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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
No matter how much we love our homes, there are always a few jobs we'd happily hand over to someone else. Some chores are satisfying. There's something quite rewarding about a freshly cut lawn or a spotless kitchen. But then there are the jobs that somehow manage to stay at the bottom of the to-do list week after week. Here are some of the household tasks that few people genuinely enjoy. Cleaning the oven It's one of those jobs that's […]
The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty, has accused Andy Burnham of betrayal after learning two of her husband's killers remain eligible for early release. Lissie Harper spoke following the government's announcement that rapists, sex offenders, and groomers will be excluded from the early prison release scheme, with initial releases delayed until October. The Prime Minister warned excluding more offenders risks collapsing the prison system. France has criticised a Reform UK plan to […]
It's Friday afternoon. You finish work, shut down the computer or lock the door behind you and think, "I've got the whole weekend ahead." Then, seemingly moments later, it's Sunday evening and you're wondering where those two days disappeared to. It's a feeling almost everyone can relate to. But why do weekends always seem to fly by? We spend Friday recovering By the time Friday arrives, many of us are already running on empty. After a busy week of work, […]
Three people were taken to hospital following a fire and crush at a festival entrance in North London. Organisers of Ghana Party in the Park at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet said the event was stopped after a major incident on Saturday evening. The Metropolitan Police said a fire near the gates caused them to close, leading to a crowd buildup and a surge when they reopened. Police are appealing for help to trace a missing sixteen-year-old girl from Northampton […]
August is often seen as the grand finale of the British summer. The school holidays are in full swing, gardens are at their colourful best and, if we're lucky, the sunshine sticks around for a few more weeks. It's a month that has long been associated with family days out, community events and making the most of the longer days before autumn starts to appear on the horizon. Whether you're planning a packed calendar or simply looking for inspiration, here […]
Analysts suggest Russia's high military command is likely lying to the Kremlin about the extent of Moscow's gains in Ukraine. The US-based Institute for the Study of War says Vladimir Putin's commanders are using various informational tools to exaggerate their advances. Meanwhile, an explosion at a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow was caused by an improvised explosive device, according to Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee. The state agency confirmed three people died, including a security guard, a female suspect, and […]
Technology has transformed almost every part of our lives. We can shop, bank, book holidays, watch films and catch up with friends without leaving the sofa. It's fast, convenient and available around the clock. But despite living in an increasingly digital world, there are still plenty of things many of us would rather do the old-fashioned way. Sometimes, offline is simply better. Browsing in a bookshop Buying books online is quick and easy, but it can't replace wandering around a […]
Labour have won the Greater Manchester mayoralty by-election after counting concluded today following yesterday's vote. Bev Craig, a close former colleague of Andy Burnham, secured victory after entering a run-off against Reform UK candidate Sian Astley. The result deals a blow to Reform UK and the Greens, who hoped to win the seat after Burnham quit to become an MP and later prime minister. Spain's foreign minister says practically all migrants who entered Ceuta have returned to Morocco. Ceuta's president […]
We've all done it. Whether it's asking a neighbour for a ladder, borrowing a phone charger at work or pinching a splash of milk because you've run out, borrowing is part of everyday life. Most of the time, it's a simple favour between friends, family or colleagues. Sometimes it saves the day. Other times... it leads to the age-old question: "Will I ever get that back?" Here are some of the things we're all most likely to borrow. Phone chargers […]
