Unusual stories, headlines and features which you may have missed:

The Government News Network, in its wisdom, sent out an e-mailed press release (several times) about the wild bird population.

But how many spam filters did it get through? Not ours for starters - far too profane!

And what about this tale of engaging with members...
Perhaps this is taking diversity training a bit too far?:

And that Cheryl Tweedy's been a busy girl:

North Wales Evening Leader chief photographer Simon Williams-Tully took this shot of the Liverpool Half Marathon, when the lead runner was almost taken out by a group of people crossing the road, despite onlookers shouting "watch out!".
The runner narrowly missed the collision and went on to win the race.

And with the opening date of the new Wembley further in doubt, this Lake District pitch is being lined up for England's remaining pre-World Cup friendlies.