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Brad Pitt Serves Coffee to 16 Abusive Dogs in Spike Jonze's Surreal De'Longhi Ad

Brad Pitt stars in a surreal new De'Longhi coffee machine advertisement directed by Spike Jonze, in which he is verbally abused by 16 dogs. The campaign launches globally on September 9, 2026, ahead of his film The Heart of the Beast.

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Douglas Head gets Conservation Area status after years of campaigning

Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area by the Manx government after years of campaigning by local historians and two public consultations showing 92% support. The designation restricts alterations to properties within the boundary without planning permission.

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Wildflowers sit in the foreground overlooking Douglas Harbour and city. Mountains are in the background.

Sir Tom Jones: 'I didn't want to leave The Voice'

Sir Tom Jones has expressed his reluctance to leave The Voice UK after more than a decade as a coach, citing ITV's decision to refresh the show's lineup. The 86-year-old Welsh singer revealed insurance difficulties and a proposed reduced role as reasons for his departure, though ITV remains hopef...

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Sir Tom Jones in a blue suit stood in front of a red backdrop with the words The Voice UK on it.

Monty Don Steps Down from Gardeners' World After 20+ Years

Monty Don, 71, is leaving Gardeners' World after more than 20 years as the show's longest-serving head gardener. He will depart at the end of the current series, describing the move as the right time for change.

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Monty Don pictured on Gardeners' World in 2024

Tuscany's Scottish Town Draws Record Crowds for Annual Festival

Barga in Tuscany drew a record 5,000–6,000 visitors to its annual Scottish Festival from 4–6 September, celebrating the town's deep historical ties to Scotland through emigration. The event featured pipe bands, Highland games, and performances from international Scottish groups.

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Two woman stand smiling behind Scotland flags

Londonderry's Historic St Columb's Hall Secured With £3.75m Lottery Grant

Londonderry's Grade A listed St Columb's Hall has been purchased by the St Columb's Hall Trust with £3.75m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The 138-year-old building will undergo comprehensive restoration and redevelopment, with work beginning in spring 2027 to restore it to full public use.

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A grand old hall stands on a busy street in Londonderry, it has five storeys and a balcony can be seen to the front of the building, supported by columns. A number of pedestrians pass by.

Pioneering Palaeontologist Dorothea Bate Honoured with Blue Plaque at Tring Museum

Dorothea Bate, a pioneering palaeontologist who became one of the first women employed by the Natural History Museum, has been honoured with a blue plaque at the museum's Tring location. The fossil hunter discovered previously unknown species and published over 80 scientific papers despite facing...

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A black and white photograph from 1934 of Dorothea Bate (centre) with Sir Temi Zammit and Dr Joseph Baldacchino at the National Museum in Valletta, Malta.

Bradley Carlisle becomes first professional Santa with Down syndrome inducted into Hall of Fame

Bradley Carlisle, 37, from Atlanta, has become the first professional Santa with Down syndrome to be inducted into the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame after completing elite Santa Academy training in August.

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Parton Kirk: Scottish village launches race to save church linked to 'forgotten Einstein'

Parton community launches fundraising drive to purchase the church where physicist James Clerk Maxwell is buried, aiming to create a science centre celebrating his life and work before a 1 November deadline.

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A church building in a graveyard with trees around it

Michael Owen's 'Never Tell Kids I Love Them' Comment Sparks Parenting Debate

Michael Owen sparked debate after saying he never tells his children he loves them, believing actions speak louder. Experts and parents are divided on whether verbal affirmation or consistent actions matter more in showing love.

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A young blonde child wearing a yellow t-shirt is hugged by a man wearing a red t-shirt and a woman wearing a beige striped t-shirt.

Rob Brydon Regrets Missing Dolly Parton Interview During BBC Documentary

Rob Brydon expresses regret at turning down an interview with Dolly Parton during his BBC documentary, choosing family holiday instead. He discusses his debut children's book and connections to Gavin and Stacey.

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Rob Brydon smiling at the camera. He had brown hair and wearing a brown jacket. There's a big pink butterfly sign behind him with Dolly written in yellow.

Historic Austins Department Store Set for Transformation Into Cultural Hub

Plans have been submitted to transform Austins, an iconic Londonderry department store closed since 2016, into a cultural and community hub with library and exhibition space. The Inner City Trust acquired the building in 2025 and will begin exploratory work in January 2026.

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A large building with a number of boarded up windows.