'Dullest November for 86 years' say weather forecasters'Dullest November for...
The UK has endured its "dullest November" for 86 years, the Met Office said.According to provisional statistics, there were only 36.6 hours of sunshine recorded last month - just under two...
View ArticleJumbo jet to launch Virgin Galactic spaceshipJumbo jet to launch Virgin...
A747 jumbo jet will be adapted for use as a launchpad for a Virgin Galactic spaceship, Sir Richard Branson has announced.The plane, which was nicknamed Cosmic Girl when it flew under the Virgin...
View ArticleJetstar investigated after passengers moved to 'balance plane'Jetstar...
Passengers on a Jetstar flight were asked to move seats so their off-balance plane could land safely.The incident occurred on 29 October on a flight from Melbourne to Perth, and is now being...
View ArticleWorld's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge completed in ChinaWorld's...
The world's longest and highest glass-bottomed bridge has now been completed in China.The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in the Pingjiang county is 1,230ft long and 984ft high.The...
View ArticleForth Road Bridge closed until the New YearForth Road Bridge closed until the...
The Forth Road Bridge in Scotland is to be closed until the New Year because of structural faults.Transport minister Derek Mackay said the work on the bridge would take at least three weeks and that...
View ArticleDippy the arthritic penguin settles into new access-ramp homeDippy the...
An ageing arthritic penguin is settling into his new home - which comes complete with access ramp and "meals on wheels" service.Dippy the Humboldt penguin moved from the Seaview Wildlife...
View Article'Tower of Pisa' Christmas tree removed over safety fears'Tower of Pisa'...
Everyone enjoys getting a bit tipsy during the festive period, but this tree might have taken it too far.A 35ft Christmas tree in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, was removed by authorities because it...
View ArticlePassenger plane hits wild boars and careers off runwayPassenger plane hits...
A passenger plane careered off the runway after hitting a herd of wild boars during landing.The SpiceJet plane was carrying 49 passengers and four crew when it hit the herd on the runway at Dumna...
View ArticleOrphaned baby sloths learning to climb is too cute (video)Orphaned baby...
A video showing baby sloths learning to climb on a rocking chair might be the cutest thing you've seen this week, or maybe even this year.The Toucan Rescue Ranch in Nicaragua is a centre for...
View ArticleStorm Desmond: Met Office upgrades weather warning to redStorm Desmond: Met...
Storm Desmond is battering Britain with 75mph winds and heavy rain - leading to a red weather warning from the Met Office.The Met Office said: "Storm Desmond has been named as the fourth storm...
View ArticleBirds get right up buffalo's nose. LiterallyBirds get right up buffalo's...
These busy birds look like they're getting right up this buffalo's nose.The tiny oxpeckers feed almost entirely on parasites found on large mammals - and these ones seemed to be having a...
View ArticleFormer paratrooper pitches tent in craziest spot everFormer paratrooper...
A fearless former paratrooper pitched his tent in what could be the craziest camping spot of all time – all to get this incredible picture.John Thow, 55, who spent eight years in the Red...
View ArticleStorm Desmond: Mudslide caught on camera in CumbriaStorm Desmond: Mudslide...
A large landslide was a caught on camera in Cumbria after Storm Desmond battered the UK this weekend.See also: Storm Desmond: Weather warning upgraded to redSee also: Met Office warns of...
View ArticleLion thrown through the air by angry buffaloLion thrown through the air by...
A lion tried to prey on a buffalo – and got more than he bargained for when an angry bull tossed him into the air like a ragdoll.The pack of four lions had been stalking a herd of buffalo...
View ArticleDogs kill reindeer at Hampshire petting zooDogs kill reindeer at Hampshire...
A reindeer has been killed and another seriously injured by a pack of dogs at a petting zoo in Hampshire.The animals were attacked at Twelve Oaks Farm in Swanmore at around 11.30pm on Friday...
View ArticleBus evacuated after man mistakes e-cigarette for bombBus evacuated after man...
A bus was evacuated and police were called after a passenger mistook an e-cigarette for a bomb.The bus was on the A77 in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, when it was evacuated.It turned out that the...
View ArticleSnowdonia granted dark sky statusSnowdonia granted dark sky status
Snowdonia National Park has become Wales' second destination to be awarded dark sky status.This means the sky above the Snowdonia Naional Park will receive special protection and the highest...
View ArticleWin! A pair of KEEN Liberty Ridge hiking bootsWin! A pair of KEEN Liberty...
Planning a hiking trip this winter? We've teamed up with KEEN to offer you the chance to win one of two pairs of the premium European-made performance mountain boot, Liberty Ridge.The flagship...
View ArticleWin! £300 to spend on a holiday with Thomas CookWin! £300 to spend on a...
Fancy an all-inclusive beach break on the Mediterranean or a stylish city break to soak up some culture? We've teamed up with Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) to offer you the chance to win...
View Article'I want to see Allah': Lufthansa passenger tries to open plane door'I want to...
A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to open a plane door on a Lufthansa flight.The passenger was restrained by fellow passengers and cabin crew as he fumbled with the controls on an...
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