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Man claims to have the world’s oldest cat - aged 29
A man claims to have the world’s oldest cat aged 29 and puts her long life down to 'lots of treats'.
Leslie Greenhough, 69, believes his tortoiseshell moggy, Millie, who was born in 1995, is currently the oldest living feline.
The moggy was first owned by Leslie's late wife, Paula, 55, who first got Millie in 1995 - when the kitten was three months old.
Leslie and Paula met October 10, 2012, through a dating website, and was first introduced to Millie the cat when she was 16.
Leslie claims Millie has never visited the vet, and eats a mixed diet of chicken and Purina cat food.
"I force my husband to share a bed with our pet pigeons who kiss and cuddle us"
Meet the woman who forces her husband to share a bed - with two pet pigeons who kiss and cuddle her.
Animal lover, Lucie Morris, 31, travelled 50 miles to pick up an injured pigeon before ''falling in love'' with the bird.
After two weeks of treatment, she says the pigeon "refused" to leave so they named him Rosie Cheeks - thinking he was female - and let him stay.
Fearing he would be lonely, the mum-of-two decided to adopt second pigeon, Flori Pretzel, a girl in March 2024. to keep him company.
The feathered friends have now "taken over" Lucie's life - roaming freely around the house and even sleeping on her partner's pillow.
Parents transform "ugly" garage into tiny home for their daughter for $50k
A couple transformed their "ugly" garage into a tiny home for their daughter for $50k - to give her "independence" and "security".
Beth Holmes, 50, and her husband, Kevin, 54, decided to turn their four car garage into a property for their daughter, Emily, 24, when she was looking to move out.
The couple suggested they transform the unused space into a home so Emily could save on rent.
Kevin, a carpenter, spent nine months renovating the 600 square foot space into a one bedroom home for around $50k.
Now Emily, a barista at Starbucks, is able to have her own independent space but still be near her family.
"I woke up blind weeks after meeting my boyfriend - it made us closer"
A teenager woke up blind weeks after meeting her new boyfriend - and said it made them "much closer".
Kitty Hinde, 19, has been visually impaired most of her life after being diagnosed with glaucoma - which damages the optic nerve - when she was nine.
She had several treatments - included a cornea transplant - to stop her losing her vision.
Just weeks after meeting now-boyfriend Sam, 22, Kitty woke up blind and hasn't had her vision back since - but says Sam has supported her every step of the way.
Funny moment dog mimics owner in the gym and performs squats
This is the funny moment dog mimicked her owner in the gym and performed squats.
Dooma, three, can be seen copying her owner Dr. Evan Strahl, 34, and performing squats during an exercise session at LA Fitness in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Evan, a dog trainer and physician, said: "Dooma is a highly-trained service dog.
"She competes in many dog sports and also loves swimming and hiking."
Man creates feeding device for orphaned kittens using cat soft toy
A man built a feeding device for orphaned kittens using a cat soft toy.
Bai Ying, 33, created the inventive device after he found the orphaned kittens in his home storage in Ningbo, China.
After observing them for two days, he realised that the mother was missing and decided to adopt the litter.
Bai first tried to use feeding syringes but the kittens struggled to absorb the milk, which prompted him to come up with an alternative.
Bai made the bionic breast-feeder out of balloons, syringes, leather straps and a stuffed cat toy.
Video shows woman who married ghost using powers contact spirit world
Video shows a woman who married a ghost using her powers to contact the spirit world.
Brocarde, 40, is seen 'connecting' with a possessed clown she has adopted.
She says used her powers to learn that he hates Beyonce - but loves Eminem.
Brocarde, 40, met the doll when spending a night at The Clown Motel In Nevada.
She then brought it back to the UK where it immediately made her ex husband - a Victorian ghost - jealous.
Lego fans demand refunds from event compared to viral Willy Wonka shambles
A Lego event hailed the 'world’s largest brick festival' has been compared to Glasgow's Willy Wonka fiasco after visitors were greeted with a "bleak" and "empty" room.
Angry Lego fans are now demanding refunds after being left disappointed by the
"rip-off" Brick Fest Live experience at Birmingham's NEC over the bank holiday.
