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The Gadgets That Felt Like the Future

There was a time when technology didn’t update every year. When something new came along, it felt like a genuine leap forward. For many who grew up in the 80s and 90s, certain gadgets weren’t just useful… they felt like the future had arrived. Looking back now, they might seem simple. But at the time, they were game-changers. The Sony Walkman Before streaming, before smartphones, there was the Sony Walkman. Suddenly, your music went wherever you did. Whether it was […]

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A body has been recovered in the search for a 17 year old boy who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake. Police were called at 12.32pm on Tuesday to reports the teenager was in High Dam Tarn near Lake Windermere. Emergency services including fire crews, ambulance teams and mountain rescue attended, with farmers helping to move equipment across difficult terrain. A search of the water and shoreline continued throughout the day before a body was recovered just after 10pm […]

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Banishing the Post Bank Holiday Weekend Blues

Ah, the post-bank holiday slump. After a long weekend filled with family gatherings, days out, and maybe a little too much chocolate, Monday hits and suddenly everything feels… normal again. For many of us, that first day back at work can be a struggle. But don’t worry – there are ways to beat the post-bank holiday blues and start the week on a high note. 1. Keep the Weekend Vibes Going Just because the bank holiday has ended doesn’t mean […]

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Two men have been arrested after a teenager was taken to hospital following a serious attack in Maidenhead. Police were called at around 10.30pm on Monday, March 30, after reports a boy had been assaulted in an alleyway by an unknown number of people. The victim suffered serious injuries to his hand and was taken to hospital for treatment. The incident happened between Calder Close and Calder Court, and officers have confirmed two men have now been arrested in connection […]

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From Vinyl to Digital: The Rise of the Compact Disc

For anyone who grew up with music in the 80s and 90s, the arrival of the compact disc felt like the future had landed. Suddenly, music wasn’t just something you listened to… it was something that sounded cleaner, lasted longer, and skipped far less. The CD didn’t just change how we listened. It changed the entire music industry. The Birth of the CD The compact disc was developed through a collaboration between Philips and Sony. After years of research, the […]

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Artemis II pilot Victor Glover has said his eyes were struggling during the crew’s lunar flyby. The astronauts have dimmed the cabin within the Orion spacecraft, taking turns to view the moon’s surface. Glover described it as "very taxing on the eyes looking out the window" at the bright moon and then returning to the cabin darkness. "It’s just been an exercise," he said, adding it is difficult to manage his glasses and wait for his eyes to adjust while […]

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The UK’s Biggest Selling Songs of the 80s – And You’ll Hear Them on Atom Radio’s Eighties Day

Love the 80s? Then make sure you’re listening to Atom Radio this Bank Holiday Monday for our Eighties Day on Monday 6 April. From massive singalongs to timeless ballads, we’re playing the songs that defined a generation… including some of the biggest sellers of the entire decade. According to the Official Charts Company, here are the Top 10 biggest selling singles of the 1980s in the UK and why they still matter today. 1. “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” – […]

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The Slough Jets have secured their place at the Steel City Showdown in Sheffield with a convincing 9-3 aggregate win over Invicta Dynamos. A tense game at the Hangar saw the Jets begin the second leg with a two goal advantage. They then added seven goals away from home, while Dynamos scored three. The Jets will now face Streatham in the Britton conference final next Saturday after the Redhawks beat the Chieftains. Diageo has joined Pepsi in withdrawing sponsorship of […]

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Weekend Plans Sorted: What’s On Locally

Looking for something to do this weekend in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, or the surrounding areas? Whether you’re after family fun, live music, food festivals, or just a chance to get outside, we’ve rounded up some local highlights to make planning easy. Sport Slough Jets play their final game at home this season on Saturday night. Head down to Slough Ice Arena to watch the league and cup champions take the next step in defending their Play-off title. Slough Ice Arena […]

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