WOMBLES OF DISMALAND – Swamped Wimbledon park looks like Banksy’s Dismaland after flooded by burst water main
A playground has been left looking like Banksy's 'Dismaland' after a broken water main left it under water for over three weeks. Dad-of-three Joe Coville said the park in posh Wimbledon now resembles the art installation of a broken down, dilapidated theme park created by the street artist in Weston-super-Mare. He said it looks like a swamp despite workmen digging a metre-deep hole to fix the leak. Joe Covill at the playground in Wimbledon where a broken water main has...
Student thanks teacher with special chocolate bar message
A teacher got a really sweet thank-you card from a pupil - made from chocolate wrappers. Year six teacher Rob Hathway was given the tasty farewell from a young girl leaving Watermore Primary School in Frampton Cotterell, South Glos,. A teacher got this really sweet thank-you card from a pupil - made from chocolate wrappers. She used the logos from to spell out her message which read: "To Mr Hathway, you are an EXTRA special teacher. "I have loved all...
Extremely rare bird is born at Bristol Zoo…with a face only its mother could love
An extremely rare bird has been born at a UK zoo for the first ever time -- with a face only its mother could love. The Philippine cockatoo chick, which has not yet been named, hatched last week weighing a tiny 0.207 lbs. But the chick quickly became a contender for the ugliest bird in the world with its saggy, featherless skin and crusting, undeveloped beak. It will, however, find comfort in the fact that one day he will grow...
Bizarre e-fit ridiculed after being likened to an alien
An e-fit image of a man wanted for flashing has been ridiculed on social media - with people likening it to an ALIEN. The bizarre computer-generated image shows a man with no hair, brown eyes and light facial hair around his mouth. However, colourful areas around the eyes and cheeks have sparked widespread ridicule. The image has been likened to a Doctor Who alien, ET, or ex-Crystal Maze presenter Richard O'Brien. Another comparison is Voldemort from the Harry Potter series....
Green tea improves learning & combats memory loss caused by a high fat & sugar western diet
Green tea could improve learning and help combat memory loss caused by a high fat and sugar western diet, a new study suggested. The drink rich in a chemical that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and heart protection properties also protects against diabetes and obesity. Green tea has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat everything from headaches to depression. The popular drink is also richer in antioxidants than other teas because of the way it is processed by...
Inventor tells how a Tory government pulled the plug on his revolutionary electric car…40 years ago
An inventor has told how a Tory government pulled the plug on his revolutionary electric car - 40 years ago. The government last week announced it wanted Britain to become free of all petrol and diesel-powered cars by 2040. But Noel Hodson, 74, said we would have been a lot further down the road if Margaret Thatcher's officials had accepted his pioneering design back in 1980. Noel and his small team developed a hybrid petrol-electric car on a Mini chassis...
British butterfly almost extinct a century ago has seen a 138% rise in population
One of Britain's “most exquisite” butterflies which was almost extinct a century ago has seen a 138% rise in population. Experts say the warm weather and increased use of nettles as a food plant have resulted in the surge in numbers of the Comma over the last 40 years. The comeback kid has spread north 250 miles in England, Wales and the Isle of Man into southern and eastern Scotland. The Comma was teetering on the brink of extinction and...
Pervert jailed for sex assults on two sleeping male students after creeping into their beds
A pervert who wanted to be a teacher has been jailed for sexually assaulting two fellow male students as they slept in their beds. Sick Matthew Gell, 22, performed an indecent act on his victims after sneaking into their rooms on two different occasions. The students, who were living in shared accommodation, woke in horror to find Gell assaulting them. Gell told a court he was bisexual but denied the charges and claimed the men initiated sex with him. But...
Lake Como: 7 things to know before you go
The north Italian area of Lake Como is a tempting attraction for those in need of panoramic beauty, traditional Italian meals and a timeless charm. Add in the possibility of bumping into its most famous resident, George Clooney, and I was tempted enough to visit in June - just ahead of the summer rush. Despite my very thorough research, I still didn't know quite what to expect, partly because it's hard to piece together a complete picture of the diverse...