Offbeat

More than 7,000 UK drivers failed their MOT’s for crazy reasons during the past 12 months, according to research undertaken by Scrap Car Comparison.

A limited number of £5 featuring the face of England captain Harry Kane have entered circulation - and they are valued at a whopping £50,000

Recent changes to the law have now made psychological abuse within a relationship illegal.

The hottest day of the decade could be on its way to the UK – with the mercury set to climb to highs of 34 degrees in parts of the UK on Wednesday July 25.

Dozens of dangerous wild animals are living at private addresses across Dacorum, the Gazette can reveal.

Two giant bird-eating tarantulas with a leg span of up to 10 inches could be on the loose, after babies were found abandoned in a car park.

As temperatures reached the exotic heights of 31C across the country this week, sunbathers could be in for more than a tan as horse flies appear to be terrorising the nation.

Drivers could be allowed to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on what day of the week they are travelling, under new plans from Highways England.

Storm Chris is set to hit the UK with gales, cooler temperatures and damper weather, threatening to end Britain’s heatwave.

A third less traffic is expected on England’s motorways tomorrow night as England face Croatia in a World Cup semi-final.

Pollen levels have been unusually high in recent weeks, with as many as 20 million hay fever and asthma sufferers impacted across the country.

A charity has called for cars to be banned from the school gates at drop off and pick up times in a bid to improve pupils’ health.

A viciously-cold weather front is set to sweep in from Siberia over the coming weekend, bringing freezing conditions and bitter winds with it.

Space rockets, mothers-in-law and twenty Bob The Builder costumes were among the unlikely items left behind by customers at Travelodges last year, the budget hotel chain has revealed.

A talented OAP from Hemel Hempstead has spent 40 years hand-painting her own version of the Sistine chapel - in her council flat.

Young people have always explored their sexuality and shared these experiences with others.

Clear your diaries folks - we have a big day tomorrow (Saturday, September 23), when all life as we know it may end.

How often does someone suggest a new hint, tip or hack that will supposedly make your life a whole lot easier? And which ones can you trust?

Today, Wednesday September 13, is Cycle to Work Day, which encourages adults across the UK to get on their bike and give cycle commuting a go for one day.