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Albums from the 80s and 90s Worth Listening to Again

There’s something about albums from the 80s and 90s. You didn’t just hear a couple of tracks… you lived with the whole thing. Start to finish, no skipping, every song had its place. With streaming making it easy to jump around, it’s easy to forget just how good a full album can be. So here are some classics that are well worth going back to and listening to properly again. 🎧 80s albums you should revisit Thriller – Michael Jackson […]

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News 06/05/26

Two British nationals are self isolating at home after possible exposure to hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, the UK Health Security Agency has said. Both left the vessel before the outbreak was confirmed and are currently symptom free. They travelled back to the UK via Johannesburg after disembarking at St Helena in late April. Health officials are tracing contacts from their journey home, although the risk to the public is said to be very low. Donald Trump’s […]

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Top Apps You Should Add to Your Mobile in 2026

Your phone does a lot more than calls and texts these days. It’s your music player, your organiser, your news feed and your downtime all in one. With so many apps out there, it’s easy to miss the ones that actually make life better. Here’s a solid mix you should have on your mobile right now, starting with one that keeps you connected to home. 1. Atom Radio app If you’re in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead or nearby, this one’s a […]

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News 05/05/26

A Dutch cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is to sail to the Canary Islands, according to Spain. The health ministry says officials are deciding which passengers need urgent evacuation from Cape Verde, where the vessel is docked. Remaining passengers will continue to the islands, expected within three to four days, with no port confirmed. Three passengers have died after the MV Hondius left Argentina around a month ago. Hate crime prosecutions are to be fast tracked following a series […]

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Things to Do in Slough on Bank Holiday Monday (4th May)

Things to Do in Slough on Bank Holiday Monday (4th May) No plans? Here are some solid local ideas to make the most of the day Bank Holiday Mondays are a bit of a gift. No work, a chance to get out, and hopefully a bit of decent weather. If you’re staying local to Slough, there’s actually plenty going on or nearby to keep you busy. Here are some easy ideas depending on what kind of day you fancy. 🌳 […]

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News 04/05/26

Teenager Brodan Dubickas died after being hit by a falling tree while playing in a park in Stafford, with his family saying he was truly the best of us tragically in Stafford. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement over civil claims brought by the actress following their work together on It Ends With Us. Lively had accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and of co ordinating a smear campaign against her in a lawsuit filed after the release […]

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Spring Cleaning – Why we do it… and how to actually make it work

There’s something about this time of year that makes you look around your home and think, “that could do with a sort out.” Spring cleaning has been around for generations. It’s that moment when the days get longer, the light gets brighter, and suddenly all the things you’ve been ignoring over winter become very obvious. But it doesn’t have to mean a full weekend of stress and chaos. Done right, it can be simple, satisfying, and even a bit enjoyable. […]

todayMay 3, 2026 11

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News 03/05/26

Three people have died following a virus outbreak on board a cruise ship, with five more suspected cases under investigation. One case of Hantavirus has been confirmed on the MV Hondius. The illness is typically linked to exposure to infected rodents’ urine or faeces and can lead to severe respiratory problems. The ship had been travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde. Iran has received a response from the United States to its latest peace proposal, according to Iranian state linked […]

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

How career dreams have changed from the 80s to today It’s a question nearly everyone remembers being asked at school. In the UK of the 1980s, the answers were often simple, familiar, and shaped by what you could see around you. Fast forward to today, and the range of answers is wider than ever. So what’s changed? 🏫 The 1980s: clear paths, familiar jobs In the 80s, career aspirations were usually built around well-known roles. You might hear: Teacher Doctor […]

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