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HBO Renews Harry Potter TV Series for Second Season Filming This Autumn

HBO confirms Harry Potter TV series renewed for a second season, with filming starting this autumn. The first season premieres this Christmas, adapting the first book, while the second is expected to cover The Chamber of Secrets.

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HBO Max/PA Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series.

Six-Year-Old Max Draws 100 Animals to Celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday

Six-year-old Max Evans-Browning celebrates Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday by drawing 100 animals, including one named after the broadcaster. His artwork gained global attention and a response from Sir David himself.

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Samantha Evans-Browning Max Evans-Browning holds up a white piece of paper with a drawing of a flat lizard on it.

BBC Confirms Returning and Departing Pros for Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The BBC confirms five Strictly Come Dancing pros, including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez, are leaving ahead of the 2024 series, with 15 professionals returning and judges staying on. Host replacements remain unannounced.

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BBC L-R: Nikita Kuzmin, Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola on Strictly Come Dancing

Why African Stars Like Burna Boy and Wizkid Rarely Tour Africa Despite Global Fame

African pop stars like Burna Boy and Wizkid dominate global stages but rarely tour Africa due to logistical, financial, and infrastructural challenges, leaving local fans disconnected from live performances of their own culture.

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Tyla performing at the MTV EMAs in 2024, in Manchester.

Hen Gapel Capel Bethel ar Werth am £7,000 yn Nhredegar Newydd

Mae Capel Bethel, hen gapel gyda nodweddion gwreiddiol, ar werth am £7,000 yn Nhredegar Newydd. Mae arolwg cenedlaethol yn cael ei gynnal i gofnodi statws a defnydd capeli yng Nghymru, gan nodi heriau a chyfleoedd ailddatblygu adeiladau hanesyddol.

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Bristol Choir Leader Questions Park Fee Structure Affecting Postnatal Classes

Bristol's Bring Your Own Baby choir faces challenges due to new £400 annual park fees, sparking a petition and calls for council review amid concerns over affordability and fairness.

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LDRS A group of women and children singing under a marquee on a winter's day. They are all wearing hats, gloves and scarves.

Schoolchildren Uncover Lost Italian-Named Streets in West Belfast Archaeological Dig

Schoolchildren in west Belfast are uncovering the remains of 19th-century streets named after Italian cities, revealing insights into the area's industrial past and community life before demolition for the Westlink.

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BBC A child with short brown hair smiles at the camera. He wears a grey t-shirt and stands in front of a large pile up dug-up brown mud. Two children can be seen over his right shoulder.

Richard Osman and Bill Bailey Honoured by Princess Royal at Windsor

Richard Osman and Bill Bailey received honours from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle for their contributions to literature, broadcasting, and entertainment. Chef Marcus Wareing and Olympic champion Toby Roberts were also recognised.

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Reuters Richard Osman, his partner Ingrid Oliver and daughter Ruby Osman after he was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, Britain, May 5, 2026

Outlander’s Preston Mill Grinds Grain Again After 30 Years

Preston Mill in East Lothian, featured in Outlander, has resumed grinding grain after 30 years following extensive restoration funded by donors and fans.

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PA Media A mill made from red brick sits in an area of greenery next to a river. The weather is sunny and the sky is blue.

Eyemouth Lifeboat Crew Retraces Historic 150-Year-Old Journey

Eyemouth lifeboat crew retraced the 150-year-old journey of their first lifeboat, honoring the town's maritime heritage and community support.

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RNLI A group of eight people are pulling a bright orange life boat through a narrow street. the boat is mounted on a trailer. the boat says RNLI across the front.

Meet Luke Wilson, 22, Restoring Classic Ulsterbuses for Weekend Rides

Luke Wilson, 22, has invested nearly £10,000 restoring two classic Ulsterbuses with over a million miles combined, preserving Northern Ireland's transport heritage and sharing rides with friends and families.

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Luke Wilson Luke Wilson sitting in a bus drivers seat. He has brown hair, wearing a light blue shirt holding up his thumb.

Ant Evans’ Life Journey Inspires His New Autobiography

Ant Evans, living with hydrocephalus, shares his inspiring life story and struggles in his autobiography 'Llyfr Agored', highlighting his battles with health, education rights, and homelessness.

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