The event promised “a jaw-dropping collection of brick creations from across the globe”, which would be “mind-blowing” and amaze “adults and children”.
But attendees said the reality was a sparse offering of attractions inside an aircraft hanger-like room with one saying they'd seen "better displays in village halls”.
Others said the scenes reminded them of the now infamously disastrous 'Willy’s Chocolate Experience’ in Glasgow earlier this year and branded it "a scam".
Lego superfans are now demanding their money back after travelling far and wide to for the £35 a ticket event which left them "disgusted" and "underwhelmed".
The spectacle, which Lego does not sponsor, authorise or endorse, originates in the USA and describes itself as “the world’s largest hands-on brick event”.
"I create stylish doll's houses for adults"
A woman creates stylish doll's houses for adults complete with modern tiny furniture - with each room taking up to two months to make.
Beth Krum, 52, first fell in love with the idea of miniature things from childhood after seeing her neighbour's doll's house.
She became "obsessed" and would make tiny accessories for her Barbie dolls - and her love for all things miniature stayed with her into adulthood.
But Beth didn't get her first doll's house until she was in her late 30s and a mum of three - when she finally asked for a flat-pack Victorian cottage for her birthday.
She set to work designing and decorating the interior - first ordering tiny furniture before beginning to make her own.
The Hangover voted 'best Vegas movie of all time
The Hangover has beaten Ocean’s Eleven to be named the greatest Vegas-based movie.
Despite classics like Casino and Now You See Me making the top 10, the film depicting the ultimate stag do disasters beat other popular Sin City films.
Diamonds Are Forever took a close second place, with Rain Man coming in third.
Trailblazing musical film Viva Las Vegas, the 1964 classic starring the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, also made the cut, along with cult classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke.
A spokesperson for OLBG [https://www.olbg.com/casino-sites/articles/top-movies-set-in-las-vegas], which commissioned the research, said: “With its bright lights, iconic casinos and rich history, Las Vegas makes the perfect backdrop for so many films.
One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey
One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.
The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.
Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).
And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.
The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences.
Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife.
“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world.
“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.”
The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more.
With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.
Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.
While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.
Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.
Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom.
“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.
“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”
The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.
Man ditches dating apps to meet "the one" by going out to place alone
A man has ditched dating apps and set himself a challenge to go out to places alone to find "the one."
Sean Taylor, 34, has been using Tinder or Hinge on and off for five years but has yet to meet his life-long partner.
After several failed dates where he was either catfished or there was little to no chemistry, Sean realised he had to find another way to meet someone.
Three weeks ago, he decided to try the "old fashioned way" by going out to places alone every day in the hope of meeting the one "organically."
Groom surprises bride with penguin ring bearer at wedding
A groom surprised his bride on their wedding day - with a penguin ring bearer.
Joe Keilty, 36, invited four special feathered guests when he tied the knot with his partner, Kerri Parry, 38, on May 5, at Old Palace, in Chester, Cheshire.
Penguin-obsessed Kerri was over-the-moon when she first spotted one of the birds waddling down the aisle after their best man, Daniel Welch, 36.
Daniel and groomsman, Craig Hindley-Poppitt, 34, had pretended the rings had been lost and ran out of the ceremony.
They returned with a bucket of fish and a penguin in tow - which waddled down the aisle carrying the rings on a pink ribbon tied around its neck.
The penguin waited patiently through the rest of the ceremony then joined the three others and the rest of the guests for the photos.
First time buyer "priced out" of London buys a 10-bed mansion in France for less
A first time buyer "priced out" of the London housing market bought a 10-bed mansion in France for less than a one-bed flat in London.
Natasha Marie, 28, worried she would never be able to secure a mortgage in London on a single income - so decided to look at properties abroad as she had always loved France.
After moving back to her family home in Greater London, with her parents in January 2023, Natasha was able to save a deposit for a first home.
After spending summer holidays in France growing up, Natasha decided it would be the perfect place to buy a home as she could get more for her money.
She decided to look elsewhere and settled on Occitanie, France - 759 miles away - where she found a 10-bedroom mansion on a one-acre plot for less than the average one-bedroom flat in London for £500k.
Natasha - who now does her corporate job remotely - moved in December 2023 and says the restoration of the mansion is a life-long project.
