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Dog walker finds severed head of an alligator on West Yorkshire moor Nov 13 2009

A painter and decorator described his shock at finding the severed head of an alligator while he was out walking his dogs.Read

Police ridiculed after drawing up step-by-step guide to riding a bicycle Nov 13 2009

Police officers have been ridiculed after drawing up a step-by-step guide to riding a bicycle.Read

World’s tallest living man unveils world’s largest gingerbread man Nov 13 2009

The world’s tallest living man unveiled the world’s largest gingerbread man at an Ikea outlet in Norway’s capital Oslo.Read

Doctors remove 1.5lb of metal from a man’s stomach Nov 13 2009

Doctors in the Peruvian city of Cajamarca removed 1.5lb of metal from a man’s stomach after he complained of internal pains.Read

Chinese officials told to dump their mistresses, avoid hostess bars, and shun high life as part of anti-corruption drive Nov 13 2009

Chinese officials are being told to dump their mistresses, avoid hostess bars, and shun the high life in an anti-corruption drive.Read

NHS governor quits "incandescent with rage" over primary care trust's plan to spend £1 million on gritting roads Nov 11 2009

An NHS governor resigned “incandescent with rage” after a primary care trust pledged to spend £1 million to help towards gritting roads, it was revealed.Read

Woman who argued sex Asbo breached her human rights loses appeal Nov 11 2009

A woman who claimed a sex Asbo breached her human rights lost an appeal against the order.Read

Plain English Campaign has police officers in their sights Nov 11 2009

Campaigners for straight talking announced they have the nation’s police officers in their sights.Read

Vatican hosts conference to study possibility of alien life in the universe Nov 11 2009

The Vatican has hosted a conference to study the possibility of alien life in the universe and its implication for the Catholic Church.Read

Car wash strippers charged with exposure and public nuisance Nov 11 2009

Four Australian men accused of stripping at a car wash have been charged with exposure and public nuisance.Read

Champion eater sets new world record in first Las Vegas meatball-eating competition Nov 11 2009

Champion eater Joey Chestnut set a new world record to win the first meatball-eating competition in Las Vegas.Read

Original recipes for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce rescued from a skip Nov 04 2009

A book featuring what may be the original recipes for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is set to go on display at a museum after being rescued from a skip.Read

Rise in cost of train tickets leads to first £1,000 rail fare Nov 04 2009

The rise in the cost of train tickets has led to the first £1,000 rail fare.Read

Halloween horror as wife fears she lost wedding ring putting sweets into trick or treaters’ bags Nov 04 2009

A US wife fears she may have lost her wedding ring when she was putting sweets into trick or treaters’ bags on Halloween.Read

Indonesian maid jailed for trying to poison her employer Nov 04 2009

An Indonesian maid has been jailed for six years for trying to poison her employer after working for her for just a month.Read

Passenger who jumped out of aircraft rear exit said he wanted to see if the safety systems were working Nov 04 2009

An airline passenger who opened a rear exit and slid down an emergency chute as the plane prepared for take off said he wanted to see if the safety systems were working.Read

Security guards keeping 24-hour watch to stop hedgehogs hiding in bonfire Nov 03 2009

Security guards armed with torches and chicken wire are keeping 24-hour watch to stop hedgehogs hiding in a bonfire at one of the country’s largest fireworks displays.Read

Businessman relaunches 19th century perfume house after discovering it was founded by his great-great grandfather Nov 03 2009

A businessman has relaunched a 19th century perfume house after discovering it was founded by his great-great grandfather.Read

Butlins launches X Factor-style search for new Redcoats Nov 03 2009

Holiday company Butlins is launching an X Factor-style search for new Redcoat entertainers.Read

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals his recipe for ginger biscuits Nov 03 2009

The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed his recipe for ginger biscuits which forms part of a new cookbook bringing together dishes from a range of Christian groups.Read

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