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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.

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

John Croft obituary

John Croft, a Bletchley Park codebreaker who later worked on Soviet ciphers, died aged 103. He also served at the Home Office and became a noted abstract artist.

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John Croft, Bletchley Park codebreaker, in later life

Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of reader photographs from across Scotland, including wildlife, landscapes and a blaze at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, sent in between 17 and 24 July.

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A wire fox terrier with a stick in his mouth stands on a sandy beach. He is surrounded by beachgrass.

Timber holiday home transformed into Wales' Home of the Year

The Davies family won 2026 Wales' Home of the Year with their 1960s stilted home in Carmarthenshire, transformed over nearly 30 years from a timber holiday home.

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An older couple, a man and a woman, stood outside their home with their son. The couple are wearing navy outfits, and the young lad is in a light blue shirt, top and jeans. The wooden house is on stilts, with a large glass balcony seen on the first floor.

Your pictures of Scotland showcase summer scenes across the country

A selection of reader-submitted photographs from across Scotland, including beaches, wildlife, sunsets and summer landscapes, sent in between 10 and 17 July.

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Lone paddleboarder crossing a sunlit sea beneath dramatic clouds.

Groundworks Start on £3m Refurbishment of Glencoe Folk Museum

Groundworks have started on the £3m refurbishment of Glencoe Folk Museum, which houses 6,000 artefacts and will reopen next spring with new facilities including a climate-controlled gallery and gift shop.

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A group of people standing outside a building.

Amy Dowden Unveils Mini Statue in Caerphilly as Part of Park Regeneration

Strictly star Amy Dowden unveiled a miniature bronze statue of herself in Caerphilly's Dafydd Williams Park, part of a regeneration project featuring local heroes and new art installations.

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Boyesen stood next to Dowden, who is wearing a white dress with her blonde hair tied back. They are pulling back a green cover to unveil the intricate 3D map featuring figurines and various places in Caerphilly. There are people clapping in the background watching on.

Northern Ireland's Oldest Camera Club Preserves Print Photography Legacy

Northern Ireland's oldest camera club, CPA, celebrates 120 years by preserving print photography through a photobook, highlighting the decline of print in the digital era and encouraging new members to learn traditional techniques.

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A man with grey hair and a grey beard, wearing a red and blue check shirt.

Strabane's UK Town of Culture Bid Faces Challenges Amid Theatre Closure

Strabane, shortlisted for the UK's first Town of Culture 2028, faces challenges as its main arts venue remains closed. Locals express pride and hope the bid will bring investment and recognition to the town's rich cultural heritage.

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A Millennium Project sculpture named 'Let the Dance Begin' stands near the Irish border in Strabane, Northern Ireland

Arles Photography Festival 2026: Eccentric UFOs, Animals, and Untold Stories Shine

The 57th Arles Photography Festival highlights eccentric UFO images, animal photography, and unknown artists, blending folklore, nature, and intimate human stories in a diverse, playful program.

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Ruth Norman in an elaborate costume holds a rainbow cape with another person in front of a painted car

Bayeux Tapestry Tickets Spark Nine-Hour Online Queues as Public Rush for Access

Up to 80,000 people queued online for Bayeux Tapestry tickets at the British Museum, facing waits up to nine hours. Tickets are priced up to £33, with the exhibition running until July 2027 amid cultural exchanges and controversy.

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Couple Transforms Mid-Terrace Garden into Tropical Jungle with Poisonous Plants

Dave Robinson and Gemma Furby transformed their mid-terrace garden in Newport into a tropical jungle with exotic and poisonous plants, inspired by travels and supported by their son Arlo. They share their passion through a gardening group and charity events.

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Dave Robinson (left) and Gemma Furby (right) stood in their garden. They are surrounded by large green leaves. Dave is wearing a navy blue t-shirt with red flowers and green leaves on it. He is also wearing khaki green shorts. Gemma is wearing a white vest, blue denim shorts and a white short with green leaves on it.