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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
If you grew up in Britain during the 1970s or 1980s, there's a good chance your social status was determined by one thing. Not your trainers. Not your school bag. Your bike. And no debate has lasted longer than the one between fans of the Raleigh Grifter and the Raleigh Chopper. Even today, mention either bike to a Gen Xer and you're likely to spark a passionate discussion. So which […]
The French president has sent a message of defiance. Emmanuel Macron says we will win this battle together, and we will do everything we can. He adds they will adapt to the needs to win, emphasising that the priority is obviously lives, and when necessary to relocate people, they will. Reform UK have reported Green Party leader Zack Polanski to the police, after he shared an Instagram post including a […]
Life isn't always about the big moments. Winning the lottery, getting a promotion or finally booking that dream holiday are wonderful, but they're rare. The real victories? They happen almost every day. They're the little moments that make you smile, even if nobody else notices. The sort of things only people living in Britain truly appreciate. Finding the perfect parking space You pull into a busy supermarket or retail park […]
President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night to allow time for diplomacy, according to the United States ambassador to the United Nations. Speaking on Sunday, Mike Waltz said the president was giving talks space to progress. In response, an Iranian army spokesperson confirmed Tehran had halted retaliatory attacks in the region. The pause follows nearly two weeks of daily American strikes and retaliatory […]
There's something about a British summer that makes festival season feel special. From huge music events that attract thousands of fans to local community festivals that bring neighbours together, the warmer months are packed with opportunities to enjoy live entertainment, good food and great company. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere for a few hours, festival season has become one of the highlights of […]
One person has died after a car was driven into the crowd at a pride event in Berlin, according to reports in the German newspaper Bild quoting local police. German officers say several other people have also been injured in the incident. An intensive manhunt is currently under way, with members of the public being urged to avoid the area. Police added that the injured are being treated by emergency […]
With temperatures climbing and a Heat Health Alert in place this weekend, it's worth taking a few extra precautions to stay comfortable and, more importantly, stay safe. While many of us look forward to sunny weather, prolonged heat can affect anyone. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions are particularly vulnerable, but even healthy adults can become dehydrated or suffer from heat exhaustion if they're […]
A significant blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex caused supplies of fertiliser to explode as more than 100 firefighters tackled the flames. Fire crews were called to Southend Road between East Hanningfield and Rettendon at 4.50pm on Friday. A major incident was declared as thick black smoke covered the surrounding area, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. A 25-year-old law student has appeared in court […]
Every generation looks back and wonders how people ever lived the way they did. There was a time when families shared one television, people queued at the bank on a Saturday morning and maps were unfolded across the bonnet of the car before every long journey. Today, those things seem almost unbelievable to younger generations. So it begs the question: what are we doing now that people in 2046 will […]
Andy Burnham is set to spend his first working day at the northern branch of Downing Street. No 10 North in Manchester forms part of the prime minister's aim to shift power from Whitehall and Westminster to regions across the UK. Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will operate regularly from the site, with up to three hundred civil servants joining them by the end of next year. On Friday, […]
