A rocking horse, thought to be haunted by moving by itself from room to room, has been sold at auction for a four-figure sum.

A young lad who started playing golf shortly after his first birthday has broken a 110-year-old record due to his skills.

Retired train carriages dumped in a scrapyard are being converted into a restaurant and bar to create a “one-in-a-million venue”.

Riders are invited to take part in a cycling event which includes the motto ‘bare as you dare’.

A town centre subway has magically transformed from a needle-strewn drug den to a clean and tidy passage, but who is the mysterious litter-picker?

A video showing a student with a 38-syllable name receiving his degree at convocation has gone viral after the announcer “nailed” the tricky readout.

Thirsty villagers are now regulars at an inflatable pub after their village watering hole shut down.

A shopping trolley pictured on top of a beach bandstand has raised more questions than answers.

A 9m high artwork has drawn a mixed response, being described as “horrid” and “ugly”, while others think it is fantastic and a great addition.

A dog-lover has given up her career in admin to set up a business aimed at helping pet owners exercise their pooches in a safe and secure place.

A family-run farm has been revealed to be one of the most popular places for photos of lavender on the social media app.

An impressive home which aims to blend into its secluded glade setting, and is built on the site of a former nunnery, is up for sale.

A grandmother was shocked to see 10 naked men trundling through the woods while she was out walking her dog.

An 18th century throwing club that left a family baffled is now going on sale at an auction after being uncovered in a wardrobe.

A mum is selling a “spooky” old rocking horse said to have transported itself from room to room because she feels “uneasy having it about the place”.

An emergency appeal has been set up to raise £100k to replace a castle’s open-air stage roof after a tree destroyed it.

A 31-year-old artist has helped create a new installation at a popular park with the help of children from his old school.

A privately-owned castle dating back to the 12th century has been used in the filming of a popular children’s programme.

A tiny vase bought for just £2.50 in a charity shop could fetch a whopping £10,000 at auction.

A secluded woodland cabin is up for sale, offering a rare opportunity to live “off-grid”.