The strange case of Capt. James Lewis
James and Mary Lewis were popular residents of Bedford in the late 1800s. But Capt.
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Family defy the odds when three generations were all born on exactly the same day
Three generations of the same family have defied odds of 130,000/1 to all be born on the same DAY. Dana Turnbull became the third generation in a row to be born on January 18, sharing a birthday with her mum Joy Spowart, 21, and grandmother Judie Spowart, 51. Little Dana was due to arrive on January 20, but Joy went into a prolonged labour on January 16, with the youngster being born at 12:58am on January 18. Joy said: "I think about a month before she was born everyone was saying 'I bet she comes on your birthday'.
Strange laws of the United Kingdom that could catch you out
In April 1968, a fleet of Panda cares began patrolling the streets of Hinckley. Here the officers lined up besides their vehicles.
Mum tries to sell USED breast implants on eBay after going up a cup size
Seller from the West Midlands wants A 200 for the pair - but experts warn implants are considered medical waste once removed Katt, from Rowley Regis, West Mids, said they are in "excellent condition" and she is offloading them after "changing my implants for a different size".
Sinn Fein surge creates new Northern Ireland landscape
Sinn Fein's party leader for Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill talks to the media after toping the poll in Mid Ulster, Ballymena count centre, Northern Ireland, Friday, March 3, 2017. Counting has begun across Northern Ireland with Irish Nationalists seeking to boost their vote in an early election that could shape the fate of the Catholic-Protestant cooperation in Northern Ireland.
Born-again Christian goes to his grave … for 72 hours
A man who is currently buried alive and breathing through pipes in Belfast appeared calm and talkative on Wednesday evening, as he broadcast a live video of his experience on the internet. Born-again Christian John Edwards, in his 60s and from Dublin, is taking part in the stunt in an unusual bid to try and offer "hope" to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and addiction.
Firefighters come to rescue of deer stuck in fence
Animal rescue officer Sian Robertson attended but she was not able to free the deer so called firefighters in to help. Ms Robertson said: "He was likely stuck for a few hours as he'd managed to pull a lot of his coat out by the time I arrived.
Train held by police after bagel incident
Police were called to break up a fight on a train as rowdy passengers repeatedly placed bagels on other travellers' heads. Police were called to break up a fight on a train as rowdy passengers repeatedly placed bagels on other travellers' heads.
Charmaine cleared for departure after 44 years in cabin crew career
One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years. One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years.
Charmaine cleared for departure after 44 years in cabin crew career
One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years. One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years.
The British Kebab Awards 2017: The ups, the downs, and the completely bizarre
There was something going on over in the states but there was only one ceremony that anyone actually cared about. And that, of course, was the fifth British Kebab Awards.
The British Kebab Awards 2017: The ups, the downs, and the completely bizarre
There was something going on over in the states but there was only one ceremony that anyone actually cared about. And that, of course, was the fifth British Kebab Awards.
Dean is short (back and sides) listed
Dean Cunningham , who works at Iconic Gents Hair in East Kilbride, will need to produce some of his finest work as he looks to make his way to the live final of Scotland's Best Barber 2017 A selection of Dean's work will feature on the Scotland's Best Barber website until March 12, where the public can vote for their favourite barbers and hairstyles. If Dean is voted into one of the top four spots he'll have the chance to perform two haircuts during the live final being held at the Scottish Hair and Beauty show on April 23 in Edinburgh.
FOLLOW-UP: Angry reaction over the ‘red phone box saga’ continues
It is certainly an unlikely choice as our most-read story of the past few days, but the removal of the red phone box last week was a clear winner. Alex Dawson reflects back on the incident with reaction from the council and BT.
Environmentalists hail conservation estate ‘lost world’
A host of rare species have been discovered after a survey of a conservation estate which environmentalists described as a "lost world". A host of rare species have been discovered after a survey of a conservation estate which environmentalists described as a "lost world".
Drake Says His Grammy Wins For ‘Hotline Bling’ Feel Weird Because ‘It’s Not a Rap Song’
... songs: "But I never get any credit for that," he said. "I won two awards but I don't even want them because it feels weird to me," Drake continued, adding that he wants to be like Michael Jackson and other artists he looked up to. Drake was among a ...
‘Y’alright, bab?’: Korean Billy teaches viewers how to …
Korean Billy is fast becoming one of the most well-known YouTubers with his handy videos that help people understand the vast number of different UK dialects. And this time, it's the turn of the Brummies as he tries his best to nail down the Birmingham accent in one of his latest video tutorials.
Primark pulls ‘shocking’ and ‘racist’ Walking Dead t-shirt from…
Primark has removed a t-shirt promoting hit US TV show The Walking Dead from its stores after it was branded "fantastically offensive" and "racist" by an angry shopper. Outraged Ian Lucraft was so offended by the "explicit" t-shirt that he complained directly to the discount clothing store's chief executive - and Primark has now apologised and removed the men's t-shirt from its branches.
Fan of ‘The Bill’ needs one DVD to complete collection of more than 2,400 episodes
A telly addict who has more than 2,400 episodes of The Bill has appealed for help to find one DVD to complete his collection. Russell Highsmith, 31, claims to be the world's biggest fan of the ITV police drama, which was broadcast from 1984 until 2010.
Lifeboat crew launched after ‘body’ spotted pick up white suit
A lifeboat crew launched to recover a possible human body - but it turned out to be a white protective suit. The white protective suit that was recovered after the RNLI Peterhead Tamar Lifeboat was launched, at the request of UK Coastguard A lifeboat crew launched to recover a possible human body - but it turned out to be a white protective suit.
Bizarre moment pedestrian takes a running jump straight into a car bonnet
It was caught on a dashcam by another driver queueing down Swan Lane towards Lockwood traffic lights last Saturday morning, just before 10am. The man, wearing a green parka suddenly appears in the middle of the road and then hurls himself backwards onto the bonnet before rolling off.
Pedestrian throws HIMSELF at passing car in Huddersfield
This is the bizarre moment a man threw himself onto the bonnet of a car before appearing the blame the innocent driver. It was caught on a dashcam by another driver queuing down Swan Lane towards Lockwood, Huddersfield, at traffic lights last Saturday morning just before 10am.
Boy, 12, nicknamed the ‘Chicken Whisperer’ sets up poultry club
The schoolboy, who is determined not to allow cerebral palsy to stop him from achieving, has a calming way of handling the chickens and talking to them which relaxes the birds. He fell in love with hens, first keeping them on an aunt's smallholding and he now keeps four in a run in his Chester-le-Street back garden.
‘Doctor Strange’: Benedict Cumberbatch and Chris Hemsworth …
Doctor Strange is landing on Blu-ray soon, and per the Marvel usual, that means plenty of fun bonus features are already popping up online. We exclusively debuted a video chronicling the studio's quest to cast Benedict Cumberbatch , and we've also seen a deleted scene featuring Mads Mikkelsen 's big bad Kaecilius.
Doctor Strange and Thor Unite in New Blu-ray Featurette
Ahead of the digital and home media release of the film, Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Studios have released a new Doctor Strange featurette about the end tag where the Sorcerer Supreme meets the God of Thunder. Watch Doctor Strange and Thor meet in the player below, and read about the other special features included on the release by clicking here.
Glenrothes painter takes matt-ers into his own hands over unpaid bill
Following on from a Kirkcaldy sign shop hitting back at a Kirkcaldy hotel over an unpaid bill, it has now stepped in to help one of its customers who has also been left out of pocket. Sandy's Sign Shop in the town's Links Street made a special sign for Painting Places, a Glenrothes-based property maintenance and decorating firm whose owner Stephen McLachlan claims he is owed over 4000 by The Raven Hotel.
Ten weird and wonderful (for some) bizarre sex fetishes from cow slurry to clown love
After it's revealed in a UK court that a man has an unusual preference for being doused in cement - MirrorOnline delves into a world populated by millions of pervy sex-perimenters The weird and wonderful world of bizarre sex fetishes has hit the headlines after it was revealed in a Glasgow Court that a man had a preference for being doused in cement. John Steven turned up at a flat in Renfrewshire, Scotland, amid claims he thought the substance would be poured over him.
