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Video: How MI6 spy Gareth Williams could have locked himself inside bag

Body in the bag spy Gareth Williams could have easily locked himself inside the holdall in which he died, an Army veteran revealed today. The inquest into the MI6 agent’s death heard how a number.

Porsche 911 designer passes away

Ferdinand Porsche, the genius responsible for the legendary 911 sports car has died, the German car maker confirmed today. Professor Porsche was the creative brain behind the one of the world’s most iconic sports …

Disabled war heroes completes one of the world’s toughest motorsport events

A triple amputee war hero was celebrating today after he completed one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. Corporal Tom Neathway, 28, lost both legs and an …

Motorist banned after crashing his Lamborghini AND speeding in his Ferrari

A supercar driver has been banned from the roads and fined £3,000 for causing a crash in his Lamborghini – and speeding in his Ferrari. Mega-rich Michael Reader, …

The Polar s-Express: giant bears enjoy romantic moment

This is the romantic moment a giant polar bear on a “special mission” gets frisky his with female friend. Nuka, a 10ft tall male bear, arrived at Detroit Zoo in …

Dog owners criticised for hanging mess from trees at beauty spot

A water company today slammed “senseless” dog owners who persistently hang bags of poo from TREES at beauty spots. Yorkshire Water has installed dog bins at a number …

Incredible £420,000-plus Rolls-Royce hearse unveiled

What a way to go… car fans can make their final journey in style with this incredible Rolls-Royce HEARSE. Italian firm Biemme Special Cars wanted to build a funeral chariot for …

Motorist mowed down pedestrian in rush to collect benefits

A hit-and-run driver mowed down a young woman on a pedestrian crossing and left her lying in the road – because he was rushing to collect his BENEFITS. Reckless …

Black fox spotted in English countryside

These amazing photographs capture the moment a rare black fox was spotted in the British countryside. The prized shots were taken by amateur photographer John Moore, 58, to prove to his friends …

Car dismantled after naughty hamster escapes inside it

A student told yesterday how she had her car dismantled when her new HAMSTER escaped inside it – on her way back from the pet shop. Fran Elkington, 33, lost …

Hermaphrodite finally decides to become a woman after 40 ‘suicidal’ years living as a man

A woman with both male and female sex organs lived as a man for over 40 years because her parents didn’t tell her she was born a hermaphrodite for two decades. Caroline Kinsey has lived.

Car cash! Ferrari 250 GTO sells for £20.2 million

A classic Ferrari has become the most expensive car ever sold in Britain after it changed hands for a staggering £20.2MILLION. The legendary Ferrari 250 GTO is the world’s most sought-after car with just 39.

Boffins investigate ‘mutant’ spider web

Scientists are investigating a bizarre white cobweb found on nuclear waste – amid fears it could have been made by a ‘mutant’ spider. In freakish echo of the Spiderman comic strip, workers at …

That’s Senna-sational! F1 legend’s portrait painted by radio controlled cars

An unconventional artist who paints with radio controlled cars has created this stunning portrait of Ayrton Senna – in front of a huge global audience. Ian Cook, 28, refuses to use paintbrushes for …

Meet the table tennis sensation… aged 18 months

This 18-month-old is getting a reputation for making a ‘racket’ – as the world’s youngest table tennis sensation. Talented Jamie Myskova-Buddell sits on a full-size table and waits for his dad to hit …

Deputy head slams UK drug culture after son, 16, dies from taking ecstasy

A public school deputy head has slammed Britain’s “soft” drugs culture after his 16-year-old son died taking ecstasy at a nightclub. Joe Simons, who got nine A* …

Sir Terry Pratchett launches animal hospital appeal

Author Sir Terry Pratchett warned that Britain’s wildlife was in serious decline – as he launched an appeal to fund a new multi-million pound animal hospital. The fantasy writer, 63, spoke out …

Dealer selling Mk1 Ford Escort for £65,000

An ambitious car dealer has put this original Mk1 Ford Escort up for sale – for a staggering £65,000. The ultra-rare 1968 Ford Escort Twin Cam was one of the original …

Edward VIII coronation beer on display – and it is still drinkable

Brewer John Bexon proudly shows off a 75-year-old ale which never went on sale because it was brewed to celebrate the coronation of Edward VIII. The …

Rare £850,000 Lamborghini Reventon for sale

An ultra-rare Lamborghini inspired by a fighter jet has gone on sale – for a whopping #850,000. The Lamborghini Reventon is the most expensive model ever built by the Italian supercar company, with …