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Good news ahead? Why the economic impact of Covid-19 may not be as bad as feared
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The ultimate sunscreen? UK scientists launch £3.75m bid to predict the weather in space!
IT'S nice to know that we can all sleep safe and sound whilst scientists beaver away to prevent...
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Dog falls in love with kitten! Watch first 5 seconds of this video and you’ll be hooked…
A GENTLE golden retriever has become a huge hit on the internet after forming a heart-touching friendship with...
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Migraine help? Try wearing tinted glasses, says new research by UK universities
HERE'S some positive news for people who experience migraines - new research suggests that wearing tinted glasses may...
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Peter Andre tells children’s charity: “My dad wanted me to be an architect!”
SINGER Peter Andre joined families for a video call at a children's charity ... and confessed that...
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Beam me up potty! NASA spends £18.4m on the most expensive toilet in history
HUMANKIND will soon be able to boldly go to the loo like never before - on a new...
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Calling all Manchester United fans: Is there a retro football fortune in your cupboard?
MAN United have always conjured up respect and rivalry in equal measure - but now the club could...
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The dinosaur from Down Under: scientists discover new evidence of ‘Australian T-Rex’
SCIENTISTS have discovered evidence of a huge carnivorous dinosaur that was 10 metres in length and roamed the...
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It might be load of crap – but a tin full of artist’s poo sold for £220,000 at Sotheby’s!
A WORK of art made from a tin can which a top artist claimed was filled with his...
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Telly bosses rule out return for Dusty Bin on Alan Carr show – but here’s a clip anyway!
TELLY bosses have ruled out a comeback for 80s icon Dusty Bin in hit new ITV series Alan...
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Extra-terrestrial life could exist on 36 planets, says study by University of Nottingham
ET is alive and well and ready to phone home! Extra-terrestrial life could exist on more than 30...
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‘Ta ta, my dear loving wife’ – Titanic victim’s heart-touching last letter to wife is revealed
A HEART-TOUCHING letter from a steward on board the Titanic to his beloved wife is among a collection...
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Elton John named as ‘Cheerful Champion’ for helping an old flame who was in pain
HERE at The Cheerful Times we know a good bloke when we see one - which is why...
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Feeling thirsty? Cocktail brand MONIN offers free mixology masterclasses during lockdown
HERE'S a great way to brighten up your day with a delicious cool cocktail on those long hot...
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Prehistoric pooch lived alongside early humans during the Ice Age, according to scientists
SCIENTISTS have unearthed the fossilised remains of a prehistoric pooch that lived alongside early humans during the Ice...
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New ‘focal therapy’ is a game-changer for prostate cancer patients, says Prost8 charity
A NEW treatment for prostate cancer in men has been hailed as a game changer by a UK...
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Dog owners say lockdown has brought them closer to their four-legged friends
NEARLY two thirds of dog owners say they have become closer to their four-legged friends during the coronavirus...
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Yours for £60m … the private island in the Caribbean with A-List celebrity neighbours
A PRIVATE island in the Bahamas situated amid a celebrity paradise loved by Hollywood A-listers is for sale...
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A video guaranteed to make you smile: Giggling fox is huge hit with fans around the world
A CUTE fox that giggles and laughs adorably whilst being petted at a rescue centre has become a...
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The Queen ‘is a secret West Ham fan’ (… or so we’re reliably told)!
THE Queen is a secret West Ham fan but maintains a dignified silence in public to avoid showing...
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Britain’s most cheerful painting! ‘Happy artist’ raises £150k for NHS
TAKE a good look at these cuddly dogs dancing with glee in front of...
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‘Some sweet day, I’ll make her mine… pretty flamingo!’ – The birds that bond for life
FLAMINGOS form close bonds with one another that include entering into "marriages" and gay relationships, according to scientists.
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Dine of Duty: Fan accuses TV cop of looking fat on screen!
LINE of Duty star Adrian Dunbar - who plays Superintendent Ted Hastings in the hit BBC crime drama...
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Go on, pamper yourself! Aromatherapy company offers 10% off for new customers
FANCY pampering yourself with some beautiful-smelling aromatherapy products? A new skincare brand is offering customers 10% off their first order -...
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Is there wife on Mars? Woman’s mission to live rest of life on red planet as hubby stays home
A WOMAN has been shortlisted for a scientific mission that while see her live out the rest of her life...
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Love is in the hair! Scientists successfully test drug that can reverse the effects of going bald
A WONDER-DRUG that is normally used to fight bone marrow disease is believed to have an unusual side effect -...
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Brave schoolboy Kieran, 9, gets a brand new set of ears made from his own ribs
SCHOOLBOY Kieran Sorkin looks a handsome little devil after being given a new pair of ears made from cartilage taken...
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Video: Hero trucker saves granny and baby from burning car after horror M-way crash
TRUCK driver David Frederickson deserves a bravery medal - after rescuing a grandmother and a one-year-old baby from a blazing...
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How the humble fruit fly could help scientists develop revolutionary treatment for cancer
SCIENTISTS believe a gene from the humble fruit fly could hold the key to developing a revolutionary new treatment...
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Healthy Loving! The new nasal gel that could boost a woman’s sex life with no side effects
Men have might have Viagra ... but now it seems that women could have their very own new drug that...
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Great news for slimmers: dark chocolate is not only good for you, but it helps fight obesity
There have been various news reports over the years about dark chocolate being good for you, from warding off heart...
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Meet the amazing dog that can drive a car after being specially trained to take to the wheel
YOU'D be forgiven for thinking that the driver looks a little...
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Brave teenager beats anorexia: Natasha was just five stone but is now fit and healthy
BRAVE teenager Natasha Cox has a great job and a bright...
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Is this the world’s funniest football team? Meet the footie stars with outrageous names
THESE footballers have all got the sort of names that would...
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Harry Styles in previously unseen photos – before he had his famous curly hair
HARRY Styles’ unruly mop of wavy hair is a hit with...
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Calling all Manchester United fans: Is there a retro football fortune in your cupboard?
MAN United have always conjured up respect and rivalry...
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Extra-terrestrial life could exist on 36 planets, says study by University of Nottingham
ET is alive and well and ready to phone...
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Elton John named as ‘Cheerful Champion’ for helping an old flame who was in pain
HERE at The Cheerful Times we know a good...
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