Warming global temperatures could see an explosion of life in the Antarctic Ocean. Increases of just 1°C or 2°C, which are predicted over the next century, could lead to rapid increases in the populations of some species at the expense of others. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey and the...
A pensioner who received a love note from Jimi Hendrix after charming the rock icon at a 1967 gig is now selling the letter at auction for an estimated £3,000. Anthea Connell, 69, was handed a signed guitar strings packet after catching the eye of the American rock legend at...
A globe-trotting couple have quit their jobs and taken their child out of school to travel the world - as they believe their son will get a better education on the road. Nigel Chapman, 46, and wife Louise, 37, were fed up of the daily grind so decided to quit...
The world's cheekiest jobseeker wrote a letter to a company boss because he knew the role was free after an employee died - and even included the DEATH CERTIFICATE. In a letter to an agricultural company, the applicant for the job of technical manager claimed he had even attended...
A mother has slammed Disneyland for refusing to let her son take part in a 'Princess For a Day' experience - because he's a boy. Hayley McLean wanted to book the exciting day as an early Christmas present for three-year-old Noah, who is a massive Frozen fan and loves dressing...
A baby born deaf miraculously began hearing when his mum opened a bag of CRISPS over him while he slept. The sound of the bag popping open awoke Liam Champken, who was 14 months old, and mum Jennie is convinced it was the moment could finally hear. Liam, now 10,...
Dating becomes more fun as you get older, a study has revealed. Researchers found looking for love when you are more mature and worldly-wise is far less stressful than courting during your 20s and 30s. Experts found older singletons are more relaxed and comfortable in their own skin than image-conscious...
A 70-year-old child abuser has been jailed for four years after making her victims fight each other for meals and throwing them against walls. Sandra Clayton also forced three children to drink bleach diluted with juice and slashed their feet with a knife when they ran away. A judge...
A man who burned down an £80,000 mobile police station has been jailed for three years. A court heard drug dealers paid homeless Dwayne Curtis, 46, to destroy the vehicle. He denied arson but changed his plea after CCTV footage recorded his pet dog Charlie Boy following him during the...