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Irish Martial Artists Revive Ancient Celtic Stick Fighting Tradition

Bernie Leddy and others are reviving bataireacht, the traditional Irish stick fighting martial art, connecting modern practitioners with their Celtic heritage and promoting it worldwide.

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BBC A close-up image of Bernie Leddy. He is an older man with long, grey hair which is tied back. He is standing in front of a white wall and is smiling at the camera. On his shoulder, he is holding a shillelagh - a dark stick used in Irish stick fighting.

Campaign Collects 50 Objects to Redefine Englishness Beyond Flags

The A Very English Chat campaign invites people to share 50 objects defining Englishness, aiming to foster inclusive dialogue beyond divisive symbols like the St George’s flag.

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Close-up of silver bowl of curry with naan bread

Queen Elizabeth II’s Private Scottish Palace Rooms Open to Visitors

Queen Elizabeth II's private rooms at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh will open to the public from 21 May to mark her birth centenary, offering guided tours through her personal apartments and historic spaces.

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PA Image of the late Queen Elizabeth II smiling at an event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, dressed in lilac.

Your Scotland Photos: 27 Feb - 6 Mar Highlights

A curated selection of photographs from Scotland taken between 27 February and 6 March, showcasing wildlife, landscapes, and local events, with contributors sharing their experiences and images from across the country.

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Robin Gladstone A black‑and‑white scene showing a long wooden pier stretching diagonally into calm, misty water. The sky is cloudy and blurred, and a single navigation marker stands alone in the distance.

Belfast Celebrates Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse

Belfast celebrated the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse with vibrant cultural events, including lion dances, calligraphy workshops, and community bonding, highlighting the importance of embracing diverse traditions.

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Pam yw eliffant a chastell yn symbol hanesyddol Pwllheli?

Mae eliffant a chastell ar arfbais hanesyddol Pwllheli, symbol sy'n dyddio o'r 14eg ganrif, yn parhau i godi diddordeb a sgwrs ynghylch hanes a statws y dref.

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William and Catherine Visit Wales, Engage with Communities Ahead of St David's Day

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Powys to celebrate community projects ahead of St David's Day, engaging with locals despite heavy rain and attending cultural events in Llanidloes and Newtown.

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Reuters William and Catherine walking into the centre alongside a female member of the public who is guiding them in. She wears a green jumper and pink and purple scarf. William is in the middle in a shirt and tie and blazer and Catherine walks next to him, hands gesticulating as she talks

New Stamp Honors Ulster’s John Dunlap and American Independence Links

A new Irish postage stamp honors John Dunlap from Ulster, who printed the first copies of the American Declaration of Independence, highlighting enduring Ireland-US ties.

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An Post A stamp features a portrait of a man wearing a white top tied at the throat and a back coat. The stamp says: Eire W printed by John Dunlap. American Declaration of Independence 250 years. Forógra Saoirse Mheiriceá Bliain

Ancient Mammoth Tusks Reveal Symbol Patterns Predating Writing by 40,000 Years

Researchers discovered symbolic patterns on 45,000-year-old mammoth tusks in Germany, suggesting early forms of writing far predating known scripts from Mesopotamia.

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University of Tübingen / Hildegard Jensen A figurine shaped like a mammoth. It is ivory colour with dark grey patches, and has deeply-engraved lines of crosses and dots

Restoring Galashiels' Historic Fountain Faces Major Silt Removal Challenge

Restoring Galashiels' historic Cornmill Fountain requires removing about 150 tonnes of silt blocking its water supply. The community-backed project aims to revive the ornate, category-B listed fountain designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1912.

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BBC A blonde haired woman with a black and white scarf and blue jacket smiles at the camera

Glasgow City Chambers to Introduce Visitor Fees and Expand Event Use

Glasgow City Chambers will introduce visitor fees and expand external event use, highlighting its architectural and cultural significance.

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Getty Images A view of the City Chambers building in Glasgow - a a Victorian civic building with ornate stonework, arched windows, Corinthian columns, and decorative carvings across multiple levels.

Chelsea Flower Show Seeks New Charity Sponsors as Project Giving Back Ends Support

Chelsea Flower Show seeks new charity sponsors as Project Giving Back ends after funding 63 gardens and investing over £23m since 2022, marking a shift in sponsorship and eco-friendly gardening focus.

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Flowers in bloom in bloom in show garden

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