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Free Prom Dress and Suit Hire Boutique Launched for Two Schools

Tia Kilby launched Prom ReStyle Daventry, a free prom dress and suit hire boutique for two schools, aiming to reduce costs and environmental waste while supporting 350 students.

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Annabel Amos/BBC Five pupils, in a row, looking at the camera, in front of a row of clothes. The girl on the left is wearing a blue hoodie, glasses and long blonde hair, the next girl has long hair with red in it and a black jumper, school tie and white shirt. The next girl has a red hoodie on and long dark hair in a plait, the next girl has on a white shirt, tie and long hair and then a boy with short hair, glasses, blazer, jumper, white and burgundy tie and shirt.

Tonight’s TV: Hidden Assets Returns with Drugs, Diamonds & Bombings Plus Gladiators Final

Tonight's TV highlights include the tense return of Hidden Assets with a cross-border crime case, the 2026 Gladiators grand final, a musical extravaganza, and live sports including rugby, football, and Formula One.

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On the case: Nora-Jane Noone in Hidden Assets.

Easter Treats Evolve: From Classic Creme Eggs to Innovative Hot Cross Buns

Easter treats in the UK are evolving with new flavours in creme eggs, hot cross buns, and mini eggs amid rising costs and diverse consumer preferences.

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BBC Creme eggs and other filled eggs sit among mini eggs, orange mini eggs and a partly unwrapped large Easter egg on a wooden board.

Why German Drivers Resist Autobahn Speed Limits Despite Energy Crisis

German drivers cherish unrestricted autobahn speeds as part of their culture, resisting speed limits despite environmental calls. Public support grows amid energy crises, but political opposition remains strong, reflecting a national debate over freedom versus green benefits.

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Time-lapse of traffic on a German autobahn at night with blurred lights

10 Essential Rules Every Restaurant Diner Should Follow

An anonymous server shares 10 key rules for diners to follow, ensuring respectful, smooth restaurant experiences amid industry challenges.

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A cartoon of an grumpy-looking waiter balancing a tray of drinks above his head in a restaurant, in response to a customer calling for his attention in the background.

Top 7 Must-Stream Shows This Week Including Jon Hamm and Portobello

Explore seven top shows to stream this week, featuring Jon Hamm's return, HBO's Italian original Portobello, and more compelling dramas and comedies.

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Jon Hamm and Olivia Munn in Your Friends and Neighbours.

Gareth Baty Wins MasterChef: The Professionals Series 18

Gareth Baty, a self-taught chef from Carlisle, wins MasterChef: The Professionals series 18 with a heartfelt, family-inspired menu praised as faultless by judges.

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BBC/Shine TV The three finalists from left to right, Mark O'Brien, Gareth Baty and Luke Emmess. All three chefs are wearing white chefs' coats and black trousers. O'Brien has short dark hair and a full beard. Baty, who has his arms round the shoulders of the other two, is taller and has similar short dark hair with light stubble. Emmess has very short dark hair on the top of his head and is shaved at the sides. He has a short goatee beard. They are on the set of MasterChef, with a brick wall and the programme's logos behind them.

Huw Aaron Wins Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year Award

Welsh author Huw Aaron wins Waterstones Children’s Book of the Year for Sleep Tight Disgusting Blob, becoming the first to be nominated in two categories. His books are available in Welsh and English, with a £5,000 prize awarded.

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Cyfnod Ŵyna: Cysgu yn y Garafan a Hyfforddi gyda Oen Plastig

Mae Elen Gwen Williams a'i theulu yn wynebu cyfnod prysur o ŵyna defaid yn Rhosneigr, gan ofalu am tua 150 o ddefaid tra'n ymdopi â mamolaeth a blinder.

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Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Film May Spotlight Tom Bombadil’s Role

Stephen Colbert’s upcoming Lord of the Rings film draws on overlooked Tolkien chapters, potentially spotlighting Tom Bombadil’s mysterious role in Middle-earth’s lore.

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Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil in wizard robes and pointed hat in season two of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

YouTuber Elz the Witch Proud to Host Bafta Games Awards 2024

YouTuber Elz the Witch will host the 2024 Bafta Games Awards, expressing pride in representing women in gaming and highlighting ongoing challenges in the industry.

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Getty Images Elz is looking straight ahead at the camera standing at the bottom of some stairs. She has her red hair tied up and is wearing a black strapless dress. She has a pearl necklace on and pearl earrings.

Duffy Shares Her Abuse Experience in New Documentary

Mae'r gantores Duffy yn rhannu ei phrofiad o ymosodiad rhywiol a herwgipio mewn rhaglen ddogfen newydd, ei chyfweliad manwl cyntaf mewn 15 mlynedd.

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