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Chinese woman joins handbag in X-ray machine

Worried about your bags being stolen at security? One Chinese woman joined her handbag through an X-ray machine to prevent just that.


Staff at Dongguan Railway Station in southern China were shocked to find the silhouette of the train commuter on their X-ray monitors.
An online video showed the bizarre incident took place on Sunday during the Lunar New Year travel rush.
After climbing off the conveyor belt, the woman checked her bags and left.
Extraordinary X-ray images show the woman kneeling on all fours behind her luggage, still wearing high-heeled shoes.
It is unclear why the woman was so anxious about her handbag, but many people in China carry large amounts of cash when travelling home for Chinese New Year.

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Man spends THREE DAYS trapped in London sewer after he falls down drain

A man who fell down a drain in London was trapped in a sewer for THREE DAYS before he was rescued.
He is thought to have wandered through the pipelines for up to 72 hours as he desperately tried to get out.
And he was only rescued after people working in nearby businesses eventually heard his pitiful cries for help coming from beneath the road.
Video footage has captured the unbelievable scene in Romford, east London, as the man was pulled out of the sewer on February 8.
Sam Palmer, a manager at Big White Cube Vehicle Hire, filmed the moment, after hearing the victim’s desperate cries for help from outside her workplace.
The first thing he said as he emerged into daylight was: “Does anyone have a fag?”
The man claimed he had fallen in up to six miles away on February 5 and couldn’t get out of the manhole cover so began walking along the tunnel.
Officers were forced to pull a manhole cover off and haul the 48-year-old up out of the drain before he was rushed to hospital by paramedics.
Full story: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/p ... n-12030345
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Recruitment consultant is FIRED for telling lorry driver he can't have an interview for a job eight miles from his home 'because he's British'

A recruitment consultant has been sacked for telling a 'gobsmacked' lorry driver he could not get an interview for a delivery job just eight miles from his home because he was British.
Michael Fowler, 39, received an email from Bulgarian recruitment consultant Plamena Ivanova telling him 'our positions exclude British candidates' after he applied for a delivery driver vacancy near his home in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Recruitment agency Blu Global said it was 'completely shocked' after it was shown the email from Ms Ivanova telling the lorry driver of 12 years that he couldn't apply despite the advert being for EU citizens with a good level of English.
Blu Global said Ms Ivanova has now been sacked as a result of the incident.
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Missing Brit feared dead in Thailand found ALIVE on notorious Crocodile Island - and is refusing to leave

A missing British pensioner feared dead after failing to return from a canoe trip in Thailand has been found - but is refusing to go home.
Michael Smith 'disappeared' on Tuesday morning, sparking a massive search operation involving coast guards, police and scuba divers.
But the 74-year-old was discovered almost two days later, camping on the uninhabited Ko Chorakhe, also known as 'Crocodile Island'.
Mr Smith sparked fears he had drowned in treacherous waters off the Thai coast after he took a plastic canoe out to sea.
His worried friends alerted police the next day who started a massive search operation in Chumphon province, Thailand.
After a day of frantic searching, a team tracked down Michael seven miles from the coast.
He had set up camp on Crocodile Island, known for its rough waters and dangerous rocks which have wrecked a number of fishing boats.
The pensioner - who was using using a blanket as a tent and hanging his clothes from trees - refused to be rescued and said was enjoying the desert island lifestyle.
Rescuers eventually left him and returned to the mainland but asked local fishermen to keep a look out until they could return and persuade him to leave.
Watcharin Suwipis, Head of Marine Rescue, said Michael had told him he was ''happy and comfortable'' on the deadly island.
Watcharin said: ''The speedboat and divers made an urgent rescue operation when the British man was reported missing.
''He was found on Crocodile Island, which is seven miles from land and about one hour by speedboat.
''The island is small and rocks make it uninhabitable. Usually nobody dares to stay there, and during storms the wrecks of fishing boats have been found floating there.
''Mr Michael was camping under bushes next to rocks and he said he was happy and felt comfortable. He was determined to go to sleep on the island.''
Watcharin said the light was fading quickly and staff felt that trying to evacuate Michael against his will at night time was too risky.
He added: ''The man promised that he would return in the morning so we let him stay on the island as he desired.''
Maj. Sathien Chaisawat, Inspector of Chumphon Police Station, said officials were first notified by Michael's 63-year-old friend Colin, also British, about the missing man.
He added: ''The man had been lost for two days and we were told that this was his first time sailing in a canoe.
"He had not returned to his accommodation and could not be contacted. A rescue team with divers was dispatched.''

