Hotel looking to hire ‘banter merchant’ to entertain guests during
A Glasgow hotel is looking to hire a "banter merchant" to entertain guests throughout Edinburgh Festival Fringe.AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow said it is seeking a "breakfast roaster" to leave…
Parrot that escaped home found five miles away after ‘wild
A parrot that escaped his home and flew off for a "wild weekend" has been found more than five miles away in a maternity unit.The pet bird named Jobby fled…
Dramatic moment ice cream van swept out to sea in
An ice cream van was washed out to sea by an incoming tide at a popular beach in Cornwall.Videos taken by onlookers and posted on social media showed the vehicle…
Hippopotamuses can become airborne for substantial periods of time, researchers
Hippopotamuses can become airborne for substantial periods of time, according to new research into the mammals.Research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) found that the animals can be up in…
The 27 Best Books to Read on the Beach This
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Six-legged dog abandoned outside B&M settles into new life in
A six-legged dog who was abandoned outside a shop is settling into her new home.Ariel, named after Disney's Little Mermaid, was left outside a B&M store in Pembrokeshire last September.…
Ronaldo the 6ft ‘male’ snake gives birth to 14 babies
Ronaldo, the "male" snake, has given birth to 14 babies, shocking handlers.The 6ft (1.8m) Brazilian rainbow boa was declared male nine years ago by a vet. Since then "he" had…
Why people are threatening to poo in Paris’ River Seine
Parisians have threatened to poo in the River Seine today in a protest ahead of the Olympics. People angry at the expense of cleaning up the river have rallied under the…
Winner of ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ contest announced
A dog in the US has been crowned the ugliest in the world.The eight-year-old Pekingese called Wild Thang won the 2024 World's Ugliest Dog contest in California on Friday. The…
Ariana Grande addresses criticism after ‘voice change’ clip goes viral
Ariana Grande has responded to criticism about a change in her speaking voice after an interview clip went viral, explaining she shifts her tone intentionally to protect her vocals for…