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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
US President Donald Trump says next week’s state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla could help repair relations with the UK. Asked if it would improve ties, he said absolutely, describing the King as fantastic, brave and a great man. He said he had known him for years and the visit would be positive. Mr Trump also spoke about Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he could only recover politically if he changed course on immigration. Police have closed an […]
How two rival charts shaped what Britain heard on the radio If you grew up listening to music radio in the 1980s, you probably remember that the “official” chart wasn’t the only one in town. On one side you had the chart broadcast by BBC Radio 1, which reflected the UK’s official sales rankings. On the other, many independent commercial stations played the Network Chart, which offered a slightly different snapshot of what was popular across the country. Both influenced […]
Riot trained police are to be deployed to beaches in France under a new £662m agreement with the UK aimed at stopping migrants crossing the Channel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to sign the three year deal, which will see at least fifty officers trained in crowd control tactics sent to tackle violence and hostile groups. The package also includes drones, two helicopters and a new camera system to track people smugglers and migrants. Iran’s chief negotiator in talks […]
Smarter ways to take the chaos out of your commute The morning rush hour has a way of draining the day before it’s even properly started. Packed trains, slow traffic, last-minute stress, and that feeling of already being behind before 9am. The truth is, you can’t remove rush hour entirely, but you can definitely outsmart it. Here are some practical ways to make mornings calmer, smoother, and a bit less painful. 🚆 1. Shift your schedule if you can Even […]
Donald Trump has announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran, saying it will remain in place until a proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded. The announcement follows uncertainty over when the original agreement would end, with just hours left before the deadline. Earlier, the US president had said the ceasefire would expire on Wednesday evening Washington time, although no specific time was given. An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer appeared in […]
Big sounds, big personalities… but which one wins? It’s one of those debates that never really goes away. The 80s or the 90s… which decade gave us the best music? Both delivered iconic artists, unforgettable songs, and moments that still shape what we hear today. But they did it in very different ways. The Case for the 80s Big, bold, and impossible to ignore The 80s didn’t do subtle. Everything was bigger. Bigger choruses, bigger hair, bigger production. It was […]
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians near a central London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday. Metropolitan Police say Gabrielle Carrington, aged twenty nine, from Broadfield Road in Manchester, is accused following the incident in Argyll Street near Oxford Circus and the London Palladium at around four thirty in the morning. Three people were hit. A woman in her thirties remains in a life threatening condition, while a man in his fifties […]
Great shows you can actually fit into your day When time’s tight, the trick isn’t finding something good to watch… it’s finding something that fits your life. Short episodes, easy storylines, and shows you can dip in and out of make all the difference. Here are some solid picks that work around a busy schedule. Quick, Easy Comedy (20–30 mins per episode) If you’ve got half an hour and just want to switch off, this is the sweet spot. Short-form […]
Eight children aged between one and fourteen have died after a mass shooting in Louisiana. Local police say the victims were killed during what has been described as a domestic disturbance at around six o’clock on Sunday morning. Police Chief Wayne Smith said ten people were shot in total. He confirmed the gunman was shot dead by officers following a vehicle chase. Some of the children who were shot are believed to have been related to the suspect. A twenty […]
