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Ancient Mammoth Tusks Reveal Symbol Patterns Predating Writing by 40,000 Years

Researchers discovered symbolic patterns on 45,000-year-old mammoth tusks in Germany, suggesting early forms of writing far predating known scripts from Mesopotamia.

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University of Tübingen / Hildegard Jensen A figurine shaped like a mammoth. It is ivory colour with dark grey patches, and has deeply-engraved lines of crosses and dots

New Urdd Eisteddfod Rules Frustrate 19-25 Year Old Competitors

Mae myfyrwyr yn mynegi pryderon am reolau newydd Eisteddfod yr Urdd sy'n gofyn iddynt gystadlu yn y rhanbarth cyn y genedlaethol, gan achosi rhwystredigaeth a straen ychwanegol i'r grŵp oedran 19-25 oed.

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£30,000 Inclusive Books for Children Awards Celebrate Boundary-Pushing Titles

Six female authors won the 2026 Inclusive Books for Children awards, sharing £30,000 for titles promoting diversity and authentic representation in UK children’s literature.

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IBC award winners Let’s Play by Alex Strick, Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow; Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy; The Beautiful Layers of Me by Sophia Payne and Ruchi Mhasane

Scottish Fish and Chip Shop Inspires Horror Game Grease Trap '99

James Muirhead's horror game Grease Trap '99 draws on his experience working in a Scottish fish and chip shop, featuring Gaelic dialogue and a Cthulhu-inspired monster. Funded by Creative Scotland, the game blends cultural authenticity with nostalgic graphics.

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James Muirhead James Muirhead, who is wearing a dark coat, sits by a harbour on a grey day, holding a takeaway box of fish and chips and a lemon wedge. Fishing boats rest in the background near a stone pier, with pastel-coloured houses lining the waterfront.

Restoring Galashiels' Historic Fountain Faces Major Silt Removal Challenge

Restoring Galashiels' historic Cornmill Fountain requires removing about 150 tonnes of silt blocking its water supply. The community-backed project aims to revive the ornate, category-B listed fountain designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1912.

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BBC A blonde haired woman with a black and white scarf and blue jacket smiles at the camera

Glasgow City Chambers to Introduce Visitor Fees and Expand Event Use

Glasgow City Chambers will introduce visitor fees and expand external event use, highlighting its architectural and cultural significance.

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Getty Images A view of the City Chambers building in Glasgow - a a Victorian civic building with ornate stonework, arched windows, Corinthian columns, and decorative carvings across multiple levels.

How to Make Maiale al Latte Using On-the-Turn Milk – Classic Italian Recipe

Learn how to make maiale al latte, a classic Italian dish using sour milk to braise pork shoulder in a creamy, caramelised sauce. This recipe helps reduce milk waste and delivers tender, flavorful pork.

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Gucci Faces Criticism for AI-Generated Images Ahead of Milan Fashion Week

Gucci faces criticism for using AI-generated images to promote its Milan Fashion Week show, sparking debate over creativity and luxury branding in the digital age.

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Ancient Cargo Ship Hull Discovered on Hemsby Beach After Storms

Part of an ancient cargo ship's hull washed ashore on Hemsby beach after East coast gales. Experts believe it dates from the 16th or 17th century, revealing historic shipbuilding techniques. Identification remains difficult due to scarce records.

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Shaun Whitmore/BBC Wooden parts from a ship lie on a sandy beach. The sea is in the background and people can be seen walking the coastline. It is sunny, the sky is pale blue with white clouds.

Sut i Gydblethu’r Byd Digidol a’r Byd Print mewn Papurau Bro Cymru

Papau bro Cymru wynebu heriau wrth geisio cadw balans rhwng y byd digidol a'r byd print, gan gynnwys angen gwirfoddolwyr a chostau cynyddol, wrth barhau i gefnogi'r Gymraeg a chysylltu cymunedau lleol.

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Snoop Dogg Surprises Swansea Staff with Private Canteen Concert

Snoop Dogg surprised Swansea staff with a private hour-long concert in their canteen before attending his first home game as Swansea City FC co-owner, highlighting his impact on the club and local businesses.

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PA Media Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg in the stands during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Bafta Winner Calls for Greater Tourette's Awareness After Racist Slur Incident

Lauren Evans, Bafta-winning casting director of 'I Swear', urges greater education on Tourette syndrome after a racist slur was involuntarily uttered during a broadcast, overshadowing the film's success and sparking BBC apologies.

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Getty Images Evans with her Bafta award, wearing a green sparkly dress