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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
For many of us, Sunday has always felt different. Quieter. Slower. A day that runs at its own pace. One of the biggest reasons for that feeling is something so familiar we barely question it anymore: shortened Sunday shopping hours. Long before 24 hour supermarkets and online next day delivery, Sundays in the UK were treated as a genuine pause in the week. Shops were shut, streets were calmer, and […]
Five-year prison sentences for advertising illegal migration routes on social media are coming into force under new powers. Changes under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act will be enforced from Monday. Police and border officers will no longer need to prove online adverts led to crossings, as was required previously, and can now prosecute proactively when they identify postings. Border Security Minister Alex Norris told the PA news agency […]
January is almost over, and for many of us, the excitement of New Year’s resolutions is starting to fade. Those bold promises we made on January 1—whether it was hitting the gym, eating better, saving more, or learning something new—often meet the reality of busy schedules, work pressures, and everyday life. The Stats: How Many Resolutions Actually Last? Research shows that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
