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Archaeologists Resume Excavations at 1,200-Year-Old Pictish Fortress in Burghead

Archaeologists will resume excavations at Burghead, the site of northern Britain's largest early medieval promontory fort, with public access during August. Other summer digs across Scotland offer volunteer opportunities.

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Aerial view of the village of Burghead on a promontory jutting out into the Moray Firth.

World's Oldest Football Displayed in Miami for Scotland vs Brazil Match

The world's oldest football, dating from 1540-1570 and discovered at Stirling Castle, is on display in Miami for Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil.

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An almost 500-year-old football on display. It has thick stitching across its surface

Newlyweds Celebrate with First Dance at Teddy Swims Concert in Wedding Attire

Newlyweds Neil and Leighann Hanna celebrated their wedding day uniquely by attending a Teddy Swims concert in Belfast in their wedding attire, enjoying a first dance at the show and receiving a warm welcome from fans.

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A woman, with blonde hair, tied back, wearing a white wedding dress. She is holding her husband's hand, who is wearing a black wedding suit. They are standing in the middle of a road.

Young Hindus in Northstowe Fear Becoming a Lost Generation Without Local Temple

Young Hindus in Northstowe fear becoming disconnected from their culture due to lack of a local temple, forcing families to travel long distances for worship after the closure of a nearby temple and unsuccessful bids for faith land.

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Eyva is smiling and looking at the camera. She is wearing a navy hoody and red and white T-shirt. In the background there are tables and cupboards inside a classroom.

Belfast City Centre to Be Car-Free During Fleadh Festival in August

Belfast city centre will be car-free from 2-9 August for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with road closures, enhanced public transport, and increased policing to accommodate 800,000 visitors.

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A young girl with freckles and two plaits is playing a pink tin whistle. She is wearing a pink top. The background is blurred but it looks like an arrivals and destination board at a train station.

Local Volunteers Erect Preseli Bluestones Circle for Eisteddfod in Llantood

Local volunteers in Llantood assembled 12 Preseli blue stones and a Maen Llog to create a permanent Circle of the Orsedd for the National Eisteddfod, marking a lasting tribute near the festival site.

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Y criw o wirfoddolwyr lleol fu'n gosod Cylch yr Orsedd Llantwd

Sweden Resident Rik Wins New Speakers Contest at Dyffryn Conwy Eisteddfod

Rik Rwmefin, a Swedish resident learning Welsh since September, won a new speakers competition at Dyffryn Conwy Eisteddfod, highlighting the importance of opportunities for Welsh learners.

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Delyth [y tiwtor dysgu Cymraeg] a Rik yn yr Eisteddfod

Belfast City Centre to Be Car-Free During Fleadh Cheoil Festival

Belfast city centre will be car-free during the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival from 2-9 August, with road closures, enhanced public transport, and increased policing to accommodate around 800,000 visitors.

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Belfast City Council A young girl with freckles and two plaits is playing a pink tin whistle. She is wearing a pink top. The background is blurred but it looks like an arrivals and destination board at a train station.

Clive Davis, Legendary Music Executive Behind Whitney Houston, Dies at 94

Clive Davis, legendary music executive behind stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 94. His career spanned decades, shaping iconic artists and earning multiple Grammys and Hall of Fame induction.

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PA Media Clive Davis at the Grammys, wearing a black sequinned suit jacket.

Rukmini Iyer’s Easy One-Pot Nigella-Spiced Paneer Fried Rice Recipe

Rukmini Iyer shares a quick, one-pot recipe for nigella-spiced paneer fried rice, easily adaptable with tofu for vegans. This 30-minute stove-top dish combines spices, vegetables, and basmati rice for a flavorful meal.

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Rukmini Iyer's one-pot nigella-spiced paneer fried rice.

Tafwyl Celebrates 20 Years with Live Music and Family Fun in Cardiff

Dathliadau 20 mlynedd Tafwyl yn parhau gyda cherddoriaeth fyw, bwyd stryd a gweithgareddau teuluol yng Nghaerdydd dan yr haul tanbaid.

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Lloyd a Dom ar y llwyfan yn ystod perfformiad Parti 20 Tafwyl

Heledd Gwynn Answers Key Questions in Ateb y Galw Interview

Heledd Gwynn, actores Anfamol, ateb cwestiynau am atgofion, hoff lefydd, digwyddiadau bywyd a cherddoriaeth yng Nghymru Fyw.

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