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From radio wind-up king to new ITV show - Steve Penk is back
Back in Manchester in the 1990s, there was one radio DJ who had the power to stop traffic, shut down entire factories and keep families sat in silence. That man was Steve Penk - the broadcaster whose wind-up calls would become a daily, unmissable…
People are admitting that these 15 parenting trends need to end 'immediately
After politics and religion, parenting might be one of the most hotly-debated topics online. Parents get super passionate about the differences between gentle and authoritative parenting or how parents interact with teachers. It's not hard to find…
Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Inflation data for July takes center stage in the week ahead, as second-quarter earnings season winds down. Another factor that could influence the market action: updates on the Iran war. Though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said early last week…
Gen X teens in 1986 predicted what life would be like today. Here's what they got right.
Can kids predict the future? In 1966, the BBC's Tomorrow's World asked a group of 13-year-olds to share their predictions about what life in the year 2000 would be like. As you might expect, it was fascinating. Two decades later, the showrunners…
Ed case fends off progressive upset with Hawaii victory: List of winners
U.S. Representative Ed Case of Hawaii defeated progressive state Senator Jarrett Keohokalole in the Democratic primary on Saturday, fending off his toughest challenge in years and delivering a victory for the party's establishment amid a nationwide…
Jelly Roll Scores A New Billboard Hot 100 Hit - But Only Barely
Jelly Roll's new single 'Hands Up' finally reaches the Billboard Hot 100 weeks after landing on several other Billboard charts — but it starts in last place. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 25: Jelly Roll makes his way to the ring during SmackDown at…
The Abinger observatory which became the home of UK time
Simon Furber, in Abinger and Patrick Barlow, South East For years, Abinger Bottom, deep in the Surrey Hills near Leith Hill, played a vital role in keeping clocks across the UK in time. Most people associate Greenwich with timekeeping in Britain…
Sheffield heavy metal fanzine marks 45th anniversary with new CD
Jack Hadaway-Weller, Yorkshire and Ellie Colton, BBC Radio Sheffield The creator of a fanzine produced at the height of the expansion of metal music in the UK is releasing a CD version of a cassette of bands from the period to mark its 45th…
Red Sox Make Major Decision on Future of Play-by-Play Voice Dave O'Brien
Amid what has become a magical season for the Boston Red Sox, they've made a major decision for the future of their TV product. NESN play-by-play voice Dave O'Brien is going to be extended through the 2028 season. Sean McAdam of MassLive reported…
Paddy McGuinness 'dating' again as he's spotted with BBC publicist
Paddy McGuinness is thought to be dating a BBC publicist after the two were spotted together in London. The TV star, who still lives with ex-wife Christine McGuinness, was spotted with Emma Carey, a publicist for BBC Radio Two. Paddy, 52, was…
Has Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez found his voice?
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Gonzo's voice: Early in his rookie season with the Patriots, cornerback Christian Gonzalez summed up his soft-spoken style: 'I don't feel the need to…
Bluetongue dominates vets' workload as South West cases rise
Bluetongue is 'out of control' after a 'massive spike in cases' in recent weeks, a vet dealing with the virus has said. Latest government figures show there are 55 farms with bluetongue in Cornwall and 153 in Devon, with 265 farms across England…
Key Trade Deadline Addition Set for Nationals Debut as Part of Latest Roster Move
After a disastrous stretch of play where the Washington Nationals lost nine out of 11 games, including a streak of seven defeats in a row, they have rebounded against the Cincinnati Reds. With dominant wins in the first two contests of their…
UFO files claim 'dead spaceman' found in mystery sphere that crashed to Earth
An investigation was launched into bizarre claims that a UFO crashed to Earth with the body of a dead spaceman inside, newly declassified US government files reveal. The UFO hunt was launched after officials picked up on a local radio broadcast in…
Cats chief defends controversial concussion deal
Steve Hocking has defended Geelong's secret concussion deal with Jake Kolodjashnij, saying there is 'not a lot' the club would change in how it dealt with the issue. The Cats chief executive said Geelong would hold a board meeting on Monday morning…
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