News Archive
Lembit Opik arrives by Segway to support man being prosecuted
Monday, 19 July, 2010 - 13:22
Former Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik turned out to support a man who has become the first in Britain to be prosecuted for using a Segway on a pavement - by arriving on one of the scooters.
Drunk doctor bit PC so hard he had to use CS spray to get her off
Saturday, 17 July, 2010 - 15:01
A drunk and abusive family doctor crashed her car before clamping her teeth on to a police officer's arm so hard that he had to use CS spray to get her to let go, a court heard.
British pilot first to set 100 world speed records
Saturday, 17 July, 2010 - 14:59
ROSS PARRY SYNDICATION: A British daredevil who was banned from fulfilling his dream of being a pilot due to illness when a teenager is to become the first man to break 100 aviation world speed rec...
Mum wears tragic trooper's beret at funeral
Friday, 16 July, 2010 - 14:39
The devastated mum of a young soldier killed in Afghanistan wore his regimental beret to his funeral service in a poignant tribute.
Identical diving twins get identical degrees
Friday, 16 July, 2010 - 14:37
ROSS PARRY SYNDICATION: This pair of identical twins take the concept to a new level after becoming national synchronised divers following on from their identical school results - now topped off wi...
Archbishop of York given honorary degree
Friday, 16 July, 2010 - 14:36
The Archbishop of York was awarded an honorary degree by the city's university in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian work.
Security hired to protect attacked Britain-in-Bloom flowerbeds
Thursday, 15 July, 2010 - 15:41
ROSS PARRY SYNDICATION: A village whose hopes of victory in a prestigious national flower competition wilted when their prize posies were mysteriously attacked have hired a security firm to guard t...
Diving fanatic creates works of art while under water
Thursday, 15 July, 2010 - 13:42
An artist has come up with a new way to capture sea life scenery – by creating her pieces while she is under water.
World Cup Final ref returns home
Wednesday, 14 July, 2010 - 14:32
Under-fire World Cup Final referee Howard Webb returned home on Tuesday as the controversy around his performance in the showpiece continues to swirl.
Man is first to be prosecuted in Britain for riding a Segway
Wednesday, 14 July, 2010 - 14:31
A man has become the first person in Britain to be prosecuted for using a Segway scooter.