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Ah, the post-bank holiday slump. After a long weekend filled with family gatherings, days out, and maybe a little too much chocolate, Monday hits and suddenly everything feels… normal again. For many of us, that first day back at work can be a struggle. But don’t worry – there are ways to beat the post-bank holiday blues and start the week on a high note. 1. Keep the Weekend Vibes […]

For anyone who grew up with music in the 80s and 90s, the arrival of the compact disc felt like the future had landed. Suddenly, music wasn’t just something you listened to… it was something that sounded cleaner, lasted longer, and skipped far less. The CD didn’t just change how we listened. It changed the entire music industry. The Birth of the CD The compact disc was developed through a […]

Love the 80s? Then make sure you’re listening to Atom Radio this Bank Holiday Monday for our Eighties Day on Monday 6 April. From massive singalongs to timeless ballads, we’re playing the songs that defined a generation… including some of the biggest sellers of the entire decade. According to the Official Charts Company, here are the Top 10 biggest selling singles of the 1980s in the UK and why they […]

Looking for something to do this weekend in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, or the surrounding areas? Whether you’re after family fun, live music, food festivals, or just a chance to get outside, we’ve rounded up some local highlights to make planning easy. Sport Slough Jets play their final game at home this season on Saturday night. Head down to Slough Ice Arena to watch the league and cup champions take the […]

Good Friday marks the start of the Easter weekend and, for many, it’s a day that blends tradition, reflection, and the simple pleasure of time off. While not everyone observes it in the same way, there are some long-standing traditions that have stood the test of time. Hot Cross Buns (Of Course) You can’t talk about Good Friday without mentioning hot cross buns. Spiced, sweet, and topped with that iconic […]

This Easter, Atom Radio is turning back the clock with 80s Days across the long weekend. Join us on Good Friday and Easter Monday for wall-to-wall 80s anthems, the songs you grew up with, and the tracks that still sound just as good today. But why is it that, decades later, the 1980s still holds such a special place in people’s hearts? The Soundtrack Was Unmatched The 80s gave us […]

Unlike Christmas, which is locked into the calendar on 25 December, Easter moves around each year. Sometimes it lands in March, other times in April, and it often catches people off guard. So what’s going on? The answer lies in a mix of astronomy, history, and tradition. It’s All About the Moon Easter isn’t set by a fixed date. Instead, it follows a rule based on the moon: Easter Sunday […]

Some of our favourite hits sound so familiar that it’s hard to imagine anyone else performing them. But many chart-toppers, from the 70s to the 00s, were actually covers—songs that existed long before the version you know and love. 1. “Tainted Love” – Soft Cell Most people think of Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop classic, but it was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1965. Her soulful version never hit the […]

Before online banking, food delivery apps and side hustles, there was the Saturday job. For many teenagers across the UK in the 80s and 90s, it was a first taste of independence, responsibility, and of course, cash in hand. Whether it was to fund the latest cassette, CD, or a night out at the local youth club, a Saturday job was more than just pocket money. It was a badge […]