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Sporting Weekend Guide: 3rd–4th January Around Slough

Whether you’re into watching competitive sport or getting active yourself, there’s plenty happening this weekend just around Slough. From football to athletics and community sport sessions, here are the top things to plan into your diary. 1. Slough Jets vs Solent Devils - National Ice Hockey League, Britton Division Ice Hockey When: Saturday 3rd January 2026, 6:30 pm Where: Slough Ice Arena, Slough, SL1 2QG Price: Standard match ticket pricing (adults/concessions via club) The Slough Jets are the reigning league […]

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News 03/01/26

Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela until what he called a proper transition can take place. He said the US would govern the country until a safe and judicious transition was possible. He added the United States would run Venezuela until conditions allowed that transition. The Slough Jets recorded a first win of 2026 with an 8-2 victory over the Solent Devils. Netminder Rouri McGibbon made his first start for the Jets and kept a clean sheet […]

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The Best TV Shows We Grew Up With (And Still Secretly Rewatch)

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, your television set was probably your first window to a world of adventure, comedy, drama, and pure nostalgia. Even today, many of those shows remain irresistible, whether you’re reliving childhood memories or introducing them to the next generation. Here’s a look at the TV shows that defined our youth—and why we can’t resist rewatching them, even decades later. 1. Friends (1994–2004) Few sitcoms capture the blend of humour, heart, and style […]

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News 02/01/26

One man has been confirmed dead during a major search and rescue operation off the Yorkshire coast, according to Humberside Police. Officers were alerted to reports of people in difficulty near Withernsea at three ten on Friday afternoon. Emergency services recovered an unconscious man from the water. Searches continue and it remains unclear how many people are still missing currently. Hundreds of British hospitality workers could lose their jobs as the owner of TGI Fridays prepares to buy back a […]

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New Year’s Day Traditions in the UK: How We Really Spend January 1st

New Year’s Day in the UK is a curious mix of quiet reflection, gentle recovery, and festive continuation. After the excitement of New Year’s Eve, January 1st offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the first day of the year in familiar ways. From family time to local traditions, here’s a look at how people across the country really spend New Year’s Day. 1. Enjoying a Leisurely Breakfast or Brunch After a late night of celebrations, many […]

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News 01/01/26

Around 40 people have died and 115 others are injured many severely after a fire at the Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in Crans Montana. Police commander Frédéric Gisler says the priority is identifying those who died so their bodies can be returned quickly to families. He expects several foreign nationals among the victims and says officials are in contact with relatives and providing real time updates. Forecasters have upgraded snow warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of […]

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News 31/12/25

A man has been charged with murder after a 34-year-old was killed when a car struck pedestrians in north west London on 3 December. Shakaine Dwyer, 29, has been charged with killing Ruben Nunes, from Peterborough, the Metropolitan Police said on New Year's Eve. Originally charged with causing death by dangerous driving on 7 December, the charge was upgraded to murder on Monday. Mr Dwyer, of Willesden, north west London, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrate's Court on 19 January. […]

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2025 in review

January The UK saw early weather impacts as Storm Éowyn brought widespread wind and rain warnings, disrupting travel and services across Great Britain in late January 2025. February No major UK headline events listed in widely referenced records for February 2025, reflecting a quieter period nationally compared with later months. March On 2 March 2025, London hosted a major international summit on Ukraine, bringing leaders from Europe, NATO and others together to build support and draft coordinated peace initiatives linked […]

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Top 5 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is all about seeing out the old year in style and welcoming the new one with good vibes, great company, and the right soundtrack. Whether you’re staying in, heading out, or keeping it low key, here are five brilliant ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, starting with the ultimate party at home. 1. Listen to the Atom Radio New Year’s Eve Party (6pm – 2am) If you want guaranteed anthems without the queues, the taxis, or the […]

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