The property's ceiling is on the verge of collapse, it has black mould and a rat infestation.
Natasha is living in the mansion whilst she is resorting to it and using her savings to get the building back to its former glory.
"I create stylish doll's houses for adults - rooms takes up to two months to make"
A woman creates stylish doll's houses for adults complete with modern tiny furniture - with each room taking up to two months to make.
Beth Krum, 52, first fell in love with the idea of miniature things from childhood after seeing her neighbour's doll's house.
She became "obsessed" and would make tiny accessories for her Barbie dolls - and her love for all things miniature stayed with her into adulthood.
But Beth didn't get her first doll's house until she was in her late 30s and a mum of three - when she finally asked for a flat-pack Victorian cottage for her birthday.
She set to work designing and decorating the interior - first ordering tiny furniture before beginning to make her own.
Before long she had learnt to make all her own furniture - from tiny cushions to tiny toilets and and even a tiny fridge with a working light.
She began selling her hand-made furniture and taking commissions for whole rooms from other miniature enthusiasts - which can cost up to £3k and take up to two months to make.
Now it's her full-time job - but Beth said it doesn't feel like she's working at all, because she considers it her "passion".
Cheeky toddler calls dad by his real name to get what he wants
A "demanding" toddler has adopted a new tactic to get what he wants - by calling his dad by his real name.
One-year-old Archer has been following in his mum Stacey Jenkins' "bossy" footsteps by ordering his dad, Sam Philipps, 37, a general manager, around.
Stacey, 29, says little Archer began repeating her shouts of 'Sam' after hearing her call her husband when she needed something.
Now the confident toddler calls Sam's name whenever he needs a glass of water before bed or needs his nappy changed - instead of calling him dad.
The couple's baby monitor captured the excitable toddler calling out for his dad and Sam's bemused reaction.
Couple keep their marriage strong with daily formal meeting together
A woman reveals how to "prepare" to be a wife and keeps her own marriage alive by holding daily 'meetings' to discuss her relationship.
Blessing Platinum-Williams has been married to her husband Michael, both 35, for 13 years.
The pair tied the knot aged 22 and Blessing says they had a "toxic beginning" as they were not prepared for marriage.
Now Blessing and Michael, who own a design company together, have two sons - aged eight and five - and say their marriage is stronger than ever.
The couple had individual therapy and have a daily chat each day at 7pm where they exclusively chat about their relationship.
Now Blessing runs a course so others can prepare for marriage.
Video shows woman who married ghost using powers contact spirit world
Video shows a woman who married a ghost using her powers to contact the spirit world.
Brocarde, 40, is seen 'connecting' with a possessed clown she has adopted.
She says used her powers to learn that he hates Beyonce - but loves Eminem.
Brocarde, 40, met the doll when spending a night at The Clown Motel In Nevada.
She then brought it back to the UK where it immediately made her ex husband - a Victorian ghost - jealous.
Woman, 96, stuck in hospital for 100 days begs to go home to husband
A 96-year-old stuck in hospital and separated from her husband for 100 days over housing shortages has recorded a video begging to be allowed home.
Sheila Glass is seen pleading: "I have been here 100 days and I just want to be home with my husband."
She adds: 'I'm a celebrity, get me out of here'' next to her husband of 74 years, William Glass, who she has previously rarely been parted from.
Sheila broke her neck during a fall at her home and was sent to Liskeard Hospital in Cornwall.
But even though she was declared medically fit to leave 100 days ago Sheila cannot leave hospital.
Man walking the entire UK coastline with his dog - a journey of 11,023 miles
A man is walking the entire UK coastline with his pet dog - a journey of 11,023 miles.
Martyn Green, 37, began his mammoth trek on March 8 - 83 days ago - and has since walked 696 miles to reach his current point in Gillingham, Essex.
Martyn started this endeavour after he suffered serious injuries in a violent street robbery.
In December 2021, Martyn was stabbed four times in Torquay, Devon, by two men who were meeting with him to buy cannabis.
The incident left him shaken up and he became isolated.
After two long years, Martyn decided he couldn't carry on like this and set himself the challenge to walk the entire UK coastline with his three-year-old Collie mix, Rolo.