Slipping into fresh bedding, receiving an unexpected pay rise at work and being served first at the bar are among life’s little victories, according to a poll of 2,000 Britons. The list of 50 little wins also includes finding money down the back of the sofa, arriving at a packed car park just as another driver leaves and being allowed to leave work early. A researcher said: “It’s interesting to see that achieving even one little victory is enough to make anyone’s day better.”
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Teen rescued from Cornwall hole
A teenager had to be rescued from a hole he dug on the beach after it collapsed on him. Emergency services were called by the coastguard to Fistral Beach in Cornwall where they found the man trapped in a hole he had dug in the sand. “Please don't dig huge holes in the sand, sand is partial to collapse and the dry weight is around a ton per metre cubed,” said Newquay Community Fire Station.
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Iran cuts internet as protests escalateSpeed Reada Government buildings across the country have been set on fire
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