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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Two trains have collided between Luton and Bedford, shutting down all services between London St Pancras and Leicester. The first images from the scene show significant damage to both an East Midlands Railway Class 360 train and a Class 810 train. A passenger, Doctor Pete Knapp, posted on social media that the southbound train stopped instantly when the crash occurred at 17:12. National Rail expects disruption for the rest of […]
Every June, attention turns to Royal Ascot. For some, it is all about the racing. For others, it is the fashion, the hats and the spectacle. And for many people across Berkshire and beyond, Ladies’ Day has become one of the most recognisable social events of the British summer. But where did it all begin? The history of Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot is a fascinating mix of horse racing, […]
A memorandum of understanding signed by US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlines the consequences of the decision to attack Iran on the twenty-eighth of February. Thousands have been killed, including civilians, in Iran and Lebanon. Critics say the regime has been empowered after its blocking of the Strait of Hormuz forced concessions from Trump. Polls have now closed in the intensely watched Makerfield by-election, which could […]
Some film quotes are so famous they’ve become part of everyday conversation. We say them at work. We use them in family conversations. We drop them into texts and WhatsApp messages without even thinking about where they originally came from. And the funny thing is, many people using them have never actually seen the film they came from. Here are some movie quotes that quietly became part of everyday life. […]
Politicians from Oxfordshire have halted plans for a powerful new Thames Valley-wide strategic authority, pulling support at a meeting in Reading yesterday. Leaders had gathered expecting to sign off on a shadow Foundation Strategic Authority, an interim step ahead of a mayoral authority with elections pencilled in for May 2028. The move puts joint plans for several areas on the line. The United States has signed a deal with Iran […]
At some point in adulthood, most of us have had the same thought. “How am I supposed to know how to do this?” Because while we were taught maths, English and maybe a bit of cookery at school, very few of us were ever shown how to actually run a house. So we learn on the job. Usually by Googling it, asking a neighbour, or hoping for the best. Here […]
A former Royal Navy officer says a Russian warship firing a warning shot at a civilian yacht in the English Channel is a dangerous escalation. Reacting to the Russian defence ministry's explanation, James Gater told chief presenter Mark Austin that he does not recall rules allowing warning shots in international waters, especially between two NATO allies. Sir Keir Starmer will face a Labour leadership challenge next week, according to former […]
When people talk about bucket lists, they often picture skydiving, climbing mountains or travelling to the other side of the world. And while there's nothing wrong with ticking off big adventures, many people reaching their 40s, 50s and beyond are creating a very different kind of bucket list. One that's less about impressing other people and more about enjoying life. Because as we get older, our priorities change. The things […]
A United States Air Force bomber has crashed shortly after taking off from an American base. The B-fifty-two Stratofortress came down near the Edwards Air Force Base in California at around twenty past eleven local time, which was twenty past seven in the UK. Base officials confirmed that emergency crews responded immediately to the scene, adding that the situation remains ongoing with further updates expected.Thames Valley Police have enacted a […]
There are some places that never lose their magic. You might be older, a little wiser and perhaps moving a bit slower than you did when you first visited them, but certain attractions still bring a smile to your face the moment you walk through the gates. For many of us in Generation X, these places were highlights of family days out, school trips and summer holidays. Decades later, we're […]