Police post bizarre picture of car left on stairs in London
There isn't much explanation for how or why this car was left on stairs on Saturday night but it was enough for the driver to get reported to police. City of London officers posted the bizarre image in the early hours of this morning calling it one of the more 'obscure' calls they received last night.
11 strange laws you probably don’t know exist
But, while there are new legal changes introduced each year, there are still a fair few out-of-date and obsolete laws which are still in force. Knocking on someone's door and running away is actually illegal under a 1839 law.
11 strange laws you probably don’t know exist
But, while there are new legal changes introduced each year, there are still a fair few out-of-date and obsolete laws which are still in force. Knocking on someone's door and running away is actually illegal under a 1839 law.
Bros before floes for Humboldt penguin Dippy
At 21 years old he is the senior bird in the flock, and most of his feathered friends have already paired up. But Dippy proved to be more of a people-penguin, and he has grown particularly fond of aquarist Dave Warriner, who readily admits that tending to Dippy and his penguin entourage is his favourite daily duty.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton bring their unique talents to…
Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth - all of them look like naturals when it comes to playing superheroes. Benedict Cumberbatch? Not as much.
Fatboy Slim ‘eats, sleeps, raves, repeats’ with Coleraine PSNI
Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim poses with a Coleraine police officer who was on duty during his gig at Kelly's nightclub. INLT-05-700-con Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim thrilled a Coleraine police officer who was 'right here, right now' during his appearance at Portrush nightclub Kelly's at the weekend.
Scott shines on hit BBC music show
A Newtownabbey man looks set to sparkle in this week's episode of BBC reality television music competition, 'Let it Shine', having wowed judges in the live auditions. Scott Macaulay from Mallusk impressed Gary Barlow, Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley in the audition which was screened on Saturday, January 28. The former Belfast Royal Academy student received a rapturous response from the audience after singing the Scissor Sisters' classic, Laura.
Here’s the true story behind those strange ‘alien’ signals from outer space
Every so often, we hear about a strange radio signal winging its way Earthward from the cold, lifeless depths of outer space. Suddenly, bored news personnel around the world come alive and begin churning out sensational stories with lurid headlines promising that this is really it - our first contact with alien minds.
‘the Black House’: The bizarre history of Trump Tower
Donald Trump's pink-marble fantasy, home to the world's most glamorous boutiques, wrapped in gleaming, dark-bronze glass, opened on Fifth Avenue when empty store windows and "Going Out of Business" signs abounded. For a few golden years after its opening on Feb. 14, 1983, Trump Tower audaciously screamed that New York, beset by soaring crime and crumbling streets, might once again live up to its self-proclaimed "world's greatest city" image.
Pregnancy dreams, decoded
During pregnancy, it's common to have vivid, strange dreams and frightening nightmares that wake you up in a cold sweat. Although pregnant women don't have more dreams than those who are not, they do report more nightmares, according to a study in the journal Sleep Medicine.
How a McDonald’s takeaway bag ended up costing customer nearly A 400
McDonald's is known for being a cheap and cheerful fast food company - but one woman's meal cost her hundreds of pounds and a day in court. Far from its usual price tag of well under 10, Katie Ritchie, from Redcar in North Yorkshire, ended up spending 395.
Strange lights prompt wild UFO speculation
FLASHING lights and strange objects have been spotted in the air by residents across the area, prompting speculation about UFOs. On the four-minute clip, three lights can be seen moving around and forming a triangle in the sky.
Trainspotting area purchase in 1996 was solid investment platform, study finds
Choosing a Trainspotting postcode in the year the film was released may have been a solid property investment, according to new analysis. Choosing a Trainspotting postcode in the year the film was released may have been a solid property investment, according to new analysis.
