Oldest person in the world celebrates 117th birthday
2026-08-21 13:21:00 The world’s oldest person is celebrating her 117th birthday after a year in which she met King Charles and stroked a llama. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark…
Fasting over-60s are at greater risk of diseases
2026-08-21 13:18:38 Fasting diets could be putting older people at greater risk of long-term illness, scientists have warned. People aged over 60 who regularly left more than 12 hours between…
Jodie Foster becomes first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment typically used on humans
2026-08-21 13:15:10 A giant python named after Hollywood star Jodie Foster has made veterinary history after becoming the first snake believed to have received a pioneering cancer treatment normally used…
Bear dies trapped inside car
2026-08-20 11:00:44 A black bear has died after breaking into an unlocked car in Colorado and becoming trapped inside as temperatures soared. The 250lb animal climbed into the vehicle in…
Man hit with £7,000 water bill
2026-08-20 10:03:38 A man was left facing a £7,000 water bill after his meter claimed he had used enough water to fill thousands of baths. Mick Foy, 64, from Ditton,…
Woman breaks sticky note world record
2026-08-20 10:01:31 A woman in the United Arab Emirates has achieved an impressively tiny feat after writing 150 different words on a single sticky note. Pushpajothi Ravikumar, 29, took on…
British Museum slammed over mummy warning
2026-08-19 14:05:30 The British Museum has been accused of going overboard after warning visitors that an ancient Egypt tour features mummies. Ticket-holders for the £35 Out-of-hours tour: Life and death…
Kids now banned from playing out until 11
2026-08-19 14:03:58 Children are being given less freedom to play outside alone, with parents now allowing them to roam independently at an average age of almost 11. A University of…
Deer antlers could mend broken bones
2026-08-19 14:02:06 Deer antlers could repair broken human bones in a fraction of the time, scientists have suggested. Male deer regrow a new, larger pair of antlers every spring, with…
Pug crowned world's ugliest dog
2026-08-18 13:04:35 A pug with a love of competition and a face only a mother could love has been crowned the world’s ugliest dog. Jinny Lu, a six-year-old pug, took…
