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Reader photographs of Scotland: 21–28 August showcase landscapes, wildlife and cultural moments

A curated selection of reader-submitted photographs from Scotland between 21 and 28 August showcases lochs, wildlife, cultural events, and atmospheric moments from across the country.

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A blue fishing boat sits on calm water in Oban Harbour at night, with colourful lights from waterfront buildings reflecting across the water beneath a dark sky.

Scottish village seeks £50,000 to save church honouring physicist Maxwell

A Scottish village has until 1 November to raise £50,000 to purchase Parton Kirk, which holds the grave of physicist James Clerk Maxwell. The community plans to convert it into a science and community centre honouring the 19th-century scientist whose electromagnetic wave theory underpins modern c...

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Two churches, one old and ruined in the foreground with a bell tower and the other a little more modern and well kept behind it. There are gravestones and trees around it

GTA 6 Gameplay Reveal: First Official Look at Jason and Lucia's Vice City Crime Spree

Rockstar Games revealed Grand Theft Auto VI's first official gameplay footage on 27 August 2026, showcasing protagonists Jason and Lucia's missions across Vice City. The presentation confirmed the game's 19 November 2026 release date despite recent security breaches that leaked extensive footage ...

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Grand Theft Auto 6’s star-crossed lovers Jason and Lucia, in front of the Vice City skyline

Blake Lively Awarded $407,451 of $8M Legal Fee Claim in Baldoni Defamation Fight

A federal judge awarded Blake Lively $407,451 in legal fees and costs from her dispute with Justin Baldoni, far less than the $8 million she sought. The award marked the first successful application of a California law protecting sexual harassment accusers from retaliatory defamation suits.

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Blake Lively in a white suit and earrings posing in front of the London skyline on 8 August 2024

Rockstar Breaks Silence on Widespread GTA 6 Gameplay Leaks

Rockstar Games has responded to extensive leaked GTA 6 gameplay videos, calling them "heartbreaking" for the development team. The company pledges to exceed expectations with an official Netflix preview, as the alleged leaker continues releasing material framed as protest against digital-only dis...

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Artwork from GTA 6 shows protagonists Jason and Lucia standing in front of a Miami-inspired skyline at sunset. The pair embrace while looking suspiciously at something or someone out of shot. Lucia rests one hand, holding a pistol, on Jason's chest.

Community campaign secures £45,000 to buy historic 19th Century Scottish church

A community campaign in southern Scotland has secured £45,000 to purchase a historic 19th Century church, preventing it from being sold to private owners. The Friends of Wamphray Church received donations from across the UK and North America to complete the fundraising target.

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Wamphray Church is sitting on a hill in a countryside setting with headstones around it. There are gloomy skies above and some trees, without leaves, beside it.

Yorkshire woman wins seagull impersonation championship in Weston-super-Mare

Trish Clemit from Yorkshire has won the 2026 Seagull Festival Championships in Weston-super-Mare, defending the birds against their poor public image. The competition, judged by viral sensation 'Seagull Boy' Cooper Wallace, featured separate categories for all ages and included themed entertainment.

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A woman with brown hair in plaits is dressed like a seagull with a white paper and orange beak on her head. Behind her is a group of morris dancers wearing all black.

Spanish Galleon Replica Brings 17th-Century History to Scottish Waters

A replica 17th-century Spanish galleon has been berthed at Ayr harbour as part of a European tour. The Galeón Andalucía, operated by the Nao Victoria Foundation and staffed by Spanish navy cadets, functions as a floating museum combining historical education with maritime training before departin...

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The Galeón Andalucía, a large 17th century Spanish galleon, berthed in port at Ayr harbour. A Spanish flag flies from the rear of the ship.

Belfast Mela Marks 20 Years as Beloved Cultural Festival Grows from 500 to Thousands

Belfast Mela marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a nine-day festival celebrating global music, dance, arts and food. Founded on principles of inclusivity, the festival has grown from 500 attendees to thousands, transforming how communities engage across cultural boundaries.

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Red fascinator with skull with colourful illustrations. She is wearing an oufit with white frils, red body and a yellow/pink/yellow dress

Hundreds gather at Salford Cathedral to bid farewell to Jimmy Cricket

Hundreds of family members, fellow comedians and fans gathered at Salford Cathedral on 21 August to honour the life of veteran entertainer Jimmy Cricket, who died aged 80 on 3 August. His son Fr Frankie Mulgrew led the requiem Mass, while mourners wore bow ties in tribute to the comedian's signat...

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A man with grey hair makes a hand salute to his head outside a cathedral

Derry Rose Puts City's Beloved Chicken Box in the Rose of Tralee Spotlight

Derry Rose Cará Hamilton showcased the city's beloved Chicken Box on stage at the Rose of Tralee, sparking pride back home and renewed debate over the dish's origins ahead of Tuesday's crowning.

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A chick box in a plastic container held up with two hands. It is covered in suace.

Bench Reviewer Gives His First-Ever 10/10 Score — On His Own Wedding Day

Sam Wilmot, who has reviewed more than 300 benches on Instagram over seven years, awarded his first-ever 10/10 score to a bench in Old Sodbury after marrying his wife Sophie there.

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A bride and groom sit side-by-side on a wooden bench looking at the camera, with expressionless faces. The groom is wearing a dark suit with a pink flower attached to his jacket. The bride is wearing a long white dress draped over the side of the bench, and is holding a bouquet of flowers.