‘Relaxed’ checkout aisle being piloted by Tesco in Moray store
Supermarket giant Tesco is piloting a relaxed checkout aisle at a Scottish store to allow people to take longer with their purchases. A relaxed checkout scheme being trialled by Tesco hopes to aid customers who need to take a little extra time at the till Supermarket giant Tesco is piloting a relaxed checkout aisle at a Scottish store to allow people to take longer with their purchases.
The bizarre history of Trump Tower – and why Donald loathes to leave it
It arrived under a cascade of 10,000 balloons in a delirious blaze of 1980s optimism. Donald Trump's pink-marble fantasy, home to the world's most glamorous boutiques, wrapped in gleaming, dark-bronze glass, opened on Fifth Avenue when empty store windows and "Going Out of Business" signs abounded.
Public offered chance to buy police offices
A total of seven Lanarkshire properties are available through the organisation's estates department with prices ranging from 40,000 for Newmains to 150,000 for Strathaven. The Viewpark office in Old Edinburgh Road, which is described as a modern single storey building, closed in 2014 and is listed for offers over 100,000.
Keith Geddes: Strange times ahead as Labour and Conservatives reverse fortunes in Scotland
Thursday 4 May this year sees elections for all of Scotland's 32 councils. The outcome will confirm the massive turnaround in fortunes for both the Scottish Conservatives and the Scottish Labour Party.
OFFBEAT: Naked female and male cleaners wanted to clean houses in NI for A 45 an hour
Naked female cleaners are being sought to clean houses in Northern Ireland for 45 an hour - on condition they do it in the nude. The requirements are laid out in a job ad from a naturist cleaning firm that wants people to clean houses of naturists up and down the country totally starkers.
Friday 13th giant spider shock for storage company workers
"I must admit I'd get a bit of a shock if I was unloading some stock and a huge Huntsman spider crawled out!" The spider was confined in the container by the workers, collected by the RSPCA and taken to a local exotic animal specialist who will keep it.
Coastguards investigating ‘cries for help’ find two loved up owls instead
Solent Coastguards then sent a team from Berry Head to investigate the area around Sharkham in Brixham, Devon, just after 1am on Sunday. But after a thorough search of the area, all the team could find were two 'amorous' owls who were busy twit-twooing.
Coastguards investigating ‘cries for help’ find two loved up owls instead
Solent Coastguards then sent a team from Berry Head to investigate the area around Sharkham in Brixham, Devon, just after 1am on Sunday. But after a thorough search of the area, all the team could find were two 'amorous' owls who were busy twit-twooing.
Paws for thought as stray dog rescued after two years on the run
The dog will now be taken in by Carmarthenshire Council before going to a new home. RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said the charity did not normally deal with reports of stray dogs, as that is a matter for the local authority.
Paws for thought as stray dog rescued after two years on the run
The dog will now be taken in by Carmarthenshire Council before going to a new home. RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said the charity did not normally deal with reports of stray dogs, as that is a matter for the local authority.
Bizarre row between Lindsay Lohan and small English town over snubbing of Christmas lights revealed
Lindsay Lohan's team were told sending a Christmas video might be a "way forward" - as it appeared the Mean Girls actress would not honour a pledge to turn on Kettering's Christmas lights. Lindsay Lohan's team were told sending a Christmas video might be a "way forward" - as it appeared the Mean Girls actress would not honour a pledge to turn on Kettering's Christmas lights.
Bin lorry cameras trialled in bid to tackle potholes
A device for identifying future potholes is being trialled as part of a major investment in local roads, the Department for Transport has announced. A device for identifying future potholes is being trialled as part of a major investment in local roads, the Department for Transport has announced.
Bizarre ‘Double Decker’ Car Pile-Up At Kirkcaldy Train Station
This is the bizarre moment a car ended up getting a piggyback from another vehicle in a train station car park. It seems that one driver was a bit too eager to make the train to work yesterday after one car seemingly parked on top of another.
Annual No Pants Subway Ride hits cities around the world
Young people with no pants wait for the subway train during the event 'No Pants Subway Ride' in Berlin, Germany, Sunday Jan. 8, 2017. What started in New York City in 2002 with a just a handful of people has blossomed into a worldwide movement involving thousands.
