Worthless artwork captured by thieves 094

By Douglas Walker
DOZY thieves thought they’d stolen a classic work of art only to make off with a worthless copy.
The bungling burglars assumed they’d struck gold when they discovered John Constable’s famous ‘The Hay Wain’ hanging from the wall of a house they’d broken in to.
However the painting was in fact a reprint and only [...]

Heart attack OAP saved by perfect passers-by 093

By Martin Couper
A PENSIONER had a lucky escape after having a heart attack in the street – because three emergency service workers happened to be passing.
Marcus James, 73, was walking to a bus stop near his home when he collapsed and lost consciousness.
The frail OAP stopped breathing after the fall and needed emergency treatment.
And as [...]