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World record holder achieves ‘lifelong dream’ with most Deadpool memorabilia

Gareth Pahliney from Cloghan, Ireland, has broken the Guinness World Record for his Deadpool collection with 2,250 items.
15 Apr 2023
UK

Man to miss aunt’s funeral as passengers left ‘in limbo’ by rail strikes

Kristian Melson said he will not be able to make the funeral in Cambridge on Thursday.
26 Jul 2022
UK

Nude model bares all during ‘memorable’ life drawing session at care home

The art class took place only a day after the UK’s hottest day on record.
25 Jul 2022
UK

Pups and their owners hit the waves at annual Dog Surfing Championships

The surf was up as dogs and their owners raced for a winning spot at the event in Poole, Dorset.
23 Jul 2022
UK

Retired major rows to Isle of Wight in home-made tin boat for Ukraine charity

Michael Stanley, known as ‘Major Mick’, set off aboard ‘Tintanic II’ to cross the Solent on Saturday in his latest fundraising challenge.
23 Jul 2022
UK

Hedgehog-lover Harry, eight, is cycling over 1,100 miles for wildlife hospital

Harry Peksa and his father, Nick, have embarked on a 1,100-mile cycle across the UK for Tiggywinkles The Wildlife Hospital Trust.
23 Jul 2022
UK

Thousands raised in memory of ‘inspiring’ brother and his aunt, Helen McCrory

‘Riding all the way to Madrid from the National Theatre in London for Hugo and Helen… Unbelievable,’ family member Damian Lewis tweeted.
21 Jul 2022
UK

More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at ‘cluttered’ top-floor flat

The fire in north Woolwich came after the busiest day on record for fire crews.
20 Jul 2022
UK

Twitter spots Liz Truss recreating Thatcher outfit at Tory leadership debate

The Foreign Secretary appeared to be wearing a similar outfit to Margaret Thatcher’s from a 1979 election broadcast.
15 Jul 2022
UK

Tory leader candidate Tom Tugendhat quotes Dumbledore during Channel 4 debate

The word ‘Dumbledore’ was soon trending on Twitter when the former military officer quoted JK Rowling’s character.
15 Jul 2022
UK

Five dogs honoured for years of service to British public

Hampshire Search & Rescue dog Zak and Europe’s first justice facility dog Oliver were among the recipients.
15 Jul 2022
UK

Ukrainian girl, 7, sings Let It Go in three languages on Good Morning Britain

Amelia Anisovych went viral in March when a video of her singing the Frozen song from a bunker circulated on social media.
13 Jul 2022
UK

Non-profit selling Ukrainian children’s art is ‘world-changing,’ says co-founder

Aliaksandra Lamachenka said Leleka currently has a community of 2,500 Ukrainian children who have submitted more than 10,000 pieces of art.
11 Jul 2022
UK

No 10 Downing Street jokingly listed as ‘great social space’ on RightMove

Its key features are listed, including a ‘resident cat’ and a ‘great social space,’ referring to Downing Street’s lockdown parties.
7 Jul 2022
UK

‘Wallpaper the flat with resignation letters’: Twitter reacts to PM’s departure

‘Give it to Big Sam for the rest of the season’, Gary Lineker wrote as thousands joined in to poke fun at Boris Johnson’s impending resignation.
7 Jul 2022
UK

I’m pinching myself: Briton living with MS makes CrossFit world final

Leila Ives said it is ‘massive’ to represent the UK’s MS community at the final of Nobull’s CrossFit Games in Wisconsin, America.
7 Jul 2022
UK

‘An absolute disaster’: Disabled festivalgoers on ‘abysmal’ Wireless experience

Disabled attendees were forced to use wheelchairs thanks to “dangerous” terrain.
4 Jul 2022
UK

‘Feisty’ kitten named Smudge rescued from motorway near Doncaster

Traffic officer Gavin Buffam said the kitten tried to nip his fingers a few times.
3 Jul 2022
UK

Dogs don rainbow wings, bandanas, and drive hot pink mini cars at London Pride

One attendee said seeing the dogs donned in colour added ‘that extra level of joy’ to the day.
2 Jul 2022
UK

Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion: ‘Something has to be done’

The actor and comedian spoke in a video released by the climate change protest group.
29 Jun 2022
UK

Chris Martin surprises bargoers with pub performance

The star and his girlfriend, actress Dakota Johnson, visited The Stag Inn in Hinton Charterhouse late on Sunday afternoon

27 Jun 2022