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Can Setting Reading Goals Help You and Reduce Screen Time?

Readers and authors discuss the rise of reading goals amid declining UK literacy rates. While targets can motivate, experts warn against reducing reading to numbers, emphasizing the importance of pleasure and meaningful engagement.

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Chelsea Flower Show Seeks New Charity Sponsors as Project Giving Back Ends Support

Chelsea Flower Show seeks new charity sponsors as Project Giving Back ends after funding 63 gardens and investing over £23m since 2022, marking a shift in sponsorship and eco-friendly gardening focus.

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Flowers in bloom in bloom in show garden

Gwobrau'r Selar yn dychwelyd gyda uchelgais i ysbrydoli pobl ifanc

Gwobrau'r Selar yn dychwelyd i Aberystwyth gyda phwyslais ar uchelgais i ddenu cynulleidfaoedd ifanc a chefnogi cerddorion Cymraeg newydd. Ed Holden yn derbyn gwobr Cyfraniad Arbennig 2026.

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Spectacular Nigerian Fishing Festival Returns After Six Years

After a six-year break, the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival returned in northern Nigeria, featuring thousands of fishermen competing in traditional contests and cultural celebrations attended by President Bola Tinubu.

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AFP via Getty Images A fisherman poses for a portrait holding a fish he just caught. Blurred in the background dozens of other fishermen can be seen in the water.

Grant Hutchison Transitions from Glastonbury Drummer to Cider Festival Organizer

Grant Hutchison, former drummer of Frightened Rabbit, transitions from touring major festivals to running a cider shop and launching a cider festival in Fife, honoring his late brother's legacy while focusing on family and craft cider appreciation.

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Georgina Beard A man sits in front of a white shelf that is lined with bottles of cider. He has flowing dark hair with a large handle bar moustache.

Y Diliau yn Hel Atgofion am Ganu Pop y 60au gyda Caryl Parry Jones

Y Diliau, grŵp pop gwerin o Sir Gâr, yn rhannu atgofion gyda Caryl Parry Jones am eu gyrfa boblogaidd yn y 1960au a'r 1970au, gan gynnwys eu dechrau, ffasiwn, a chyngherddau nodedig.

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Y Diliau yn hel atgofion gyda Caryl Parry Jones

Can Claudia Winkleman Create a Captivating New Chatshow Like Graham Norton?

Claudia Winkleman’s new chatshow faces high expectations amid the challenges of creating engaging interviews. Industry veterans share insights on guest selection, interview evolution, and the elusive chemistry that defines memorable chatshow moments.

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Claudia Winkleman’s new chatshow starts on BBC next month.

Glasgow's People's Palace Reopening Delayed Indefinitely Amid Evolving Plans

Glasgow's People's Palace reopening has been delayed indefinitely as refurbishment timelines and costs evolve. Funding challenges persist, with no Scottish government support confirmed despite ongoing discussions.

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Glasgow Life The People’s Palace building, a historic museum made with red bricks, on a sunny day.

Your Stunning Photos of Scotland from 13 to 20 February

A selection of photographs of Scotland sent between 13 and 20 February, showcasing wildlife, landscapes, and stunning natural moments captured by contributors across the country.

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George Carson Coloured love padlocks with inscriptions are attached to the road bridge between South Queensferry and North Queensferry. The Forth Rail Bridge and the Firth of Forth can be seen in the distance.

SSE Arena and Promoter Respond to Complaints About KPop Tribute Show

The SSE Arena and Aiken Promotions defended the KPop Forever! tribute show after some attendees criticized the performance quality and ticket value following the event in Belfast.

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Getty Images A hand, with pink painted nails, holding a microphone. The background of the image is black.

I’ll Be the Monster by Sean Gilbert: Dark Obsession and Twisted Control Explored

Sean Gilbert’s debut novel unveils a seemingly perfect couple’s dark past, exploring obsession, control, and the blurred lines between fantasy and psychopathy.

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Silhouetted group of people at public park with fountain in Istanbul historic districtGroup of people walking at public park in Sultan Ahmet district, Istanbul Turkey

Mistar Urdd Celebrates 50 Years as a Beloved Welsh Icon

Mistar Urdd, created in 1976 by Wynne Melville Jones, celebrates 50 years as a beloved Welsh youth icon, symbolizing pride, inclusion, and Welsh culture through events, sports, and creative projects.

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