Doctor's Stethoscopes on their way out

Stethoscopes are on their way out, after 200 years - experts say - as they are replaced by "smartphone-style" devices

It would be like a policeman without his truncheon or a fireman lacking a ladder.

But the stethoscope – which has adorned the necks of doctors for decades – seems to be on its way out.

An editorial in a leading scientific journal is predicting the demise of the instrument, as it is overtaken by new technology.

Unhappy diner swallows piece of fishing line at buffet

Carl Sanderson found a fishing line in his meal (Picture: WTOL Toledo News)

A diner found an unpleasant surprise in his food when he accidentally swallowed a piece of fishing line.
Carl Sanderson was tucking into a seafood meal at the Ocean Garden Buffet in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday night when he made the unappetising discovery.

David Beckham strips down in behind the scenes advertising campaign

David Beckham has delighted fans by appearing in a new advertising campaign for high street retailer H&M.
The new advert, which sees the former footballer posing in his underpants, is being released to showcase the brands spring 2014 range and will premiere during the Super Bowl XLVIII next weekend.
Beckham has filmed two different versions of the ad, with fans being encouraged to vote to

Justin Bieber 'Jets To Los Angeles On Private Plane' After Being Released On $2,500 Bail

                                 Justin grins in his mugshot (Twitter)
 Singer allegedly had a prior commitment in California to attend
Justin Bieber is said to have jetted back to Los Angeles after he was released from jail last night, with the singer allegedly needing to "charter a private plane" to attend a prior commitment in California.
Biebs appeared in court by video link after he was arrested for DUI and drag racing in Miami Beach and

Nigerians blast Tonto Dikeh after outing with her Maid

Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh had earlier posted a photo in December of the Christmas gift she got from her 'Maid'.
Few days ago Tonto Dike posted another photo of herself and her maid having fun on her instagram page with caption 'Day out with ma maid, fun #poko'.
This obviously did not go down well with a lot of her fans with Tonto been criticized for calling the young

Say No To: Domestic Violence And Jungle Justice -Nollywood

Nollywood actors and actresses, mostly from the Yoruba-speaking section of the Nigerian movie industry today marched against domestic violence and jungle justice in Nigeria.

The home movie makers took school children along with them, demonstrating that children have prominence for future and deserve to.............. See more photos

Chelsea agree to sign Basel midfielder Mohamed Salah

 

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Egypt midfielder Mohamed Salah from Swiss champions Basel for a fee in the region of £11m.

Salah, 21, is yet to undergo a medical or agree personal terms, but is expected to move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Liverpool had held talks with Basel with hope of making Salah their first