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More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil

  • Drought is shrinking soil under rail tracks, forcing slower trains
  • SWR set to join east England operators in cutting speeds from 3 August
  • Engineers use tampers and ballast to stabilise embankments long-term

South Western Railway is expected to announce reduced train speeds and timetable changes as prolonged drought conditions cause the soil beneath railway embankments to shrink, disturbing track alignment. This follows similar measures already confirmed by rail operators in the east of England, and reflects a wider pattern of…

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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1984 That Still Sound Fresh Today

  • Article lists four overlooked 1984 pop hits still worth hearing.
  • Songs by The Cars, Lauper, Hart and The Fixx all charted highly.
  • All are praised for sounding surprisingly fresh decades later.

An article from American Songwriter revisits four pop songs from 1984 that the author argues remain underplayed today despite still sounding fresh and enduring. The piece highlights tracks by The Cars, Cyndi Lauper, Corey Hart and The Fixx, noting that each captured the sound of the mid-1980s and…

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How Isolation and Love Fueled Paul McCartney’s Greatest Solo Masterpiece in 1970

  • "Maybe I'm Amazed" (1970) is seen as McCartney's solo songwriting peak.
  • Written on his new piano, blending love and post-Beatles isolation.
  • Credited to Lennon-McCartney despite being a solo composition, annoying McCartney.

This piece explores the origins of Paul McCartney's 1970 solo track "Maybe I'm Amazed," widely regarded as the high point of his early post-Beatles songwriting. Written on the piano he received as a wedding gift, the song emerged from a mix of personal turmoil and newfound love, as…

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Splatoon Raiders amiibo stock in the US has run dry, but UK fans should have no issue grabbing the new Deep Cut trio

  • US stock of Splatoon Raiders amiibo has sold out.
  • UK availability for the Deep Cut trio remains stronger.
  • The set includes Shiver, Frye and Big Man.

GamesRadar reports that the new Splatoon Raiders amiibo have sold out in the United States, while UK shoppers are still expected to be able to buy the Deep Cut trio without difficulty. The contrast highlights differing regional availability for Nintendo’s collectible figures, which can become difficult to find…

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‘The Princess of Wales wore our earrings and everything changed’: How this kitchen-table jewellery brand became an A-list favourite

  • Heavenly London grew from kitchen-table brand to celebrity favourite
  • Princess of Wales wearing its jewellery boosted its profile significantly
  • Owner Maddy Sangster's rebrand grew turnover almost tenfold in six years

British jewellery brand Heavenly London has become an unlikely A-list favourite after a slow-burn rise from a family kitchen-table venture to a label worn by the Princess of Wales and stars including Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler, Suranne Jones and Erin Doherty. The brand's success is credited largely to…

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Bloc Party dance through heartbreak on new single ‘Now We Can’t Be Friends’ and announce UK record store tour

  • Bloc Party share new single "Now We Can't Be Friends"
  • New album "Anatomy Of A Brief Romance" out 11 September
  • UK record store tour dates announced for September

Bloc Party have released a new single, "Now We Can't Be Friends", and announced a run of UK record store shows ahead of their seventh studio album, "Anatomy Of A Brief Romance", due out on 11 September. The synth-driven track finds frontman Kele Okereke singing about running into…

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England keeper Hampton extends deal at Chelsea

  • Hannah Hampton signs new two-year Chelsea contract
  • Follows exits of Kerr, Reiten and Bright this summer
  • Reigning Yashin Trophy winner, key to England's Euro 2025 win

Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year contract, ending speculation over her future after her previous deal was due to expire this summer. Keeping the 25-year-old England international was seen as a priority for the club as it looks to rebuild following a disappointing 2025-26 season,…

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Is drinking every day alcoholism? Experts explain where culture and addiction collide

  • Ed Sheeran's resurfaced clip contrasts British and American views on daily drinking.
  • He called frequent pub drinking "culture," not alcoholism, in Britain.
  • Comments have sparked expert debate on defining alcohol use disorder.

A resurfaced clip of Ed Sheeran from his 2025 appearance on "The Louis Theroux Podcast" has reignited debate over how British and American cultures differ in their attitudes to regular drinking, with the singer suggesting that what Americans might label "alcoholism" is simply everyday social custom in Britain.…

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Mary Beth Barone on provocative jokes, Palestine and manosphere misogyny: ‘It’s hard to stomach that those are my co-workers’

  • Mary Beth Barone releases new Netflix stand-up special, Galaxy Brain
  • Special blends absurdist comedy with commentary on politics and misogyny
  • Barone's profile has risen via Overcompensating and Golden Globes hosting

Comedian Mary Beth Barone discusses her new Netflix stand-up special Galaxy Brain, a 55-minute set that mixes absurdist humour with pointed commentary on politics, sex and gender. Known for pairing a deliberately ditzy persona with sharp critiques of political hypocrisy and male entitlement, Barone has built momentum over…

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‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester

  • Labour surges to 26–28% in polls after Andy Burnham becomes PM, ending Reform UK's 300+ consecutive poll leads
  • Manchester mayoral election Thursday will test Labour's momentum with candidate projected to win ~39% vs Reform's 19%
  • Reform faces investigations and declining momentum whilst Conservatives close the gap; experts credit Burnham's communication and Starmer's departure

Andy Burnham's Labour has surged to the top of three national opinion polls just days before a Manchester mayoral by-election expected to deliver a landslide win, marking a sharp reversal for Nigel Farage's Reform UK. The shift, dubbed the "Burnham bounce", ends Reform's run of more than 300…

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