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"Dead body" turns out to be a sex doll

A reported corpse in the bushes of an English neighborhood was a discarded sex doll, according to the Peterborough Telegraph, ending a brief panic in the Orton Wistow area on May 21.

A local councillor woke to 12 messages, four blurry photos and questions about whether the find was "council related," the paper reported. — Read the rest

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What Is Plaguing The New Nissan LEAF In Europe?

I saw a headline this morning that Nissan has just dropped plans to produce powertrains for the new Nissan LEAF in the UK. The reason is reportedly that consumer demand in Europe is not as high as hoped for the model. This struck me, particularly because the new Nissan LEAF ... [continued]

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15 honey-drizzled bananas appear on a plate every month on a street corner

Two men sat in a car on Abbey Road in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on the night of February 1, 2025, waiting to catch a ghost. Luke Roberts and Jai Brewer call themselves the "banana hunters," and they had come to watch a particular street corner opposite a church. — Read the rest

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Sam Allardyce urges Man Utd star to reject England call-up for the World Cup

Ex-England manager Sam Allardyce (Picture: Getty)

Sam Allardyce says Harry Maguire should consider rejecting an England call-up for the World Cup after Thomas Tuchel’s ‘harsh’ comments on the Manchester United defender.

Maguire, 33, was included in Tuchel’s expanded 35-man squad for the friendlies with Uruguay and Japan back in March.

Following Maguire’s England recall, Three Lions boss Tuchel…

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5 Underrated UK Summer Destinations For Less Crowds & Authentic Culture

Whether it’s from your English acquaintance or the overly confident tourist who’s been to England once and hopped on a rushed bus tour of Oxford for the day, we’ve all heard the same sentence before: “You haven’t really seen Britain if you’ve only seen London”. Annoying as it may sound, we can’t exactly argue with …

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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2026

Since kicking off in the late 1900s and early 2000s, the craft beer boom has well and truly infiltrated every corner of the globe. What was once relegated to historic beer cities like Munich and Prague or pioneering regions like New England and the Pacific Northwest has since expanded to smaller and smaller locales. Now, nearly every country has a craft brewery of its own. And while recent years…

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Painter’s Message Goes Viral in Bolsoverm (UK)

Throwback!: In January 2020, a quiet street in Bolsover, England, became the unlikely setting for a bold act of revenge that quickly made headlines across the UK.

When a dispute between a painter and his client reached boiling point, the result was a striking message that turned the town into the center of national attention.

The Dispute That Sparked It All

Dean Reeves, a professional painter…

You Can Explore All Of Great Britain With This $126 Unlimited Train Pass

If you've ever traveled by train across the U.K. before, you were probably taken aback by how shockingly expensive one-way fares were. Unlike the European mainland, where you can get dirt-cheap deals sometimes for as low as $10, even when booked relatively early, train journeys between major cities like London and Edinburgh can cost a …

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UK Energy Secretary Urges Pubs to Serve Warmer Beer to Fight Rising Electricity Costs

Across the pond, the UK secretary of state for energy security and net zero, Ed Miliband, has launched a government-funded tool aimed at reducing energy costs for hospitality businesses. The application’s advice? Pub owners should disable refrigerators overnight and monitor ovens. Registration for the energy and carbon reduction tool opened today, sparking a wave of backlash from business owners…

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79-year-old paperboy not retiring yet

He may no longer be taking out the windows of nonsubscribers on Easy Street, but the paperboy in Little Weighton, a village in Yorkshire, is still on the job at 79. The BBC's Simon Spark reports on a "high-vis vest and yellow bag standing out against a grey blanket of fog." — Read the rest

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7 of the UK’s prettiest towns and villages to while away an afternoon in

Parts of the UK feel like stepping into a fairytale (Picture: Getty Images)

No matter how much you love the hustle and bustle of London, the nightlife in Liverpool or the art-splashed streets of Bristol, sometimes, it’s nice to get away from it all.

Thankfully, the UK has plenty of options when it comes to a peaceful break outside of the city.

In every corner of Britain, there are…

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Best Places to Stay in London for First-Time Visitors: Top 9 Areas

First time visiting London? It’s a doozy to work through. Unlike massive hubs like New York City, home to residential boroughs like Staten Island and Queens, you’ll probably make your way around more of London. In other words, it’s not just a large city—it’s one that has dozens of neighborhoods (also called boroughs) with attractions, […]

5 U.K. Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once

I'm sorry to be the one to say it, but if you claim you've been to the U.K. simply by visiting London, you're having a bit of a laugh. I used to live in London myself on-and-off for several years, and as much as I love Norf Weezy—do people even use that term, still?—with all …

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The Ultimate Act of Petty Justice: Painter Turns Building Into a Viral Call-Out for Non-Paying Client

When "the check is in the mail" turns into a public masterpiece of petty justice: The story of the painter who turned a building into a giant unpaid invoice.

We’ve all been there—waiting for a payment that never seems to arrive. But in 2020, Dean Reeves, a professional painter from Bolsover, England, decided he had enough of the "I'll pay you tomorrow" routine. After allegedly being stiffed on a…

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Natural Materials (16 Photos)

Explore 16 stunning land art creations by Jon Foreman, an artist from Wales who transforms beaches with natural materials like stones and sand.

From intricate circles to massive designs, his temporary masterpieces showcase the beauty of nature and creativity at its best. Let’s dive in and discover these breathtaking works! Make sure to follow him on Instagram!

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Cute Smurf Street Art (8 Photos)

The Smurfs, the adorable blue creatures created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo, have been stealing the hearts of children and adults alike since 1958.

These charming characters have not only inspired movies and merchandise but have also made their way into street art around the world. In this blog post, we’ll delve into 8 smurf street art pieces and explore why we can’t help but fall in love with…

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