A Scottish village has reached its £50,000 fundraising target to purchase Parton Kirk, where physicist James Clerk Maxwell is buried. The community now seeks an additional £20,000 for repairs before a 1 November 2026 deadline.
4 min readA 10-year-old Tyrone fan wore his GAA jersey to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in August, hoping the encounter would bring his team good fortune. The Pope acknowledged the colours during their brief conversation at St Peter's Basilica.
3 min readPokémon fans prepare for the 30th Celebration expansion launching on 16 September 2026, with collectors and retailers describing it as the biggest release in a decade. Retailers expect queues and rapid sellouts.
6 min readCatherine Zeta-Jones criticises the term 'nepo baby' as 'horrific', defending her children Dylan and Carys as they pursue careers in acting and directing. She argues they are forging their own paths despite their famous family background.
3 min readAutumn's lengthening nights offer prime opportunities for stargazing. Watch for the Pleiades star cluster, Orionid and Leonid meteor showers, a November planetary parade, and a supermoon across the coming months.
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