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Afro Hair Care Workshops Foster Identity and Community in Wrexham

Natalie Edwards leads afro hair care workshops in Wrexham, addressing knowledge gaps and fostering identity and community. The initiative offers practical advice, supports families and professionals, and highlights the importance of culturally relevant hair care education.

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Sian Edwards/Done Together A woman with long braided afro hair is smiling as she is standing next to a grey backdrop.

Bolling Hall Awarded Grant for Abraham Sharp Astronomy Project

Bolling Hall museum received a £3,500 grant from the Royal Society to fund a project on Bradford-born astronomer Abraham Sharp, engaging local South Asian communities through events and exhibitions.

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Bradford Museums/Phil Jackson A man in a grey curly wig and velvet coat speaks to some children while looking at astronomical equipment

Netflix's Dept Q Building Denied Listed Status Despite Meeting Criteria

Argyle House in Edinburgh, featured in Netflix's Dept Q, meets criteria for listed status but is denied due to advanced redevelopment plans. The brutalist 1960s building faces demolition despite its architectural significance.

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BBC A general view of the rear of Argyle House. The building is low and is made of light stone with dark motifs above the door and windos to the left side.

Who Will Succeed Scott Mills as Radio 2 Breakfast Show Host?

Scott Mills' departure from Radio 2's breakfast show leaves a key vacancy. Potential successors include Vernon Kay, Sara Cox, Rylan Clark, Gary Davies, Greg James, Claudia Winkleman, Clara Amfo, and others, each bringing unique strengths and challenges.

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BBC Vernon Kay, Claudia Winkleman and Rylan Clark

Kanye West to Headline All Nights at 2026 Wireless Festival in London

Kanye West, now known as Ye, will headline all nights of the 2026 Wireless Festival in London amid controversy over his past antisemitic remarks and recent public apologies.

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Getty Images Kanye West is wearing black sunglasses and a black t-shirt. He has a shaved head and goatee, and his mouth is slightly open. There is a thin silver necklace with a silver pendant peeking over the t-shirt. He is walking somewhere and although the background is blurred, we can see someone walking behind him. There are a black curtain and a white wall in the background, too.

Eurovision Song Contest Debuts First Asia Edition with 10 Countries

The Eurovision Song Contest launches its first Asia edition with 10 countries, including South Korea and Thailand, culminating in a grand final in Bangkok on 14 November.

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Getty Images Eurovision 2025 winner JJ raises a clear trophy

Titanic’s Original Ship Plans to Be Publicly Released for the First Time

The technical plans of the Titanic and its sister ships will be publicly accessible for the first time through the Harland and Wolff archive, housed at the Ulster Folk Museum and supported by a major cataloguing project.

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National Museums Northern Ireland A woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair smiles at the camera. She is standing in what looks like a store room holding a large piece of paper, which looks like a blueprint. She is wearing a grey blazer.

£1.1m Secured to Restore Springburn Winter Gardens as Community 'Living Ruin'

Springburn Winter Gardens, Scotland's largest glasshouse, will be stabilised and partially restored with £1.1m funding to serve as a community arts and culture hub, preserving it as a 'living ruin'.

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Richard Sutcliffe Springburn Winter Gardens - a derelict glasshouse, with trees and greenery surrounding it

Wordle Creator Josh Wardle Reflects on Selling Game and New Puzzle Launch

Josh Wardle, creator of Wordle, reflects on selling the game and introduces Parseword, a new word puzzle inspired by cryptic crosswords.

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PA Media This images shows the screen of an IPhone, showing the screen of the online game, Wordle.

Côr Merched Plastaf yn Ennill Grand Prix Golden Voices Montserrat yng Nghatalunya

Côr Merched Plastaf o Gaerdydd yn ennill y Grand Prix yng ngŵyl Golden Voices of Montserrat yng Nghatalunya gyda sgôr berffaith o 100, gan ddod yn y côr cyntaf o Gymru i gyflawni hyn erioed.

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Sir Billy Connolly Narrates New Audio Guide for Kelvingrove Museum

Sir Billy Connolly has recorded a new audio guide for Kelvingrove Museum, sharing personal memories and insights on 12 selected artefacts, including Fulton's Grand Orrery. The guide aims to engage listeners with Connolly's unique perspective and fondness for the museum.

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BBC Sir Billy sitting in a theatre with colourful upholstered chairs in the background. He is wearing a denim jacket with a patterned red cloth in the pocket.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Honoured with Honorary Degree in Belfast

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Belfast 60 years after training there to receive an honorary doctorate from Ulster University, recognising his impact in public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

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Getty Images Arnold Schwarzenegger, an older man with black hair and a white beard standing smiling. He is wearing a blue shirt and dark jacket. The background is blue.

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