shaped pendant was discovered by a treasure
Body found by primary school children
A GROUP of primary school children found a dead body as they started their first day of their Easter Holidays. In scenes remiscent of the
Victorian ‘Top Gear’ goes under the hammer
THIS is the boardgame that would have got young 19th century Clarksons hot under the collar as they re-enacted one of the most famous races
Tiny lamb thats half the size of her siblings survives
THIS pint-sized lamb has astonished her owners by managing to survive – despite being less than half the size of her siblings. Owner Rita Gatehouse
Bored student dislocates jaw yawning
A BORED student was taken to hospital after she yawned so hard during a boring lecture that her mouth got stuck wide open. Holly Thompson,17,
Peter Andre upsets families as he shunts them off train at zoo
A Mum has accused Peter Andre of ruining her Mother’s Day, after she was shunted off a kiddies so that the star could ride it
Hitler plotted to bring down the UK economy with forged bank notes
FLOODING the economy with new money was the last government’s solution to the recession – but an upcoming auction reveals how Hitler tried to use
Wolverhampton’s busy Saturday night
SIR Alex Ferguson engaged an open war of words with the Superintendent of Wolverhampton police last week, enraged at comments about Wayne Rooney. It was
Two month old baby stabbed to death
Police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a baby was left in a critical condition after being stabbed several times
Lone bear cub rescued from wild
SIPPING from a can of condensed milk, this is the moment a tiny orphaned bear cub is rescued from the wilderness of a warzone and
Yellow dancing blob becomes latest craze
A DANCING yellow blob developed in the UK has become the latest must-have craze after becoming a worldwide hit. The quirky invention – which at
Cheekiest penalty ever
FOOTBALL authorities have been cracking down lately on unusual run ups for penalties, so what they would make of Joonas Jokinen’s audacious follow through is
Greatest sporting backdrops of all time
THE stunning azelea-lined home of the upcoming Masters Golf Tournament has been named as the greatest-sporting backdrop in the world. The Augusta National Golf Club,
Former model walks again after skydive plunge
A FORMER international model who cheated death in a 14,000 ft sky diving accident has astounded doctors by walking again after being told he’d be
Couple arrived to their wedding in a TANK!
EVERY bride is the centre of attention on her big day – even more so when she arrives at the church in a ribbon-trimmed TANK.