The rare fish holding up work on an historic bridge in North Yorkshire
- Conservation work on the historic Thornton Bridge at Helperby, in North Yorkshire, has been halted by a rare blood-sucking fish. Full story
- 1,400 kids will be taking part in a 2km fun run with Olympic long jumper Chris Tomlinson at the Go Run for Fun event at Preston Park, Stockton, at 10.05pm.
- Don’t be too alarmed if someone tries to give you a high five while wearing their pyjamas. Today is “National Wear Your Pyjamas To Work Day” and “National High Five Day”. You have been warned.
- Charlie Chaplin was born on this day in 1889. An attempt to break the world record for people dressed as the comedy legend will take place in County Kerry, Ireland, on August 23.
- Twelve members of the Great Train Robbery gang were jailed for a total of 307 years on this day in 1964.
- Little Jimmy Osmond is 52 today. He’s not little anymore.
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