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‘World’s oldest penguin’ celebrates 38 with fish-topped cake

‘World’s oldest penguin’ celebrates 38 with fish-topped cake

By James Gamble A penguin believed to be the oldest in the world has celebrated her 38th birthday with an impressive ice cake topped with fishy treats. Spneb, who was named after the medication which saved her life, is said to be the oldest Humboldt penguin on the planet, according

Couple paying for wedding after Pokémon cards sell for over $40,000

Couple paying for wedding after Pokémon cards sell for over $40,000

By James Gamble A teaching assistant's rare Pokémon cards found in an attic after 20 years will now pay for his wedding — after selling for more than $40,000. Ex-collector Andrew Braund found the three Pokémon cards while clearing out his childhood home in Wimborne, Dorset. The

Blind man completes marathon with help of smart glasses

Blind man completes marathon with help of smart glasses

By James Gamble A man has become the first person ever to run a full marathon with the help of volunteers guiding him through his smart glasses. Clarke Reynolds completed the Brighton Marathon using an app which allows people around the world to see his perspective and guide him on

Couple hopes rare Pokémon cards found in attic can help pay for wedding

Couple hopes rare Pokémon cards found in attic can help pay for wedding

By James Gamble A teaching assistant is hoping rare Pokémon cards found in an attic after 20 years could help pay for his wedding - after being estimated to sell for $31,250. Ex-collector Andrew Braund found the three Pokémon cards while clearing out his childhood home in Wimborne, Dorset.

Man who found over 1,000 pieces of WWII plane looking for pilot’s family

Man who found over 1,000 pieces of WWII plane looking for pilot’s family

By James Gamble A metal detectorist is trying to find the family of a WWII pilot after finding 1,500 pieces of his downed Spitfire in woodlands. Danny Jones stumbled across the 1942 crash site near Henley-on-Thames, Oxon,. five years ago and has since discovered all about the

Moment 64-year-old man tries to rob bank armed only with vape

Moment 64-year-old man tries to rob bank armed only with vape

By James Gamble This is the bizarre moment a "desperate" man tried to rob a bank at a shopping mall — armed with a vape. Gary Fishlock's attempted robbery sparked an armed police response at the HSBC branch at the Westwood Cross shopping mall in Broadstairs, Kent,

This 71-year-old granddad is the Lionel Messi of walking football

This 71-year-old granddad is the Lionel Messi of walking football

By James Gamble Meet the Brit dubbed the "Lionel Messi of walking football"—a 71-year-old grandfather who has already captained England to three major trophies. Spencer Pratten, who played semi-pro football for over 20 years, got into walking football around 10 years ago after finding