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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
For many of us in Generation X, the high street record shop was more than a place to buy music—it was a temple of discovery, rebellion, and weekend adventure. Before Spotify playlists, Apple Music, or streaming services, these shops were where we first experienced the thrill of browsing album covers, hunting for singles, and stumbling across music we’d never heard before. The Glory Days In the 1980s and 1990s, UK […]
A report into former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon Yaser Jabbar has found that ninety four children were harmed during care he provided. The hospital released report on Thursday into the orthopaedic surgeon who treated hundreds of children over five years. Reviewers said most children were not harmed, but ninety eight patients experienced harm, with ninety four cases linked to Jabbar. A teenager has pleaded guilty to the murder of […]
If you’ve been listening to the weather updates recently, you might have heard the name Storm Chandra. But have you ever wondered why storms get names at all, and how those names are chosen? It turns out there’s more to it than just picking something catchy from a hat. Why Do Storms Have Names? Naming storms might seem like a modern gimmick, but it’s actually a practical safety measure. When […]
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a six-month-old baby after violently shaking the child, leaving him with a fatal brain injury and lying to cover up what happened. Bedfordshire Police said baby Archie Woodbridge was left in the sole care of Kieran Humphreys, 33, on 9 February 2024, at the home of friends Sam Wyatt and Karen Smith in Houghton Regis, near Luton. While Archie […]
Before Spotify playlists, Bluetooth speakers, and streaming services, road trips were defined by mixtapes, cassette players, and the thrill of choosing the perfect songs. For Generation X, the car stereo wasn’t just background noise—it was a soundtrack to our lives, adventures, and friendships. The music we played shaped the memories, the laughter, and the stories we still tell today. 1. The Mixtape: A Personal Soundtrack Creating a mixtape was an […]
Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the Machine Shed restaurant and was asked if he would pull federal agents out of Minneapolis and Minnesota. The US president said he would do whatever was appropriate. He repeated claims that meetings between border tsar Tom Homan and Democrat officials were going very well, as Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor played. Large parts of the UK have been hit by strong winds […]
For Generation X, childhood wasn’t complete without a few tasty treats that made lunchboxes, school breaks, and weekend outings extra special. Some of these snacks are long gone, others still survive, but all of them carry memories that can make us feel ten years old again the moment we taste—or even just think about—them. Here’s a nostalgic look at the childhood snacks we secretly still crave. 1. Space Raiders Crunchy, […]
A major storm forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK on Tuesday has been named Storm Chandra by the Met Office. Flooding and travel disruption are likely in places, with significant snow expected on higher ground in northern areas. An amber alert for heavy rain covers southwest England on Monday and Tuesday, with the Met Office warning of thirty to fifty millimetres of […]
For decades, the high street was more than just a place to buy things—it was a hub of social life, fashion, and memories. For Generation X, the high street meant weekend trips with friends, browsing through record shops, trying on the latest clothes, and stopping for a snack at the café. But over the years, the high street has changed dramatically, and the closure of Slough’s Queensmere Shopping Centre last […]
Police officers in England and Wales could spend more time on the streets under sweeping reform plans to be unveiled on Monday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will pledge to cut "red tape" and "unnecessary admin" that currently keeps officers in stations. She will also introduce faster response times for emergencies by setting a national standard for 999 calls. Mahmood said: "People are reporting crimes and then waiting hours or even […]
