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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
MSPs have voted against legalising assisted dying in Scotland after a closely contested late night debate. The Scottish Parliament rejected plans that would have made it the first part of the United Kingdom to allow assisted suicide, while MPs at Westminster continue to discuss similar proposals. The result at Holyrood was fifty nine votes against and sixty seven in favour, with one abstention. Sources had said before the vote the […]
For many Gen Xers, getting behind the wheel for the first time wasn’t just about learning a skill—it was a rite of passage. The freedom of the open road, the nervous glances from parents in the passenger seat, and the little cars that carried us through those first miles all hold a special place in our memories. Classic First Cars When it came to first cars in the 80s and […]
Afghanistan has claimed 400 people were killed in a Pakistan strike that it says hit a hospital treating drug addicts. Pakistan rejected the claim, saying its strikes in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan on Monday did not hit any civilian sites. The Taliban’s deputy spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said 400 were killed and 250 injured. Sharafat Zaman, a health ministry spokesman, earlier reported more than 200 deaths and said all parts of […]
Mother’s Day has always been one of those dates that sneaks up on you. One minute it’s February, the next you’re suddenly trying to remember if you bought a card, booked a table, or at least made a phone call. For Gen X, Mother’s Day carries a lot of memories, not just of celebrating our own mums, but of how the day felt growing up in the 70s, 80s and […]
Plans to support households facing a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil are to be announced by the government. Prices have surged since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran, pushing crude oil above one hundred dollars, around seventy five pounds, a barrel compared with seventy one before the conflict began. Support worth about fifty million pounds A mother has been charged with murder after her baby […]
Here’s a guide to things to do this week around Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot and nearby areas, including a mix of paid and free events. Perfect if you want something local without travelling too far. 🎭 Rock & Roll Man – Theatre show Location: Theatre Royal Windsor Date: Tue 10 – Sat 14 March 2026 Time: 7:30pm (matinees on some days) Price: From £21.50 A stage show celebrating the life […]
London’s Burning actor John Alford has died in prison two months after being jailed for sexual assault. In January, Alford, whose real name was John Shannon, was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls in 2022. He rose to fame playing Billy Ray in the ITV drama London’s Burning and also appeared in BBC’s Grange Hill. A Prison Service spokesperson confirmed his death […]
Before streaming, before on-demand, and long before scrolling through hundreds of titles on your TV, Friday night meant one thing for a lot of Gen X households in the UK. A trip to the video rental shop. Whether it was a local independent store or a branch of Blockbuster, renting a film was part of the weekly routine. You finished work or school, grabbed some snacks, and headed out to […]
Donald Trump says the United States has carried out what he called one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East. In a post on Truth Social, he said the strikes totally obliterated every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island. He added that for reasons of decency he had chosen not to wipe out the oil infrastructure on the island. Kharg is a small island […]
For Gen X, the 1980s weren’t just defined by music—it was also about how you listened to it. And nothing said serious music lover like a Hi-Fi separates system. These were the sleek towers of sound that filled bedrooms and living rooms across the UK, providing a level of audio quality that cassette decks and radios simply couldn’t match. What Were Hi-Fi Separates? Hi-Fi separates were all about choice, quality, […]
