A maths student has died in a suspected suicide - the sixth undergraduate from one of Britain's universities thought to have taken their own life this year. Second year student James Thomson, 20, was found at his home in Bristol on Wednesday night. Police officers have told Bristol University they...
A World War II pilot who was desperate for "one last flight" has fulfilled his dream after he took to the skies at the age of 96. George Harvey flew bombing raids behind enemy lines during the conflict after joining the RAF in 1939. Now the 96-year-old has taken off...
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...
This unbelievable picture captured the ultimate fly-ship as 'naughty' sailors apparently abandoned their ride in front of a no fly-tipping sign. Despite prosecution warnings the would-be pirates brazenly dumped their boat in full sight of the road between the villages of Cadeby and Sprotbrough - 23 miles from the sea....
An early John Constable painting incorrectly attributed to two other artists is set to sell for £3 million after emerging for the first time in decades. ‘Dedham Vale with the River Stour in Flood’ has been described as “without question one of the most exciting and important” Constable paintings to...
A young man has been hailed a hero after he pulled a disabled man from a canal after a gust of wind pushed him and his mobility scooter into the water. Allan Meehan, 46, said he had a vision of his mother as he sank into the canal, fearing he...
Over half of Brits say current costs would stop them from attending university. Over 50 per cent of people in the UK would now choose not to attend university if they were to start today due to the high level of tuition fees and associated living costs. The research by...
Police are on the hunt for a man who exposed and touched himself inappropriately while staring at women on a train - first thing in the morning. The victim was on board the 7.26am train from London Victoria to Brighton, on August 20, when two men sat near her at...
A dad who was told he had a trapped nerve after collapsing at home was given the devastating news he is suffering with an incurable brain tumour. Neil Grist had gone to a sports therapist and was doing exercises to help relieve the tingling in his legs when he suddenly...