51 h. ago Dave Ball dead aged 66: Soft Cell star behind iconic hit Tainted Love dies in his sleep as bandmate pays tribute

ICONIC musician Dave Ball has died aged 66. The synth player and producer was best known as one half of popular 80s band Soft Cell. Representatives for the musician said he “passed away peacefully in his sleep at his London home on Wednesday”. Dave's cause of death has not yet been given. His partner in...

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55 h. ago 7 things that were popular in the 80s and 90s but you can't do anymore

There are some things we miss more than others

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2 w. ago Scotland retro: 41 of the best photos showing popular 80s shops and their owners

These photos show some of the most popular shops in Scotland during the 80s, and the much-loved characters who ran them.

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2 w. ago 6 popular myths we grew up believing in the 80s, before we learned the truth

It took us years to discover the truth

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3 w. ago Smells of the 80s: 9 of the decade's most popular perfumes and aftershaves, including 'toxic powerhouse'

There was nothing subtle about 80s fragrances

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last month Axed reboot of 80s classic set to finally air after being dumped off

AN axed reboot of one of the 80s most popular shows is set to finally air after being dumped from screens for two years. Hit TV show Challenge Anneka was rebooted for Channel 5 but it quickly became one of the TV channel's biggest flops with bosses soon shelving the show to avoid more ratings...

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