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A woman and man standing in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The woman, with dark red hair, is holding a bodhrán. The man, with short, curly brown hair, is holding a fiddle.

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has opened in Belfast for the first time, with more than 200 events planned across the city during the eight-day festival ending on 9 August.

How to make gambas al ajillo: Felicity Cloake's recipe

A simple gambas al ajillo recipe with shell-on king prawns, garlic, chilli and olive oil, plus tips for substitutions and an alternative seafood method.

Could a Couch to 5K-style plan help you books?

A novelist argues smartphones have weakened reading habits and outlines an eight-week couch-to-5k-style plan to rebuild them.

Solitude becomes an aspirational lifestyle for creators online

Creators including Lana Isa, Devon Noehring and SJ Hoadley are sharing solo living routines online, drawing support, backlash and debate over loneliness, independence and social connection.

Fans say Love Island needs more romance, not just drama

Fans say the latest UK Love Island series lacked romance, as viewers and commentators compare it with the more socially driven US edition.

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has opened in Belfast for the first time, with more than 200 events planned across the city during the eight-day festival ending on 9 August.

A woman and man standing in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The woman, with dark red hair, is holding a bodhrán. The man, with short, curly brown hair, is holding a fiddle.

How to make gambas al ajillo: Felicity Cloake's recipe

A simple gambas al ajillo recipe with shell-on king prawns, garlic, chilli and olive oil, plus tips for substitutions and an alternative seafood method.

A plate of garlic prawns in oil with parsley, served with sliced crusty bread above

Could a Couch to 5K-style plan help you books?

A novelist argues smartphones have weakened reading habits and outlines an eight-week couch-to-5k-style plan to rebuild them.

a young woman reading a book on a couch

Solitude becomes an aspirational lifestyle for creators online

Creators including Lana Isa, Devon Noehring and SJ Hoadley are sharing solo living routines online, drawing support, backlash and debate over loneliness, independence and social connection.

Composite image of three women from left to right: a woman with long hair dressed in a yellow, blue and white striped blouse, a woman with short hair dress in a brown T-shirt waving, and a woman dressed in a black tank top lying on a pink pillow

Fans say Love Island needs more romance, not just drama

Fans say the latest UK Love Island series lacked romance, as viewers and commentators compare it with the more socially driven US edition.

Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak pose beside Love Island host Maya Jama, who is in the middle. Lorenzo wears a black suit over a black shirt. Maya wears a black sparkly bra top and black sheer skirt. Julia wears a black dress with long-sleeves.

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Solitude becomes an aspirational lifestyle for creators online

Creators including Lana Isa, Devon Noehring and SJ Hoadley are sharing solo living routines online, drawing support, backlash and debate over loneliness, independence and social connection.

Composite image of three women from left to right: a woman with long hair dressed in a yellow, blue and white striped blouse, a woman with short hair dress in a brown T-shirt waving, and a woman dressed in a black tank top lying on a pink pillow

Ginger portraits uncover a 'golden thread' linking Americans

Photographer Kieran Dodds explores red-haired Americans in a new book, linking Native American, European and mixed ancestries through portraits across the US.

Close-up portrait of a young child with long, curly red hair flowing outward as if caught by a breeze. The child is turned slightly to one side and looking toward the camera, wearing a dark top against a dark, softly blurred background. Warm lighting highlights the texture and movement of the hair.

Welsh actor Rex Hayes joins Ted Lasso cast in 'surreal' role

Cardiff actor Rex Hayes joins Ted Lasso season 4 as Siobhan, a new member of The Lady Greyhounds, and calls the role a “surreal” match of football and drama.

A person with short reddish hair wearing a white shirt, colourful tie and a red leather jacket

Bill Oddie, comedian and naturalist, dies aged 85

Bill Oddie, the Goodies star and wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. His career spanned comedy, birdwatching programmes and conservation, alongside long struggles with bipolar disorder and depression.

Bill Oddie holding a toy puffin

Results for Saturday 1 August

All the results from Saturday 1 August and clips of the competitions, including brass bands sections 2/3 and 4.

Brightly painted farmers market sign indicating fresh produce times.

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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann begins in Belfast for first time

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has opened in Belfast for the first time, with more than 200 events planned across the city during the eight-day festival ending on 9 August.

A woman and man standing in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. The woman, with dark red hair, is holding a bodhrán. The man, with short, curly brown hair, is holding a fiddle.

How to make gambas al ajillo: Felicity Cloake's recipe

A simple gambas al ajillo recipe with shell-on king prawns, garlic, chilli and olive oil, plus tips for substitutions and an alternative seafood method.

A plate of garlic prawns in oil with parsley, served with sliced crusty bread above

Could a Couch to 5K-style plan help you books?

A novelist argues smartphones have weakened reading habits and outlines an eight-week couch-to-5k-style plan to rebuild them.

a young woman reading a book on a couch

Solitude becomes an aspirational lifestyle for creators online

Creators including Lana Isa, Devon Noehring and SJ Hoadley are sharing solo living routines online, drawing support, backlash and debate over loneliness, independence and social connection.

Composite image of three women from left to right: a woman with long hair dressed in a yellow, blue and white striped blouse, a woman with short hair dress in a brown T-shirt waving, and a woman dressed in a black tank top lying on a pink pillow

Fans say Love Island needs more romance, not just drama

Fans say the latest UK Love Island series lacked romance, as viewers and commentators compare it with the more socially driven US edition.

Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak pose beside Love Island host Maya Jama, who is in the middle. Lorenzo wears a black suit over a black shirt. Maya wears a black sparkly bra top and black sheer skirt. Julia wears a black dress with long-sleeves.

Ginger portraits uncover a 'golden thread' linking Americans

Photographer Kieran Dodds explores red-haired Americans in a new book, linking Native American, European and mixed ancestries through portraits across the US.

Close-up portrait of a young child with long, curly red hair flowing outward as if caught by a breeze. The child is turned slightly to one side and looking toward the camera, wearing a dark top against a dark, softly blurred background. Warm lighting highlights the texture and movement of the hair.

In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

Thousands attended the 73rd Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor on Saturday, with 60 performances, more than 50 drum majors and a parade finale.

A young woman is holding a baton in a vertical position with one hand, which is at eye level. She has a cap on with a medal attached. He's wearing a navy jacket with lapels on her shoulders and a blue shirt and checked tie.

James drop Belladrum headline slot after Tim Booth loses his voice

James have pulled out of their Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival headline slot after frontman Tim Booth lost his voice. Razorlight will step up, with Cammy Barnes taking their main stage spot.

A bald man with a goatee singing into a microphone

Mari Grug says being elected by locals ‘means the world’

Mari Grug says being chosen by local people to lead Eisteddfod y Garreg Las means the world to her, as she reflects on her roots in Mynachlog-ddu.

Mari Grug

Party animals flock to Belladrum for festival's final day

Music fans arrived for Belladrum's final day dressed to the party animals theme, as James prepared to headline the main stage later.

The families are dressed in blow-up animal costumes and polka dot dresses and animal print onsies.

Results for Saturday 1 August

All the results from Saturday 1 August and clips of the competitions, including brass bands sections 2/3 and 4.

Brightly painted farmers market sign indicating fresh produce times.

Why Alan Carr's unwanted cement animals matter to one family

Clare Stephens says the sale of Alan Carr's unwanted cement animals carried deep family meaning, as her grandfather helped create the Branxton Menagerie.

An older woman and two young children stand in front of two cement rhinos

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