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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 […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 4

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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. […]

todayAugust 24, 2026 5

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Things We Still Prefer Doing Offline

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 […]

todayJuly 31, 2026 5

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News 31/07/26

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 […]

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Can I Borrow That? The Things We Most Commonly Borrow

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 […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 14

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News 30/07/26

An estimated four million pounds in cash and a kilo of cocaine have been found at a property after police stopped a suspicious vehicle in Catford, south London. Officers stopped the car on Wednesday evening, seizing around thirty-five thousand pounds and arresting the driver. Further searches at an address linked to the driver uncovered four million pounds hidden in bags across two bedrooms. Gianni Infantino is rapidly losing support to […]

todayJuly 30, 2026 7

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Why More People Are Choosing Experiences Over Possessions

For years, success was often measured by what we owned. A bigger television. A newer car. The latest phone. A wardrobe full of clothes or shelves packed with gadgets. But something seems to be changing. More and more people are deciding that memories are worth more than material things. Instead of buying another possession, they're spending their money on experiences that they'll remember for years to come. So why is […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 4

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