Kent village is ‘invaded’ by rare breed of wall lizard normally only found living in hotter central and southern Europe A retired salesman found ‘alien’ wall lizards living in the back garden of his home Albert Marshall, 70, realised the creatures were tamer than native lizards are Wall lizards are a protected species in their … Read more
Wormwood grub: Inmates boast about ‘village shop’ prison cells with extraordinary collection of stockpiled food and toiletries stacked to the ceiling Photos posted on Facebook shows stockpiles of food and electronics in cells Prisoners believed to be jailed in separate prisons posted photos from mobile phones It is not illegal for prisoners to be sent … Read more
‘Black panther’ stalks terrified Cotswolds village where sheep’s carcass is found stripped to the bone Carcass of an ewe was found near South Cerney, Gloucestershire last Saturday Remains discovered by dog walker who called sheep farmer Francis Freeth Police are now investigating reports of ‘black panther’ sightings in Cotswolds By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 13:10 … Read more
The place ‘where Jesus miraculously fed the 5,000’ has been totally submerged by flooding, forcing archaeologists to abandon the excavation site. Bethsaida — hometown to disciples Andrew, Peter and Philip — was reputedly where Christ performed the miracles of feeding the multitude and helping a blind man see. Archaeologists have been working to prove that the … Read more
Tom Cruise ‘plans to build a covid-free village at an abandoned RAF site in Oxfordshire so Mission: Impossible 7 can resume filming’ By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 00:46 BST, 3 June 2020 | Updated: 01:15 BST, 3 June 2020 Tom Cruise is reportedly building a makeshift village at an abandoned RAF site in Oxfordshire … Read more
A mystery good Samaritan who paid for 171 villagers to enjoy fish and chips every Friday over three months of lockdown, has now launched a very different initiative to help them lose weight. The anonymous benefactor has been footing the bill for every villager in Denchworth, Oxfordshire, to enjoy fish and chips – normally £5 per head … Read more
Police were called to a village pub this weekend after reports that it was flouting lockdown rules – only to discover the ‘party’ was online. The Crown pub, in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, has been hosting Zoom get-togethers dubbed the ‘Stay Inn’ since it closed to customers when coronavirus restrictions were put in place on March 23. … Read more
Owners of a stately home where Oliver Cromwell was reputedly buried are accused of ‘sacrificing’ historic village nearby with plan to build new homes Villagers claim homes in Coxwold could be flooded under stately home plans Newburgh Priory is funding refurbishments through housing developments Grade I-listed stately home is the rumoured burial place of Cromwell’s … Read more
Opera singer’s performances to cheer up village during lockdown are so loud they can be heard THREE miles away Tenor John Hudson has been putting on weekly performances during lockdown The 58-year-old’s voice can be heard three miles away due to the Piddle Valley Mr Hudson is now ‘panicking about what to sing’ because of his … Read more
A village where for 10 years only girls were born has finally seen the arrival of a baby boy. The tiny village of Miejsce Odrzańskie in southern Poland which has a population of just 300, made global headlines last year after the region’s mayor offered a reward to the first couple to give birth to … Read more