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Jessie Buckley Credits Acting for Overcoming Teenage Eating Disorder and Depression

Jessie Buckley credits acting with helping her overcome a teenage eating disorder and depression, sharing insights on her career, struggles, and personal growth on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

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Duncan Barker/BBC Jessie Buckley, who has short blonde hair and pierced ears with different earrings in. She is wearing a dark green knitted jumper and a bead necklace. She is smiling at the camera and sitting in front of a Desert Island Discs backdrop

Dave Shines Beyond Rap in Celebratory Sold-Out London O2 Arena Show

Dave celebrated a decade in music with a sold-out London O2 Arena show, showcasing his versatility beyond rap and engaging fans with hits, collaborations, and heartfelt messages.

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BBC Dave performing with a microphone, wearing a red outfit

Ancient Horned Pony Cap from Scotland Features in US Celtic Art Exhibit

A 2,000-year-old horned pony cap from southern Scotland is a highlight at the Celtic Art Across the Ages exhibition in Massachusetts, showcasing Celtic heritage and artefacts spanning nearly 1,000 years.

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Duncan McGlynn A man in a checked shirt wearing purple gloves carefully holds a Celtic ceremonial artwork in his hands

Scottish Actor Bryan Larkin Films Intense Prison Cell Thriller 'Jailbroken'

Scottish actor Bryan Larkin stars in 'Jailbroken,' a film shot entirely inside a prison cell, exploring the psychological toll of incarceration and a desperate race to save his kidnapped family.

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Jailbroken Films A man pins another man to a wall

Review Roundup: Recent Poetry Collections by Motion, Holloway-Smith, Williams, and Siken

A detailed review roundup of recent poetry collections by Andrew Motion, Wayne Holloway-Smith, JL Williams, and Richard Siken, exploring themes of death, memory, and identity through elegy, dream imagery, and lyrical prose poems.

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Why Hamnet Deserves the Best Picture Oscar for Its Feminist Perspective

Hamnet offers a feminist reimagining of Shakespeare’s story, focusing on his wife Anne Hathaway’s inner life with powerful performances, especially by Jessie Buckley, challenging historical stereotypes and earning Oscar buzz.

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A closeup of Jessie Buckley screaming in distress

UK Peers Warn Against Sacrificing Arts for AI Gains Without Permission

The UK House of Lords warns against sacrificing creative industries for AI gains, urging licensing and permission for use of artists' work in AI products.

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Protesters hold signs reading 'Pull the Plug'

David Harding: Sculptor and Educator Who Transformed Glenrothes and Glasgow Art

David Harding, sculptor and educator, integrated art into Glenrothes' urban fabric and led Glasgow School of Art’s environmental art department, influencing generations of artists and embedding art within social and political contexts.

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Tall concrete sculptures that look like totem poles

Squeeze’s Trixies: Teenage Dreams Shape First Album in Nearly a Decade

Squeeze’s new album Trixies, based on songs written as teenagers in 1974, offers a charming but immature concept musical about a fictional nightclub, reflecting early influences and showcasing the band’s origins.

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Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford standing outside a theatre in the dark

Glasgow church conversion to arts venue approved with £1.6m investment

Glasgow City Council has approved plans to convert a former Methodist church in Partick into West Works, an arts and events venue with over £1.6m investment, preserving the building's heritage and supporting local culture and economy.

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Google Partick Methodist Church on a bright, sunny day

Final Book by Winnie the Pooh Illustrator Published Posthumously

Peter Lawson, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh and Thomas the Tank Engine, passed away in 2023. His final book, On Big Bear's Shoulders, was published posthumously to support Ty Hafan children's hospice.

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Thea Lawson The image shows Peter Lawson and his daughter Thea Lawson, Peter is an older man with short grey hair and glasses, he's wearing a navy zip top with a white and stripe down the shoulder. His daughter is a young woman with long brown hair, she's wearing a black top. They sat close together with their heads touching.

Rachel Zegler Earns Olivier Nomination for Evita Balcony Performance

Rachel Zegler has been nominated for an Olivier Award for her leading role in Evita, performing from the London Palladium's outdoor balcony. Other nominees include Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston, and Tom Hiddleston, with Paddington the Musical and Into The Woods leading nominations.

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Getty Images Rachel Zegler performs on the balcony as Eva Perón for the final time in "Evita" on September 06, 2025 in London, England.