Only in the UK...William Shatner apologises to Ilfracombe
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Helicopter plane crash operator luckily late for work
We all in this world have a lucky escape now and then. A time when perhaps we would have met with an accident, had we not changed our plans. Such is the case for the crane operator whose 'place of work' was involved in yesterday's helicopter crash in London. 30-year-old Nicki Biagioni ..more
65ft Verity bedecks Ifracombe Peer
UK artist Damien Hirst is no stranger to controversy. Still it has made him one of the richest artists in the World right now. His latest venture is a huge statue that will be placed on Ilfracombe's Peer. It would be reminiscent of the series Lost and its huge statues except Ilfracombe is no exotic island.....more
Binmen banned from pulling wheelie bins
Refuse collection in the UK has changed a fair bit in recent years. At one time all of your waste went into a dustbin for the binmen to collect and take away. Then came the environmentally friendly years. Wheelie bin were the first change. Then many councils provided households with three or even four wheelie bins to collect waste. More Here
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Only in the UK? - Blind Stroke victim tasered in error
This has to be an Only In The UK kind of news story, but perhaps you know differently.
61-year-old Stroke victim Colin Farmer is blind. He uses a white stick to get out and about. Nothing unusual about that, we hear you say. Colin was on the way to the Pub to meet some friends when police encountered him....more Essex Wild Lion search called off
A search is underway in Essex after reports that a Lion is on the loose. Yes you read that right, A Lion! News broke late yesterday, August 26, when it was announced that there were claims of a lion being spotted in a field near St Osyth.The public was warned to stay indoors and keep windows and doors secured. A member of the public managed to "snap" the unknown animal but zoo keepers have failed to identify the creature properly from the image. More Here
Police demand finger gets chopped
For many people having a neighbour, or two, who do not take care of their garden is a pain. The result may be an unsightly mess, that worse still affects your garden too. A well kept garden with neatly trimmed hedges and pruned plants is far better, or so you would think....More Here
Fascinator Royal Ascot ban
Ladies Days at the races in the UK is an institution. Whilst so many people around the world struggle make ends meet, or even eat each day, vast sums of money are spent on Ladies Day preparations. Ah only in the UK! Read More Here
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