weird news

A Bakewell pudding that was launched into space has gone missing.

The home-made dessert which was propelled into the stratosphere on Monday with the aide of a high-altitude balloon by pupils at St Anselm's Preparatory School in Derbyshire was attached to tracking devices, but has gone MIA since it was last traced over Saxilby, near Lincoln.

Liz Scott, director of studies at the school, told the BBC: "Last year, we launched a high-altitude balloon in preparation for this experiment, and it was found by a couple on a beach near Skegness, who used the contact details on the balloon to let us know where it ended up.

"We're hoping the same thing will happen again, and we'll find out where the pudding ends up."

The ongoing search has attracted widespread attention on social media from the likes of Stephen Fry, who tweeted: "My country, my country.. (sic)."

Brides can now opt for a bouquet made out of pizza.

Villa Italian Kitchen in New York is the mastermind behind the quirky product, which caters to those who wish to walk down the aisle with pieces of pizza made up in a floral decoration.

A post on the restaurant's website said: "Perfect for any couple looking to add some fun and flavour to their big day, the Pizza Bouquet and Boutonniere feature beautiful and delicate floral details handcrafted by New York food stylist Jessie Bearden."

The unique wedding item is being given away for free to a selected number of couples in America hoping to tie the knot in a less-than-traditional manner.

Mimi Wunderlich, director of communications and digital marketing at Villa Italian Kitchen, added: "We are so excited to kick off wedding season with the launch of the world's first pizza bouquet and boutonniere.

"These delicious floral accessories are perfect for pizza-loving couples looking to spice up their wedding with one-of-a-kind designs."

Despite many on social media voicing their reservations, there were many pizza enthusiasts who welcomed the new venture.

One Twitter user said: "PIZZA. WEDDING. BOUQUETS. At least SOMEONE got the dream wedding of 12-year-old me. Respect. (sic)"