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News 29/06/26

A long-delayed military spending plan will be published on Tuesday. Sir Keir Starmer said the defence investment plan will keep Britain safe and secure long into the future. The Ministry of Defence confirmed it includes five billion pounds to increase the Armed Forces' use of drones. It follows a thirteen-point-five billion pound funding increase agreed by the Treasury and Downing Street. A commercial pilot has reported colliding with a drone during his approach to New York's JFK Airport on Monday […]

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Conversation Starters

There was a time when starting a conversation was easy. You’d mention what was on TV last night, complain about the weather, ask somebody what music they were into or debate whether anyone could actually beat Mike Tyson in Punch-Out!!. Now people stare at phones in silence while pretending not to notice each other. Gen X grew up talking to people because we had no choice. No WhatsApp. No social media. No sending a meme instead of speaking. If you […]

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News 28/06/26

The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's appeal to overturn a five-million-dollar verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming magazine columnist E Jean Carroll. Justices refused to hear the president's appeal against the 2023 jury verdict. Carroll alleged that Trump assaulted her in a department store dressing room around 1996, a claim which Trump denies. Rishi Sunak's former aide Craig Williams has pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court to a betting offence over the date of the […]

todayJune 28, 2026 7

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Things We Repair Instead Of Replace

There was a time when if something broke, you fixed it. You didn’t rush online at 11pm looking for a newer version with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and an app nobody asked for. You grabbed a screwdriver, dug out the instruction manual from “that drawer,” and gave it a go. Gen X grew up in the golden age of repairing stuff. Our parents repaired things. We repaired things. Half the time, we learned by making things worse first. And honestly? Some things […]

todayJune 27, 2026 3

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News 27/06/26

A thirty-four-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car hit multiple pedestrians in west London. Five people were injured when the vehicle collided with them in Ealing Broadway just before 2:30 on Saturday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the driver failed to stop at the scene but was detained a short time later in nearby Grange Park. Two men from Slough have been charged with attempted murder following a firearms incident. Kian Rahelu, aged 20, […]

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The Best Excuses For Taking A Day Off

Everybody has done it. You wake up, stare at the ceiling and think: “I really cannot face work today.” Sometimes you genuinely feel ill. Sometimes life gets overwhelming. And sometimes you simply need a break from emails, meetings, customers, spreadsheets or pretending to care about another motivational team update. Over the years, people have come up with some incredibly creative excuses for taking a day off. Here are some of the classics. “I’ve Got A Stomach Bug” The all-time champion […]

todayJune 26, 2026 15

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News 26/06/26

Nicholas Rossi, who fled the US for Scotland after faking his own death to escape rape charges, has died in hospital. The thirty-eight-year-old, originally from Rhode Island, was jailed last year for raping two women in Utah in 2008. The Utah Department of Corrections confirmed his death, stating it was due to complications from an existing medical condition after Rossi chose to discontinue treatment. Donald Trump has accused Iran of a foolish violation of their ceasefire agreement on his Truth […]

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Pub Meals We Always Order

No matter how many options appear on the menu, most of us end up ordering the same pub meals again and again. You tell yourself you’ll try something different this time. Maybe the special. Maybe the healthy option. Maybe that dish you’ve never heard of before. Then ten minutes later, you’re ordering exactly what you always order. Because some pub meals are simply unbeatable. Fish And Chips There may be fancier meals on the menu, but fish and chips remains […]

todayJune 25, 2026 7

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News 25/06/26

The Royal Family have released documents disclosing their financial affairs, including the three hundred and seventy million pound price tag for the Buckingham Palace renovation. Despite this lavish refurbishment, King Charles and Queen Camilla will reside at Clarence House rather than the London landmark, which remains operational monarchy headquarters. The release also includes the King's personal tax details to increase transparency. Hospitals are tired, worn out and unable to cope with extreme heat, according to the Royal College of Physicians. […]

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