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  • A copy of Action Comics No 1 found by David Gonzales in a house he was renovating  AP Metropolis Collectibles, Inc ComicConnect, Corp

    Rare Superman comic in insulation

  • Jayden and Will Smith meet Boris Johnson at City Hall in London

    Johnson works on silver jubilee rap

  • A deed containing the signature of William Shakespeare will go on show at the London Metropolitan Archives

    Shakespeare autograph to go on show

  • Timothy Blair, aka rapper Tim Dog, was sentenced in 2011 to 14 days in jail and five years probation for swindling 32,000 dollars from a woman

    Arrest warrant for 'dead' rapper

  • Paignton Zoo reptile keeper Sam Lomax with one of three tiny baby crocodiles  Paignton Zoo PA

    Baby crocodiles make public debut

  • A copy of Action Comics No 1 found by David Gonzales in a house he was renovating  AP Metropolis Collectibles, Inc ComicConnect, Corp

    Rare Superman comic found in house

  • One unusual insurance claim arose when a swan crashed through the roof of a holiday home

    'Indoor beach' among oddest claims

  • War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, right, with Joey, who will appear at Wembley before the Champions League Final

    War Horse puppet on Wembley turf

  • Researchers say the remains of King Richard III were buried in a hastily dug grave  University of Leicester PA

    Richard III was in 'untidy' grave

  • Grower Andy Roe has created 'the perfect tasting green tomato'  Marks and Spencer PA

    M&S hails new sweet green tomato

  • The Flag of Europe outside Holyrood was spotted flying with just 11 stars

    Flag of Europe replaced at Holyrood

  • vets had to surgically extract a four-pound hairball from tiger Ty  AP Courtesy BluePearl Veterinary Partners, James Judge

    'Hairy moment' for 400lb tiger Ty

  • Eighty-year-old Japanese adventurer Yuichiro Miura, right, is greeted by his friend climber Kenji Kondo  AP Miura Dolphins

    Man, 80, oldest to climb Everest

  • Lieutenant Colonel Dudley Clarke photographed by Spanish police dressed as a man and as a woman  National Archives PA

    Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK

  • Design student Jocelyn Mather has knocked up four handbags using the lining of a cow's stomach

    Cow handbag design offal-y daring

  • Stray mongrel Patrick had to have an operation after he swallowed a wooden kebab skewer whole  Battersea Dogs and Cats Home PA

    Rubber duck becomes a dog's dinner

  • A teenage boy became stuck in a chimney in Carluke, North Lanarkshire

    Crews rescue boy wedged in chimney

    A teenage boy became stuck in a chimney in Carluke, North Lanarkshire

  • High-fructose corn syrup, used as a sweetener, can induce behavioural changes similar to Class A drugs, according to new research

    Sugary syrup effects 'like drug'

    High-fructose corn syrup, used as a sweetener, can induce behavioural changes similar to Class A drugs, according to new research

  • Lydia Davis is congratulated by publisher Simon Prosser as she wins this year's Man Booker International Prize

    One sentence story writer honoured

    Lydia Davis is congratulated by publisher Simon Prosser as she wins this year's Man Booker International Prize

  • Samantha Cameron's nose takes centre stage in the 'ideal female celebrity' face

    Image shows 'ideal woman celebrity'

    Samantha Cameron's nose takes centre stage in the 'ideal female celebrity' face

  • Lady fell ill after eating a four-and-a-half inch lolly stick  Julian Brown PDSA PA

    Puppy swallows whole lolly stick

    Lady fell ill after eating a four-and-a-half inch lolly stick (Julian Brown/PDSA/PA)

  • New St Edmundsbury mayor Terry Buckle accidentally drove into a Tesco Express

    New mayor crashes car into shop

    New St Edmundsbury mayor Terry Buckle accidentally drove into a Tesco Express

  • Eighty-year-old Japanese adventurer Yuichiro Miura, right, is greeted by his friend climber Kenji Kondo  AP Miura Dolphins

    Octogenarians race in Everest duel

    Eighty-year-old Japanese adventurer Yuichiro Miura, right, is greeted by his friend climber Kenji Kondo (AP/Miura Dolphins)

  • Hampshire Constabulary's former chief constable Alex Marshall was warned in 2010 that the force could not afford the bill to refurbish the site

    Police force to sell unused £11m HQ

    Hampshire Constabulary's former chief constable Alex Marshall was warned in 2010 that the force could not afford the bill to refurbish the site

  • A first editor Harry Potter book annotated by author JK Rowling

    Harry Potter edition fetches £150k

    A first editor Harry Potter book annotated by author JK Rowling

  • An enamelled Downing Street sign was bought by advertising executive Trevor Beattie for 7,800 pounds

    Historic street signs snapped up

    An enamelled Downing Street sign was bought by advertising executive Trevor Beattie for 7,800 pounds

  • Three forgers have been jailed for making fake pound coins

    Three jailed for fake £1 coins plot

    Three forgers have been jailed for making fake pound coins

  • Justin Bieber's pet monkey Mally was seized by German customs two months ago  AP

    Germany nationalises Bieber monkey

    Justin Bieber's pet monkey Mally was seized by German customs two months ago (AP)

  • The Welsh First Minister says bad weather is to blame for a drop in tourist numbers

    Wales needs better weather: Jones

    The Welsh First Minister says bad weather is to blame for a drop in tourist numbers

  • Clinton Shepherd rode the Ferris wheel at Chicago's Navy Pier for more than two days  AP

    Ferris wheel world record broken

    Clinton Shepherd rode the Ferris wheel at Chicago's Navy Pier for more than two days (AP)

  • The geiger counter wristwatch worn by Sean Connery when he played James Bond in Thunderball has been found at a car boot sale

    Bond watch found at car boot sale

    The geiger counter wristwatch worn by Sean Connery when he played James Bond in Thunderball has been found at a car boot sale

in pictures

  • A British Airways plane had to return to Heathrow airport to make an emergency landing after black smoke was seen coming from an engine.

    Heathrow emergency - in pictures

    Passengers were evacuated down emergency shoots - click through to see the damaged engine

  • The public have been paying their respects to Drummer Lee Rigby. Click through to see the various tributes being left at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich

    Woolwich attack: tributes to Drummer Lee Rigby - in pictures

    The 25-year-old father-of-two was identified by the Ministry of Defence as the victim of Wednesday's attack in Woolwich.

  • A large portion of the bridge fell

    Washington Bridge collapses

    Vehicles thrown into river as main interstate road gives way

video
  • Chinese farmer creates his own bionic arms from scratch

    Chinese farmer creates his own bionic arms from scratch

    ITN

    0:57 12 hours ago
  • World's largest lego model

    World's largest lego model

    ITN

    1:22 17 hours ago
  • Safari park animals join in with fun run

    Safari park animals join in with fun run

    ITN

    0:36 1 day ago
  • Dog swallows kebab skewer whole

    Dog swallows kebab skewer whole

    ITN

    0:51 1 day ago
  • Black bear wanders suburban Los Angeles neighbourhood

    Black bear wanders suburban Los Angeles neighbourhood

    ITN

    0:33 1 day ago
  • 'Cat beards' internet craze goes viral

    'Cat beards' internet craze goes viral

    ITN

    0:44 2 days ago

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