Stephen Thirkill
Stephen Thirkill
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A Rubik's cube is one of the most popular toy for boys and girls of the 80s, guaranteed to provide hours of fun, or should that be hours of frustration.

15 brilliant toys from the 1980s that will make you feel instantly nostalgic

Thousands of 'Flower People' take part in a love-in in the grounds of Woburn Abbey in August 1967.

Take a look at these must-see historical images of Woburn Abbey

Luton Town have made an improved bid for Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke on X. Kone, 21, is under contract at Wycombe Wanderers until the summer of 2026 meaning he still has over a year left. He has scored 17 goals in all competitions so far this season, 14 of which have come in the league.

The latest transfer rumours and done deals from around the EFL - 24th Jan

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed England manager from 1 January 2025.

Former Chelsea boss unveiled as England's new boss

Wigan Athletic are ready to bring back Liverpool left-back Luke Chambers on loan, according to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page. Chambers, 19, has travelled with the Liverpool squad on their pre-season tour of America under their new boss Arne Slot. However, he is now being linked with another exit from Anfield this summer to get more game time under his belt.

Transfer window: Who is going where around the EFL? (July 25)

Eddie Howe is a leading candidate to replace Gareth Southgate as England's next manager.

Three-horse race to be England's next manager, but who should get the job?

England's Jude Bellingham is rated as the joint most valuable player at Euro 2024.

These are the 20 most valuable players who will be on show at Euro 2024

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

Workers packing Christmas chocolates at the Meltis sweet factory in Bedford on 24th November 1936.

These fascinating pictures show life in Bedford over half a century ago

Ampthill Town's good run of form continued over the weekend.

Ampthill Town climb table with win over Lutterworth Athletic

Ampthill Town enjoyed a 6-2 win.

Ampthill Town maintain their top five place

Ampthill Town maintained their top five place in emphatic fashion with a 6-2 win at Wellingborough Whitworths on Saturday.

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