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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
The 1980s were a decade of big hair, neon fashion, and gadgets that felt like they came from the future. For Generation X, growing up in this era meant living in a world where technology and trends were rapidly changing—and some of the “cutting-edge” items we loved then now feel completely obsolete. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the gadgets, gizmos, and trends that once seemed revolutionary. […]
The Duke of Sussex has said the sacrifices of British soldiers who served and died in Afghanistan deserve to be recognised truthfully and with respect. His comments follow US President Donald Trump’s claim that NATO allies stayed away from the front lines. Prince Harry served as an Army Air Corps co-pilot gunner and undertook two frontline tours in Afghanistan. Labour is giving Andy Burnham just 24 hours to decide whether […]
Music has a funny way of sticking with us. Some songs fade after a few months, while others remain etched into our memory forever. For Generation X, there are tracks from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s that we still know every word to—even if the melody isn’t playing. These songs shaped our teenage years, road trips, and first dances, and they continue to make us sing along whenever we […]
The UK is preparing for the largest policing overhaul in decades, with the number of constabularies set to be reduced. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will outline plans next week to cut the current 43 forces. Critics argue the existing system is bureaucratic and expensive, and some officials say smaller forces struggle to tackle serious crime. Reforms are expected to merge back-office functions, freeing resources for more frontline officers. Owners of […]
Before everything lived in the cloud, life felt a little more hands-on. For Generation X, the pre-digital world wasn’t better in every way, but it had a charm that’s hard to replicate. Things took longer, required more effort, and often meant more human connection. Looking back, it’s no surprise so many of us still feel nostalgic for the things we loved before everything went digital. Mixtapes That Meant Something A […]
US troops have moved 150 Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq, part of plans that could see up to seven thousand detainees transferred across the border. The Syrian government under President Ahmed al Sharaa has been seeking to reassert control over the country, clashing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces who previously held the northeast. The withdrawal of SDF troops has raised concerns over the security of around a […]
It’s Top 5 Tuesday on Atom Radio, and today we’re taking a look at a story that’s part legal drama, part council politics, and surprisingly relatable for anyone who’s ever been rejected for a job. Here’s the scoop behind one of this week’s biggest talking points. 1. The Claim That Shook the Council James Sheehy, 29, applied to be town clerk at Lymington and Pennington Town Council in March 2024. […]
A commuter train has derailed near Barcelona after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks. Spanish emergency officials say the train driver has died, and twenty people have been injured, four of them critically. The derailment comes just two days after a separate train collision in southern Spain killed forty two people and injured dozens more. A fifteen year old boy has been stabbed to death in woodland near a […]
Ah, Monday. Just saying the word can make you sigh, groan, or reach instinctively for another cup of coffee. For many, the start of the workweek comes with a feeling of dread—but why is that? Is it just Monday blues, or is there more science behind our collective dislike of the day? 1. The Weekend Hangover Effect After two days of rest, socialising, and staying up later than usual, our […]
