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Before the internet, these magazines told Britain what mattered in music Before streaming, social media, and music websites, music fans discovered new bands in a very different way. You waited for the latest issue of your favourite music magazine. For decades, magazines were at the centre of UK music culture. They shaped tastes, launched careers, started arguments, and helped define entire eras of music. For Gen X especially, they were […]

When motorway breaks were part of the journey There was a time when stopping at a motorway service station felt like a proper event. You’d pile out of the car after an hour or two on the motorway, stretch your legs, grab something to eat, maybe browse a shop for ten minutes longer than necessary, and somehow the whole place felt exciting. For many Gen X Brits, service stations were […]

The jingles, catchphrases and adverts that never left our heads Before streaming, before skipping ads, and before second-screen scrolling, TV adverts were a huge part of British culture. In the 80s and 90s, adverts weren’t just interruptions. Some became just as memorable as the programmes themselves. Whether it was a catchy jingle, a bizarre mascot, or a line everyone repeated in the playground the next day, these adverts stuck in […]

When the UK turned a chart battle into a national event For a few weeks in 1995, the biggest rivalry in Britain wasn’t football or politics. It was Oasis vs Blur. The so-called “Battle of Britpop” became one of the defining moments of 90s music in the UK. Two bands, two very different styles, and one huge chart showdown that somehow became front-page news. And if you were around at […]

When every problem could be solved with a fast car, a helicopter, or a team of unlikely heroes The 1980s gave us some unforgettable television, but few genres defined the decade quite like action TV. This was the era of: Talking cars Secret agents Explosions every episode Theme tunes you still remember instantly And somehow, no matter how chaotic things got, the heroes always walked away without a scratch. Shows […]

There’s something about albums from the 80s and 90s. You didn’t just hear a couple of tracks… you lived with the whole thing. Start to finish, no skipping, every song had its place. With streaming making it easy to jump around, it’s easy to forget just how good a full album can be. So here are some classics that are well worth going back to and listening to properly again. […]

Your phone does a lot more than calls and texts these days. It’s your music player, your organiser, your news feed and your downtime all in one. With so many apps out there, it’s easy to miss the ones that actually make life better. Here’s a solid mix you should have on your mobile right now, starting with one that keeps you connected to home. 1. Atom Radio app If […]

Things to Do in Slough on Bank Holiday Monday (4th May) No plans? Here are some solid local ideas to make the most of the day Bank Holiday Mondays are a bit of a gift. No work, a chance to get out, and hopefully a bit of decent weather. If you’re staying local to Slough, there’s actually plenty going on or nearby to keep you busy. Here are some easy […]

There’s something about this time of year that makes you look around your home and think, “that could do with a sort out.” Spring cleaning has been around for generations. It’s that moment when the days get longer, the light gets brighter, and suddenly all the things you’ve been ignoring over winter become very obvious. But it doesn’t have to mean a full weekend of stress and chaos. Done right, […]