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‘Psychic’ lions predict England will defeat Croatia in World Cup

‘Psychic’ lions predict England will defeat Croatia in World Cup

By Isobel Williams An animal sanctuary's pride of lions has predicted World Cup group success for England — including a win against Croatia tomorrow (Wed). The big cats, which were rescued from Ukraine last year, made their own "psychic" predictions by choosing boxes for the Three Lions&

Harry Styles fans camp out for 35 hours ahead of residency

Harry Styles fans camp out for 35 hours ahead of residency

By Isobel Williams Meet the Harry Styles superfans who turned up 35 hours early to stand in line in the pouring rain ahead of his record-breaking Wembley run. The As It Was singer kicks off the first of his 12-night residency at the London stadium tonight, June 12,

London’s narrowest home on sale for nearly $700,000

London’s narrowest home on sale for nearly $700,000

By Isobel Williams One of London's narrowest homes — barely wider than a subway carriage — has gone on sale for $687,500. The one-bedroom house on the site of a former garage in Putney is only 10 feet 8 inches wide. The unique Wadham Road home is arranged

‘Hansel and Gretel’ cottage could be yours for over $1 million

‘Hansel and Gretel’ cottage could be yours for over $1 million

By Isobel Williams A "Hansel and Gretel"-style cottage has hit the market for $1,031,250 — witch not included. The three-bedroom Grade II-listed home in Kingsbury, northwest London, was built in 1925. A thatched cottage, it has two fireplaces, a dining room, a garden, and

Hospital gives patients popsicles to battle anesthesia’s side effects

Hospital gives patients popsicles to battle anesthesia’s side effects

By Isobel Williams A hospital is providing patients recovering from surgery with popsicles — to battle the side effects of anesthesia. Staff at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford are now offering the sweet frozen treats to patients as part of a quality improvement project. The initiative explores whether something as

Golfers land backâtoâback holesâinâone in 156 millionâtoâone feat

Golfers land backâtoâback holesâinâone in 156 millionâtoâone feat

By Isobel Williams A pair of golfing pals landed back-to-back holes-in-one on the same par-three — a 156-million-to-one feat. David Lewis, 64, and Rob Davis, 67, both hit pitching wedges on the 107-yard 15th at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. They couldn'

Why this rundown house sold for a quarter of a million dollars

Why this rundown house sold for a quarter of a million dollars

By Isobel Williams A run-down countryside bungalow has sold for $251,250 at auction — more than 14 times its guide price. The detached two-bedroom home in Marshwood, near Bridport in Dorset, had been listed for sale for $17,500. But potential owners had different ideas as a total