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Skiing robots get their own Winter Olympics and steal the show

You might be glued to the TV watching Winter Olympians achieve greatness, but there’s another feat taking place a mere hour away from Pyeongchang, South Korea – the world’s first Ski Robot Challenge.
Robots have already played a part in these Olympic Games – they’ve driven cars and they’ve even drilled through a wall to hand over the Olympic torch - but now they're taking centre stage.
While some of their human counterparts were forced off the slopes by windy weather this week, nothing could stop the eight humanoid robots as they raced down a 70m slope.
The South Korean government organised the event which saw eight robotic teams from universities, institutions and a private company battle it out for a prize of $10,000. Sure, it’s not a gold medal, but we’d take it.
The robots slalomed down the slope more smoothly than some of us in possession of a beating heart could ever dream of.
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Camra apologise for 'offensive' crossword in magazine

The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) group has apologised after one of its branches published a crossword clue with the word "negro".
The crossword, printed in Derby Camra's bi-monthly magazine, also suggests "effeminate" men share a name with a sex toy.
The publication has been described as "homophobic" and "disgusting" by some social media users.
Camra said it had begun an investigation.
The crossword features on the back page of the January/February issue of Derby Camra's free magazine, the Derby Drinker.
One clue reads: "US negro could become an operational doctor (7)".
Another asks readers to fill in the squares with a word which relates to: "A sex toy or an effeminate man (5)".
In a statement, Colin Valentine, Camra's national chairman, said: "On behalf of Camra, I'd like to apologise for the offence caused by the publication of very inappropriate crossword clues in the Derby Drinker magazine, which involved a small number of members at local level.
"We do not condone the use of such language and it does not represent Camra, the views of our wider membership, or the values we stand for."
The crossword has been greeted with criticism on social media after a picture of it was shared on Twitter.
A digital version of the magazine has since been removed from the Derby Camra website.
Camra added the matter was being investigated by the Derby branch, Camra's regional director and members of the group's national executive.

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Another minute's thought and one of the clues could have be worded:
"Go nurse and become an operational doctor (7)"
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Punch-up breaks out at 38,000 feet and flight diverts after passenger 'refuses to stop BREAKING WIND'

A plane was forced to make an unscheduled stop en-route from Dubai to Amsterdam after a punch-up broke out when a passenger allegedly refused to stop breaking wind.
The Transavia Airlines HV6902 service made the unplanned stop-off in Vienna after two men objected when a fellow traveller began breaking wind loudly.
And when he allegedly refused to stop a fight then broke out - forcing the crew to intervene.
The pilot of the Dutch low-cost airline then made the decision to divert the plane to the Austrian airport.
On landing, police then boarded the aircraft after reports about 'passengers on the rampage' and four people were removed from the flight.
A police spokesman confirmed that the incident centred around a passenger suffering from wind who was not attempting to restrain himself, which offended two Dutch men on the flight. It's not clear whether the man accused of breaking wind had a medical condition that caused it.
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Rent-a-church spire plan to boost mobile phone coverage

Church spires could be used to boost mobile and broadband coverage in rural areas under an agreement between the UK government and the Church of England.
The government has committed to achieving good-quality mobile connectivity across the UK by 2022.
While the agreement encourages churches to sign up, they will still have to negotiate the usual planning process.
Digital analysts welcomed the development but said "the devil would be in the detail".
"Getting access to suitable sites, particularly in rural areas, has been a real challenge for mobile operators, so any initiative aimed at improving this will be welcomed by the industry," said Matthew Howett, principal analyst at research firm Assembly.
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Army veteran Chris Nowell's photos exhibited in Chelmsford

Photographs taken by injured and disabled veterans as therapy have gone on display as part of an exhibition to raise funds for an Army charity.
It features work by Chris Nowell, who lost much of his sight after being hit by a rocket in Afghanistan in 2007 while serving in the Army.
Veterans' Images on Parade will raise funds for ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
The exhibition is at Chelmsford Cathedral before touring to Ipswich, Colchester and Cambridge.
Mr Nowell, 34, from Dronfield in Derbyshire, took up photography as "an excuse to get out" after he spent a year recovering from his injuries.
He suffered memory loss after extensive skull fractures and brain damage, leaving him totally blind in his right eye and with deteriorating eyesight in his left eye.
His treatment included an introduction to photography course by the charity Blind Veterans UK.
The former Lance Corporal said: "I was sitting around at home and I was fed-up. My wife Claire encouraged me to take photographs, something clicked and it gave me such a boost.
"It's more than a hobby now."
Mr Nowell, who has no peripheral vision in his left eye, helps train other partially-sighted veterans in photography.
There are 150 photographs in the exhibition, all taken by veterans of the British armed forces.
The free exhibition is at Chelmsford Cathedral until 17 February.
It will then tour to Colchester Officers' Club, Ipswich Town Hall and Trinity College, Cambridge.
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Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith

In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church and study ancient books containing religious secrets.

Produced by: Charlie Northcott, Kalkidan Yibeltal and Berihu Lilay.

