‘X-rated’ Christmas display shocks shoppers

A shopping centre on the Isle of Man has revealed its new Christmas display, featuring two large polar bears that appear to be engaged in a sex act. Local media reports say most people have seen the funny side of the display, however some members of the community have reported being offended.

Package thief steals 500 worms

A US woman has used Facebook to mock would-be package thieves in the lead-up to the busy Christmas season. The woman showed still images captured on her home security system of a thief stealing a parcel from her doorstep – which contained 500 live worms for her pet bearded dragon.

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Cleaning lady jailed for 10 years over fake diploma

A cleaning lady in Greece has reportedly been jailed for 10 years, after it was discovered she had doctored a document outlining her primary education. The woman was charged with defrauding the public, after it was revealed she had only completed five years of primary school, rather than the six required to be eligible for her publicly-funded cleaning job.