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A Guide to Muriel Spark’s Novels on Her 20th Death Anniversary

On the 20th anniversary of Muriel Spark's death, explore her 22 novels, from her debut The Comforters to the eerie masterpiece The Driver's Seat, guided by biographer James Bailey.

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Exploring the Idea of Flooding Lough Neagh to Combat Blue-Green Algae Crisis

Jan Carson's novel Few and Far Between explores the idea of flooding or draining Lough Neagh to combat blue-green algae, inspired by historical proposals and ecological concerns. The story also addresses societal themes and aims to raise awareness of the lake's plight.

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SAS Founder Blair Mayne Archive Faces Public Access Challenges

The archive of SAS founder Blair 'Paddy' Mayne remains closed due to lack of museum accreditation and funding challenges, despite its national significance and valuable collection.

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BBC A mural of Blair 'Paddy' Mayne. He is painted in black and white and is wearing a beret with an SAS badge. On the right hand side of the wall is a Distinguished Service Order medal, a white cross with a gold crown in the middle suspended on a ribbon which has a pink stripe down the middle and blue stripes on each side.

Beibl Aberfan yn rhan allweddol o gasgliad Amgueddfa Cymru

Beibl teuluol Cliff Bunford yw'r unig wrthrych i oroesi trychineb Aberfan 1966. Mae bellach yng nghasgliad Amgueddfa Cymru, gan adrodd hanes y drychineb a chadw cof y gymuned.

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Ar ford llwyd mae hen Feibl teuluol, gyda marciau amlwg ar y clawr lledr yn dangos oedran sylweddol y gyfrol. Mae lliw oren a phorffor ar ymylon y clawr, gyda'r lledr brown dal yn amlwg ar ganol y llun.

Aberfan Disaster: Preserving the Personal Stories Behind the Tragedy

Marylyn Minett's family donates her belongings and other artefacts to Amgueddfa Cymru to preserve personal stories from the 1966 Aberfan disaster that claimed 144 lives.

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Getty Images A black and white image of the Aberfan disaster. The colliery spoil tip collapsed, slid down a mountain and engulfed the village's primary school and surrounding houses. People are scrambling to help and many are digging through the rubble.

Inside Three Years of Research with 160 Dedicated Bigfoot Hunters

Two sociologists spent three years interviewing over 160 dedicated Bigfoot hunters, exploring their beliefs, evidence collection, and the cultural impact of the elusive creature across North America and beyond.

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Getty Images Black and white still image from The Bionic Woman "The Return of Bigfoot, Part II" - Season Two - 9/22/76. Jaime (Lindsay Wagner) is pictured standing behind a large rock which separates her and the Bigfoot. She has blonde long hair, blue eyes and stares at the Bigfoot. In the forefront the back of the large hairy ape like creature of the Bigfoot can be seen.

Under Water by Tara Menon: A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Ocean's Fragility

Tara Menon's debut novel explores female friendship, grief, and environmental fragility after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, blending vivid nature descriptions with a fragmented narrative style.

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Inside Stephen King’s Archives: Caroline Bicks Reveals His Writing Secrets

Caroline Bicks explores Stephen King’s archives, revealing his meticulous writing process, frugality, and the evolution of key novels like Carrie through detailed textual analysis and biographical insights.

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Sissy Spacek covered in blood in the 1976 film Carrie

Share Your Favorite Books You've Read This Month

invites readers to share books they've enjoyed recently, whether fiction or non-fiction, via a secure form. A journalist will contact contributors before publication.

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Can You Solve the Dinkiest Math Magazine’s Latest Puzzles?

Solutions to four puzzles from Hyde Park Math Zine, including perimeter calculations, digit placement, sums, and tennis probability challenges.

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Can You Solve These Puzzles from the Hyde Park Math Zine?

Explore puzzles from the Hyde Park Math Zine, a unique local publication by Kevin Gately featuring math challenges and artwork. Solutions posted at 5pm UK time.

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Beth yw eich hoff reg Cymraeg? Joanna Człapa yn ymchwilio rhegfeydd

Joanna Człapa, myfyriwr o Wlad Pwyl, yn ymchwilio rhegfeydd Cymraeg ar gyfer ei BA ac MA, gan archwilio eu defnydd a phrofiadau yng Nghaernarfon.

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