A poor Filipino blacksmith’s son who stands less than two feet (60 centimetres) tall was declared the world’s shortest man by Guinness World Records on his 18th birthday today, sparking a celebration in his hometown

'Coronation Street' landed a pair of world records today as it prepares to mark its 50th birthday.

THE world’s official shortest man, He Pingping, has died at the age of 21, a Guinness World Records spokesman said yesterday.

FOR many lonely hearts, finding love is a tall order — particularly if you measure 8ft 1in.

TEENAGER Mike Perham said his dream had come true as he became the youngest person to sail solo around the world with assistance.

Singer Katie Melua entered the record books today by performing the world’s deepest underwater concert.

Robbie Williams has smashed a Guinness World Record by selling more than 1.6 million tickets for his 2006 World Tour in one day.

A MONGOLIAN has broken the record for the world’s tallest living man, lurching in at a towering 7ft 8.95ins, or 2m 36.1cm.