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The Battle of Britpop

When the UK turned a chart battle into a national event For a few weeks in 1995, the biggest rivalry in Britain wasn’t football or politics. It was Oasis vs Blur. The so-called “Battle of Britpop” became one of the defining moments of 90s music in the UK. Two bands, two very different styles, and one huge chart showdown that somehow became front-page news. And if you were around at […]

todayMay 8, 2026

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Sir Keir Starmer is expected to chair a COBRA meeting on Monday to discuss the cost of living impact of the ongoing Iran war. Ministers and officials will look at the effect on household bills and possible support for families. COBRA meetings are the government's regular system for dealing with national emergencies. The prime minister last chaired one on Thursday after Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in the Gulf raised […]

todayMarch 22, 2026 9

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Family Holidays Before the Internet

Before smartphones, GPS and endless travel apps, family holidays were a very different experience. Gen X kids remember a time when planning a trip meant paper maps, cassette tapes in the car and hoping you didn’t get hopelessly lost. Here’s a look back at what family holidays were really like. Paper maps everywhere Before Google Maps, your journey relied on fold-out paper maps. One wrong turn and you could be […]

todayMarch 21, 2026 6

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