A trailer which weighed a whopping 560 tonnes took 14 hours to painstakingly travel from north Nottinghamshire to Goole - just over 35 miles to north.  Last Saturday (March 11) the abnormal load took the trip under police escort from Worksop, setting off at around 10pm.  The six metre wide and 82 metre long vehicle transporting a huge reel of steel cable could only move at a maximum of 13 mph, said East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) - meaning the trip, which normally takes around 45 minutes, took 14 hours to reach the East Yorkshire port.  From there it will continue on its journey to Africa.

Incredible pictures show lorry carrying 560 tonne load

A huge lorry took 14 hours to travel 35 miles as it transported one of the heaviest loads ever to be taken on a British road - weighing a whopping 560 tonnes. The giant coils of steel cabling were transported on a truck which measured 6m (20ft) wide and 82m ...

Thomas aged 11, plays amongst daffodils that have come into bloom in Sidmouth, Devon. 13/03/2017  See SWNS story SWDAFFS; These photos show a seaside resort lit up by a stunning sea of daffodils thanks to the dying wish of a millionaire. Wealthy ex-pilot Keith Owen left £2.3m in his will to create a 'valley of a million bulbs' in Sidmouth in south Devon. Mr Owen, a US businessman, made the unusual bequest after falling in love with the pretty seaside town. His wish was fulfilled - and now the sweeping swathes of stunning daffodils illuminate the town each spring.

Spring a month longer than it was 25 years ago

Spring in the UK is now a month than it was 25 years ago, experts said today. The latest research suggests that the 'vernal window' - the transition between winter and spring - is starting earlier and lasting longer. According to a US study it could have a serous impact ...

Timmy Mallett unveiled as War Correspondent at The Times

80s TV "legend" Timmy Mallett has told reporters he is made up to be given the job as War Correspondent at the Times. He hopes his colourful glasses, loud shirts, and giant pink foam mallet, will be fantastic camouflage to hide from snipers in war-torn countries. When compared to George ...

Light beer can fuck off

Around this time three Fridays ago I stood in awe of the number of flavoursome and innovative beers on display at the Craft Beer Rising Festival, which showcased some 170 breweries and over 700 beers. The "rise" of craft beer has indeed been somewhat remarkable. In a matter of ten years or so ...

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