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Women Are Ditching Office Jobs for DIY and Plumbing Careers

Women are increasingly leaving office jobs for careers in plumbing and construction, inspired by social media DIY influencers and attracted by job security and flexibility. Gen Z women are leading the charge in challenging gender stereotypes in trades.

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After 50 Years, Ely Barman Retires From The Prince Albert

Glyn Jones, who began working at The Prince Albert in Ely 50 years ago for a supposed 10-minute favour, has retired from his role as barman. He will continue as the pub's quizmaster and remain a regular.

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Royal Mint unveils Cluedo 50p coin with hidden microtext messages

The Royal Mint has launched a new collectible 50p coin celebrating Cluedo, featuring all six game characters and hidden microtext. Available in multiple formats from £19.95 to £2,495, the coin marks 100 years since the game's creation. A competition offers a gold proof coin worth over £2,000.

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Comedian Convicted of Insulting Erdoğan Released Pending Appeal

An Istanbul court has convicted comedian Deniz Göktaş of insulting President Erdoğan and sentenced him to nearly 19 months, but ordered his release on 28 September 2026 due to time served. He remains under a travel ban pending appeal.

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Britain's first astronaut opens space museum at Lake District observatory

Britain's first astronaut Helen Sharman has officially opened the John Dulcamara Space Flight Museum at Grizedale Observatory in Cumbria. The collection includes artefacts from Apollo 11 and the Russian space programme, donated by private collector John Dulcamara after 30 years of acquisition.

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Welsh Football Museum Opens with 150-Year Collection of Rare Artefacts

Wales' first national football museum opened on 25 September 2026, displaying 150 years of memorabilia including an 1899 cap, a 1958 telegram about John Charles, and rare pennants from international matches.

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Scottish Gran Becomes World's Oldest Female Fortnite Streamer

A 78-year-old Scottish grandmother has been named the world's oldest female Fortnite streamer by Guinness World Records. Cath Bowie from Moray began playing in 2017 and now has around 24,000 followers, streaming five hours daily.

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Will.i.am Backs Petition to Reinstate Sir Tom Jones on The Voice

Will.i.am has endorsed a petition to reinstate Sir Tom Jones as a full-time judge on The Voice UK. The campaign, started by superfan Aaron Howlett, has gathered over 51,000 signatures worldwide. ITV cited insurance costs for removing the 86-year-old Welsh legend from his coaching role.

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Team restores 5,000-year-old Irish tomb ahead of winter solstice

A team of archaeologists, engineers and craftspeople is restoring a 5,000-year-old passage tomb on Slieve Gullion's summit to reopen it for the winter solstice. The structure's 1960s roof deteriorated dangerously and required replacement before visitors can safely experience the solstice phenomenon.

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From childhood cancer survivor to international beauty pageant champion

Nicole Anderson survived childhood cancer and hip dysplasia to become an international beauty pageant champion. The 33-year-old healthcare worker from Cumbernauld won the Ms Role Model title at Royal International, using her platform to promote mental health awareness through her ASK HAY initiative.

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Welsh Village Officially Adopts Historic Name Pentre Moch Alongside Northop Hall

Flintshire village Northop Hall has officially adopted its historic Welsh name Pentre Moch, meaning Pigs Village, following council approval. The name will appear on official maps and records while the English name remains in use.

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How I Survived Testing 13 Ice-Cream Makers in Peak Summer Heat

A tester's month-long evaluation of 13 ice-cream machines during record heat revealed the joys and chaos of homemade frozen desserts, complete with accidental butter, zested lemons and a house that smelled of milk.

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