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George Best ‘haunts ex-wife’s home’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

21 Jan 2022

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Woman travels 500 miles for driving test – and fails

And other stories from the stranger side of life

20 Jan 2022

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Most U2 songs make Bono ‘cringe’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

19 Jan 2022

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Noisy loo conflict resolved after 20-year battle

And other stories from the stranger side of life

18 Jan 2022

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RSPCA reveals its funniest call-outs

And other stories from the stranger side of life

17 Jan 2022

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Study finds celebrity fans are ‘less intelligent’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

14 Jan 2022

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Sharing your food makes you fatter, study claims

And other stories from the stranger side of life

13 Jan 2022

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Waitrose to launch tearless onions

And other stories from the stranger side of life

12 Jan 2022

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Medieval warhorses ‘no bigger than modern ponies’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

11 Jan 2022

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Dog called Beyoncé among items left behind at Travelodge hotels

And other stories from the stranger side of life

10 Jan 2022

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Tesco demands ID from man buying sausage

And other stories from the stranger side of life

7 Jan 2022

Mafia boss spotted on Google Street view

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Mafia fugitive arrested after being spotted on Google Street View

And other stories from the stranger side of life

6 Jan 2022

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Fart-selling influencer hospitalised after going too far

And other stories from the stranger side of life

5 Jan 2022

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‘Worst place to live in England’ revealed

And other stories from the stranger side of life

4 Jan 2022

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Survey asks how many Brits would accept a black or gay Santa

And other stories from the stranger side of life

24 Dec 2021

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Six-hour jog needed to burn off Christmas dinner

And other stories from the stranger side of life

23 Dec 2021

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Mother seals can recognise their baby’s voice

And other stories from the stranger side of life

22 Dec 2021

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Man kicked off flight for wearing woman’s thong as mask

And other stories from the stranger side of life

21 Dec 2021

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‘Peeing is easy’: fashion tycoon describes life in space

And other stories from the stranger side of life

20 Dec 2021

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Seals found to feed on sharks

And other stories from the stranger side of life

17 Dec 2021

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Death metal band Omicron won’t change their name

And other stories from the stranger side of life

16 Dec 2021

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Family find venomous snake in Christmas tree

And other stories from the stranger side of life

15 Dec 2021

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Headteacher says handwriting is ‘tiring and antiquated’

And other stories from the stranger side of life

14 Dec 2021

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Pig-pleasuring bishop who fell for satanic author has clerical powers removed

And other stories from the stranger side of life

13 Dec 2021

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Australian council will ban cats outside unless they are on a lead

And other stories from the stranger side of life

10 Dec 2021

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Saudis ban botoxed camels from beauty contests

And other stories from the stranger side of life

9 Dec 2021

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Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases

And other stories from the stranger side of life

8 Dec 2021

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Boss fires 900 people in Zoom call

And other stories from the stranger side of life

7 Dec 2021

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Girl aged 12 is bishop for 45 minutes

And other stories from the stranger side of life

6 Dec 2021

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Wedding ring lost in 1960s potato patch is found

And other stories from the stranger side of life

3 Dec 2021

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Don’t ‘snog’ strangers under the mistletoe, says minister

And other stories from the stranger side of life

2 Dec 2021

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Omicron anagram leads to ‘Christmas hoax’ claim

And other stories from the stranger side of life

1 Dec 2021

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Pac-man made from frog cells may solve plastic pollution

And other stories from the stranger side of life

30 Nov 2021

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Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour

And other stories from the stranger side of life

29 Nov 2021

Odd News

George Best ‘haunts ex-wife’s home’

Woman travels 500 miles for driving test – and fails

Most U2 songs make Bono ‘cringe’

Noisy loo conflict resolved after 20-year battle

RSPCA reveals its funniest call-outs

Study finds celebrity fans are ‘less intelligent’

Sharing your food makes you fatter, study claims

Open. Every issue.

Waitrose to launch tearless onions

Medieval warhorses ‘no bigger than modern ponies’

Dog called Beyoncé among items left behind at Travelodge hotels

Tesco demands ID from man buying sausage

Mafia fugitive arrested after being spotted on Google Street View

Fart-selling influencer hospitalised after going too far

‘Worst place to live in England’ revealed

Survey asks how many Brits would accept a black or gay Santa

Six-hour jog needed to burn off Christmas dinner

Mother seals can recognise their baby’s voice

Man kicked off flight for wearing woman’s thong as mask

‘Peeing is easy’: fashion tycoon describes life in space

Seals found to feed on sharks

Death metal band Omicron won’t change their name

Family find venomous snake in Christmas tree

Headteacher says handwriting is ‘tiring and antiquated’

Pig-pleasuring bishop who fell for satanic author has clerical powers removed

Australian council will ban cats outside unless they are on a lead

Saudis ban botoxed camels from beauty contests

Dogs can recognise around 89 words and phrases

Boss fires 900 people in Zoom call

Girl aged 12 is bishop for 45 minutes

Wedding ring lost in 1960s potato patch is found

Don’t ‘snog’ strangers under the mistletoe, says minister

Omicron anagram leads to ‘Christmas hoax’ claim

Pac-man made from frog cells may solve plastic pollution

Researchers pinpoint when babies develop sense of humour

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