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King Arthur’s birds return to historic castle after 100 year absence

King Arthur’s birds return to historic castle after 100 year absence

By Ed Chatterton A rare species of bird said to be the guardian of King Arthur's soul has returned to Tintagel Castle — for the first time in 100 years. Red-billed choughs have been spotted at the historic site in Cornwall where they were considered extinct after an

Bounty of ‘Star Wars’ toys worth thousands almost given away

Bounty of ‘Star Wars’ toys worth thousands almost given away

By Ed Chatterton A collection of rare "Star Wars" toys which were nearly given away after the death of a lifelong fan have fetched more than £17,000 (more than $23,000) at auction. John and June Scott almost donated the valuable hoard to charity for nothing following

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

Man’s stomach pain turns out to be pancreatic cancer

By Ed Chatterton A man who thought his stomach pain was due to gallstones died eight months later after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Michael Armishaw, 43, had first blamed his sickness and stomach pain on just being a stomach bug after falling ill last August. But after his symptoms

Blue tits set up nest in village’s ashtray

Blue tits set up nest in village’s ashtray

By Ed Chatterton Smokers have been warned to avoid using a village hall ashtray — after it was taken over by a family of nesting blue tits. The birds picked the unusual spot to make themselves at home outside Astley and Dunley village hall, near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Village hall

Poodles abandoned in squalid home find forever homes

Poodles abandoned in squalid home find forever homes

By Ed Chatterton Multiple poodles that were among 250 rescued after being found crammed in a single squalid property have found loving new homes after making remarkable recoveries. Heartbreaking photos showing the pooches packed tightly together in a filthy home in Nottingham touched the hearts of the nation after hitting

Thousands of axolotls abandoned after Minecraft, Fortnite boom

Thousands of axolotls abandoned after Minecraft, Fortnite boom

By Ed Chatterton Thousands of axolotls are being bought as pets before being dumped after their popularity exploded due to games like Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite, it has been warned. Rescue centers say they are seeing a worrying surge in salamanders being sold by unscrupulous breeders on social media sites

Bible that saved soldier’s life by blocking German bullet for sale

Bible that saved soldier’s life by blocking German bullet for sale

By Ed Chatterton A Bible that stopped a bullet and saved the life of a WWI British soldier could make thousands at auction after coming to light 108 years on. Private John William Webb was carrying the Bible in his tunic pocket when he faced an avalanche of machine gun