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Friday Night Flashbacks: Hitting the Pubs and Clubs in the 90s

When the weekend really began Friday nights in the 90s had a special magic. By the time work, college, or school wrapped up, the weekend stretched ahead like a promise. There were no social media check‑ins, no notifications buzzing—you just had plans, music, and friends. For many Gen X listeners, the night started at home. Music blasting from a stereo, a quick bite to eat, hairspray in the air, and the eternal debate over what to wear. The right track […]

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A van driver has been jailed for eight years after crashing into gates near a London university campus and killing a student. Christopher Jackson, who is twenty seven and from Southampton, had previously admitted causing the death of Aalia Mahomed by dangerous driving on the eighteenth of March last year. The Old Bailey heard that the twenty year old student had been sitting on a bench close to King’s College London’s campus on The Strand at the time of the […]

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Workday Soundtracks: The Songs That Get You Through

Music that makes the day move faster Every generation has its workday soundtrack. For Gen X, music has always been the secret weapon that turns a long to-do list into something manageable. Whether you are commuting, working from home, driving between jobs or powering through emails, the right song can completely change your mood. One track and suddenly the day feels a bit lighter. For many, it starts with something upbeat and confident. The energy of Duran Duran can instantly […]

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Kristi Noem has been sacked as US homeland security secretary following what a Trump administration source described as the culmination of her many leadership failures. Donald Trump announced on social media that she will be replaced by a senator from Oklahoma. He added that Ms Noem will take up a new post as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas in about three weeks. Posting on Truth Social, Trump praised her numerous and spectacular results in the role. Slough […]

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The Fashion That Went With the Music

When your wardrobe showed your playlist Before fast fashion and next day delivery, your clothes said something about you. For Gen X, style and music were completely intertwined. What you wore often told people exactly what was on your stereo. If you were into the Manchester sound, baggy jeans, oversized shirts and trainers were standard issue, inspired by bands like The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. Parkas became a statement during the Britpop years, thanks to the swagger of Oasis. […]

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One of the three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China has been named as David Taylor, the husband of sitting Labour MP Joani Reid. In a statement, Ms Reid said she has never seen anything to make her suspect her husband has broken any law. She added she is not part of his business activities and neither she nor her children are part of the investigation and should not be treated by media organisations as though they are. […]

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Lost Vinyl Treasures: The Records You Forgot You Owned

Hidden gems from your 80s and 90s collection Before playlists lived in your pocket, your music lived on shelves. Stacked next to the hi-fi. Tucked under the bed. Lined up in alphabetical order if you were organised, or piled high if you were not. For Gen X, vinyl was not retro. It was just how it was. You saved up, bought the album, took it home and studied every inch of the sleeve. The artwork mattered. The liner notes mattered. […]

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Donald Trump says the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz “if necessary, as soon as possible.” The US-Israel conflict with Iran has almost completely halted shipping traffic through the strategic sea passage connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Asked about European allies, Trump said he has been happy with some but not with others. Turning to the UK, he added he is “not happy” and criticised Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, […]

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Breakfast Club Anthems: Songs That Wake You Up

Start your day the Gen X way There’s something magical about the right song first thing in the morning. For Gen X, breakfast time wasn’t just about cereal or toast—it was about blasting the tunes that set the tone for the day. Whether it was in the kitchen, on the school run, or cranked up in the car, music had the power to wake you up, energise you, and make even Monday mornings feel a little less grim. For some, […]

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