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Cheeky ferret tags along with police to patrol streets

Cheeky ferret tags along with police to patrol streets

By James Connolly A cheeky ferret that "ambushed" cops and jumped into their police van has been happily reunited with its owner. Patrol officers were left stunned when the curious creature, named Frankie by cops, jumped into the van and simply "refused to leave." Frankie appeared

Mom diagnosed with rare condition that could leave her blind

Mom diagnosed with rare condition that could leave her blind

By James Connolly A seamstress put her intense headaches down to eye strain from work - only to discover her brain is being squashed due to a rare condition which could leave her blind. Grace Pammant, 35, says she initially dismissed the pain as a side effect of long days hunched

Beach cleaner collects 22,250 bottle caps among washed up trash

Beach cleaner collects 22,250 bottle caps among washed up trash

By James Connolly A beach cleaner has uncovered a staggering haul of trash washed up on Britain's coastline - including more than 22,250 bottle tops and 1,110 tampon applicators. Dave Shackleton, 63, says the sheer volume and variety of waste he's found along Cumbrian shores

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

By James Connolly A tech whizz with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has turned his home into a Wallace & Gromit-style lab of inventions to help him beat the daily struggles of his condition. Andrew Herbert, 55, has rigged up everything from smart sensors to an AI-powered bird-watching

Woman shares home with TikTok famous cow

Woman shares home with TikTok famous cow

By James Connolly A farmer's daughter has forged an amazing bond with a rejected calf which she lets live in her house and dresses in colourful outfits. Tash Thompson, 26, has been sharing her home with 120kg calf June, who eagerly follows her around the kitchen and has

Litter picker discovers chips bag from 1976

Litter picker discovers chips bag from 1976

By James Connolly and Ruby Watson A litter picker found a crisp (chips) packet that has survived for more than 50 years while clearing rubbish from a beauty spot. Dave Bentley, 62, spotted the faded wrapper poking out from beneath the moss while helping to clean up Bealey's

Antique library books finally returned 50 years after due date

Antique library books finally returned 50 years after due date

By James Connolly A pair of antique library books have finally been returned exactly 50 years after they were due back - avoiding what could have been thousands in fines. The dusty tomes, written almost 200 years ago, were expected back at the library in Leeds, West Yorks., in March 1976.