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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
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 […]
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 […]
