Brave dad is given bionic hand that can do everything and says: “I feel complete again”
BRAVE dad Nigel Ackland says he feels like a whole person...
SCIENTISTS have invented the world's politest computer - and it can turn even the rudest email from a nasty boss into a kindly message.
Researchers...
HERE'S a story that will delight anybody who's ever contemplated the heartache of a beloved pet going missing.
When a...
It seems that every day another news report predicts financial meltdown. Yet there is evidence the economy may bounce back sooner than expected. Here, The Cheerful Times explains...
IT'S nice to know that we can all sleep safe and sound whilst scientists beaver away to prevent us from being frazzled by the sun.
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A GENTLE golden retriever has become a huge hit on the internet after forming a heart-touching friendship with a small ginger kitten.
An amazing clip...
HERE'S some positive news for people who experience migraines - new research suggests that wearing tinted glasses may be a big help.
Experts have long...
SINGER Peter Andre joined families for a video call at a children's charity ... and confessed that he nearly became an architect instead of a musician.
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HUMANKIND will soon be able to boldly go to the loo like never before - on a new space toilet developed by NASA at a cost of £18.4MILLION.
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MAN United have always conjured up respect and rivalry in equal measure - but now the club could also be your ticket to scoring some spare cash.
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SCIENTISTS have discovered evidence of a huge carnivorous dinosaur that was 10 metres in length and roamed the swamps of Australia.
The giant predator is...
A WORK of art made from a tin can which a top artist claimed was filled with his own poo was sold at an auction for over £220,000.
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TELLY bosses have ruled out a comeback for 80s icon Dusty Bin in hit new ITV series Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow - but here's a great clip you...
ET is alive and well and ready to phone home! Extra-terrestrial life could exist on more than 30 planets within the Milky Way, according to a new study.
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A HEART-TOUCHING letter from a steward on board the Titanic to his beloved wife is among a collection of items expected to fetch around £18,000 at auction.
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HERE at The Cheerful Times we know a good bloke when we see one - which is why we're today naming Elton John as one of our Cheerful...
HERE'S a great way to brighten up your day with a delicious cool cocktail on those long hot days during the lockdown.
Drinks experts at...
SCIENTISTS have unearthed the fossilised remains of a prehistoric pooch that lived alongside early humans during the Ice Age.
The findings are strong evidence that...
A NEW treatment for prostate cancer in men has been hailed as a game changer by a UK charity.
Focal therapy - also known...
NEARLY two thirds of dog owners say they have become closer to their four-legged friends during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a survey.
The poll...
A PRIVATE island in the Bahamas situated amid a celebrity paradise loved by Hollywood A-listers is for sale for £60million.
The magnificent 700-acre Blue Island...
THE Queen is a secret West Ham fan but maintains a dignified silence in public to avoid showing favouritism, according to a respected news archive.
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TAKE a good look at these cuddly dogs dancing with glee in front of a rainbow - it's officially Britain's most cheerful painting!
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FLAMINGOS form close bonds with one another that include entering into "marriages" and gay relationships, according to scientists.
The beautiful water birds enjoy stable friendships...
LINE of Duty star Adrian Dunbar - who plays Superintendent Ted Hastings in the hit BBC crime drama - received a blunt reaction from a fan whilst he...
A WOMAN has been shortlisted for a scientific mission that while see her live out the rest of her life on Mars – while her supportive husband stays at home...
SCIENTISTS believe a gene from the humble fruit fly could hold the key to developing a revolutionary new treatment for cancer.
The tiny insect – one of nature’s most...
Men have might have Viagra ... but now it seems that women could have their very own new drug that can boost their enjoyment in the bedroom. A nasal gel developed...
There have been various news reports over the years about dark chocolate being good for you, from warding off heart disease to various types of cancer. However, a recent study shows...
A BRAVE schoolgirl has been hailed as a little heroine after posting a video on Facebook that saved her dad’s life. Quick-thinking Brianna Vance, 10, was distraught when a huge tree...
HERE'S ten great posters for spoof movies that are guaranteed make you chuckle. Whether you're a fan of cult comedies like The Wedding Crashers or classic thrillers like Jaws, there's something...
THESE cute canines sure look the part when they're wearing spectacles! The Cheerful Times has put together a gallery of fun photos of dogs modelling glasses. As you can see, man's...
CAPTAIN Kirk gets hot under the collar as Hollywood diva Joan Collins makes an appearance in a little-known episode of Star Trek. Fans of the cult TV series saw the actress...
SCIENTISTS may be able to clone a pre-historic animal like those portrayed in hit move Ice Age after discovering blood in the carcass of a frozen woolly mammoth. An expedition led...
A BABY boy is recovering in hospital after being rescued from a waste pipe in China. The two day old mite had to be rescued by firemen after he became trapped...
LOOKING for a intriguing way to kill some time when you go away? Then how about booking a package deal that includes bed, breakfast and an evening of MURDER! That's exactly...