AS TEENS up and down the country opened their GCSEs results on Thursday two students in particular have beaten incredible adversity just to sit their
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Water baby can swim width of pool
WATER baby Caitlin Morris has caused a sensational splash by swimming unaided across the width of a pool – at the age of just TWO.
Dog beater jailed
A MAN who was responsible for a hour-long “brutal attack” on a family dog which later had to be put down has been jailed for
GCSE grades rise for 23rd year in a row
TEENAGERS celebrated their GCSE results across the country yesterday with the percentage gaining A*-C grades rising for the 23rd year in a row. Just under
Football match in memory of murdered Florida tourist
A FOOTBALL tournament is to be held in memory of murdered tourist James Kouzaris – who was gunned down in Florida earlier this year –
Killer shrimp blinds cat
A KILLER shrimp is believed to have BLINDED a pet cat after the unsuspecting feline drank from a garden pond. Distraught Betty Evans was shocked
‘Keep Claer’
BLUNDERING council workers have been left red-faced after making a glaring mistake when painting these new road markings. For it seems a road painter was
Young mother stabbed to death in the middle of the day
A MAN has been arrested after a young mother was stabbed to death in broad daylight in the middle of a town centre. Kerry Smith,
Paedophile nursery worker gets life
A PAEDOPHILE nursery worker was handed a life sentence yesterday for a string of “vile” sexual offences which included the rape of a toddler. Paul
Baby meerkats born at West Midlands Safari Park
THESE adorable baby meerkats have just made their first faltering steps into public after their recent birth. The new additions are hugely popular with visitors
Teenager threw herself infront of a train
A YOUNG girl threw herself in front of a train after abusive messages received on social networking sites drove her to search the Internet for
Police spend £3.8m on advice
A CASH-STRAPPED police force have spent GBP3.8 million in the last year – on advice about how to save money. Ironically West Midlands Police spent
Du family heartfelt appeal
THE devastated brother of a man who was murdered along with his wife and children has spoken for the first time about the nightmare his
Amazing maise maze
HE can usually be seen filling TV screen, but this a-maze-ing replica of Sean the Sheep takes up an entire field. Although the kids’ TV
Perfect imprint
A HOMEOWNER was stunned to see this near-perfect imprint of a pigeon left on her window after an unfortunate accident. Patrina Farmer, 56, from Hadley,
Jamaican athletes need extra long beds
EXTRA-long beds are being brought in by a British university to accommodate athletes from the the Jamaican 2012 Olympic team. The University of Birmingham is
Salt Art
THESE celebrity portraits might look like intricately detailed chalk drawings – but these stunning creations are actually made using SALT. The life-like black and white
Surprise party turns out to be surprise wedding
A SURPRISE party caused more of a shock for the guests than the birthday girl when she showed up as a bride-to-be. Guests believed they
Disabled woman risks losing home after mobility allowance is stopped
A DISABLED woman who claims her condition is getting worse has been stripped of the benefits she relies on by cold-hearted officials. Gemma Goode, 24,
Hotels exposed!
A COMPANY have struck a blow for holidaymakers everywhere, with a unique service which sees a undercover team go and capture the reality of many