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Dad makes ‘Lord of the Rings’ maps of entire United Kingdom

Dad makes ‘Lord of the Rings’ maps of entire United Kingdom

By Elizabeth Hunter A dad has created fantasy maps of every region in England — after leaving his supermarket job to make art full-time. Chris Birse, 38, made his first map seven years ago, while working in an Aldi supermarket and writing his own fantasy novel on the side. Inspired

Dog saved by vets after eating seven chocolate Easter eggs

Dog saved by vets after eating seven chocolate Easter eggs

By Elizabeth Hunter A dog has made a miraculous recovery after eating seven Easter eggs. Owner Katrina Gordon had arranged a display of chocolate for her 3-year-old son, Leo. It consisted of seven Easter eggs and other bars nestled in the back of a toy tractor and covered

Stunning photos show 12 owls trained for flying displays

Stunning photos show 12 owls trained for flying displays

By Elizabeth Hunter Stunning portraits show 12 hand-reared owls who have been trained to take part in flying displays. The birds, ranging in age from one to 19 years old, were photographed at the Scottish Owl Centre in Bathgate. The youngest is Opia, an Ashy-faced owl, and the

Palace where Scottish kings were crowned to reopen for 60th anniversary

Palace where Scottish kings were crowned to reopen for 60th anniversary

By Elizabeth Hunter A palace where the Kings of Scotland were once crowned is set to reopen for its 60th anniversary celebration. For centuries, the palace was home to Scone Abbey and the Stones of Scone, serving as the grounds for coronations of the Kings of Scotland between 1249 and

Mom in coma after contracting meningitis on Spain vacation

Mom in coma after contracting meningitis on Spain vacation

By Elizabeth Hunter A mom has awoken from a coma in hospital in Spain after contracting meningitis on vacation. Jade Bird, 33, was due to fly home from Tenerife last Wednesday, but fell critically ill while at the airport. She was rushed to hospital, where doctors found an infection in

Where was the ‘world’s most precious object’ made?

Where was the ‘world’s most precious object’ made?

By Elizabeth Hunter A manuscript once dubbed ‘the most precious object of the western world’ may have been crafted in the Scottish Highlands, new research claims. The Book of Kells is an illustrated account of the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It may have been created 1,

Home featuring 1800s church tower on sale for $1.3 million

Home featuring 1800s church tower on sale for $1.3 million

By Elizabeth Hunter A home attached to a unique 1800s church tower is up for sale for nearly $1.3 million. Foxcotte Tower was rebuilt in 2005, with owners at the time choosing to incorporate the 1840s church tower into the house. The Grade II listed home now provides access