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Elizabeth Taylor's Unwanted Clothes Sent by Richard Burton to Sister Head to Auction

A suitcase containing Elizabeth Taylor's unwanted clothes sent by Richard Burton to his sister in 1971 is heading to auction, expected to fetch up to £1,300. The lot includes Burton's handwritten letter and a Pratesi shawl embroidered with the couple's names.

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An open suitcase is pictured with flowery patterns. On the right is a letter written by Richard Burton on white paper.

Jack Lowden Calls James Bond Speculation 'Flattering' Amid Final Screen Tests

Jack Lowden has called speculation about him becoming the next James Bond "flattering" while declining to confirm his involvement in auditions. The Slow Horses star is among contenders including Callum Turner and Josh O'Connor for the role vacated by Daniel Craig.

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Actor Jack Lowden with slicked back reddish-brown hair and a red/brown beard in a black suit, shirt and tie with a blue background

Martha Stewart apologizes for homeless Halloween costume, calls it 'insensitive'

Martha Stewart apologized for dressing as a homeless person for Halloween, calling the costume "insensitive and not funny." The 85-year-old deleted the photo after swift backlash and acknowledged she had "really screwed up" with her choice.

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Martha Stewart in smart clothes and a pearl necklace at the Golden Heart Awards in New York on 19 October

Egyptian priest's mummified remains could be repatriated after removal from Glasgow museum

Glasgow Life has received a request to return the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian priest Nekht to Egypt after removing them from public display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum over ethical concerns.

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It has three arches at the front and towers either side of the entrance.

Samhuinn Fire Festival Celebrates Celtic Season Change on Edinburgh's Calton Hill

Thousands gathered on Edinburgh's Calton Hill for the Samhuinn Fire Festival, a modern reimagining of an ancient Celtic tradition marking the transition from summer to winter. The Beltane Fire Society organised the spectacle featuring fire dancing, acrobatics and drumming.

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A performer in an elaborate horned costume carries flaming staffs. Spectators stand in the background watching the display in the dark.

112-Year-Old Rutherglen Bandstand Restored After Devastating 2024 Fire

The 112-year-old Overtoun bandstand in Rutherglen, severely damaged by fire in June 2024, has been meticulously restored using original designs from Glasgow's historic Saracen Foundry. The structure will be unveiled publicly on 31 October 2026, with a new mosaic celebrating Rutherglen's 900th ann...

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The restored bandstand on a concrete base with steps up to it. It has a red roof with gold trimmings and green supports. Trees are in the background.

Young People Turning to Online Witches for Love, Luck and Life Guidance

Young people are increasingly turning to online witches on platforms like Etsy for spells promising love, luck, wealth and good weather. Searches for weather spells have surged 206%, while practitioners position themselves as healers addressing life's uncertainties.

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A young woman with short dark hair, smiling while holding a orange circular crystal

Ireland's Dark Storytelling Tradition Takes Centre Stage at Belfast Horror Festival

Belfast's horror festival showcases how Irish filmmakers draw on folklore, religion and historical trauma to create distinctly dark storytelling. Directors like Nathan Hughes blend banshee legends with contemporary themes, while the festival's growth reflects expanding opportunities for Irish tal...

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A black and white still from a movie. It depicts a woman with short grey hair lying in a bed. She holds the left hand of a man with short hair wearing a t-shirt and over-shirt. The man look at another man who has short hair and wears a white vest.

Ranganathan and Croft Win Celebrity Traitors in Dramatic Final

Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft won The Celebrity Traitors final on Friday, defeating traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny to claim an £83,000 prize for charity. The dramatic conclusion saw the pair emerge victorious after four weeks of strategic gameplay.

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The seven Celebrity Traitors finalists standing around a fire pit outside the castle listening to Claudia Winkleman

From Bristol Council House to TV Star: Maya Jama's Rise to Fame

Maya Jama has risen from a Bristol council house to become one of the UK's biggest television stars. Now competing in The Celebrity Traitors final, her journey reflects determination forged through adversity and family support.

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Maya Jama wearing a green cloak and holding up a lit lantern on the Celebrity Traitors.

Celebrity Traitors 2026 finale: live updates and analysis

The Celebrity Traitors 2026 reaches its finale tonight with Maya Jama and Michael Sheen positioned as apparent frontrunners, though Kenny and Bash remain genuine contenders in an unpredictable conclusion.

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Maya Jama and Michael Sheen on The Celebrity Traitors episode 9.

Sir Patrick Stewart Remembered as 'Mirfield's Finest' Following Death at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor best known for Star Trek and the X-Men films, has died at 86. Born in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, he maintained deep roots in his hometown throughout his life despite achieving worldwide fame.

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Sir Patrick Stewart sits in a chair smiling. He is wearing a tweed jacket over a dark-coloured t-shirt. Behind him is a partially obscured sign for th University of Huddersfield

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