Beware of this ‘devil’ cat! Everyone’s afraid of this blood-thirsty feline
Meet the bloodthirsty pet that has terrified not just dogs, but also the entire neighbourhood of Monmouthshire town in South Wales With his glossy black fur and emerald-like eyes, Heston can pass off as any other timid black cat. But, ask the neighbours at Monmouthshire town in South Wales, and they will have a rather dangerous story to tell.
New York City opens new subway line
Riders take photos of the new Second Avenue sub way line in New York City's East 96th Street station. Riders take photos of the new Second Avenue sub way line in New York City's East 96th Street station.
A pig whisperer? This 3-year-old girl has ditched toys to talk to piglets
Three-year-old farm girl loves feeding animals, chatting with piglets and singing lullabies to them on her mother's farm so much that she has been nicknamed 'the pig whisperer' Dolly Caton enjoys nothing better than bottle feeding piglets at the farm or nurturing the animals under her jumper. Pics /Georgie Mitchell via Facebook At the age of three, while most babies play with dolls, a young farm girl, Dolly Caton, who lives with her mum in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, UK, spends her time talking to animals.
Missing dog reunited with owner after 50-mile adventure
A dog which was missing for six weeks has been reunited with its owner after wandering 50 miles away from home. A dog which was missing for six weeks has been reunited with its owner after wandering 50 miles away from home.
Dog treats spiked with nails in park
Police have urged people to come forward after dog treats spiked with nails and cocktail sticks were found near the entrance to a popular dog walking spot. A dog owner discovered the sickening "treats", which appear to be a concoction of slices of ham, spiked wooden sticks and nails, when he took his pet down the riverside, near the entrance to Avenham Park in Preston.
Vandals spray paint bizarre graffiti on walls of Caernarfon Castle
The words 'Magna Carter Article 61' have been sprayed in red paint on a lower section of the walls opposite Slate Quay close to the 'swing bridge'. Local Sergeant Rhys Gough from Caernarfon said: "Sometime between mid-evening on Tuesday 27th and about 9am the following morning Wednesday 28th December someone has been daubed graffiti on the castle walls.
The snake in a vacuum cleaner, a gull in a curry and the sheep with …
The snake in a vacuum cleaner, a gull in a curry and the sheep with a traffic cone on is head: RSPCA releases their top ten most bizarre animal rescues of the year The RSPCA have released their top ten most bizarre animal rescues of 2016 - including a sheep with a TRAFFIC CONE stuck on its head and a snake trapped in a VACUUM CLEANER. Hilarious pictures also show a seagull that fell into a vat of curry and turned orange, a dog with its head stuck in a fence and a cow firmly wedged in an animal feeder.
Animal lover called in deep sea divers as she couldn’t find pet terrapin in 4ft garden pond
Animal lover Debbie Smy was so upset when she couldn't find her pet terrapin in a 4ft deep pond that she called in a professional deep sea diver to rescue it. Underwater adventurer Martin Woodward, who has explored depths of up to 600ft, donned full scuba diving kit to successfully rescue the tiny female turtle in a 20 minute operation.
Leicester City A 20,000 bet winner jokes of going pro as he wins hundreds more
A lucky football fan who won a 20,000 drunken bet on Leicester City's Premier League glory has joked about turning professional after winning hundreds of pounds which paid for his Christmas shopping. A lucky football fan who won a 20,000 drunken bet on Leicester City's Premier League glory has joked about turning professional after winning hundreds of pounds which paid for his Christmas shopping.
Woman lavishes A 1,250 on Christmas presents for her dogs – more than she spent on her boyfriend
Vikki Jose, 26, spoils her 'furry babies', four-year-old Labrador, Harvey and two-year-old Bichon Frise, Lola during the festive season Vikki Jose, 26, spoils her 'furry babies', four-year-old Labrador, Harvey and two-year-old Bichon Frise, Lola during the festive season. The pampered pooches even have their own Christmas wish list for Santa - as well as personalised stockings and advent calendars with doggy treats inside.
