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10-tonne steamroller hurtles out of control 17th August 2006 "Oops-a-daisy." A ten-tonne vintage steamroller hurtled into a bank and flipped over after it ran out of control down a steep hill. It is thought the driver of the vehicle deliberately steered into a grassy bank to stop the...

55,000 rockets smash fireworks world record 17th August 2006 Organisers of an attempt to launch 55,000 fireworks simultaneously believe they have smashed the world record. Thousands of people flocked to the UK Fireworks Championships in Plymouth, Devon, last night to see the bid to set...

It was Steve McClaren's first game in charge as the new England manager and John Terry's first game as the new England captain and it was a great occasion as England thrashed Greece, the European Champions. Appropriately, new captain John Terry scored the goal to put England 1-0 ahead, the...

The Times August 17, 2006 Mary, Queen of Scots: the first view of only portrait By Dalya Alberge, Arts Correspondent The painting of Mary, Queen of Scots, was thought to be a copy A PAINTING that has languished for more than 30 years in the storerooms of the National Portrait...

The intended cover of Thornography (not this one) has been banned in the US. Presumably, North Americans are shocked more easily. Left to right: Dave Pybus, Rosie Smith, Charles Hedger, Adrian Erlandsson, Dani Filth, Paul Allender, Sarah Jezebel Deva Dani Filth - Vocals Adrian Erlandsson...

Britain's biggest heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, release their FOURTEENTH album - A Matter of Life and Death - on 28th August. -------------------------------------------------------- Bruce Dickinson - vocals Dave Murray - guitar Adrian Smith - guitar Janick Gers - guitar Steve...

A crowded Universe By SUN ONLINE REPORTER There may soon be more than 9 planets in the Solar System EARTH'S neighbourhood could soon swell to well beyond 12 planets after the International Astronomical Union proposed enlarging the world’s understanding of the solar system. The...

A couple of British teenage girls have created an internet video on how to become a chav. Chavs, like punks, is a fashion craze that started in Britain before being spread around the world. They are famous for wearing Burberry, which is a British brand which has a checked pattern, similar to...

US bound plane diverted after pilot calls 'emergency' 16th August 2006 The United Airlines plane, which has been diverted to Boston while enroute to Washington. An overseas flight from London's Heathrow Airport to Washington, D.C. has been diverted to Boston after the pilot declared...

Man United pounce for Hargreaves Owen Hargreaves in training for England. Owen Hargreaves has admitted he is considering an offer to join Manchester United. The England midfield star claimed earlier this week he was closer to completing a move to the Premiership than he had ever been...

Why we must pray this man is telling us the truth by STEPHEN GLOVER 16th August 2006 Ambitious: could Home Secretary John Reid have exaggerated the seriousness of the airport plot? 3 reasons not to trust Home Secretary John Reid 1) He's a Scotsman 2) He's a member of the New Labour...

Executed WW1 soldiers to be given pardons Families of 306 shot for cowardice or desertion to be told of decision today Richard Norton-Taylor Wednesday August 16, 2006 The Guardian Harry Farr, who was shot for cowardice during the first world war, is to be given pardon. Photograph: PA...

Rain stops play as cricket pitch turns into lake in one day 08:43am 16th August 2006 Reader comments (0) Above: Old Woking Cricket Club's pitch now has ducks of the feathered variety. Until Sunday, it was a cricket pitch. Then the heavens opened - and any batsman would have needed...

The Times August 16, 2006 A plague of flies descends to make village life hell By Simon de Bruxelles ENVIRONMENTAL health officers are baffled by a plague of flies which is making life a misery for the residents of two Wiltshire villages. Swarms of house flies began invading...

Ancient hostelry found under pub Engravings from the 18th Century show the ruins at Byland Archaeologists have unearthed a medieval hostelry beneath a gastro-pub on the edge of the North York Moors. The ancient stone walls at Byland Abbey near Coxwold were uncovered during work to...

Historians claim to have found fabled lost city Aug 15 2006 Rin Simpson, Western Mail Mynydd y Gaer in Glamorganshire is one of the most mystical sites in Britain and has many ancient ruins. Is this the site of the fabled fortress city of King Caradoc? Legend has it that Uther...

Cheats face fans' backlash By IAN TUCKEY FOOTBALL'S rising tide of cheats face a fans' backlash, a study revealed today. But Manchester United supporters will buck the trend - by going soft on conmen. That's no surprise as Old Trafford winger Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of shame...

England's new manager Steve McClaren suffered a minor setback today after new England striker Dean Ashton, who was brought into the England squad just last week by McClaren, broke his ankle. McClaren's first game in charge of England is a friendly against European Champions Greece at Old...

The Telegraph Gun attack on Ireland football manager Football chiefs are reviewing security after Steve Staunton, the Republic of Ireland's football manager, was threatened at gunpoint outside the team's hotel. Republic of Ireland's manager Steve Staunton was not harmed by the gunman...

La Vie Impossible By Eric Schine August 14, 2006 BusinessWeek Paris is encouraging entrepreneurs even as it continues to hinder them France's government wants the world to know something. According to official figures, French citizens created a record 322,000 companies in 2005 -- and...