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New monument bears uncanny resemblance – to a giant TOILET PLUNGER
This 18ft high oak monument erected in the grounds of a historic castle has become the butt of jokes on the internet – for closely resembling a TOILET PLUNGER. The Tree Charter Champion Pole was unveiled at Lincoln Castle on Monday (6/11) to help celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest. The 18ft (5.4ms) high sculpture features a long oak 'handle' and a concrete plinth, making it look exactly like a huge loo plunger. Social media users...
Russian tycoon drops £167k diamond ring theft charge after alleged robber exposes his sordid lifestyle
A chauffeur charged with stealing a diamond ring from a billionairess friend of Princess Beatrice walked free from court when his accusers refused to give evidence after allegations of prostitute and drug use. Socialite Veronica Chou, whose father Silas is a Hong Kong billionaire textile baron, had claimed that chauffeur Irfan Zayee had stolen a £167,000 diamond ring from her and her husband, Russian businessman Evgeny Klyucharev. But the court was told that Mr Klyucharev tried to pay Mr Zayee...
Police receive 999 call because of incorrect topping on pizza
Police have said they are "cheesed off" after receiving an emergency call about an incorrect PIZZA order. Gloucestershire police said on Twitter: "If your pizza topping is not correct, please do not ring the police on 999 to report it. 999 is for emergency calls. #cheesedoff." The report prompted derision on Twitter. @alexluffrum replied: "Are you serioues!!!?? Wasting police time and resources is still a criminal offence surely? And if so send out a warrant to arrest them." This is...
Warning gross: Britain’s biggest fatberg – weighing over 10 double decker buses – finally defeated
A monster fatberg weighing more than ten double-decker buses has been cleared – following a nine-week battle. The 130-tonne congealed mass of fat, oil, wet-wipes and other sanitary products was lodged in an egg-shaped sewer four metres underground. But it now clear after workmen were forced to ditch machinery for hand shovels to battle Britain's biggest fatberg - in the final stretch beneath Whitechapel, in east London. Thames Water staff worked in disgusting, cramped conditions in their battle to clear...
OAP left with gash after being attacked by seagulls for…£1 steak pie
An OAP was left with a two-inch gash on his face after being attacked by menacing seagulls in a seaside town - which stole his £1 STEAK PIE. Samuel Spencer, 81, was set upon by the vicious flock of at least three birds who left him 'bleeding like a pig' and missed his right eye by just inches. Gull attacks have been increasing across Britain with the birds becoming ever more bold with stealing food. Wyre Council in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs.,...
A bus company boss sacked all his staff with a farewell note telling them: “F*** it
A bus company boss sacked all his staff with a farewell note telling them: "F*** it. I have had enough and realise I cannot work with you a moment longer". Frustrated Sydney Hardy, 57, announced his own departure on Sunday telling his 27 full and part-time drivers they could "consider themselves dismissed /redundant". His surprise move announced in an internal memo affected around 300 children the following morning as their school bus service was suddenly cancelled with no notice. Local...
The city of Exeter was the epicentre of witchcraft for 100 years, a new study reveals
The city of Exeter may have been the epicentre of witchcraft in England and the first place where one was sentenced to death, a new study has revealed. Research suggests the city may have been at the heart of witchcraft in the England for more than 100 years. History professor Mark Stoyle has found Exeter was not only the last place in England where people were hanged for practising the ‘dark arts’, but they were just the last in a...
Golfers hit back-to-back hole-in-one at odds of 17 million to one
Two female golfers have defied odds of over 17 million to one - by hitting back-to-back holes-in-one. Jayne Mattey, 57, and Claire Shine recorded holes-in-one on the very same hole during a match in Berkshire on Saturday (Oct 21). The incredible feat happened on the 13th hole at the East Berkshire Golf Club during a fourball matchplay competition. And while 13 may be unlucky for some, it was anything but for the talented duo. Ms Mattey, a freelance career coach,...
UFO clouds leave holidaymakers bewildered at popular seaside resort
A pair of "UFO" clouds left holidaymakers "amazed and bemused" as they enjoyed their half-term breaks at a popular seaside resort. Revellers were left stunned by an unidentified cloud formation that appeared in the sky above West Bay, Dorset, between 12pm and 2pm on Wednesday afternoon. The pattern made for some stunning shots alongside the cliffs of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Unusual cloud formations that were causing quite a stir at West Bay, Dorset. October 25, 2017. Tourists stopped in their...