Chrissy Teigen Tells Her Weird Bill Murray Story
Bill Murray, maybe more myth than man at this point, is perhaps New York City's most beloved urban legend. So, if you're anybody who's anybody, you have a weird Bill Murray story in your back pocket.
Trump’s bizarre letters to former Scottish leader
Donald Trump harangued the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond as "Mad Alex" and accused him of being on a "march to oblivion" in a series of increasingly angry and eccentric letters about windfarms he claimed were blighting his Scottish golf courses. The correspondence with Salmond, revealed by the Huffington Post after a freedom of information request, demonstrated that Trump's tone swung wildly between coaxing and threatening as he grew increasingly frustrated with his former ally's refusal to change his policy on renewable energy.
Shocking footage shows mass brawl at German market as shoppers fight amongst Christmas trees
This is the shocking moment a group of festive shoppers were caught fighting in the middle of CHRISTMAS TREES after a mass brawl broke out at a German market . Six men were involved in the "violent disturbance" which erupted in front of hundreds of horrified onlookers at around 1pm yesterday.
The weird and wonderful things you see in Newcastle city centre on a daily basis
Beatboxing Spiderman, Chinese Dragons and multiple stag dos are among the weird and wonderful things you can see in Newcastle Newcastle is a unique, one-off place which we're always happy to come back to and glad to brag about. There are some things, if you live in the city or come here every day, that you begin to notice and associate with Tyneside and the wider North East.
Start a Conversation: On “Doctor Strange” and The Ancient One
It deserves to make as much money as any planet in the Marvel Universe does. This is one of the year's best films.
Start a Conversation: On “Doctor Strange” and The Ancient One
It deserves to make as much money as any planet in the Marvel Universe does. This is one of the year's best films.
‘Female population of Edinburgh’ bans men-only members of…
Social media user comments ranged from people wholeheartedly agreeing with the sentiments of the plaque - to others branding it sexist. Photo / Twitter / @densherryboe Members of a golf club that banned female members have been excluded from sitting on a park bench after a plaque was installed on behalf of the "female population of Edinburgh".
How to react if you get a present you hate this Christmas – according to etiquette expert
However, Christmas is big business , and even the most sensible of us are not immune from panicking, pressure - and even bad gift behaviour sometimes. For the odds are you're bound to receive at least one gift in your lifetime which left you either not fussed, perplexed or apoplectic with rage.
Plaque ‘banning’ Muirfield golfers from Edinburgh bench removed
A plaque "banning" Muirfield members from sitting on a park bench after they voted against allowing women to join the golf club has been removed by Edinburgh City Council. A plaque "banning" Muirfield members from sitting on a park bench after they voted against allowing women to join the golf club has been removed by Edinburgh City Council.
Muirfield golfers ‘unseated’ from park after rejecting female members
Golf club members who voted against allowing women to join have been banned from sitting on a park bench "by order of the female population of Edinburgh". Golf club members who voted against allowing women to join have been banned from sitting on a park bench "by order of the female population of Edinburgh".
Alexander Downer’s bizarre BBC video urging Britain to get on with leaving the EU
London: Australia's High Commissioner to Britain, Alexander Downer, has appeared in a self-narrated and often wooden short documentary on the BBC to urge Britain to "get on" with leaving the European Union. The four-minute film features Mr Downer strolling through Australia House and is set to an acoustic version of Waltzing Matilda and finishes with Mr Downer being chauffeured through central London in a Jaguar car with the numberplate "AUS1."
Watch bizarre bare bum pantless Paisley pair wrestle in street after naked window leap
The weird Renfrewshire rumpus was captured by a neighbour with the hilarious footage of the two lads bumming around quickly going viral. The bizarre footage of the pair, who were naked from the waist down, was captured by a stunned neighbour who couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Watch bizarre bare bum pantless Paisley pair wrestle in street after naked window leap
The weird Renfrewshire rumpus was captured by a neighbour with the hilarious footage of the two lads bumming around quickly going viral. The bizarre footage of the pair, who were naked from the waist down, was captured by a stunned neighbour who couldn't believe what they were seeing.