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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
The Slough Jets have won back to back Britton League titles following a 4 goal shutout in Streatham. The Jets clinch the title with two weekends left in the season. Following a 9-3 demolition of fellow contenders Chelmsford on Saturday night on home ice, the Jets travelled to Streatham to face last year's runners-up, needing only a regulation time win from one of their last three games to seal the […]
The records Gen X still can’t skip Some albums do more than just play—they stick with you forever. For Gen X, the albums of the 80s and 90s were more than music. They were experiences, memories, and the soundtrack to everyday life. Take Jagged Little Pill. Its raw honesty and unforgettable hooks made it a must-have in bedrooms, car stereos, and on long drives. Or Definitely Maybe, with its swagger […]
A fire at a vape shop has forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest railway station until further notice, Network Rail says. Dozens of trains were cancelled on Sunday after a four-storey building on Union Street, near Glasgow Central Station, caught fire. The building has partially collapsed, and the station will remain closed on Monday as firefighters continue to tackle the blaze more than five hours after it began. A spokesperson […]
The King will describe this as a time of great challenge during his message to mark Commonwealth Day. In an extract released ahead of the annual event celebrating Commonwealth nations, King Charles, who is also head of the Commonwealth, says the day comes at a moment of both challenge and possibility. He says communities and nations are facing increasing pressures from conflict, climate change and rapid transformation, but adds that […]
Appointment viewing before streaming existed Before catch up TV and streaming services, there was a simple rule. If you missed the show, you missed the show. For Gen X, television was all about appointment viewing. The family gathered around the living room TV, the theme tune started, and that was it. No pausing, no rewinding, and definitely no spoilers online. Thursday nights might mean the laughter and chaos of Friends, […]
When the weekend really began Friday nights in the 90s had a special magic. By the time work, college, or school wrapped up, the weekend stretched ahead like a promise. There were no social media check‑ins, no notifications buzzing—you just had plans, music, and friends. For many Gen X listeners, the night started at home. Music blasting from a stereo, a quick bite to eat, hairspray in the air, and […]
A van driver has been jailed for eight years after crashing into gates near a London university campus and killing a student. Christopher Jackson, who is twenty seven and from Southampton, had previously admitted causing the death of Aalia Mahomed by dangerous driving on the eighteenth of March last year. The Old Bailey heard that the twenty year old student had been sitting on a bench close to King’s College […]
Music that makes the day move faster Every generation has its workday soundtrack. For Gen X, music has always been the secret weapon that turns a long to-do list into something manageable. Whether you are commuting, working from home, driving between jobs or powering through emails, the right song can completely change your mood. One track and suddenly the day feels a bit lighter. For many, it starts with something […]
Kristi Noem has been sacked as US homeland security secretary following what a Trump administration source described as the culmination of her many leadership failures. Donald Trump announced on social media that she will be replaced by a senator from Oklahoma. He added that Ms Noem will take up a new post as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas in about three weeks. Posting on Truth Social, Trump […]
When your wardrobe showed your playlist Before fast fashion and next day delivery, your clothes said something about you. For Gen X, style and music were completely intertwined. What you wore often told people exactly what was on your stereo. If you were into the Manchester sound, baggy jeans, oversized shirts and trainers were standard issue, inspired by bands like The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. Parkas became a statement […]
