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Saturday Night TV: How Britain’s Favourite Night In Has Changed Since the 1990s

There was a time when Saturday night in Britain followed a familiar routine. You might spend the afternoon watching football, visiting the shops or getting a few jobs done around the house, but as evening approached, attention gradually turned towards the television. Someone would put the kettle on, the snacks would appear, and the family would begin negotiating what everyone was going to watch. For those who grew up in the 1990s, Saturday night television was more than a way […]

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News 14/10/26

The government is to review airport drop-off charges after prices at major UK airports rose by a third on average since the summer of 2025. Gatwick and Stansted fees jumped from £7 to £10 pounds, with Edinburgh, Bournemouth, Leeds Bradford and London City also seeing significant increases. The Department for Transport says the review is vital to ensure travel remains accessible and passengers are treated fairly. Netflix is cutting one thousand jobs globally, equating to 6% of its total workforce, […]

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The Things Gen X Parents Said That We Now Catch Ourselves Saying

There comes a moment in adult life when you hear yourself saying something that sounds suspiciously familiar. Perhaps you're telling someone to turn a light off when they leave a room, warning them that they'll catch their death of cold, or asking whether they think money grows on trees. Then it dawns on you. You've become your parents. For many people who grew up in Britain during the 1970s, 80s and 90s, childhood came with a familiar soundtrack of parental […]

todayOctober 13, 2026 3

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News 13/10/26

The family of a man mauled to death by a tiger at a Doncaster wildlife park have paid tribute to him, describing him as a bright, warm and engaging young man. Twenty-three-year-old William Chapman died on Saturday after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. In a statement, his family said they are utterly devastated by their loss and are struggling to come to terms with what has happened. They added that he suffered from a significant mental illness, […]

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Why We Still Say “Sorry” When Someone Else Bumps Into Us

You’re walking down the high street when someone comes straight towards you. There’s plenty of room to pass, but they manage to walk directly into your shoulder. You stop, look slightly startled and, before you’ve even worked out what’s happened, the word has already left your mouth. “Sorry!” The other person carries on walking, apparently unaware that they’ve just collided with you. Meanwhile, you’re left wondering why on earth you apologised when you weren’t the one who walked into anyone. […]

todayOctober 12, 2026 5

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News 12/10/26

US actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White's son in Breaking Bad, has died in Texas at the age of 34. His representative confirmed his tragic passing, describing him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and passionate disability rights advocate. Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, drew on his personal experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama, earning a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014. No cause of death was given. Police have confirmed that the victim of […]

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Is Sunday Still a Lazy Day to Catch Up on Rest in 2026?

There was a time when Sunday had a very particular feeling in Britain. It was the day when things slowed down, shops had shorter opening hours, the Sunday roast was practically compulsory and the thought of doing anything too energetic could be dismissed with a simple explanation: "It's Sunday!" For many of us who grew up in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Sunday was different from every other day of the week. Saturday was for playing out, shopping, seeing friends […]

todayOctober 11, 2026 4

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News 11/10/26

Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia launched energy facility strikes in the Kharkiv region following a surprise energy ceasefire announced this afternoon by US President Donald Trump. Moscow has not yet commented on the agreement. In a social media post, Zelenskyy stated he briefed European Union President Ursula von der Leyen on the ongoing and brutal Russian attacks. [Pause(1)] Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to publish details of his work with Manchester City after the club was found guilty of breaching […]

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Sport Preview 10/10/26

Locally, Slough Town travel to Plainmoor to take on Torquay United in the National League South. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM. Following their previous league outing against Ebbsfleet United, Scott Davies’ Rebels face a tough test away from home against the Gulls as both teams push for valuable points in the division. On the national stage, week six of the Premier League season delivers a marquee lineup of fixtures. The action kicks off at 12:30 PM as Emirates Stadium […]

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