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News 12/03/26

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Thursday he plans to use the effective closure of the strategic waterway, which handles 20% of the world’s oil, as leverage against the US and Israel. Bessent added that tankers are already moving through, including Iranian and some Chinese-flagged vessels, and confirmed the straits have not been mined. A US military aircraft […]

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80s Hot Hatches in the UK: Golf GTI, Peugeot 205, Escort XR3 and the Cars We All Wanted

If you grew up in the UK in the 80s, there was a good chance you had a poster on the wall with a hot hatch on it. These weren’t supercars, they weren’t out of reach Ferraris, they were cars you actually saw on the road, parked outside the chippy, or roaring past on a Saturday night. The 1980s was the golden age of the hot hatch, when small family cars were given bigger engines, sporty styling, and just enough […]

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A woman has been jailed for four and a half years after falsely accusing ten men of raping her. Stacey Sharples, thirty one, from Farnworth in Bolton, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court to ten counts of perverting the course of justice. The false allegations were made between twenty thirteen and twenty nineteen. Greater Manchester Police said most of the men were arrested and spent time in custody, with some undergoing intimate examinations. Several lost jobs or partners, were disowned […]

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Information Before the Internet: Teletext, Ceefax, and Oracle

Before Google, Wikipedia, and even dial-up, there was television teletext—the colourful, blocky, text-filled service that brought news, weather, sports, and more straight into your living room. For Gen X, teletext was often the first place we went for quick facts, scores, or TV listings, long before “googling” was a thing. The Birth of Teletext Teletext was born in the 1970s as a way to use the unused lines in a TV broadcast signal to send text and simple graphics. In […]

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US forces have carried out strikes on sixteen mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Donald Trump said ten inactive mine-laying boats had already been destroyed, adding there was “more to follow” in an update posted at 8:24pm. The announcement came less than an hour after the president indicated uncertainty over whether mines were present in the strait. He said Washington had “no reports” confirming Iran’s involvement, but insisted that if mines were present they should be removed immediately. […]

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Eurovision: Why We Love It (or Don’t), Famous Winners and What to Watch in 2026

Love it or not, the Eurovision Song Contest is one of those cultural touchstones that keeps Gen X talking every spring. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s a bit bonkers sometimes—and for better or worse it’s the place where quirky mashups, heartfelt ballads and avant‑garde pop collide in a three‑hour live televised spectacle that attracts millions around the world. What Eurovision Means For some, Eurovision is pure nostalgia. It’s memories of watching with family, arguing over who should win and talking […]

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News 09/03/26

RAF fighter jets have carried out military action to defend the nations of Jordan and Bahrain overnight, the Ministry of Defence says. The jets successfully took out an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan and intercepted a drone heading towards Bahrain, it said. Iran's foreign minister has criticised the US for destabilising oil prices with strikes on the country. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is giving a statement in the House of Commons on the current economic situation, following the Iranian […]

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Slough Jets are Britton League Champions … again!

The Slough Jets have won back to back Britton League titles following a 4 goal shutout in Streatham. The Jets clinch the title with two weekends left in the season. Following a 9-3 demolition of fellow contenders Chelmsford on Saturday night on home ice, the Jets travelled to Streatham to face last year's runners-up, needing only a regulation time win from one of their last three games to seal the title. A Christian Mohr goal gave the Jets a 1 […]

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Albums That Defined a Decade

The records Gen X still can’t skip Some albums do more than just play—they stick with you forever. For Gen X, the albums of the 80s and 90s were more than music. They were experiences, memories, and the soundtrack to everyday life. Take Jagged Little Pill. Its raw honesty and unforgettable hooks made it a must-have in bedrooms, car stereos, and on long drives. Or Definitely Maybe, with its swagger and anthems that could be belted out at the top […]

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