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Eric Morecambe Mural Unveiled in Morecambe on His 100th Birthday

A new mural of Eric Morecambe is unveiled in his birthplace on his 100th birthday, accompanied by a week of events celebrating his life and partnership with Ernie Wise.

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BBC Eric Morecambe wears a grey suit jacket, shirt, and patterned tie. His brown framed glasses are askew in a novel way. There is a Christmas tree in the background of the close up shot.

Restoration Planned for York's Historic Assembly Rooms to Prevent Decay

York Conservation Trust plans repairs to the Grade I-listed Assembly Rooms, ensuring the historic building remains watertight and preserves its internationally significant interior.

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Google The image shows the front of a historic sandstone building in York. The architecture is classical in style. The building’s façade is dominated by a portico with six tall stone columns supporting a triangular pediment. The columns have decorative capitals and stand evenly spaced across the front. The stonework is light beige with visible weathering and darker patches.

Your Scotland Photos: Highlights from 1 to 8 May

A curated selection of photographs from across Scotland submitted between 1 and 8 May, featuring landscapes, wildlife, cultural events, and city scenes. Contributors are reminded to follow BBC guidelines and submit original work responsibly.

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Colin McCormack Two gannets fly close to the camera on a sunny day, while a lighthouse and other buildings can be seen on the shore in the distance.

Pet Photographer Captures Dogs at Polling Stations During Senedd Election

Pet photographer Ellen Cooper captured dogs at polling stations during the Senedd election, highlighting the growing trend of voters bringing their pets to vote across the UK.

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Border collie Loki sitting between his owners Laura Osbourne and Shannon Henshaw. The couple are kneeling down on grass with the black dog between them - Loki has a white stripe down the middle of his face and on to his nose. Shannon is wearing khaki trousers, a T-shirt and a denim jacket with the cuffs rolled up while Simon has on chino shorts, a white T-shirt and a green baseball cap. Behind them is a chainlink fence and houses are visible in the distance.

Highland Council to Host Assembly for UK City of Culture 2029 Bid

Highland Council plans a summer cultural assembly to support Inverness-Highland's UK City of Culture 2029 bid, the only Scottish entry competing for £10m to host a year of cultural events.

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Getty Images Historic buildings on Inverness' riverside, including churches, reflected in the mirror-like surface of the River Ness on a bright but cloudy day.

Six-Year-Old Max Draws 100 Animals to Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday

Six-year-old Max Evans-Browning celebrates Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday by drawing 100 animals, including one named after the broadcaster. His artwork gained global attention and a response from Sir David himself.

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Samantha Evans-Browning Max Evans-Browning holds up a white piece of paper with a drawing of a flat lizard on it.

Hen Gapel Capel Bethel ar Werth am £7,000 yn Nhredegar Newydd

Mae Capel Bethel, hen gapel gyda nodweddion gwreiddiol, ar werth am £7,000 yn Nhredegar Newydd. Mae arolwg cenedlaethol yn cael ei gynnal i gofnodi statws a defnydd capeli yng Nghymru, gan nodi heriau a chyfleoedd ailddatblygu adeiladau hanesyddol.

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1940s Artifacts Discovered Beneath Floorboards of Dumfries Flat

Kirsty Geddes uncovered a 1940s collection of artifacts beneath the floorboards of her Dumfries flat, including wartime newspapers and a 1942 fire extinguisher, sparking her interest in the building's history.

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BBC Kirsty Geddes with tied back brown hair, smiling to camera, wearing a long-sleeved grey top and holding a red cone-shaped metal fire extinguisher dated 1942

Historic Faenol Mausoleum Neglected Despite Fame of Estate's Music Events

The Faenol Estate in Gwynedd, known for hosting major music events, conceals a neglected Grade II-listed mausoleum now endangered due to fragmented ownership and decay.

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Matt Kent/Getty Images Rihanna at the Big Weekend

New Facial Recognition Study Claims to Identify Anne Boleyn's True Portrait

A University of Bradford team used facial recognition on Tudor portraits to identify a possible sketch of Anne Boleyn, sparking debate among art historians about her true likeness.

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Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2026 | Royal Collection Trust Portrait of an unidentified woman believed to be Anne Boleyn

Your Photos of Scotland from 24 April to 1 May

A collection of photos of Scotland sent between 24 April and 1 May, featuring landscapes, wildlife, sunrises, and local scenes submitted by viewers across the country.

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Rosie McGeachan A mural of an older woman with long flowing grey hair, wearing a green shawl with a large brooch. She is surrounded by purple flowers. The mural is painted on the gable end of a sandstone tenement building.

Your Stunning Photos of Scotland from April 17 to 24

A curated collection of photos from Scotland sent between 17 and 24 April, showcasing landscapes, wildlife, sunsets, and local scenes with contributors' notes and photography guidelines.

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George Carson Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae. There are small boats moored in the harbour and colourful buildings along the main street. Cars are parked along the street and pedestrians walk along the pavement.