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Alive! Driver crushed by 20-ton rock

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A FATHER of two says it is a miracle he is alive after a 20-ton boulder crashed on to his car on a mountain road in the French Alps.

Raise cash? Sir can do it standing on his head

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

TEACHER Jon Smallwood has an unusual way of making his class stand to attention - by doing a headstand of his own.

Yoda makes his grand return

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YODA, the Star Wars Jedi Master has made a comeback in a brand new ad.

Cheeky zebra bags a crisp

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN you're eating a packet of crisps the last thing you'd expect is a zebra putting the bite on.

Run before you walk to keep fit

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A GENTLE run is less tiring and better for our muscles than a brisk walk, a study claims.

Behind you...a gorilla wants a kiss

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THIS was the moment when a wildlife photographer became part of the family - of a group of gorillas.

Chirpy cabbies strip off for charity

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THESE black cabbies aren't exactly born models...but they certainly managed to strike a pose as they stripped down to their bare essentials for charity.

Kung-fu goalie: Keeper is red-carded after he attacks a fan who runs on pitch

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A GOALKEEPER was named the kung-fu keeper yesterday after he karate kicked a fan that ran on the pitch.

Shocking footage of Fed Ex driver hurling delivery over gate

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HERE's one delivery driver who doesn't deserve a Christmas top.

Most-watched YouTube videos of 2011: Talking dog tops the list

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AN owner teasing its dog on youtube has become the most-watched viral video of 2011.

Music boss who chased thief down street...naked

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A MILLIONAIRE music producer told yesterday how he chased a burglar down a street naked after his house and studio were looted in an early morning raid.

Fare dodger? No, I've got a bus puss

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN the owners of this ginger cat called him Dodger, maybe they should have named him Fare Dodger...

Nice slice of toast...but put Nutella on next time

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THIS is the comical moment a cheeky squirrel carried away a whole slice of toast almost as big as himself.

Core blimey! It's raining apples

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MOTORISTS screeched to a halt when it mysteriously started raining apples in the middle of a busy street.

A quarter of Brits will 'sleep in a colleague's bed' this Christmas

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEARLY a quarter of workers will end up in a colleague's bed this party season rather than risk a drunken journey home.

Apocalypse now! What London would look like without humans...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ITS a subject that the human race would rather ignore, but here is a rare look at what the City of London would have looked like if doomsday predictor Harold Camping was right on May 21, 2011.

Apocalpse now! What London would look like without humans...

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ITS a subject that the human race would rather ignore, but here is a rare look at what the City of London would have looked like if doomsday predictor Harold Camping was right on May 21, 2011.

Choc horror...a shortage looms

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

FOR the chocoholic, Christmas is a time of glorious over-indulgence.

Day Santas hit the road for a good Clause

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SANTA would be proud...an army of red-suited and bearded runners took to the streets yesterday, all in a good cause.

Black widow spiders found in car

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MECHANICS stripping down a classic car imported from America were startled to find two deadly black widow spiders nesting inside.

All I want for Christmas: Royal Navy Youtube hit is 'ready for the X Factor'

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of Royal Navy sailors have become a youtube sensation after they made their own version of Mariah Carey's All I want For Christmas and now they say they are ready for X Factor.

Eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes in the most expensive pile-up ever

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AN outing by sports car enthusiasts has led to a hefty bill, as 14 cars including eight Ferraris, a Lamborghini and two Mercedes worth more than £2 million were smashed in a mega pile-up.

8,000 Santa's make their presents felt

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EVEN at Christmas football allegiances are everything in Liverpool.

Stop, salmon crossing

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EVEN drivers used to warnings to watch out for wildlife might raise an eyebrow to a fish crossing the road.

Pucker up, I'm feeling peckish

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT'S a hand-to-mouth existence, but this adventurous robin wouldn't swap it.