The world's first vending machine for homeless people has been axed just three months after it was unveiled – with officials branding the concept "misguided". Rough sleepers were able to get hold of water, fresh food and warm clothes from the altruistic device 24-hours-a-day. The machine, which was invented by...
An incredible graffiti tribute to Stephen Hawking has been painted across a bridge in Cambridge. Kyle Warwick, 25, of Cambridge, created the large memorial piece which has been adored by members of the public. The artwork took him around five hours to complete and says he was also accompanied by...
Murder squad detectives have taped off several streets close to where a 78-year-old man was arrested after he apparently challenged a burglar in his home. Several uniformed officers were at the scene in Hither Green in south east London this morning (Weds) but declined to say which home was involved....
Detectives probing the murder of a community hero in London have offered a £20,000 reward for information. Abraham Badru, 26, who was awarded a bravery award in 2009 for stopping a rapist attacking a teenage girl, was gunned down on March 25. The Metropolitan Police revealed details of the reward...
A young boy has been cured of an ultra-rare condition affecting just 50 children in the world – thanks to pioneering treatment at a British hospital. Sam Pearson, aged nine, was one of just 50 children in the world to suffer from gene mutation GNAO1 when he was diagnosed three...
A morbidly obese pooch whose love of deli meat saw her balloon to THREE TIMES the size of a normal beagle has shed almost 25lbs in four months. Eight-year-old Snuffy struggled to scratch her ears without panting and spent her days gobbling down huge meals and snacking on sliced ham...
A brave woman who had both breasts removed due to cancer took part in a nude photo shoot and says she’s now “a happy flattie”. Sharon Donnelly, 54, said she had to fight to have her second breast removed as she feared her cancer would return. She said doctors told...
As we approached the front door I already had a good feeling about the hotel, some friendly staff appeared to usher us in. Sometimes it is the little things that make all the difference. I was looking forward to our Friday night stay at the Hilton Bankside. The foyer was...
An elderly woman has become the latest victim of a violent crime wave sweeping the capital after she was left fighting for her life following a street attack. The 80-year-old woman was pushed over and suffered a serious head injury at around 2pm on Saturday afternoon outside a north London...