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90s Fashion Trends That Somehow Came Back

At the time, we genuinely believed 90s fashion looked incredible. Then we looked back years later and wondered: “What on earth were we wearing?” And yet somehow, against all odds, loads of it came back again. Suddenly shops are full of clothes that look suspiciously familiar, younger generations are dressing like old school holiday photos, and many Gen Xers are experiencing the strange moment of seeing outfits return that they originally wore the first time round. Here are some 90s […]

todayMay 24, 2026 17

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News 24/05/26

West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League. Nuno Espirito Santo's side were unable to overcome the odds on the final day of the season to catch Tottenham Hotspur. The Hammers will now spend next season in the Championship, bringing an end to their fourteen-year stay in the top flight. West Ham needed to win their final match, whilst hoping for a Spurs defeat, to maintain their position in the division. Donald Trump has stated that negotiations with Iran […]

todayMay 24, 2026 9

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Songs Of The Summer: The Tracks That Became Summer Classics

Some songs are good. Some songs are huge. And then there are the songs that instantly feel like summer the second you hear them. The tracks that soundtrack BBQs, road trips, beer gardens, beach holidays, windows-down car journeys and those rare British summer evenings where nobody wants to go home yet. You hear the opening few seconds and suddenly it feels warmer outside. These are the songs that became true summer classics over the years. Summer of '69 by Bryan […]

todayMay 23, 2026 13

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News 23/05/26

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is getting a lot closer to reaching an agreement with the US on the war, while Tehran also signalled recent progress. Both sides remain cautious, and Iran's foreign ministry confirmed nuclear weapons would not be part of any initial proposals. Trump told CBS News he has seen a draft agreement, insisting it would absolutely prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Temperatures will continue to soar across the bank holiday weekend following the […]

todayMay 23, 2026 6

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Heatwave Survival Guide: Tips To Keep Cool And Actually Get Some Sleep

British people spend most of the year complaining it’s cold, wet and grey. Then a heatwave arrives and suddenly nobody knows what to do with themselves. The country melts instantly. Trains struggle. Fans sell out. And bedtime becomes a nightly battle against overheating and sticking to the bedsheets like cling film. Unlike countries built for extreme heat, most UK homes seem specifically designed to trap warmth forever. Which means getting comfortable during a heatwave can feel almost impossible. So here […]

todayMay 22, 2026 12

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News 22/05/26

At least four people have been killed and ninety others are trapped following a coal mine accident in northern China. The incident occurred late on Friday night at the Liushenyu site in Changzhi City, where two hundred and forty-seven workers were underground. Reports suggest carbon monoxide levels had exceeded safe limits, and sixteen of those who remain trapped are in a critical condition as intensive rescue efforts continue. A man who killed a grandfather after losing a fight outside a […]

todayMay 22, 2026 12

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Famous British TV Catchphrases We Still Can’t Stop Saying

British television has given us many things over the years. Legendary sitcoms. Awkward game show moments. Questionable 80s fashion choices. But perhaps the greatest gift of all? Catchphrases. Those lines that somehow escaped the television and became part of everyday British life. The kind of phrases people still quote decades later, often without even realising where they originally came from. Some instantly transport you back to sitting in front of the TV with the family. Others are now so deeply […]

todayMay 21, 2026 40

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News 21/05/26

Single-sex spaces such as changing rooms, toilets and hospital wards must be used on the basis of biological sex, according to new guidance from the equalities watchdog. The approved code of practice from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission means trans women should not use female facilities, and recommends they be offered gender-neutral alternatives. However, leaving trans people without any facilities would be unlikely to be proportionate. A sentencing date has been confirmed for a convicted terrorist from Slough. Ilyas […]

todayMay 21, 2026 5

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Albums That Defined A Generation

Some albums are just collections of songs. Others become part of people’s lives. They soundtrack first jobs, first cars, school discos, breakups, holidays, late nights, road trips and moments that somehow stay crystal clear decades later. For Gen X especially, albums mattered differently. You bought them physically. You studied the artwork. You learned every lyric because skipping tracks wasn’t as easy back then. And if you spent your hard-earned money on an album, you committed to it properly. These are […]

todayMay 20, 2026 8

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