Cats to be banned outside unless they are on a lead, under Australian council’s new laws
A council in Australia appears set to effectively ban cats from being outdoors unless they are on a lead. Planned...
Family ‘pet dog’ that killed ducks and chickens turns out to be a fox
A family's "pet dog" that angered neighbours by killing and eating ducks and chickens has turned out to be a...
Multiplayer only: 9ft gaming joystick enters the record books
A giant nine-foot-tall video game joystick has been honoured in the Guinness World Records. Mary Flanagan, a Dartmouth College professor,...
Dogs to get their own TV channel to help with stress and behavioural problems
Man's best friend no longer has to put up with joining humans on the sofa for soaps or the latest...
‘Doug’ the mutant spud could be world’s heaviest potato at nearly 8kg
A small farm owner weeding his garden got a giant surprise when his hoe struck an object beneath the soil's...
Bird of the year controversy after contest is won by a bat
A tiny bat made an unexpectedly big impact by winning an annual bird of the year competition in New Zealand....
Polar bear gets root canal surgery to fix ‘very painful’ broken tooth at wildlife park
A polar bear with a "very painful" broken tooth underwent dental surgery at a popular wildlife park. Keepers at Yorkshire...
Job interviews are daunting enough – but these police recruits were grilled by Morgan Freeman
A job interview can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. But in a small town in Alabama,...
‘You are as old as you feel’: Queen turns down Oldie of the Year award
She may be 95, but it seems the Queen feels too young at heart to accept the main award for...
Australia’s ‘biggest-ever’ hailstones damage cars and shatter windows
Giant hailstones bigger than 16cm (6.3 inches) appear to have fallen in Queensland, according to Australia's weather agency. If confirmed,...
