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WW1 Soldier’s Bible with Bullet Hole to Be Displayed After 100 Years

Private Duncan MacFarlane survived a WW1 bullet thanks to his bible, now displayed with his military memorabilia over 100 years later.

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MacFarlane family The inside of a bible with script on the left-hand side, a hole between the two open pages towards the bottom and some faint writing 'D MacFarlane Gordon Highlanders France' on the right-hand side page.

Rhys Ifans Supports Screening of Rare 1990s Welsh Band Footage at BFI Festival

Rhys Ifans supports a project showcasing rare 1990s Welsh rock band footage at the BFI's Rip It Up festival, celebrating the Cool Cymru era and Welsh youth culture.

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Ryan Eddleston All five band members standing in side by side surrounded by yellow and orange dahlias, with more flowers behind. They all wear army green jackets and two out of five wear a cap, one a hat. Three of the men also wear sunglasses

Euphoria Returns with Zendaya and Cast Amid Mixed Critical Reactions

The US drama Euphoria returns with Zendaya and cast, sparking mixed reviews over its portrayal of sex, drugs, and youth culture amid controversy and praise.

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Reuters Sydney Sweeney and Sam Levinson standing and smiling together in front of large yellow Euphoria lettering on the red carpet

Crowds Gather in Mumbai as Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle's Funeral Approaches

Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, 92, passed away in Mumbai. Tributes pour in from leaders, artists, and fans. Her funeral with state honours is set for Monday evening.

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Reuters Actor Tabu wearing a white kurta and a scarf pays her respects to Indian singer Asha Bhosle - who is seen lying in a casket wrapped in the Indian flag, as police officers and family members stand nearby

Euphoria Returns Tonight with Zendaya, Elordi, and Sweeney in Final Season

Tonight features the final season of Euphoria with Zendaya and co., plus the DTF St Louis finale and new shows including Miriam Margolyes’ podcast and Michael Portillo’s Japan journey.

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A young girl viewed from the side, sitting in the front of a pickup truck with her crossed legs up on the dashboard smiling at the camera with a hazy hot Mexican-looking landscape behind her

Revitalizing Armagh Gaol: Unlocking Potential of Historic Women's Prison

Armagh Gaol, Northern Ireland's historic women's prison, is the focus of renewed redevelopment efforts with public input and potential government funding aiming to unlock its future.

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BBC The front view of Armagh Gaol on a sunny spring evening. The three-story, 14-bay Georgian building is surrounded by a low perimeter wall, topped by a decorative, spiked iron fence. The windows and doorways are arched. The ground floor windows are boarded up, while upper floor windows are secured by white metal bars. There are two hatchback cars parked on the pavement in front of the gaol.

Black Welsh Speaker Faces Assumptions Due to Skin Colour

Seren Jones, a black Welsh speaker, faces assumptions about her language skills due to her skin colour. Despite rising Welsh speakers from ethnic minorities, unconscious bias persists. Actress Mali Ann Rees calls for inclusivity to support the goal of a million Welsh speakers by 2030.

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Brandon Brown Seren Jones, who is of mixed race and has long brown hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing gold hoop earrings and has freckles.

Medieval Well Unearthed by Builders in Ripon City Centre

Builders in Ripon, North Yorkshire, have uncovered a 42-foot medieval well during construction at Halls of Ripon. The well, in excellent condition, is set to become a featured part of the £400,000 department store revamp.

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Rejoicing in Ripon Blog/Tim Flanagan A deep, stone‑lined well with a metal ladder descending into the darkness, surrounded by dirt and wooden planks, with a person’s tan work boot and a coiled red‑and‑yellow rope positioned at the edge.

Joanna Page Returns in BBC's Thrifting Challenge Show Shift the Thrift

Joanna Page returns to TV in BBC's new series Shift the Thrift, where contestants thrift, upcycle, and auction items live to raise money for charity.

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BBC/One Tribe TV Joanna Page is standing in a charity shop with different kinds of dresses hanging on a rail behind her. There are a number of different items surrounding them in the background. Joanna Page stood infront of them with her arms out wide, smiling at the camera.

Sam Heughan Leads New York Tartan Day Parade Celebrating Scottish Heritage

Sam Heughan led the New York Tartan Day parade for the second time, celebrating Scottish culture and heritage during Tartan Week with thousands of participants and business events.

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Getty Images A man in a green top, smiling and holding a bottle of whisky in his hand, with a column of marchers behind him

Legendary Bollywood Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Asha Bhosle, legendary Bollywood singer with a career spanning over eight decades and 12,000 songs, has died at 92. Known for her versatility and iconic collaborations, she left an indelible mark on Indian music and culture.

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AFP Indian singer Asha Bhosle performs at the '75 years of Asha' concert at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, April 17, 2008.

Your Stunning Photos of Scotland from 4 to 10 April

A selection of stunning photographs of Scotland taken between 4 and 10 April, showcasing landscapes, wildlife, and seasonal moments from contributors across the country.

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