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18th Century Kirkpatrick Juxta Church Approved for Conversion to 3-Bedroom Home

Plans to convert the 18th Century Kirkpatrick Juxta Parish Church near Beattock into a three-bedroom home have been approved, preserving its historic features while adapting it for modern living.

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Billy McCrorie A view up a pathway past gravestones and trees to a white church building with a spire.

Pum Llywydd Anrhydeddus wedi'u Cyhoeddi ar gyfer Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2026

Mae pum llywydd anrhydeddus wedi'u cyhoeddi ar gyfer Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2026 yn Sir Benfro, gan gynnwys y diweddar Prifardd Eirwyn George a chynrychiolwyr amlwg eraill o'r ardal.

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TRNSMT 2026: Full Line-Up, World Cup Impact, Weather, and Viewing Info

TRNSMT 2026 returns to Glasgow Green from 19-21 June with headliners Richard Ashcroft, Kasabian, and Lewis Capaldi. The festival features World Cup screenings, diverse acts, and extensive BBC coverage.

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Getty Images Lewis Capaldi singing onstage - he has light brown hair and a denim jacket over a chequed shirt.

Historic Scottish Asylum Archive Gains UNESCO Memory of the World Status

The Crichton Royal Institution archive in Dumfries, Scotland, has been added to the UK UNESCO Memory of the World Register for its pioneering mental health care records, including patient writings, artwork, and early asylum magazines.

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Crichton Archive Collection/ DGC Heritage Service An aerial view of the Crichton Estate with sandstone buildings and green rolling fields

Filming Begins on Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs' New BBC Comedy 'Better Later'

Filming has begun on the BBC comedy Better Later, co-written by and starring Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs, set in a fictional Welsh village and following two strangers who form a friendship at a knee trauma clinic.

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BBC/Owen Bell Ruth Jones stands with Steve Speirs with his arm around her. She is smiling holding a clapperboard, wearing a brown jacket has has a short grey bob. Steve Speirs is smiling, with a checked shirt with a blue jumper vest over it. A shop background is behind them, with a box of peppers in sight.

From Stag-Do Drag Video to World Cup Anthem: Scotland’s Unlikely Song Sensation

A stag-do video of Andy Considine dancing in drag to 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' has become Scotland's unofficial anthem, celebrated from Euro 2020 to a Tartan Army takeover at Fenway Park.

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Teyrngedau i'r Parchedig John Owen, englynwr a chynhyrchydd o Rhuthun

Mae teyrngedau wedi'u rhoi i'r Parchedig John Owen, englynwr a chynhyrchydd o Rhuthun, sydd wedi marw yn 85 oed. Bu'n weinidog, ymgyrchydd dros y Gymraeg, a sefydlwr Cymdeithas Ddrama Rhuthun, gan adael etifeddiaeth ddiwylliannol a chrefyddol.

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Gordon Brown and Ian Rankin Join Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026 Line-Up

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2026 features former PM Gordon Brown, Sir Ian Rankin, John Grisham, and Nicola Sturgeon among 600+ speakers from 41 countries, with a theme of "Changing Your Mind." Events span politics, fiction, AI, and family programming.

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PA Media Gordon Brown. He has grey hair and is wearing a dark-coloured suit and royal blue tie. The background is blurred.

Eisteddfodwyr yn cael cyfle i ddweud eu dweud ar ddyfodol y Brifwyl

Mae'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn cynnal cyfarfodydd ledled Cymru mis Mehefin i lunio strategaeth pum mlynedd nesaf. Nic Parry, Llywydd y Llys, yn rhannu ei weledigaeth ac yn annog y cyhoedd i gyfrannu.

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WRU Calls Limited 2026 Principality Stadium Concerts a 'Blip' as Take That Returns

The Welsh Rugby Union calls the limited 2026 Principality Stadium concerts a "blip" amid a strong upcoming event pipeline. Take That and Metallica headline this year's shows, with major acts having performed in previous years. Road closures and extra transport services are planned for Take That's...

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Getty Images Gary, Mark and Howard hold hands and raise their arms in the air on stage. Howard and Gary wear black jackets and trousers with silver embroidered details on the legs and shoulders, while Mark wears a silver jumpsuit that is laced at the front. The stage screen behind them is blue and sparkly.

What Makes a World Cup Song Truly Memorable?

World Cup songs have long been a cherished part of football culture, with iconic anthems like Put 'Em Under Pressure and World In Motion still resonating decades later. This article explores what makes these songs timeless and highlights recent fan favourites.

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Getty Images Peter Beardsley John Barnes Des Walker in a recording studio, holding earphones and singing into a microphone

Trystan Owen Shares Personal Memories and Passions from Bangor to Llanberis

Trystan Owen from Bangor shares memories from childhood, favourite places like Llanberis, best nights out, personal passions including basketball and Spiderman, and his admiration for Michael Jackson and Gareth Bale.

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