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New 50p Beatrix Potter coins released by the Royal Mint

Four new 50p coins featuring some of Beatrix Potter's favourite fictional characters are to be released, the Royal Mint has announced.
Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tittlemouse and Flopsy Bunny will feature on the coins, which will enter general circulation for a limited time later this year.
Coloured collectable versions will be available to buy for either £10 or £60.
They will be added to the Beatrix Potter collection, launched in 2016 to commemorate 150 years since her birth.
The new designs will also include a helpful mouse from the story of the Tailor Of Gloucester.
The Peter Rabbit coin will go on sale today on the Royal Mint's website, while the other three designs will go on sale later this year.
The recreations are from hand-painted illustrations from Potter's books.
Commemorative coins featuring some of Potter's other favourite creations first went on sale in 2016.
They included a different Peter Rabbit design, as well as Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle coins.
Anne Jessopp, acting CEO at the Royal Mint, said the range had "grown in popularity since Peter Rabbit was first introduced onto UK coins in 2016".
"Since then, Peter Rabbit has been joined by a number of furry friends throughout the years.
"This year we are delighted to present another group of Beatrix's characters, giving them a new lease of life on our specially-designed coloured commemorative coins."
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Bulletproof backpacks for children reflect a new reality in America

In the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, in which 17 people were murdered, parents are taking additional measures to keep their children safe.
One of these safety measures, which reflect a new reality in America, are bulletproof backpacks created for children, which can hold school supplies as well as stop a bullet.
According to Sarah Pampillonia, a mum and fifth-grade teacher, who spoke to The Cut, she considered buying one for her four-year-old after seeing a Facebook ad for the backpacks.
“I imagine that I would use a superhero like Captain America, who he loves, to explain it,” she said.
“I’d leave guns out of our conversation maybe and would just say that he has a magic backpack like a superhero shield, and if he ever needs to hide from the bad guys he can hide behind his bag,” Pampillonia continued, before admitting the thought makes her sick.
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Terracotta theft: Chinese anger over stolen warrior thumb

Chinese authorities have demanded "severe punishment" for a man who allegedly stole the thumb of a terracotta warrior statue on display in the US, Chinese state media report.
The 2,000-year-old statue, worth $4.5m (£3.2m), is one of 10 on loan to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Last week, Michael Rohana was charged with theft and concealment of a major artwork, and later released on bail.
The Terracotta Army is one of China's most important archaeological finds.
According to court documents, Mr Rohana, 24, was attending an Ugly Sweater Party at the Franklin Institute on 21 December when he made his way into the Terracotta Warriors exhibit, which was then closed.
Mr Rohana allegedly used a mobile phone as a torch and took a selfie with one of the warriors, according to Chinese state media Xinhua, quoting the FBI.
He then allegedly put his hand on the left hand of the statue and appeared to break something off from it. He pocketed the item and left.
Museum staff noticed the missing thumb on 8 January and the FBI later traced it to Mr Rohana. He later admitted that he had kept the thumb in a desk drawer.
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Hero military veteran, 88, declares 'fear is not in my dictionary' as he saves woman from five knife-wielding robbers

An 88-year-old military veteran has been praised for "extraordinary bravery" after fighting off a gang of five robbers to rescue a young woman from being mugged.
John Nixon, a widower, told the Evening Standard he trained as a commando at the Achnacarry depot in the Highlands in the 1940s and fought in the Korean War.
In fighting off the gang, he was cut in the head and on his hands after he karate chopped one of the knife-wielding attackers to the ground in Kentish town, northwest London.
He said stepped in to help after seeing the group of youths grab at the woman's handbag before being slashed with what he described as a pocket knife.
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Roman boxing gloves unearthed by Vindolanda dig

Roman boxing gloves unearthed during an excavation near Hadrian's Wall are going on public display later.
Experts at Vindolanda, near Hexham, in Northumberland, believe they are "probably the only known surviving examples from the Roman period".
Dr Andrew Birtley, Vindolanda Trust director of excavations, described the leather bands as an "astonishing" find.
The gloves were discovered last summer along with a hoard of writing tablets, swords, shoes and bath clogs.
Made of leather, they were designed to fit snugly over the knuckles and have the appearance of a protective guard.
Dr Birtley said: "I have seen representations of Roman boxing gloves depicted on bronze statues, paintings and sculptures, but to have the privilege of finding two real leather examples is exceptionally special.
"The hairs stand up on the back of your neck when you realise you have discovered something as astonishing as these boxing gloves."
The larger of the two is filled with natural material, which would have acted as a shock absorber.
The smaller glove, found "in near perfect condition", is filled with a coil of hard, twisted leather.
It is understood they would have been used for sparring sessions as they do not have metal inserts used in ancient boxing bouts.
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Teaching assistant who lost his iPhone 8 on night out tracks it down to his local police station using Find My iPhone app only for officers to say they can't find it

A teaching assistant who lost his £799 iPhone 8 on a night out tracked it down to his local police station using a GPS app but officers say they still cannot find it.
Thomas Holdroyd can see the mobile is somewhere inside Ilford police station thanks to Apple's Find My iPhone app.
But the 30-year-old has now waited 11 days to get his much-needed phone back and says he's frustrated that police are holding it hostage.
Mr Holdroyd, who works at a school in Hackney, eastLondon, joked: 'I'm thinking about breaking into the police station to find it.'
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