World's biggest pumpkin record squashed twice in a week
2026-10-15 11:11:06 Pumpkin fans have had barely enough time to catch their breath after the world record was broken for a second time in just one week. Ron Wallace, 60,…
Tape is better than sandbags as flood protection
2026-10-15 11:05:10 Forget piling up sandbags. Scientists say a roll of gaffer or duct tape could be a surprisingly effective weapon against rising floodwater. Researchers at the University of Hull…
Best tomato soup has been 'revealed' and it's not what you think
2026-10-15 11:00:06 Tomato soup lovers may start to rethink their usual supermarket choice after a bargain own-brand tin came out on top in a blind taste test. Sainsbury’s Cream of…
Truck of french fries catches fire on highway
2026-10-14 12:00:56 A truck carrying a precious cargo of french fries burst into flames on a US highway, prompting a rapid response from emergency crews. The semi-trailer caught fire at…
Woman sees doctors with mystery lump one day before surprise labour
2026-10-14 11:07:35 Sammy Evans had no idea she was pregnant when she visited her GP with a hard lump near her ribcage. The 41-year-old woman had assumed it could be…
Live grenades found in Texas neighbourhood sale
2026-10-14 11:01:06 An neighbourhood sale shopper in Texas got rather more than they bargained for after discovering a box containing what appeared to be old military grenades. The resident contacted…
Loch Ness Monster expert reveals moment he became a believer
2026-10-13 13:01:35 A Loch Ness Monster expert became a believer when he saw a “mini whale” with “no eyes, no teeth” emerging from the water. Gary Campbell – who runs…
UFO expert urges US government to release more details
2026-10-13 12:03:55 The US government has been urged to release more details from the UFO files to reduce public “anxiety”. Jennice Vilhauer, a psychologist who sits on the advisory board…
Bigfoot 'lurking closer to cities'
2026-10-13 11:01:09 A new study claims Bigfoot could be lurking on the edge of towns and cities instead of staying hidden in the wilderness. Research by retired police officer and…
Woman who woke up with Geordie accent hopes it doesn't change back
2026-10-12 11:04:08 A woman who went to sleep with a migraine woke up sounding like she had spent her entire life in Newcastle. Verity Went, 29, was born and raised…
