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Watch – Dog Owner’s Life Saved After Falling Over Pet Pooch
A pet owner says she owes her life to her beloved pooch when she went to the doctors after falling over the dog and found out she had cancer. Pat Lacey, 73, had not visited her doctors for almost a year when she was tripped over by Staffordshire bull terrier Ice in her kitchen. The former civil servant went to her GP after feeling her hand start to swell up following the fall on January 17 last year. Doctors found...
Watch – Little boy denied dream acting job after school refusal
A little boy has had his dreams of becoming an actor dashed despite landing a coveted part in a massive TV ad campaign - because his school refused to let him have the day off for filming. Ethan Solomon-Roberts wants to become a big Hollywood star and was over the moon to have beaten thousands of other children to land a part in a new advert for Sainsbury's 'Back to School' campaign. But the six-year-old is now devastated after his...
Watch – Father and son’s adorable dance routines
This adorable dancing father and son have become an online sensation thanks to their hilarious in-sync routines. Stanley Freeland, 25, and son Josiah, four, started working on their moves for their ‘#FatherLikeSon’ videos two years ago. They now regularly share updates of them jiving together online. The duo has even recorded and released a version of Josiah’s favourite track “The ABC Song”. The dancing dad said he hopes to inspire other dads to bond with their sons in fun ways....
Watch – Couple build pub in back garden to keep social life alive as they have kids
A couple who refused to give up their social life after the birth of their daughter built a PUB in their garden so they could carry on partying- and hear the baby monitor. Eva and Phil Avery decided to accommodate parenthood in an unusual way – by building a pub in the yard. It allowed them to hear the baby monitor baby Millie arrived nearly three years ago. Phil said: “We bought the house when Eva was pregnant and our...
Young Brits are turning to alcohol to deal with mental health issues
Young Brits are turning to alcohol to deal with mental health issues, with a third saying they drink alcohol when they are feeling down. New research has revealed men are likely to reach for a bottle compared to women when times get tough, with younger people more inclined to rely on vices such as booze rather than reliable fixes such as sleep, exercise and quality time with friends and family. Those aged 55 and over are more likely to stick to healthier methods...
Suburban London life: Your guide to living in Richmond
If you’re seeking somewhere to settle down and raise a family, or simply looking to get away from the busy hustle and bustle of central London, you may have considered moving to Richmond. Not only has this tranquil borough been ranked London’s happiest area, it also boasts a wide range of amenities and attractions, along with some excellent transport links into the city centre. Restaurants and bars Richmond is home to some top rated London restaurants, with prices to suit...
Watch – Male stripper proposes to girlfriend on Easyjet flight
This is the moment a male stripper proposed to his tribute act singer girlfriend – on an Easyjet flight to Benidorm. Christine Surgenor and Trevor McFarland met ten years ago when she appeared on the club circuit as Shania Twain – and he wowed hen parties with his physique. They had booked a trip to the Spanish resort but when the high-flying couple boarded the jet Christine noticed her partner was acting strangely. Christine, 37, was confused when her former...
Coffee could be a better pain-reliever than drugs
A cup of coffee could be a better pain-reliever than drugs, say scientists. Caffeine, the active ingredient in coffee, was more effective than painkillers like ibuprofen and even morphine. But it was only effective on pain combined with sleep deprivation. It means patients' suffering could be eased with shots of caffeine. It boosts dopamine, the brain's pleasure-chemical that makes people feel good. In experiments groups of six to 12 lab rodents were kept awake for as long as 12...
WIN: A Bickerton fold up bike
TLE readers are in with a chance to win a Bickerton fold up bike worth £1,049.99 to celebrate this year's Spin Cycling Festival taking place at London Olympia this weekend. Folding bikes are all about key areas; ease of fold, weight and stiffness resulting in a solid, comfortable ride. Bickerton have completely redesigned the Argent platform from the ground up and this has resulted in a bike that is at the forefront of folding technology today. With the latest in hinge technology (not available...