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News 12/04/26

Foods high in sugar or deep fried items will be removed from daily menus in schools across England under new government plans aimed at tackling childhood obesity. A nine week consultation will begin on Monday. Schools will be barred from offering foods such as sausage rolls and pizza every day, with desserts restricted and fried items banned. Instead they must provide more wholegrains like brown pasta, wholemeal bread and rice, […]

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Noel’s House Party: When Saturday Nights Belonged to the BBC

Before streaming, before endless channels, and before everyone watched something different, Saturday night TV in the UK was a shared experience. And for much of the 90s, one show dominated that space like no other: Noel's House Party. If you were in on a Saturday evening, chances are you were watching it. From Swap Shop to Saturday Night King The show was fronted by Noel Edmonds, who was already a […]

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News 11/04/26

A man has been arrested after vandalism at the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger. The two year old was abducted from a shopping centre in Merseyside and later tortured and killed in nineteen ninety three by two boys aged ten at the time. Police were told on Friday afternoon that damage had been discovered at the grave in Kirkdale Cemetery in Liverpool. It is reported to be the second […]

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School Days Throwback: Things Only Gen X Will Remember

For anyone who went to school in the 80s and 90s, it really was a different world. No smartphones, no Google, and definitely no group chats to help with homework. Just chalkboards, packed lunches, and a whole set of experiences that today’s students would barely recognise. Here’s a proper throwback to school life that only Gen X will truly remember. The Sound of the School Bell That loud, echoing bell […]

todayApril 10, 2026 4

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News 10/04/26

US Vice President JD Vance has spoken briefly to reporters before boarding a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. He is attending alongside special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner. Vance said he was looking forward to negotiations and believed they would be positive, adding the president had given clear guidelines. He said the United States would extend an open hand if Iran […]

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The TV Shows Everyone Talked About the Next Day

For anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, there was something special about television. It wasn’t endless on-demand content or scrolling through hundreds of channels. It was appointment viewing – the shows you had to watch because everyone else would be talking about them the next day. From gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, certain programmes captured the nation’s imagination. Here’s a trip down memory lane to some of […]

todayApril 9, 2026 2

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News 09/04/26

Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. She criticised what she called lies linking her to the late sex offender in a surprise address filmed in the Grand Foyer of the White House. The First Lady said the claims were defaming her reputation and insisted the allegations must end today. A child has died after being bitten by a dog, police said. Armed […]

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The Gadgets That Felt Like the Future

There was a time when technology didn’t update every year. When something new came along, it felt like a genuine leap forward. For many who grew up in the 80s and 90s, certain gadgets weren’t just useful… they felt like the future had arrived. Looking back now, they might seem simple. But at the time, they were game-changers. The Sony Walkman Before streaming, before smartphones, there was the Sony Walkman. […]

todayApril 8, 2026 3

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News 08/04/26

A body has been recovered in the search for a 17 year old boy who got into difficulty in a Cumbrian lake. Police were called at 12.32pm on Tuesday to reports the teenager was in High Dam Tarn near Lake Windermere. Emergency services including fire crews, ambulance teams and mountain rescue attended, with farmers helping to move equipment across difficult terrain. A search of the water and shoreline continued throughout […]

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Banishing the Post Bank Holiday Weekend Blues

Ah, the post-bank holiday slump. After a long weekend filled with family gatherings, days out, and maybe a little too much chocolate, Monday hits and suddenly everything feels… normal again. For many of us, that first day back at work can be a struggle. But don’t worry – there are ways to beat the post-bank holiday blues and start the week on a high note. 1. Keep the Weekend Vibes […]

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