Nostalgia

Who from the pantheon of 1980s acts are still dominating streaming services in 2025?

15 artists from the 1980s still streaming strong on Spotify in 2025

A case of different music ideologies or an oversaturation of a genre? What was said in the beef between NIN's Trent Reznor and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst?

Limp Bizkit v Nine Inch Nails: the battle of commercialism vs art

Today marks the sixth anniversary since the death of Prodigy frontman and '90s pop culture icon, Keith Flint.

Honouring Keith Flint: 49 iconic photos of The Prodigy frontman

Metallica's watershed 1986 album Master of Puppets turns 39 today - but is still an album overshadowed by the tragic death of Cliff Burton (far right.)

Metallica’s Master of Puppets at 39: a look back at the metal classic

2025 has just given us it's first unusual collaboration; Dolly Parton and The Wiggles.

Country icon Dolly Parton teams up with The Wiggles for new music

What led to the feud between Guns N' Roses Axl Rose and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain - with shots fired from Courtney Love for good measure?

Nirvana v Guns N' Roses: when musical ideals clashed in the '90s

Despite being considered a pioneer of rock music and a cultural icon, Jimi Hendrix's first live show saw him fired just after one gig.

Jimi Hendrix’s first stage debut - and why he was fired after one set

My top 7 ranking of Ben and Jerry’s popular ice cream tub flavours - with a surprising winner (Photo: Holly Allton)

My top 7 ranking of popular Ben and Jerry’s ice cream tub flavours

We've looked back at nine memorable or controversial moments at the BRIT Awards - did you catch any of these moments live?

The memorable and 'mad' moments in BRIT Award history

Before you start spring cleaning in 2025, you might want to see what video cassette tapes remain lying in a box somewhere in your home.

The humble video tape is making a comeback, but what are they worth?

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

The 7 most nostalgic school dinner classics that you’ll remember if you grew up in the 1980s

7 of the best nostalgic school dinner classics fromthe 1980s

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

Celine Dion, Eminem and Nirvana are just some of the cassette tapes sold for heft amounts according to Discogs.

Cassette tapes: 13 of the most expensive sales made through Discogs

The £1 note can cost hundreds of pounds if it's in the right condition - but there's a cheaper way

You can still buy a £1 note - but don't expect it to cost a quid

Before the Battle of Britpop between Oasis and Blur, another distinctively British music feud occured years earlier between The Cure's Robert Smith and Morrissey.

The original 1980s music feud before Oasis and Blur

Colin Richards owner of T.V.L Allstar Video rental store in Haverhill, Suffolk.

People bring grandkids to my DVD rental shop for the retro experience

I tried the new Christmas Dinner Scone that's dividing Brits

23 years ago this week, Whitney Houston was still reigning atop the UK single chart with “I Will Always Love You”

What songs have matched Whitney Houston's record on the UK chart?

The late John Prescott and the 'fracas' that occurred at the 1998 BRIT Awards. The former deputy prime minister has died at the age of 86 overnight.

Explainer The late John Prescott and his skirmish at the 1998 BRIT Awards

Victrola Century music centre 6 in 1 that I tested out

I tested Century 6-in-1 Music Centre and know why it's selling so fast

Here's 9 artists and albums from the 90s that influenced a wave of artists after them - including recent chart-toppers.

9 celebrated 90s musicians who helped influenced the charts today

Even in 2024, it would appear Sir Paul McCartney cannot dodge the "Paul is dead" hoaxes.

Paul is Dead: what led to the long-standing hoax about Paul McCartney?

27 years ago, both Spice Girls and All Saints dropped new albums 23 days apart. But was there any bad blood between the bands or was it a case of fanbases preference?

Spice Girls v All Saints: Was there a rivalry or was it manufactured?

On the 31st anniversary of River Phoenix's death, discover the young actor's most celebrated roles this month.

Explainer River Phoenix: 5 acclaimed roles ahead of late actor's anniversary

Film fan spends £35,000 building his own World War II style bunker

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

Dr Pinball Mark Squires at his home in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire where he fixes and restores pinball machines.

I've fixed over 500 retro gaming machines...I get called 'Dr Pinball'

David Madden (inset) was interviewed for a new documentary about the Freckleton Air Disaster, where he watched most of his classmates get killed 80 years ago.

'I ran through a burning doorway as my classmates got killed'

Ocean Colour Scene have announced a UK wide tour to commence March 2025.

Ocean Colour Scene announce extensive UK tour for 2025

Nik Kershaw has announced a series of UK tour dates to close out 2024 with - here’s how you can get tickets to his number of shows later this year.

Where is ‘80s star Nik Kershaw performing on his 2024 UK tour?

