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Thu 3 May 2018

Tartan toddler: Little bagpipe player joins the band

Tartan toddler: Little bagpipe player joins the band

A MARCHING bagpipe band clearly got their wires mixed when the order for more kilts resulted in the group recruiting their smallest-ever member.

Queen's adorable handpicked gift for Princess Charlotte

Queen's adorable handpicked gift for Princess Charlotte

GRANNY’S home! The Queen has made a bling entrance to meet Prince Louis on Princess Charlotte’s birthday, with a sweet present.

Wed 2 May 2018

Dying millionaire cheated out of fortune by heartless carer

Dying millionaire cheated out of fortune by heartless carer

MARCEL Chu was “delirious” when his carer drew up a new will and guided his hand as he signed away the bulk of his wealth.

Mon 30 Apr 2018

Baby taken from ‘elderly’ parents

Baby taken from ‘elderly’ parents

A COUPLE in their 60s have had their baby removed from their care just one year after controversially becoming Britain’s oldest parents.

Elder abuse: Couple ruined by ‘loan’ to daughter

Elder abuse: Couple ruined by ‘loan’ to daughter

DAVID and Glenda Joy mortgaged their home so they could give their daughter a loan — but now they will never get a cent back.

Dementia and true love: Emotional photo goes viral

Dementia and true love: Emotional photo goes viral

WHAT is true love? An emotional tribute on social media that has shown the world of people living with dementia has found the answer.

Australia’s oldest scientist just wants to die

Australia’s oldest scientist just wants to die

AUSTRALIA’S oldest scientist plans to fly to Switzerland this week to end his life through voluntary euthanasia.

Is this the original face of god?

Is this the original face of god?

IT’s a timber statue. Its tale of survival is extraordinary. It’s 11,600 years old — and one of humanity’s earliest known examples of stylised, religious art.

Sun 29 Apr 2018

Mystery of dog ‘suicide’ bridge

Mystery of dog ‘suicide’ bridge

A BRIDGE in Scotland has experts stumped after hundreds of dogs leapt to their deaths in the same spot with at least 50 dying.

Fri 27 Apr 2018

Royal wedding: Harry asks William to be best man

Royal wedding: Harry asks William to be best man

HE’S busy with a newborn at home, but Prince William has just landed his next big job, forcing him into a major sacrifice.

Cosby outburst after guilty verdict

Cosby outburst after guilty verdict

BILL Cosby has lashed out in an extraordinary way in court after he was found guilty of drugging and molesting a woman 30 years his junior.

Thu 26 Apr 2018

Rudd leads Aussies at NY Anzac service

Rudd leads Aussies at NY Anzac service

KEVIN Rudd and his wife Therese Rein have braved a relentless New York downpour to remember our fallen soldiers at an Anzac Day dawn service in Manhattan.

‘Strong name’ for newest prince

‘Strong name’ for newest prince

PRINCE William has appeared at an Anzac day service in London, dropping a hint at the name of his new son.

Tue 24 Apr 2018

'BRUTAL': Ten dead, 16 injured as van mows down pedestrians

'BRUTAL': Ten dead, 16 injured as van mows down pedestrians

Ten people are dead and several more in a critical condition, after a rental van mowed down pedestrians in Toronto.

Duchess gives birth to baby boy

Duchess gives birth to baby boy

IT’S official: the newest royal has arrived. Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed their third child.

Charlotte’s cute wave steals hearts

Charlotte’s cute wave steals hearts

PRINCE William and George both visited their new younger siblings at hospital, now Princess Charlotte has joined her big brother in this adorable tradition.

Sun 22 Apr 2018

World’s oldest woman misses out on record

World’s oldest woman misses out on record

THE world’s oldest woman has died without recognition from Guinness World Records for the accomplishment.

Fri 20 Apr 2018

Pig almost pulls wool over cyclist's eyes in sheepish video

Pig almost pulls wool over cyclist's eyes in sheepish video

AN ENGLISH cyclist certainly wasn’t sheepish when she noticed some odd-looking animals on her weekly ride in Kent.

Queen outlines case for King Charles

Queen outlines case for King Charles

THE Queen has urged Commonwealth nations to allow Prince Charles to succeed her “one day”, which will spark a rubber stamp of approval in London on Friday.

Thu 19 Apr 2018

‘I’m 19 and my wife is 72’

‘I’m 19 and my wife is 72’

DESPITE a staggering 53-year age gap, a teenager and a 72-year-old grandmother have decided to tie the knot.

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