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Couple Transforms Mid-Terrace Garden into Tropical Jungle with Poisonous Plants

Dave Robinson and Gemma Furby transformed their mid-terrace garden in Newport into a tropical jungle with exotic and poisonous plants, inspired by travels and supported by their son Arlo. They share their passion through a gardening group and charity events.

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Dave Robinson (left) and Gemma Furby (right) stood in their garden. They are surrounded by large green leaves. Dave is wearing a navy blue t-shirt with red flowers and green leaves on it. He is also wearing khaki green shorts. Gemma is wearing a white vest, blue denim shorts and a white short with green leaves on it.

Elis James Connects with Welsh Callers in 60-Second Challenge on BBC Radio

Comedian Elis James challenges himself weekly to find mutual connections with Welsh callers in 60 seconds on BBC Radio 5 Live, exploring the close-knit nature of Wales and the instinct to connect among people from smaller countries.

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John Robins wearing a black hoodie smiling with his arm around Elis James, wearing a green shirt and glasses, who also smiles. You can see the blue panelled walls of the podcast recording studio behind them

YouTuber Nostalgia Nerd Urges Careful Preservation of Physical Gaming Media

YouTuber Nostalgia Nerd urges gamers to preserve physical media as Sony plans to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs by 2028, highlighting disc rot risks and the lasting appeal of retro technology.

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Peter Leigh standing inside a room filled with retro technology and gadgets. He is looking directly at the camera and smiling. He is wearing a grey Sonic the Hedgehog character T-shirt with a shirt over the top and a pair of glasses.

Welsh Village Northop Hall Set to Adopt Historic Name Pentre Moch

A Welsh village in Flintshire is set to adopt its historic name Pentre Moch, meaning Pigs Village, alongside its English name Northop Hall, following a council vote amid mixed resident reactions.

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Photograph of a road sign reading: "Northop Hall. Gyrrwch yn araf. Please Drive slowly".

Alan Carr Retains Only Unsold Item, Concrete Cow, from Castle Auction

Comedian Alan Carr will keep the only unsold item—a concrete cow sculpture—from the auction of unwanted items at his newly purchased Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders.

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Alan Carr in a brown and light green checked suit jacket with a blue shirt underneath and brown, thick-rimmed glasses.

Russell T Davies Discusses New TV Project and Ongoing LGBT Challenges

Russell T Davies reveals a new TV project in development amid ongoing challenges and joys within the LGBT community, reflecting on his past influential works and future plans.

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Russell T Davies stands on a red carpet. He wears glasses and short dark hair, and wears a khaki green shirt with sunglasses tucked in the collar.

Diljit Dosanjh’s Film Satluj Removed from Streaming Platform After Two Days

Satluj, a film starring Diljit Dosanjh as activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, was removed from ZEE5 two days after release amid government orders and certification disputes. The film explores human rights abuses during Punjab's insurgency and has faced prolonged censorship challenges.

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Diljit Dosanjh kicks off his Aura World Tour at BC Place on April 23, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is wearing a black jacket over a black t-shirt and sporting a black turban, as he speaks on a microphone from the stage.

Over 100 Scooters Escort York Teen Travis to Memorable School Prom

Over 100 scooter riders escorted 15-year-old Travis from York to his school prom, celebrating his passion for Mod culture and supporting him following his autism diagnosis.

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In the foreground are four scooters - two silver, one dark blue and one cream coloured - turning into the entrance of York racecourse from a residential street. Three of the riders are wearing green fishtail parka coats and the other is wearing a brown and white striped long-sleeved shirt. Behind them can be seen a line of other scooters arriving along the street.

Patrice Lawrence Appointed as New Waterstones Children’s Laureate

Patrice Lawrence has been named the new Waterstones children’s laureate, focusing on how reading fosters connection in divided times and highlighting the impact of books on marginalised children.

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Author Patrice Lawrence in a blue dress in front of a colourful painted wall

BTS Celebrate England Win During First UK Concert in Seven Years

BTS celebrated England's World Cup win during their first UK concert in seven years at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, drawing a record crowd and showcasing their new album Arirang on a groundbreaking 360-degree stage.

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BTS on stage in London, wearing jeans and cargo trousers with black or white tops

Archaeologists Discover Well-Preserved Byzantine City and Tombs in Egypt

Archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert and 18 ancient tombs near Alexandria, revealing insights into urban life and funerary practices.

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An archaeological site in the desert featuring several square rooms and a staircase behind walls

Sioe Cymdeithas y Merlod a'r Cobiau Cymreig yn cael ei chanslo ar ôl cofrestriadau isel

Mae sioe i ddathlu 125 mlwyddiant Cymdeithas y Merlod a'r Cobiau Cymreig wedi cael ei chanslo oherwydd nifer isel o gofrestriadau, gyda chostau cynyddol a ffliw ceffylau yn effeithio ar y digwyddiad.

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