A squirrel that beat a bird-feeder designed to keep it out had to be rescued by the RSPCA (RSPCA/PA)

Trapped grey freed from ‘squirrel-proof’ bird feeder

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Westminster Christmas tree is one in 150 million

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‘Lucky’ cat rescued by firefighters from burning house

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Heat-seeking technology gives better picture of seal pup numbers

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Woman wins road safety award after using mannequins to make drivers slow down

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Charles and Cheryl meet young people helped by Prince’s Trust

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Stargazers could be treated to repeat of spectacular Northern Lights display

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Vera creator backs Reading for Wellbeing scheme

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Mother in labour first to use greener gas and air

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Two holes-in-one in same round not a fluke, says 15-year-old

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Gareth Southgate gets Freedom of Middlesbrough

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Oh poo – Charles puts his foot in it at Great Yorkshire Show

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Cancer patient wins £100k on scratchcard thanks to love of elephants

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Rabbit rescued from behind dashboard after great escape

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Indiana Jones? I’m his stunt double, says Harrison Ford

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PM remembers favourite teacher in classroom link-up with schoolchildren in Kenya

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Rowan, 10, raises £1,000 for charity with walking challenge

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This pensioner has been sent hundreds of cards after an appeal