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Train passenger calls police after waking up in empty carriageTrain passenger...

We've all been there: fallen asleep on the train and ended up at the last stop on the service. But one commuter took things to another level and had to be rescued by police after falling...

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'Super bacteria' found in Rio's beaches and Olympic venues'Super bacteria'...

Rio de Janeiro's top beaches and a lagoon which will host Olympic events have been found to contain "super bacteria" by scientists ahead of the Games this summer. According to...

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Dive-bombing birds of prey attacking residents in Buckinghamshire...

Children in a Buckinghamshire village have been left too frightened to play outside as aggressive birds of prey are attacking residents. Stokenchurch has seen a rise in red kites that are...

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Giraffe leans over to kiss rhino at zoo (cute pictures)Giraffe leans over to...

A black rhino and a giraffe appear to have fallen in love after becoming neighbours at a zoo in the Czech Republic. SEE ALSO: Baby rhino cuddles carer in heartwarming video SEE ALSO: Baby rhino...

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Milky Way no longer visible to third of people due to light pollutionMilky...

A new study has revealed that a third of the world's population can no longer see the Milky Way thanks to light pollution. Almost 80 per cent of North Americans cannot see the galaxy, while...

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Man caught caught smoking on Ryanair flight removed by policeMan caught...

A man was hauled off a Ryanair flight from Tenerife to Manchester after being caught smoking in the toilet mid-air. The holidaymaker was prevented from disembarking the plane when it landed at...

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Schoolboy injured after ghost train carriage derails at fun fairSchoolboy...

A teenager has been injured after a ghost train carriage derailed at a Surrey fairground. A 14-year-old boy was thrown from a ride in Caterham after the carriage he was in derailed. See also:...

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Missing tourist's body found on Brazil beachMissing tourist's body found on...

A body that washed up on a Brazilian beach has been confirmed as being the missing Australian tourist Rye Hunt. According to CTV News, police inspector Elen Souto said forensic tests had...

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Cowboy lassoes bike thief in car parkCowboy lassoes bike thief in car park

A cowboy came to the rescue of a woman whose bike was being stolen in a very dramatic fashion - by lassoing the thief. The unwitting thief presumably had no idea he'd have to deal with a...

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'Smallest parking space ever' leaves drivers confused in Cumbria'Smallest...

Is this the smallest parking space ever? Drivers have been left baffled by this bizarre tiny parking bay. At just 140cm long, even a compact classic Mini is too big to squeeze into the minuscule...

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Friends form human chain to rescue dog stuck in reservoirFriends form human...

The moment a group of friends join together to rescue a dog from a reservoir has been caught on camera. The friends were walking along when they spotted the dog being dragged by the current...

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How very British: Picnics in the rain for Queen's birthdayHow very British:...

Thousands of revellers celebrating the Queen turning 90 were thankful for their ponchos as storm clouds gatecrashed The Patron's Lunch. See also: Top ten British picninc spots for...

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Gatwick Airport flight chaos as pothole closes main runwayGatwick Airport...

Passenger travelling to and from Gatwick Airport faced misery over the weekend when a pothole emerged in the main runway and forced the airport to close for one hour on Sunday afternoon. All...

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Terrifying moment scuba diver is speared by swordfish (video)Terrifying...

A scuba diver is lucky to be alive after he was attacked by a swordfish in an unprovoked underwater attack. In footage filmed by a fellow diver, the man is seen walking along the ocean floor off...

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Seagull snatches iPhone on Exmouth BeachSeagull snatches iPhone on Exmouth Beach

Holidaymaker Chloe Rainey was enjoying the summer weather on Exmouth Beach, Devon recently when a mischievous seagull snatched her iPhone and raced away across the sand. The hilarious moment was...

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SeaWorld's oldest pilot whale diesSeaWorld's oldest pilot whale dies

SeaWorld's oldest pilot whale, Bubbles, died this week. Bubbles spent three decades performing at SeaWorld's San Diego, California location. SeaWorld officials announced: "She has...

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UK weather: Inch of rain to fall in an hour todayUK weather: Inch of rain to...

Torrential downpours are set to bring flash floods to the UK throughout Monday as weather forecasters predict up to an inch and a half of rain could fall in parts of the country. The Weather...

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Britain's best curry houseBritain's best curry house

Where is Britain's best curry house? You'll find it in an unassuming street in the county of Gloucester, according to TripAdvisor. See also: Where is the best place to have afternoon...

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Win! £400 worth of Berghaus adventure gear, courtesy of MilletsWin! £400...

Ready to unleash your adventurous side this summer? Backpacking opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to leave your worries at home, pack your bag and go wherever your heart desires....

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Walker miraculously survives 100ft fall down Bournemouth cliffWalker...

A man is lucky to be alive after losing his footing while out walking in Bournemouth and sliding 100ft down a cliff. The walker, in his 50s, had ventured into a fenced-off area of the clifftop...

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