Two doctors, recently qualified, believe they could have found an important weapon in the fight against hospital acquired infections. This new discovery will not break the budget either.

The once tallest flagpole in the world, The Kew Flagpole, in Kew, south west London, is to be taken down as it has become unsafe for flag flying. The wooden structure was in the Guiness Book of Records in 1959, when it measured 225 feet.

Between January 1 and July 31 2007, 280 ATM machines have been blown up around the country. The damage caused, totals R62.4 million excluding the money stolen. The evidence emerged in a magistrates court, when two alleged bombers applied for bail.

On the beach at Poole, in Dorset, you can spend more than a day sunbathing and swimming in the sea. You can swim out to a boat for a little hanky panky, should you be so inclined.

A sixty seven year old man, committed suicide by shooting himself, but not before he had shot and killed his fifty five year old girlfriend and her two grandchildren, aged 6 months and two years.

For over ninety years, right up to the present day, anecdotes and pictures of Barney The Goose have appeared in many local publications. Barney was shipped from Ireland along with other geese, to Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, way back in about 1917.

Belonging to a medical health care corporation is a must in South Africa. Unfortunately not everyone can afford it. There are provincial hospitals where people can go for a minimal fee. But they have to be prepared to wait. Often leaving in a coffin.

Carlos Slim, Mexican telecom tycoon, estimated by some calculations to be wealthier than Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said earlier to-day, he does not care if he is the wealthiest man in the world.

A twenty three year old man from Prague in the Czech Republic has received a four month prison sentence for stealing his ex-girlfriends cellphone and reading her text messages.

Ok, so you've made up your mind. Your holiday destination is Africa, with the highlight of your trip visiting a game reserve and going on a night drive with a game ranger in his van.

IBM will begin its launch of an electronic pedigree system that will track medications through the supply chain, right up until it reaches the consumer. This will help the pharmaceutical industry to stop the counterfeiting of drugs.

Anger, such as road rage or spousal abuse, is more common than what was previously thought. The illness known as 'intermittent explosive disorder' (IED) effects about 7.3 percent of adults in their lifetimes.

In to-days world, many pets are part of the family. They have their own toys, get fed a special diet. In fact we do anything to keep our pets happy and healthy. A lot of us enjoy a walk more with our dogs in tow, rather than alone, and the dog loves it.

Calligraphy, an art of writing in its own right, has led to extraordinary exhibitions. Zhang Yongyang, 24 of Xi'an city recently discovered he could touch his nose with his tongue and decided to see if he could extend his capabilities.

After hours of searching in heavy rains and strong winds, the body of an American tourist, David Andretta was found. David was 31 years old and on holiday in South Africa with his wife Melissa.

Does a good long life have to mean regular visits to the gym, walking to absolutely no where on a treadmill. We all know exercising the stomach muscles not only keeps tummies flat but strengthens the back too. But not all of us are cut out for the gym.

After my husband left for work this morning around 6am, I snuggled up in bed and went back to sleep. I had a strange dream, about all my family members that have sadly passed on.

Imagine going around to visit your friend, to offer your condolences on the death of his young wife, who was killed tragically in a car accident. You knock on the door, take a good deep breath to prepare yourself for this sad occaission.

Well, not me personally, but Oslo University are looking for volunteers to be willingly stung by jellyfish. As if the pain of a jellyfish sting is not bad enough, the volunteer must be sunburned too. They are testing a new sun screen.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's favourite icon and mentor to many people, is loved by nearly all the South African people, regardless of race, colour or religion. He celebrated his 89th birthday earlier this month.