(Photos: John Lewis)

John Lewis teases 2024 Christmas advert with first look

Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," out in cinemas this weekend. But what happened to the rest of the original cast after it's release?

The cast of "Beetlejuice" then and now, as the sequel opens in cinemas

We made mocktails using the SodaStream Art and it was so much fun!

SodaStream Art brought back happy memories of my 80s childhood

John Junior with The Sugar Free Polo Mints (green and white) from 1997 and a modern day packet of Sugar Free Polo Mints.

'Still minty fresh': I found a 27-year-old pack of Polos in a drawer

(Right, top to bottom) The Prodigy, Right Said Fred and Metallica all had chart success, but not enough to topple the 16 weeks Bryan Adams (left) spent at the top of the UK singles chart. Who else did the singer hold off during his reign? (Getty Images)

What songs did Bryan Adams keep off the top spot for 16 weeks?

As Take That prepares for their four-night stint in Malta with their "The Greatest Weekend" event, Benjamin Jackson pieces together a brief timeline of the band - despite living in New Zealand during the height of the band's popularity (Credit: Getty Images)

Take That's rise to stardom; a brief history ahead of Greatest Weekend Benjamin Jackson

The 7 most nostalgic school dinner classics that you’ll remember if you grew up in the 1990s.

The 7 school dinner classics you'll remember if you grow up in the 90s

T'Pau, pictured here in 1988, are set to tour the UK in late 2024, with the majority of their dates in support of The Human League's "Generations" tour. (Credit: Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Iconic ‘80s pop act announce comeback with major UK tour

It's been 26 years since Eminem's first London show for "The Slim Shady LP." Now the rapper looks to kill off the personal after announcing the release date for "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grace) (Credit: Getty Images/Subterania on X)

A look back at Eminem's controversial first UK show ahead of new album

Cadbury are bringing back a popular chocolate treat just in time for Christmas.

Cadbury to relaunch popular 1990s chocolate bar in the UK

Test cricket, The Open golf and our course Wimbledon all became popular alternatives to having no live football.

How we survived football's close season in the 1980s and early 1990s
Those of us of a certain age remember football’s close season being tough – very tough and very long.

These are the top 10 nostalgic sweet treats of the nation

Will Young has a big 2024 planned (Photo: Jamie Noise 2024)

Will Young on new album and missing his dogs as he announces huge tour

Princess Anne in Boston's Central Park 45 years ago.

NOSTALGIA: Princess Anne officially opens Boston's Pilgrim Hospital in 1977 - pa...

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

The one-bedroom luxury apartment in the former headquarters of Cadbury's in Bournville Lane, Birmingham, is on the market for 145,000

Cadbury brings back fan-favourite chocolate after nearly 10 years

Top 9 celebrity perfumes to make you feel nostalgic

S Club 7 pictured in 2014 - (L-R) Bradley McIntosh, Tina Barrett, Jo O’Meara, Hannah Spearitt, Paul Cattermole, Rachel Stevens and Jon Lee. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

S Club 7 confirm 2023 reunion tour on BBC’s The One Show

The front page of the Boston Standard when Prince Charles visited in 1988.

NOSTALGIA: Looking back on when King Charles III came to Boston as the Prince of...

Do you know when or where this photograph was taken?

NOSTALGIA: Can you help solve mystery of 'Queen' photograph from Boston Standard...

Children are pictured enjoying school holiday fun at Zion Summer Club, in Brothertoft Road, Boston, 35 years ago. The theme for the activities was the Postman Pat stop-motion animated TV series, first aired in 1981.

NOSTALGIA: Summer holiday fun in Boston and more from 1972-1992

Jumping for joy - Boston College students celebrate getting their results outside the new sixth form block.

NOSTALGIA: A-level results day 2012 in and around Boston (GALLERY)

A new play area featuring a futuristic-looking piece of equipment opened in Frampton 50 years ago. The Moonprobe climbing frame was joined by a slide, swings and a ‘whirling’ platform in the gardens of the village’s old school. The area had been bought by Frampton United Charities and was officially opened by the group’s chairman, Rex Barber.

NOSTALGIA: Moonprobe in Frampton in 1972 and cricket fun in Boston in 1997

There was a building ‘blitz’ on Boston’s Strait Bargate 30 years ago as major building works got under way. The frontages of a Strait Bargate block that once housed Fosters, Preedy and Wakefields survived, but bulldozers demolished a huge area at the back in preparations for redevelopment.

NOSTALGIA: Back to the 1990s to find changing Boston town centre and a gift for ...

Princess Anne during her tour of Boston's Pilgrim Hospital in 1977.

NOSTALGIA: Princess Anne officially opens Boston's Pilgrim Hospital in 1977 - pa...