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News 31/01/26

Sir Keir Starmer says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before the US Congress over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to reporters while returning from Japan, the prime minister said anyone with information should be prepared to share it in whatever form they are asked to do so. He added you cannot be victim-centred if you are not prepared to act, because Epstein’s victims must come first. Andy Burnham has backed Labour’s newly announced candidate for the Gorton and Denton by-election, […]

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A Brief History of Ice Hockey, With a Focus on the UK

Tomorrow night, Slough Jets play Swindon Wildcats 2 at The Hangar but have you ever wondered the history behind the world's fastest and most exciting indoor specator sport? Ice hockey might feel like a North American import, but the sport has a long and surprisingly rich history in the UK. From packed London arenas in the 1930s to today’s passionate EIHL crowds, ice hockey has quietly carved out its place in British sporting culture. Where Ice Hockey Began Ice hockey […]

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A convicted terrorist has admitted setting fire to two leisure activity centres in Slough. Ilyas Akhtar, twenty one, admitted arson attacks at Slough Ice Arena in May last year and at Salt Hill Activity Centre later that month. The Old Bailey heard he was reckless as to whether life would be endangered. Appearing by video link from Belmarsh prison, he had previously admitted preparation for terrorist acts. England white ball captain Harry Brook has admitted other players were present when […]

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The Rise and Fall of the UK High Street Record Shop

For many of us in Generation X, the high street record shop was more than a place to buy music—it was a temple of discovery, rebellion, and weekend adventure. Before Spotify playlists, Apple Music, or streaming services, these shops were where we first experienced the thrill of browsing album covers, hunting for singles, and stumbling across music we’d never heard before. The Glory Days In the 1980s and 1990s, UK high streets were lined with record shops that drew crowds […]

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A report into former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that ninety four children were harmed during care he provided. The hospital released report on Thursday into the orthopaedic surgeon who treated hundreds of children over five years. Reviewers said most children were not harmed, but ninety eight patients experienced harm, with ninety four cases linked to Jabbar. A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of a twelve year old boy from Birmingham. Leo Ross suffered […]

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Storm Chandra and the Story Behind How Storms Are Named

If you’ve been listening to the weather updates recently, you might have heard the name Storm Chandra. But have you ever wondered why storms get names at all, and how those names are chosen? It turns out there’s more to it than just picking something catchy from a hat. Why Do Storms Have Names? Naming storms might seem like a modern gimmick, but it’s actually a practical safety measure. When meteorologists issue warnings, it’s much easier to communicate about “Storm […]

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A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a six-month-old baby after violently shaking the child, leaving him with a fatal brain injury and lying to cover up what happened. Bedfordshire Police said baby Archie Woodbridge was left in the sole care of Kieran Humphreys, 33, on 9 February 2024, at the home of friends Sam Wyatt and Karen Smith in Houghton Regis, near Luton. While Archie was in his care, Humphreys shook the child violently, leaving […]

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Road Trips and Mixtapes: The Music That Defined Our Journeys

Before Spotify playlists, Bluetooth speakers, and streaming services, road trips were defined by mixtapes, cassette players, and the thrill of choosing the perfect songs. For Generation X, the car stereo wasn’t just background noise—it was a soundtrack to our lives, adventures, and friendships. The music we played shaped the memories, the laughter, and the stories we still tell today. 1. The Mixtape: A Personal Soundtrack Creating a mixtape was an art form. It wasn’t just throwing songs onto a cassette—it […]

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Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the Machine Shed restaurant and was asked if he would pull federal agents out of Minneapolis and Minnesota. The US president said he would do whatever was appropriate. He repeated claims that meetings between border tsar Tom Homan and Democrat officials were going very well, as Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor played. Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds and flooding as Storm Chandra sweeps across the country. The […]

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