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With one famous exception, the last non X Factor related Christmas number one was in 2004, so I thought I'd have a look at the chart in 2004 leading up to Christmas 7 years ago: 1 Band Aid 20 Do They Know It's Christmas? 2 Ice Cube featuring Mac… more »

'Factory Fatigue' album review By Jason Waters In terms of the DJ world, Jon Desilva is a legend. His influence still wades through the mainstream music scene, with bands from 'Primal Scream' and 'The Stone Roses' owing him a huge debt. Desilva can qu… more »

Isn't very warm outside today? The last time i can recall it being this warm in October was 1990... Having said that I was in Spain at the time! And that is my tenuous link to the charts this week 21 years ago ;) 1 Maria McKee Show Me Heaven 2… more »

The speed limit on Britain’s motorways is set to rise to 80mph http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/motorway-speed-limit-to-be-raised-2362980.html Is this a good idea or a bad one? Does raising the speed limit really make any difference… more »

I was in The Trafford Centre last week and I paid a quick visit to Currys, while I was in there I was greeted with "Merry Christmas [War is Over]" playing out on all the speakers. I thought to myself that was a bit strange and carried on shopping...… more »