Firefighters who saved 18 baby pigs and two grown sows from a barn fire in Wiltshire have been able to "sample the fruits of their labour" after the farmer slaughtered the piglets and sent them sausages as a thank you. The crew were called to a farm at Milton Lilbourne in February...
Wealdstone FC has announced that Bobby Wilkinson will be their new first team manager. Bobby has enjoyed a long period of highly successful management with Vanarama National League South rivals Hungerford Town and comes to Wealdstone with an impressive track record. Under Wilkinson the Crusaders have seen seven seasons of...
New research has revealed the top 50 signs that you are a real gentleman, with holding the door open for others and putting the phone down at the dinner table among the biggest indications. Keeping a tidy home, lending a jacket to your partner on a cold night and knowing...
A former police officer has launched her own prosecco van delivery service, inspired by hit reality TV show The Only Way is Essex. Abbie Pennick, 27, quit the Met after her baby daughter was born and tuned an Italian moped into a pink van fitted with two prosecco taps. She...
How is rose wine produced? It's a question that has been mused over by many a drinker on a hot summer's day as they nose the fruity aromas of refreshing pink vinos that provide cool, crisps refreshment for parched palates. Some search their memories for instances when they've spotted pink...
The average UK adult gives almost £30,000 in total to charity during their lifetime, according to research. Typically Brits will give £16,671 to charity by direct debit, £1,831 to collection boxes and £2,275 by sponsoring friends, family and colleagues – all during their adult years. And those polled will also...
Long distance space travel could be powered by - human waste, according to new research. Waste products - such as urine and carbon dioxide - could also be used to make tools, suggests the study. That's one of the ultimate goals of scientists who are developing ways to make long...
A council worker had a miracle escape after he escaped with only minor injuries when he plummeted 50ft (15m) into a rubbish pit in his DIGGER. Emergency services were called to the waste facility following the freak accident at around 10.30am on Monday morning. Fire crews rescued the driver who...
A Conservative branch of theologians are trying to argue that the Pope is not in fact a Catholic. For many years the Pope's views on Catholicism have been as concrete as the probability of a bear taking a dump in the woods, but now his commitment could be in question following accusations...