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Why Alan Carr's unwanted cement animals matter to one family

Clare Stephens says the sale of Alan Carr's unwanted cement animals carried deep family meaning, as her grandfather helped create the Branxton Menagerie.

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Welsh actor Rex Hayes joins Ted Lasso cast in 'surreal' role

Cardiff actor Rex Hayes joins Ted Lasso season 4 as Siobhan, a new member of The Lady Greyhounds, and calls the role a “surreal” match of football and drama.

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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In breaks 73-year UK No 1 record

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In has become the longest-running UK No 1 single, overtaking a record set by Frankie Laine in 1953.

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Your pictures of Scotland

A selection of reader photos from Scotland, submitted between 24 and 31 July, featuring wildlife, landscapes, landmarks and family moments.

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The Human League to headline Belladrum’s second day

The Human League will headline day two at Belladrum in the Highlands, with Rizzle Kicks, Scouting for Girls and others also set to perform.

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Belfast prepares for first Fleadh with family events and road closures

Belfast hosts Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time from 2 to 9 August, with about 800,000 visitors expected, 200-plus events planned and a strong focus on family-friendly activities.

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Tomi Adeyemi calls Children of Blood and Bone film ‘worst thing’

Tomi Adeyemi said adapting Children of Blood and Bone was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through,” describing panic attacks, pain and tensions with people involved in the film.

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Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man romance, from 2016 to 2026

Zendaya and Tom Holland met in 2016 and have since promoted three Spider-Man films together, with a fourth arriving in 2026 after Holland confirmed their marriage.

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Callum Beattie and Mika to headline Belladrum opening day

Callum Beattie and Mika will headline Belladrum’s opening day in the Highlands, with The Human League, James and other acts also confirmed for the festival’s three days.

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John Croft obituary

John Croft, a Bletchley Park codebreaker who later worked on Soviet ciphers, died aged 103. He also served at the Home Office and became a noted abstract artist.

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BTS withdraw from 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category announced

BTS will not submit their Arirang album for the 2027 Grammys, appearing to protest the Academy’s new best Asian pop music performance category.

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BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo

The BBC has cancelled Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo as part of wider savings, while Main Mastermind will continue with Clive Myrie.

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