‘Rail fan’ couple wed on train
And other stories from the stranger side of life
A pair of rail enthusiasts have tied the knot in their “dream” location - on-board a train. Laura Dale and Jane Magnet won a competition that landed them the opportunity to get marry on an Avanti West Coast service. After gathering for a champagne reception at London Euston, the couple and 18 guests boarded a Pendolino carriage decorated with flowers for the very moving ceremony. “As a huge train fan, today has been a dream come true,” said Dale.
Nibbled gold medal to be replaced
A member of Japan’s gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown nibbled the original. The mayor received a wave of criticism on social media after he pulled down his mask and put the gold medal between his teeth. “Miu Goto’s medal is now set to be exchanged for a new one,” Tokyo 2020 organisers said.
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