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Rambo and ‘massive dog’ taking the plunge at World Gravy Wrestling Championships
Hannah Havard, 30, said her partner’s mum and stepfather will be watching the championships, but have no idea she will be participating.
21 Aug 2024
UK
Superhero-themed sports day for those with disabilities hailed as ‘fantastic’
The Superhero Tri event took place in Windsor on Saturday.
17 Aug 2024
UK
Public safe as 120-plus firefighters tackle blaze in London’s Somerset House
London Fire Brigade said 20 fire engines and 125 firefighters were attending the fire in central London on Saturday afternoon.
17 Aug 2024
UK15 Aug 2024
Ukrainian refugee to study at leading US uni after top A-level grades
‘Inspirational’ Olha Volianyk, 18, fled Ukraine with her mother and sister when Russia launched its full scale-invasion
London14 Aug 2024
Swifties get second chance to see Eras Tour after Vienna gigs axed
Taylor Swift fans have been coming together to support those who had tickets for the superstar’s shows in Vienna which were cancelled last week
UK
Clever parrot going viral on TikTok achieves Guinness World Record
Four-year-old Apollo, an African grey parrot, secured the Guinness World Record for the most items identified by a parrot in three minutes.
7 Aug 2024
UK
Ukrainian judo doctor who sought refuge in UK shares ‘excitement’ from Olympics
Vitalii Sazonov said the judo team feels like a ‘strong family’.
5 Aug 2024
UK
Parents hope to keep stillborn daughter’s ‘memory alive’ through decorated rocks
The project was started in July and has seen rocks placed in locations including Ireland and France.
5 Aug 2024
UK
Metal detectorist dubbed Batman after reuniting hundreds with lost items
Darren Wiles has reunited people with items including keys, phones, jewellery and even washing line brackets.
22 Jul 2024
UK21 Jul 2024
Blind teen with brain tumour completes ‘brilliant’ skydive for charity
Jack Thompson completed the skydive on Saturday.
UK
‘Dream come true’: Explorer swims world’s Seven Seas to honour late grandfather
Louis Alexander began the feat on June 4 with the Red Sea in Egypt and finished it on July 19 in the North Sea.
20 Jul 2024
UK
Blind boy with brain tumour takes on skydive after raising £169,000 for charity
Jack Thompson, 16, is to take on the skydive on July 20 alongside his aunt, her friend and a Morrisons manager.
15 Jul 2024
UK
Dutch-English fan backs Three Lions, but will wear Netherlands top ‘as back-up’
Emily Knight, who is half Dutch and half English, said she predicts England will beat the Netherlands 2-1.
10 Jul 2024
UK
Artist gives used tea bags new ‘lease of life’ by painting UK landmarks on them
Caroline West has painted landmarks including Stonehenge, Tower Bridge and Blackpool Tower on used tea bags.
9 Jul 2024
Politics
‘Monumental’: British Indians reflect on Rishi Sunak as UK’s first Asian PM
‘It is an incredible achievement and will inspire younger generations in years to come, including my daughter,’ said Amit Champaneri.
6 Jul 2024
Politics4 Jul 2024
Dogs rock bows and rosettes at polling stations on election day
The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become a highlight of election days for animal lovers on social media
Politics
Pom poms and crocheted poll data: Public document election with arts and crafts
Sarra Jenkins said: ‘(The poll tracker) was not really something I anticipated people grabbing on to – it’s been really sweet and nice to see.’
3 Jul 2024
UK29 Jun 2024
Girl who cut off 13 inches of hair to make cancer wig eyes record
Lexie Warwick-Oliver had her hair cut in May and has plans to continue growing and cutting her hair to help cancer patients.
UK
Artist ‘overjoyed’ as painted coins on show at prestigious miniatures exhibition
Yvonne Jack has recreated famous artworks including JMW Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire on pre-decimal coins.
27 Jun 2024
UK
Explorer swimming Seven Seas to honour late grandfather passes halfway mark
Louis Alexander began his challenge on June 4 and is expected to finish between mid to late July.
27 Jun 2024