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Quirky World: Jailhouse rap sparks probe by prison authorities

Some of the stranger stories from around the globe

Thu, 05 Nov, 2015

Downpours cause flash floods in the UK

Torrential rain, thunder and lightning is blighting the first weekend of the school holidays, as thousands set off across the UK for their summer break.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2013

Council spends £5k on bus stop to nowhere

A British council has spent more than £5,000 (€6,000) on a bus shelter only to find out that it isn't on a bus route.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Convicted sex offender worked in several UK schools

A convicted sex offender was allowed to work as a teacher in several schools in England, it emerged today.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Scarecrow diverts traffic

FORGET high-tech gatsos, the latest weapon in the fight against speeding motorists is a scarecrow called Nancy.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2004