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Coronation Street has reclaimed its crown as the longest running TV soap in the world – despite the fact that it was only supposed to air for 13 weeks. Cast members Sally Dynevor and Joe Duttine collected the updated certificate from Guinness World Records on behalf of the record-breaking ITV1 soap, which will celebrate its … Read more
An NHS doctor fighting on the frontline against the coronavirus pandemic has been crowned the longest serving Miss England in the competition’s 92-year history Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, 24, from Derby, will continue her reign as Miss England for another year after Covid-19 scuppered the 2020 beauty contest. It means she will have retained the crown … Read more
A leggy Texas teen has the longest legs in the world according to Guinness World Records. Maci Currin, a 17-year-old high school senior who hails from Austin, Texas, proudly stands at 6ft 10in tall and boasts legs that measure well over four feet. She decided to reach out the Guinness World Records team a few years … Read more
That’s pin-credible! Woman, 17, who stands tall at 6ft 10in has the longest legs in the world Maci Currin, 17, has the longest legs in the world measuring in at 4ft 5in long The teen from Austin, Texas, is 6ft 10in tall and has big aspirations to be a model She has urged others with unique physical attributes: ‘Don’t … Read more
Kate Garraway’s husband Derek has reportedly become the longest surviving patient with coronavirus, after spending 184 days in and out of intensive care. The former lobbyist, 53, was first hospitalised with the disease on March 29, he was on a ventilator and put in an induced coma shortly thereafter before he was woken up in … Read more
Cuvier’s beaked whale records longest known dive lasting almost four HOURS despite running out of oxygen after just 77 minutes Species of whale is known for extremely long dives as it forages for food Researchers at Duke University have recorded a dive lasting for 222 minutes Believed the species begins anaerobic respiration after just 77 … Read more
Today, Wednesday 9 September, marks World EV Day. It’s a new annual event promoting the benefits of electric cars, with governments, manufacturers and industry pledging commitments to zero-emission vehicles. But amongst the day’s announcements and hyperbole, what drivers really want to know is which are the best EVs they can purchase right now. This is … Read more
WotZILLA! Walkers create 35ft long Wotsit that is world’s LONGEST puffed corn snack weighing half-a-pound The giant Wotsit, nicknamed Wotzilla, is nearly 35ft long and weighs half a pound The crisp didn’t fit in any of Walkers’ ovens and needed six people to hold it up Walkers broke the record to celebrate the national roll-out … Read more
Natural England’s bid to build ‘the world’s largest coastal footpath’ has been blocked by rich landowners who reportedly don’t want ramblers roaming their estates. They said the 2,700-mile coastal path would allow the public to ‘properly enjoy’ the country’s beaches. But wealthy landowners occupying some of the most scenic routes are apparently blocking the move, … Read more
Westminster Abbey will reopen to visitors on Saturday after coronavirus forced its longest closure since Queen’s coronation nearly 70 years ago The gothic abbey has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic It will initially be open to visitors on Saturdays and Wednesday evenings Steeped in history, it is the centre of royal weddings and … Read more