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News 09/02/26

A member of a US congressional committee investigating the Epstein affair says the monarchy faces a serious test. Congressman Ro Khanna said King Charles may have questions to answer over the scandal involving his younger brother. He described this as the most vulnerable the British monarchy has ever been and said it could even mark the end of the monarchy. Khanna was behind the Epstein Files Transparency Act that led to the documents being published. American skier Lindsey Vonn says […]

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The Little Things We Miss About Being Offline

For Generation X, life before constant connectivity had a certain charm. No notifications, no endless scrolling, no pressure to respond immediately—just space, quiet, and real-life moments. Freedom from Constant Alerts Phones were for calls only. Missed calls were noted on an answering machine, and you might return them hours later—or the next day. There was no expectation of instant replies. That freedom allowed time to think, daydream, and enjoy the moment without distraction. Playlists Were Personal Music discovery required effort—radio, […]

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a student at the University of Lancashire. Police said the body of nineteen year old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Victoria Street in Preston on Thursday afternoon. Officers were called at thirteen fifteen GMT. A thirty four year old man from Hartlepool has been arrested there. Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has resigned. In a statement, he said he decided to […]

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Saturday Record Shop Rituals: When Music Hunting Was an Event

Before algorithms, playlists, and next-day delivery, buying music took time, effort, and excitement. For Generation X, Saturday meant one thing for music lovers: a trip to the record shop. It wasn’t just shopping. It was ritual. The Build-Up All Week You would hear a song on the radio midweek and make a mental note. Maybe you taped it off the chart show. Maybe a friend told you about it at school or work. Either way, by Saturday you had a […]

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A payment given to Lord Peter Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the United States is being reviewed. He lost the post in September last year over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Westminster anger has grown after documents suggested he leaked information while serving as a government minister. Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer say he should return the payment or donate it to a charity. Italian police used tear gas and water cannon against […]

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Friday Nights Before Streaming

For Generation X, Friday nights weren’t just the end of the work or school week—they were an event. Long before streaming services, binge-watching, or on-demand TV, Friday meant planning, anticipation, and a shared sense of excitement. Blockbuster Runs and Video Rentals One of the biggest Friday night rituals was a trip to the local video rental store. Blockbuster, local independents, or late-night shops stocked shelves with VHS tapes for movies and video games. Picking a film wasn’t instantaneous—you’d browse the […]

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Two properties owned by Peter Mandelson have been searched by police investigating alleged misconduct in a public office. Boxes were seen leaving his Camden home, while police vehicles were outside his Wiltshire property. Plain clothed officers briefly searched a Range Rover near the London address. Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner Hayley Sewart said the central specialist crime team carried out the warrants. A Nigerian court has reportedly ordered the UK to pay £420m to families of twenty one striking miners […]

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The TV Theme Tunes We Still Hum Without Realising

You can go years without hearing them, but the moment they play, you are instantly transported back. Sitting cross-legged on the carpet. Tea on your lap. Parents talking in the background. For Generation X, TV theme tunes were not just intros, they were events. Before binge watching and streaming, theme tunes mattered. They set the tone, built anticipation, and told you exactly what kind of show you were about to watch. And decades later, many of them still live rent-free […]

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Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and stronger action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year. She said she was assaulted by a man while walking to her car after work in central London, but he has never been found. Speaking on UK Tonight with Sarah Jane Mee on Sky, Gallacher said the man turned around and kicked her hard, like kicking a football. The former Sky Sports presenter said […]

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