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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
A Catholic bishop has been charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 16. Staffordshire Police confirmed 70 year-old David Oakley, the Bishop of Northampton, was arrested in September last year. The Diocese of Northampton stated the charges followed an investigation into non-recent safeguarding allegations, but they cannot comment further on an active legal process. Shop workers filming without consent is an increasing problem, according to […]
At some point in life, many people experience a quiet shift. You stop worrying quite so much about what everyone else thinks. Not completely, of course. We all care to some extent. But compared to our younger years, the opinions of strangers, neighbours, work colleagues and random people on social media start to matter a lot less. And honestly, it can be incredibly freeing. We Spend Years Trying To Fit […]
Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham for talks on Tuesday to ensure an orderly transition of power after announcing he is standing down as prime minister. It is the first time they have met since Burnham won last week's Makerfield by election. Sir Keir has authorised access talks with civil servants for prospective leadership candidates. Burnham remains the only candidate to emerge so far. Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready […]
For years, the idea of a “day out” usually meant doing something with other people. Family trips. Meeting friends. Going somewhere as a couple. But quietly, something has changed. More and more people are discovering the joy of solo days out and realising that spending time alone can actually be one of life’s simplest pleasures. What once felt unusual is now becoming completely normal. Doing Things Alone Is No Longer […]
A thirty-six year old man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder aggravated by a terrorist connection after a series of attacks in Edinburgh. Lewis Hawkes appeared at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a private hearing on Monday but did not enter a plea. Hawkes also faces multiple other charges carrying the same terrorist aggravation, following investigations by the Crown Office. Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will […]
Every year, families across the UK and around the world take time to celebrate dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures on Father’s Day. For some families it means cards, gifts and a big Sunday lunch. For others it is simply about spending time together. But where did Father’s Day actually come from? The history of Father’s Day is surprisingly interesting and stretches back more than a century. The Origins Of […]
Serena Williams will make a surprise return to singles action at Wimbledon later this month after accepting a wildcard. The 44 year old has been given the final spot in the women's main draw. Williams has played two doubles matches since making her competitive return after a four-year absence. She has won the singles title seven times but remains one short of Margaret Court's record of twenty-four Grand Slam wins. […]
Some television families felt so warm, welcoming and entertaining that viewers secretly wished they could move in. Not permanently, perhaps. But definitely long enough for a Sunday roast, a cup of tea or a front-row seat to the family chaos. The best TV families made us laugh, comforted us after long days and often reminded us of people we knew in real life. Here are some of the TV families […]
King Charles is to become the first UK monarch to reveal how much he has paid in tax. The total amount he paid during the twenty-four twenty-five financial year will be published later this week as part of the royal family's annual finance report. Buckingham Palace said the decision was made to encourage wider understanding of accountability and increase transparency. Iran's top joint military command says the Strait of Hormuz […]
Everyone has had a boss they’ll never forget. Sometimes for the right reasons. Sometimes for the wrong ones. But television and film have given us some truly unforgettable fictional bosses over the years. From inspiring leaders to complete workplace disasters, these characters became iconic because they reflected something many of us recognised from real life. Here are some of the greatest fictional bosses of all time. Gordon Brittas Long before […]
