A lucky man from Oxfordshire is celebrating the ultimate birthday bonus after having £300,000 deposited into his bank account. Reginald Couch was expecting to celebrate his 74th birthday much like many others – with his wife of 46 years, Iris, 69, by his side, a nice slice of cake and some cards from loved ones. But instead, he received a […]

Israel accidentally reveals location of secret military bases online as it publishes online map of coronavirus testing facilities Map showed not just civilian testing cites but bases where soldiers get tested  It included names, locations and exact perimeters of the sensitive military sites Details would not normally be revealed due to fears of possible rocket attacks  Israel’s military has made […]

The world’s oldest known wooden sculpture is recognised as a 'unique and unparalleled find' that could change what we know about human history – only decay is preventing others from being found. The Shigir Idol is over 12,500 years old and is regarded as the earliest known work of ritual art after it was dug out of a peat bog […]

A BOY aged 14 has died after falling through the roof of a derelict building while playing with pals. Emergency crews were scrambled to the scene of the abandoned factory in Coventry at around 5pm last night. The boy was rushed to hospital but couldn't be saved and died shortly after. Police say the teen's death is not being treated […]

THE Oxford-educated lawyer whose dog mauled Freddie the Seal to death has today apologised for the “terrible accident”.  Rebecca Sabben-Clare, 49, said she regretted not putting the dog on a lead after it attacked Freddie near Hammersmith Bridge on Sunday. Shocking pictures showed the cross-bred latched on to the seal’s flipper as walkers and cyclists, including a vet, rushed to […]

John Lewis confirms eight more stores will not reopen after lockdown ends – putting 1,465 jobs at risk. Is YOUR local branch on the list? John Lewis puts nearly 1,500 jobs at risk as it prepares to shut eight of its stores Retailer is closing shops in Kent, Yorkshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire and Hampshire Another store in Northamptonshire will also close, […]

A DEVASTATED mum says her family is "broken" after her "beautiful" son was stabbed to death at home. Tai Jordan O'Donnell, 19, was discovered with knife wounds to his legs in Croydon on March 3 and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Yesterday, Tai’s mother Stacey O’Donnell said her world had been shattered by her son’s death.  Mother-of-four Stacey, […]