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Wladimir Klitschko Says Family in 'Profound Shock and Grief' After Hayden Panettiere's Death

Wladimir Klitschko says his family is in "profound shock and grief" after actress Hayden Panettiere's death at 36, as new details emerge about the investigation into her passing in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Actress Hayden Panettiere (left) and Wladimir Klitschko attend the World Music Awards 2010 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Green Man Festival Scraps Fire Ceremony Amid Wales Drought and Wildfires

Green Man festival has scrapped its traditional burning ceremony due to wildfire risk from ongoing drought, opting for an alternative send-off as military personnel continue assisting fire crews across Wales.

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A giant Green Man sculpture has been lit on fire in the dark. Its face is illuminated with large flames coming from its torso.

Ymgyrch gymunedol i achub clwb gweithwyr hanesyddol Y Tymbl rhag cau am byth

Mae cymuned Y Tymbl yn Sir Gâr wedi lansio ymgyrch i achub eu clwb gweithwyr hanesyddol, a gaeodd ym mis Gorffennaf, cyn iddo fynd i ocsiwn ym mis Medi.

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Derry Féile Closes with Carnival Parade Through Bogside and Brandywell

Derry's Féile community festival concluded on 15 August 2026 with a carnival parade through the Bogside and Brandywell, capping an 11-day programme of more than 150 events attended by an estimated 20,000 people.

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a group of young people in a play park chase a giant multicoloured ball

Count Binface Announces Fringe Show After Strong Clacton By-Election Showing

Count Binface, the satirical alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey, will perform a one-off Fringe show after finishing second in the Clacton by-election with a record novelty-candidate vote share.

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A person wearing an elaborate sci-fi costume with a large cylindrical helmet and dark armour stands with arms outstretched inside a sports hall, while attendees and display tables are visible in the background.

Giant Teacake and Nessie Props from Commonwealth Games Opening Set for Auction

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A giant teacake, wrapped in red and silver packaging, rises into the sky with sparks firing from underneath it. Various dancers and performers stand beneath it on the floor, performing a routine.

Suffolk Builder Livestreams Rare Solar Eclipse From Home Observatory

Suffolk builder Simon Wallace livestreamed Wednesday's rare eclipse to 1,500 viewers from his mobile astrophotography rig, as NASA confirmed the event was Europe's first total solar eclipse since 1999.

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Three images of a solar eclipse showing a orange sphere on a black background. In the first image it has a small semi circle of black in the top right, in the second this black semi circle is covering about a fifth of the orange sphere, and in the last image the sphere has become a thin orange crescent surrounded by black

Plymouth's British Firework Championships Return With Drone Displays

The British Firework Championships returned to Plymouth on 12 August 2026, with three pyrotechnic firms opening the contest and three more due to compete on Thursday, ahead of Friday's winner announcement.

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Fireworks exploding in the night sky above a waterfront.

Travis Kelce Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift Wedding: 'Best Night of My Life'

Travis Kelce called his wedding to Taylor Swift the 'best night of my life' at Chiefs training camp, revealing new details as Mayor Zohran Mamdani disclosed the couple paid New York City $160,000 in security costs.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen walking out of a restaurant on their wedding weekend in New York City. She is wearing a floral dress and he is seen in a short-sleeved button-down shirt and pants.

Inverness Weighs Conservation Plan for Three Historic Graveyards

Highland Council is exploring plans to conserve three historic Inverness graveyards—Greyfriars, Old High and Chapel Yard—with councillors set to consider a £20,000 feasibility study next week.

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Gravestone under trees in Inverness' Chapel Yard Cemetery. The leaves of the trees cast dabbled shadows on the ground.

Alex Jones Recalls Dolly Parton's 'Gorgeous' Off-Camera Look Before One Show Interview

Alex Jones recalls meeting a bare-faced Dolly Parton before a One Show interview, describing her as "still absolutely striking" without make-up, as the singer reportedly gives a health update and prepares for a 2026 Broadway musical.

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doll parton in a white rhinestone top and a matching acoustic guitar. she has blonde hair and full make up and a big smile as she stands on stage in front a dark background

Strictly Come Dancing 2026: Every Celebrity Contestant Ranked From Worst to Best Odds

The BBC has confirmed all 15 celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer and Melanie Walters, ahead of a September launch featuring new presenters and professional dancers.

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One man of colour, a man wearing glasses, and a woman in a ballgown, each holding a glitterball