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Dad completes challenge to park in every space at local parking lot

Dad completes challenge to park in every space at local parking lot

By Isobel Williams A bored dad has completed a quest to park in all the bays at his local Sainsbury's - five years after accomplishing the same feat at another branch. Gareth Wild previously spent six years mapping every spot at his local supermarket in Bromley, south-east London

Former Victorian cell block turned luxury home on sale for $1 million

Former Victorian cell block turned luxury home on sale for $1 million

By Isobel Williams A former Victorian cell block that was converted into a modern family home is on sale for $1 million. The Guard House in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was built in 1856 as the Cell Block of Shoebury Garrison and is rich with military history. In the original

Wildlife rescuers rush to save goose that turned out to be a cushion

Wildlife rescuers rush to save goose that turned out to be a cushion

By Isobel Williams Wildlife rescuers rushed to a lake to save an "injured goose" that turned out to be a cushion. Volunteers from the Greenwich Wildlife Network received a distressed call last week reporting a seriously injured Canada goose in Thamesmead, south-east London. Rescuer Chris raced to

Dog gives birth to record-breaking $30,000 puppy litter

Dog gives birth to record-breaking $30,000 puppy litter

By Isobel Williams A mom could make more than $30,000 after her dog gave birth to a record-breaking litter of 17 Irish Doodle puppies. Miranda, 42, says the adorable dogs just kept coming as her Irish Setter Marigold endured a 13-hour labor last month. The puppies, who

Man claims land in Balkans and declares himself president

Man claims land in Balkans and declares himself president

By Isobel Williams A Brit who declared himself president of his own country after claiming land in the Balkans has opened an embassy - on his local high street. Daniel Jackson, 21, first thought up the idea of starting his own country with a group of friends aged just 14. The

Home featuring WWII bunker on sale for $1.3 million

Home featuring WWII bunker on sale for $1.3 million

By Isobel Williams A charming home featuring a WWII air raid shelter converted into a WINE bunker has hit the market - for just shy of $1.3 million. Mike Hemmings, 47, bought the three-bedroom house in Shortlands, southeast London five years ago - and says he had no idea it

Fowl play? Cops finds abandoned chicken coop in road

Fowl play? Cops finds abandoned chicken coop in road

By Isobel Williams Police have ruled out 'fowl play' after discovering a chicken coop abandoned - in the middle of a road. Traffic officer made the bizarre find on the A414 near St Albans, Herts., in the early hours of Thursday (February 19). Photos show the wooden stucture - which