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Eisteddfod 2026: Announcing Maes B Artists Including Eden and Bwncath

Mae Eden, Bwncath, Pys Melyn a Breichiau Hir yn cael eu cyhoeddi fel rhai o brif artistiaid Maes B 2026, gyda mwy o enwau a phrofiadau newydd i'w cyhoeddi dros yr wythnosau nesaf.

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Madeleine Thien and Robbie Arnott Among Finalists for Climate Fiction Prize

Madeleine Thien, Robbie Arnott, and others are shortlisted for the £10,000 climate fiction prize, celebrating novels addressing the climate crisis through diverse storytelling.

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Stack of Climate Fiction Prize shortlisted books

Young People Defend Gap Year as Valuable Time Before University

Young people like Mia, Gwen, and Victoria defend gap years as valuable for personal growth, travel, and career readiness despite pressures to go straight to university.

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Gwen Shepherd Gwen pictured smiling at the camera. She is sitting in what looks like a restaurant.

The B-52s Swap 'Love Shack' for British Heritage on Farewell Tour

The B-52s, known for their hit "Love Shack," are embarking on a UK farewell tour, blending their quirky origins with a newfound fascination for British culture, while reflecting on their five-decade journey marked by creativity, tragedy, and enduring influence.

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Rhino Music A 1989 promotional photo for The B-52s shows the band posing in a variety of bright colours against a yellow backdrop. Singer Fred Schneider is wearing a pair of sci-fi spectacles and Kate Pierson has her right hand raised to the air

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes Among Nine Finalists for UK City of Culture 2029

Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes, and six other locations are finalists for UK City of Culture 2029, with funding boosts and a £10m prize for the winner announced by DCMS.

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Getty Images A composite image of three stock photos shows on the left the Blackpool Tower against a backdrop of the city skyline, in the middle a view of the Ipswich Waterfront with yachts and small boats floating on the river in front of buildings next to the water, and on the right an aerial view of the Milton Keynes Rose - a circular park feature with stones in the middle - against the backdrop of buildings in Milton Keynes.

Welsh Learners Surpass 20,000 as Course Participation Grows by 12%

Welsh language learners have surpassed 20,000, marking a 12% increase in course completions. Growth is driven by workplace learning, young people, and diverse backgrounds, supporting the Welsh government's goal of one million speakers by 2050.

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The National Centre for Learning Welsh Adults in a classroom learning Welsh though The National Centre for Learning Welsh

House of the Dragon Returns to North Wales for Third Series Filming

House of the Dragon returns to north Wales for its third series, filming at locations like Beaumaris Pier and Snowdonia. Supported by Creative Wales funding, the production boosts the local economy and offers trainee opportunities.

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HBO The head and neck of a large, red, computer-generated dragon rises over the top of the mountain; it is roaring, revealing sharp teeth with its wings outspread

Historic Surrey Tunnel Linked to Ada Lovelace to Reopen After 50 Years

A secret tunnel at Horsley Towers in Surrey, linked to Ada Lovelace, is reopening after 50 years. The estate, designed by Sir Charles Barry, celebrates Lovelace's pioneering role in computing with a special event on 28 March.

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De Vere Horsley Estate A photo taken from just inside the entrance of a tunnel, looking out at the courtyard of a grand looking building.

Jed O'Reilly Answers the Call: Actor and Presenter from Lyn-nedd

Jed O'Reilly, cyflwynydd ac actor o Lyn-nedd, yn rhannu atgofion, hoff leoedd, profiadau a hoff gerddoriaeth mewn cyfweliad manwl.

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Zendaya Reacts to Viral AI-Generated Wedding Photos with Tom Holland

Zendaya reacts to viral AI-generated wedding photos with Tom Holland, clarifying they are not real and addressing rumours about their marriage.

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BBC An AI created image of Zendaya and Tom Holland getting married

Thousands Celebrate St Patrick's Day Across Northern Ireland and Dublin

Thousands gathered across Northern Ireland and Dublin for St Patrick's Day, featuring parades, a 10K run, and celebrations honoring the patron saint of Ireland.

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PA Media A woman dressed in green, with an Irish flag in her hand. She is wearing Shamrock glittery glasses and a headband. She also has Shamrocks painted on her face.

Doagh Famine Village Reopens Nearly a Year After Devastating Fire

Doagh Famine Village in County Donegal has reopened nearly a year after a fire destroyed much of the site. Owner Pat Doherty credits community support for the restoration and reopening on St Patrick's Day.

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Getty Images A thatched cottage with a red door and a window either side of the door. The cottage is painted white.