Rail operators reveal new timetables with fewer trains that stop much earlier than usual... because of LEAVES falling on the track

The UK rail network has to cope with about 500billion leaves each year, which can cause disruption when they stick to damp ...
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Would you climb Irvine's 25ft greasy pole for a ham?

Its origins have been lost to history, but this weekend some hardy Ayrshire souls will tackle a unique tradition - and all to win a ham. The greasy pole challenge in Irvine sees teams attempt to scale ...