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 for £60million.

The magnificent 700-acre Blue Island

The Queen is a secret West Ham fan (… or so we’re told)

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. 

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 a rainbow - it's officially Britain's most cheerful painting!

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 - received a blunt reaction from a fan whilst he

‘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.

The beautiful water birds enjoy stable friendships

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 on Mars – while her supportive husband stays at home... Read more »

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 for cancer.

The tiny insect – one of nature’s most

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 can boost their enjoyment in the bedroom. A nasal gel developed... Read more »

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 disease to various types of cancer. However, a recent study shows... Read more »

We need an ambulance! 10-year-old girl saves her dad’s life with video on Facebook

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... Read more »

It’s The Defarted! 10 funny posters for spoof movies that will make you laugh

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... Read more »

My eyes are fine but these spectacles are a bit ruff! 10 Funny photos of dogs wearing glasses

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... Read more »

She’s a diva, Jim – but not as we know her! See Joan Collins as she appeared in Star Trek

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... Read more »

Can scientists really clone real-life Ice Age creature after discovering frozen mammoth blood?

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... Read more »

Just look at you now! The beautiful baby boy recovering after being flushed down the loo

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... Read more »

Murder Most Fun! The Cheerful Times kills some time at a murder mystery evening

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... Read more »

Footie Withdrawal? Here’s how to see Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd classic games for free!

ARE you getting withdrawal symptoms now that the big footie season is over? Then fear not. The Cheerful Times can reveal that FilmOn.com’s internet football channel has a packed schedule of... Read more »

How to relax and beat stress: a ten point plan to improve your emotional wellbeing

JUST can't seem to relax? Are you troubled by anxiety or stress? Don't worry, The Cheerful Times has the perfect pick-me-up. Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is one of the world’s top... Read more »

That’s called making a splash! Celebs pose for underwater photos to promote clean water

WELL they do say that most celebs like to make a splash! These female stars all posed underwater to help raise awareness of a social enterprise that helps to provide... Read more »

How dare you! Video of politicians arguing like cat and dog attracts thousands of viewers

OKAY, we know you shouldn’t laugh – but a video of two Lebanese politicians fighting it out on TV has certainly got YouTube viewers smirking. The one minute clip – which... Read more »

Millionaire backs single mum .. after spotting her appeal on Twitter for help with fashion brand

A SINGLE mum sent out a tweet to ask for help with a business idea … and is now launching her own fashion brand after receiving a share of a... Read more »

I’m gonna be a star! Partially blind singer taken under wing of rock legend Mick Fleetwood

A YOUNG singer who was partially blinded in an accident at work has a glittering musical career ahead of him after being taken under the wing of Fleetwood Mac star... Read more »

Monkeys are rescued from life as fast food junkies, and given love and care at sanctuary

THESE beautiful monkeys are recovering from diabetes with the help of a British couple - after being rescued from owners who fed them on platefuls of fast food. The cute primates... Read more »

Bullies made my life hell – but now I’m fighting back, says Hollyoaks beauty Abi Phillips

HOLLYOAKS star Abi Phillips has launching a campaign against bullying – after revealing that playground thugs reduced her to tears with cruel jibes about her body shape. The 19-year-old actress and... Read more »

She’s so cute! This little ball of fur is a rare African white lion cub… and we need your help to name her

THIS cute four-week old white lion cub is the latest rare addition to a UK wildlife sanctuary … and you can help to name her! Visitors to the Paradise Wildlife Park... Read more »

Rare war document signed by President Abraham Lincoln is to be auctioned for charity

A RARE document signed by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War is expected to sell for £20,000 when it is auctioned for charity in the UK later this... Read more »

Meet the billionaire who’s screening 500 TV channels on the web … and they’re all free

HERE'S something to be cheerful about ... media mogul Alki David has launched 500 new telly channels on the internet - and they're all FREE. Alki (pictured above) announced his FilmOn... Read more »

These beautiful fashion photos all have one thing in common – they were shot underwater!

THESE amazing photos of fashion models were all shot underwater – while the photographer held his breath. They were taken by top US photographer Ric Frazier, who specializes in shooting subjects... Read more »

Brave gun victim regains his powers of speech and rebuilds life after miracle face transplant

A BRAVE victim of a gun-accident who underwent a face transplant has regained his powers of speech. Miracle man Richard Lee Norris made headlines around the world last year after doctors... Read more »

By ‘eck – we’ve won The Cup. Amazing photos celebrate 150th anniversary of the FA Cup

AMAZING archive photos of football fans and players across the ages show just how much the beautiful game has changed over the years. These images are part of a special gallery... Read more »