Author Archive: SWNS Reporter
Is this the world’s worst disguise? Crook tries to rob petrol station while covering his head with a SEE-THROUGH carrier bag
Hapless Jamie Neil, 41, walked into the garage with the clear plastic bag pulled across his face. He thought it would hide his identity but he could clearly be seen through the translucent material. Officers studied video of the raid and an off duty cop recognised Neil in the street several days later.
Rookie trucker gets his lorry stuck under a bridge just THREE DAYS into his new job
The hapless driver ignored warning signs as he blindly followed his sat nat in the centre of Swindon, Wilts.
Why the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the best for gaming
The S4 is already selling in huge numbers, and its projected sales are anticipated to beat those of its predecessor the S3 and the completely swamp the sales of the iPhone 5. In many ways the Galaxy S4 is the most advanced smartphone to appear on the market and for anyone who enjoys mobile gaming there is no better device for enjoying it on.
Devoted elderly couple killed in a car crash were found in the wreckage HOLDING HANDS
John Hodgkiss, 82, and wife Betty, 79, reached out to clasp on to each other as they lay dying.
Lamb that had ears hacked off by yobs gets his own HAT… to stop him getting EARACHE
Val Gunn, 71, made the protective headpiece for eight-week old Nelson after he was attacked.
World’s most expensive package holiday for DOGS goes on sale… at £47,000 PER POOCH
The lucky mutt will be treated to a two-week stay at Britain’s most luxurious dog hotel and given surfing lessons. Olympic hurdling ace Dai Greene has even been drafted in to take the pampered pet for runs, before the lucky dog is treated to a spa treatment and a mani-pedi.
Schoolboy, 10, racks up £600 bill in THREE HOURS playing game on mum’s iPhone
Lee Walters downloaded the ‘Hay Day’ app and paid £19 a time to buy VIRTUAL diamonds and gold coins.
Mum, 37, thought she had Multiple Sclerosis but it was a TICK BITE
Julia Marshall-Wessendorf faced life in a wheelchair after mistaken diagnosis.
Desert Orchid’s cousin looking for a new home… after miracle recovery from appalling neglect
Grey mare Cressida was starving and living in horrendous conditions when she was found in May 2011.
Michelin star chef who forgot to thank his mum on wedding day bakes her a humple pie to apologise
Richard Bainbridge, 30, thanked everyone right down to the tea lady but left out his mother.
Groaning when bending down and saying ‘in my day’: Top 50 signs you’re getting old
Other things to look out for include developing a love of sherry, taking a flask of tea on days out and falling asleep in front of the television.
Policeman stabbed by Somalian in mosque attack thanks surgeons for ‘putting me back together’
The unnamed 31-year-old officer sustained the injuries after he Tasered the Somali Muslim at the Madrasah Qasim-ul-Uloom mosque in Ward End, Birmingham. It is thought the 32-year-old knifeman, who was not a regular at the mosque, flipped when the prayers were not performed in the manner of his denomination.
Couple going on holiday to Spain blame satnav… after it leads them to the WRONG ferry
Bob and Pat Banks wanted £100 million Pont Aven from Plymouth to Santander in Northern Spain.
Boy, 3, rescued by firemen after getting his finger stuck in a toy work bench
Kyle Parker-Boyen was playing in his room when his mum Sarah heard him crying for help.
Supermarket worker survives after almost being cut in HALF by luggage door of a BUS
Drew Warnes, 25, was walking along a narrow road when the horizontal door of a single-decker flipped up.
Bling, bling! Company backed by Dragons Den star James Caan releases a gold-plated iPhone
Goldgenie is selling the diamond-encrusted gadget for £64,000.
Shane Warne and Liz Hurley submit plans to refurbish their multimillion pound home.
The Hollywood A-lister and her Australian fiance will spruce up their £6 million Georgian country mansion.
