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Watch – Deer stuns onlookers by going for a dip in the sea
A deer stunned onlookers by showing off its swimming skills when it went for a dip in the sea. The wild animal appeared to be enjoying itself and in no difficulty when it was seen off the coast at Porthpean in Cornwall. Electrician James Dowrick filmed it around 10.30am on Sunday and said seeing it gliding along was a spectacular sight. James, 20, of nearby St Austell, said: "All we know is that we spotted it swimming around and then...
Watch – Collie has collected 51,000 golf balls in 12 years
Owner Barry Gell, 80, picked up Jess from a kennel in 2005 and soon after started training her to pick up balls on golf courses. Even more impressive is the fact that Jess has even been trained to not touch another golfer's balls, meaning she doesn't interfere with play. Barry said: "She has saved me a fortune. Golf balls can be expensive over the course of years, but I haven't bought a single ball for 12 years. "The trouble is...
May the ‘PAWS’ be with you on May 4th
Dogs Trust West London rehoming appeal for Star ‘Paws’ characters To celebrate Star Wars Day on May the fourth, staff at Dogs Trust Harefield are hoping the ‘force’ is with a handful of strangely familiar looking dogs searching the galaxies for the Obi ‘one’ Kenobi. The West London-based rehoming centre is appealing to dog lovers out there looking for a four-legged friend that is out of this world, to ensure these lovely creatures don’t stay ‘Solo’ for long. Ernie aka...
Watch – Farmer stunned after his ewe gave birth to SIX LAMBS
The incredibly rare litter of sextuplets were born were delivered by Raymond Brindley, 51, as he lambed his flock of 400 Texel-cross sheep. The farmer was expecting the ewe to have triplets but was amazed when she gave birth to three white lambs and three black ones. Mr Brindley, who has been working 15-hour days to keep up with his flock, said: "I helped her deliver three of them but then realised there were two more to come. "I thought...
Watch – Builder pranks colleague with massive fake SPIDER
This is the moment a construction worker screamed with fear - after his pals hid a huge fake TARANTULA on a building site. Dressed in a hi-vis jacket and hard hat, the unnamed victim stepped forward to inspect woodwork where his mate was pointing. As he looked up the worker was astonished when a giant black spider fell from scaffolding above his head. The middle-aged man shouted with horror as the massive furry spider, on an elasticated string, swung from...
Watch – Double sunset which looks just like a scene from Starwars!
Just before 'Star Wars Day' a film-buff photographer snapped this awesome double sunset - that looks just like a scene from the epic franchise. Kevin Lewis, , spotted the amazing sight which is almost identical to an iconic shot from the first filmed movie in the series 'A New Hope'. Legendary hero Luke Skywalker looks out from his home on the planet of Tatooine to gaze at two suns - dreaming of adventure and joining the space rebellion. At that...
UK hospice trials Black Mirror’s San Junipero concept
A hospice is giving terminally ill patients the chance to experience the world through virtual reality - just like an episode of hit TV series Black Mirror. Dying patients can enter a virtual world where they can walk on a beach or through woods by wearing a set of high-tech goggles. The exciting opportunity is being offered to terminally ill patients who may be prevented from travelling due to their illness and want to be able to see places they...
Watch – School in India where ALL the children are ambidextrous
This is the incredible school where the headteacher's bizarre dedication to handwriting practice means EVERY pupil is ambidextrous. Only ten per cent of the population are left handed - and only ONE per cent can write with both hands. But all 300 students at Veena Vandini School in India can write with both their left and right hand, with some able to do both at the same time - in different languages. Every 45 minute lesson features 15 minutes devoted...
Watch – Mum nearly dies after stabbing herself in chest by tripping over dogs
A mum narrowly avoided death when she stabbed herself in the chest after tripping over her two dogs in the kitchen and onto an upright KITCHEN KNIFE. Sarah Lane, 31, suffered a two-inch wound through her chest after falling on the 4.5-inch blade in her draining tray while sterilising baby bottles for her two young sons. The full-time chef collapsed in a pool of blood in front of her horrified daughter Freya, 12, following the freak accident at around 2.30am...