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Things From the 90s That Have Vanished From Modern Life

There was something wonderfully ordinary about everyday life in the 1990s. You could leave the house without a smartphone, watch television without scrolling through a streaming service for half an hour, and make plans with friends without creating a WhatsApp group. Some things have simply evolved. Others have disappeared almost completely. For a Gen X audience, the 1990s weren't that long ago. Yet quite a few everyday things from that […]

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News 24/08/26

Andy Burnham has promised to keep up the pressure on Russia despite Moscow's outrageous threats, speaking on his first official visit to Ukraine as UK prime minister. Mr Burnham met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and chaired a meeting of the coalition of the willing, established under predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. He said the coalition is doing everything possible while urging the US Congress to ratchet up economic pressure on Russia. […]

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Small Everyday British Victories

Life isn't always about the big moments. Winning the lottery, getting a promotion or finally booking that dream holiday are wonderful, but they're rare. The real victories? They happen almost every day. They're the little moments that make you smile, even if nobody else notices. The sort of things only people living in Britain truly appreciate. Finding the perfect parking space You pull into a busy supermarket or retail park […]

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News 26/07/26

President Donald Trump has paused military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night to allow time for diplomacy, according to the United States ambassador to the United Nations. Speaking on Sunday, Mike Waltz said the president was giving talks space to progress. In response, an Iranian army spokesperson confirmed Tehran had halted retaliatory attacks in the region. The pause follows nearly two weeks of daily American strikes and retaliatory […]

todayJuly 26, 2026 5

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Festival Season in the UK: Why We Still Love a Great Summer Weekend

There's something about a British summer that makes festival season feel special. From huge music events that attract thousands of fans to local community festivals that bring neighbours together, the warmer months are packed with opportunities to enjoy live entertainment, good food and great company. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or simply enjoy soaking up the atmosphere for a few hours, festival season has become one of the highlights of […]

todayJuly 25, 2026 16

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News 25/07/26

One person has died after a car was driven into the crowd at a pride event in Berlin, according to reports in the German newspaper Bild quoting local police. German officers say several other people have also been injured in the incident. An intensive manhunt is currently under way, with members of the public being urged to avoid the area. Police added that the injured are being treated by emergency […]

todayJuly 25, 2026 5

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Beat the Heat: Simple Ways to Stay Cool During This Weekend’s Heat Health Alert

With temperatures climbing and a Heat Health Alert in place this weekend, it's worth taking a few extra precautions to stay comfortable and, more importantly, stay safe. While many of us look forward to sunny weather, prolonged heat can affect anyone. Young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions are particularly vulnerable, but even healthy adults can become dehydrated or suffer from heat exhaustion if they're […]

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