N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years. Frail Bill Hopkins, 79, suffered a broken jaw in the cowardly attack outside his home last November. Mugger Richard Christie , 48, pounced on the pensioner from behind, repeatedly punching and kicking him in the head. He ran off with the OAP's wallet - which contained the cash, bank cards and a card from his late wife's memorial service.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
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Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
A woman was left fighting for her life after an eczema wound became infected and caused a deadly flesh-eating bug to ravish a hole in her arm .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
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A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .