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Couple Hosts Monthly Dinners for Strangers, Gaining 60 New Friends in Belfast

After moving to Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar began hosting monthly dinners for strangers to build friendships. Six months and six dinners later, they have made 60 new friends, fostering community amid local tensions.

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Your Pal Moments A man and a woman with their arms round each other, smiling at the camera. The woman is making a peace sign with her hand.

Freddie Fox Praises Wales as Ideal Filming Location for House of the Dragon Series 3

Freddie Fox praises Wales for its stunning landscapes and mythical atmosphere while filming House of the Dragon series 3. He shares insights on filming locations, co-star Rhys Ifans, and his upcoming theatre role in Cardiff.

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HBO CGI of a giant red-black dragon, open mouthed, its wings out-stretched as it appears to stride rather than fly atop a mountainous landscape

Tafwyl Festival Faces Queuing Issues as Organisers Consider Future Sites

Tafwyl festival at Cardiff Castle saw 20,000 attendees with long queues causing delays. Organisers consider new sites while maintaining the event's free status amid challenges.

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BBC The backs of a large number of people queuing to gain entry to the Tafwyl festival in Cardiff on Saturday

Lewis Capaldi to Close Sunny TRNSMT Festival as Fans Enjoy Glasgow Green

TRNSMT festival in Glasgow concludes with Lewis Capaldi headlining amid sunny weather. Fans enjoyed performances from Perrie Edwards, Jacob Alon, and others. Police reported 11 arrests over two days, including a drone violation. The event also featured a fan zone for the Scotland v Morocco match.

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Getty Images Fans screaming and singing on a sunny day. One of the fans is wearing sunglasses with a saltire design.

Tafwyl Festival Returns to Cardiff Castle Celebrating 20 Years of Welsh Culture

Tafwyl festival marks 20 years at Cardiff Castle with thousands enjoying live music, food, and family activities under sunny skies.

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Mae Tafwyl wedi dychwelyd i Gastell Caerdydd i ddathlu 20 mlynedd o'r ŵyl

Inside the Four-Year Race to Build Wales' Millennium Stadium

Pat Thompson led the complex four-year project to build Wales' Millennium Stadium, overcoming financial, political, and design challenges to deliver a landmark venue for the 1999 Rugby World Cup.

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Getty Images What is now the The Principality Stadium, viewed from the opposite side of the River Taff . Its four white-painted masts which hold up its retractable roof are visible. It's set against a blue sky and calm river and the city of Cardiff can be seen spreading out in the background behind it

Gruffydd ab Owain from Bala to Publish First Book Inspiring Younger Generation

Gruffydd ab Owain, a 21-year-old from Bala, is publishing his first book of cycling travel essays around Wales, aiming to inspire younger generations and encourage breaking out of comfort zones.

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At CrimeCon, True Crime Fans Confront Real Loss and Advocacy Challenges

CrimeCon gathers true crime fans, families, and advocates confronting real loss and ethical challenges in the growing true crime genre. Attendees seek awareness, advocacy, and understanding amid a complex, evolving event.

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CrimeCon and RenownedPhotos Two women look at a board filled with missing people posters

TRNSMT Fans Enjoy Sun and Music Despite Scotland's World Cup Defeat

TRNSMT festival attendees enjoy sunshine and music on day two despite Scotland's World Cup loss, featuring performances by Kasabian, The Fratellis, The Snuts, and more.

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Getty Images Jon Fratelli onstage - he is playing guitar, wearing a black hat, black T-shirt and leather jacket

Tafwyl Festival Marks 20 Years with Weekend of Music and Culture in Cardiff

Tafwyl festival celebrates 20 years in Cardiff with two days of performances by over 200 artists, including Welsh and international acts, plus new ambassadors to inspire young talent.

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Replica of Historic Clydebuilt Comet Ship Unveiled in Port Glasgow

A full-sized replica of Henry Bell's Comet, Europe's first successful steamship launched in 1812, is unveiled in Port Glasgow, celebrating its historical impact on shipbuilding and local heritage.

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BBC A model of a ship painted black above the waterline and red underneath with a curved bowsprit decorated in gold

Why Dublin Celebrates Bloomsday Every June 16th

Every June 16, Dublin celebrates Bloomsday, honoring James Joyce's novel Ulysses. Fans dress in period attire, visit real locations from the book, and reenact scenes, immersing themselves in Joyce's depiction of early 20th-century Dublin.

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BBC A mother and her daughter wearing long Edwardian inspired dress and elaborate hats