97-year-old stroke survivor hints at next challenge after record
Betty Bromage, 97, broke her own Guinness World Record as the oldest female wing walker and hints at more challenges while raising funds for Cheltenham General Hospital.
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Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for Wednesday's £6.8m
The Lotto jackpot was £6.8M for the draw on Wednesday, August 5. The winning numbers are revealed, along with the Thunderball draw.
Lotto Results: £6.8m Jackpot Winning Numbers for Aug 5
The August 5 Lotto draw offers a £6.8m jackpot. Players pick six numbers from 1-59 or lucky dip. Thunderball at 8.15pm has £500k prize.
Reliant Robin: 25 Years On, Still Beloved
The Reliant Robin, a quirky British three-wheeler, ceased production in 2001 after 25 years. Despite mockery, it remains popular with fans and collectors, with good condition models now worth up to £2,500.
Driest July and third hottest month on record in Ireland
Last month was the driest July and the third hottest month ever documented in Ireland, Irish forecaster Met Éireann said.
Lifeguard punches 12ft shark as Jersey beach closed
A lifeguard punched a 12ft shark while paddling over it on a rescue board, leading to the closure of St Ouen's Bay in Jersey after a possible sighting.
Tour Femmes stage four: TT to Dijon live
Stage four of the Tour de France Femmes is a time trial to Dijon; follow live updates, results and analysis.
Newsboy's Nap Betweenthesticks Can Land Pontefract Prize Again
Betweenthesticks is Newsboy's nap for Wednesday's 4.15 at Pontefract, seeking a second straight win in the Chaplins Club Handicap, with Garden Oasis as the nb.
Doomsday fears as three cosmic events collide on same day
Three celestial events—a total solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower peak, and six-planet parade—will occur on August 12, sparking doomsday speculation online.
4.1 Quake in Murcia Felt in Alicante, Spain
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain's Murcia region, felt by tourists in Alicante, prompting over 80 calls to emergency services but no reported damage.
Set for Life Results: Winning Numbers for Monday, August 3
Set for Life offers a top prize of £10,000 monthly for 30 years. Tonight's draw numbers are revealed live. Check if you're a winner.
Galloway Forest Park Top UK Eclipse Viewing Spot
A partial solar eclipse on August 12 will be best viewed from Galloway Forest Park, Scotland, according to experts.
Dog Surfing Championships Cut Short by Rough Seas
Rough seas cut short the 10th World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. Bradley Cooper, Iza, and Rippin' Rosie shared the top title after the final surf-off was cancelled.
Fish finger record attempt ends in choking failure
Nathan Davies set a Guinness record by eating 15 fish fingers in 60 seconds. A writer's attempt to beat it stalled at 8, leaving him gasping.
Eerie Crooked Cottage in Hertfordshire frozen in time after being abandoned for 17 years
An abandoned Hertfordshire cottage, untouched since 2003, reveals eerie secrets: preserved gooseberries, vintage items, and a story left to rot.
UK Braces for Record-Breaking July Heatwave as Temperatures Could Hit 41C
UK faces potential record-breaking July heatwave with temperatures possibly reaching 41C, threatening the all-time high of 40.3C set in 2022.
Josh Kerr breaks mile world record, praised by Steve Cram
Josh Kerr broke the mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 in London, praised by track legend Steve Cram as one of the all-time greats.
Tour de France GC: Pogacar Leads Vingegaard by 3:36
Tadej Pogacar leads the Tour de France general classification by 3 minutes 36 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard after stage 10, with Remco Evenepoel third at 4:06.
UK Ticket-Holder Wins Record £195m EuroMillions Jackpot
A UK ticket-holder wins record £195m EuroMillions jackpot, the largest National Lottery win ever, surpassing previous £184m record.
Alaskan Town Sees Last Sunrise For Three Months
Utqiagvik, Alaska, saw its last sunrise for 84 days as the midnight sun season begins, with no sunset until August 2.
UK EuroMillions Winner Claims Record £195m Jackpot
UK ticket-holder wins record £195m EuroMillions jackpot, the biggest National Lottery win ever, surpassing previous £184m record.
Blue Micromoon to Grace UK Skies This Weekend: How and When to See It
A rare blue micromoon will be visible in UK skies this weekend. Learn what it is and the best time to see it on May 31.
Scottish Brothers Smash Pacific Rowing Record
Scottish brothers Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean set a new world record for the fastest Pacific Ocean row, completing 9,000 miles in 139 days.
102-Year-Old Japanese Man Becomes Oldest Person to Climb Mount Fuji
102-year-old Kokichi Akuzawa becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, breaking his own record set at age 96.
Rare Blue Micromoon to Grace UK Skies This Weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear this weekend, though it won't look blue or small. Best viewing after sunset.
Strawberry Moon 2026: Lowest-Hanging Full Moon in 20 Years
The Strawberry Moon on June 30, 2026, will be the lowest-hanging full moon in 20 years, visible across the UK. Best viewing spots include Bristol, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
2025 Confirmed as UK's Hottest and Sunniest Year on Record
2025 was the UK's hottest and sunniest year on record, with mean temperature 10.09°C and 1,648.5 sunshine hours, driven by climate change.
2025 Set To Be UK's Hottest Summer On Record
UK records hottest summer with mean temp 16.1C; climate change made it 70 times more likely, says Met Office.
Bizarre New Guinness World Records For 2025 Revealed
Guinness World Records unveils 10 new bizarre records for 2025, including balancing a chainsaw on the chin and most spoons on a face.
45 Years On: First Great North Run Still Inspires
The inaugural Great North Run on June 28, 1981, saw 12,264 runners race from Newcastle to South Shields, raising £1 million for charity and becoming Britain's biggest road run.
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