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Mum, Mam, Mom: Exploring the Right Term for Mother's Day Across the UK

Mother's Day terms vary across the UK, with 'mom' rooted in Birmingham's history. Business owner Andrea Pullen offers cards for all variations, reflecting local dialects and traditions.

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BBC A floral display in the window of a flower shop spells out the word MOM in pink flowers. In front of it are pots of different coloured flowers and grasses, each individually priced.

Inside the 'Surreal' Race Across the World TV Show: No Phones, No Flights, Big Challenges

Former winners of BBC's Race Across the World describe their journey as surreal and life-changing. The show challenges contestants to race globally without phones, flights, or internet, offering a £20,000 prize. Applications close 29 March 2026.

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BBC / Studio Lambert Cathie and Tricia pictured holding a glass of champagne each. They are both smiling. Tricia has her arm around Cathie.

Esyllt Maelor Reflects on Emotional Mother's Day Memories and Loss

Esyllt Maelor reflects on the emotional impact of Mother's Day, recalling the last time she saw her son and discussing grief, support, and the complexities many face on this day.

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Friends Mark 50 Years of Dedicated Girlguiding Service

Ann Johnson and Sarah Goode, lifelong friends and Girlguiding volunteers since 1975, celebrate over 50 years of service, impacting over 1,000 girls and committing to continue their involvement.

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Ann Johnson Two women standing close together indoors at what appears to be a celebration.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot Cancelled, Confirms Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms Hulu has cancelled the planned reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, originally set to be directed by Chloé Zhao.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar at Ready Or Not 2 premiere at SXSW Film Festival

Women Revolutionizing Chess with Streaming, Blitz Games, and Viral Content

Women like Nemo Zhou and Sarah El Barbry are transforming chess through streaming, rapid games, and viral content, helping modernize the game and inspire greater female participation worldwide.

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BBC A young woman is sitting in a computer chair, in an e-sport venue. She is looking directly into the camera, smiling. Her hair is dark and long, she is wearing a striped shirt and a headset. Behind her is a large screen displaying the word 'final' in French, and a row of chess players in front of computer screens.

BBC Comedy Explores Romantic and Funding Challenges for Disabled People

BBC's We Might Regret This comedy highlights the challenges disabled people face with means-tested funding affecting relationships and living arrangements, exploring themes of love, funding dilemmas, and representation.

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BBC / Roughcut TV / Adam Lawrence Two women in white wedding dresses hug each other, they are outside on a stone patio

Inside Looksmaxxing: The Quest for the Perfect Face and Body

Looksmaxxing is a growing trend where men pursue ideal facial and body features through routines, surgery, and supplements. While some seek self-confidence, others warn of links to toxic masculinity and risky health practices.

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@marv.maxed Marvin, a young man looking to the side with a defined jaw, wavy hair and some facial hair

New Archbishop of Canterbury to Walk 87-Mile Pilgrimage Before Installation

Dame Sarah Mullally will walk an 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury over six days before her installation as Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March.

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Getty Images The new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally smiles on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral after taking part in a 'Confirmation of Election' ceremony in London

Olympic Swimmer Daniel Jervis Shines on RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World

Olympic swimmer Daniel Jervis embraced a new challenge by appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs the World, sharing his journey of coming out and earning praise for his drag transformation alongside Mariah Balenciaga.

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BBC/World of Wonder/Guy Levy Daniel Jervis before his drag transformation.

Eiddon James Casglu 3,000 o Ffilmiau a Chreu Cymuned Ffilmiau Byd-eang ar YouTube

Eiddon James o Gricieth yw casglwr ffilmiau brwd gyda dros 3,000 o DVDs a Blu-rays. Mae'n rhannu ei angerdd ar sianel YouTube gyda dilynwyr ledled y byd, gan drafod ei gasgliad a'r effaith technoleg ar y diwydiant ffilmiau.

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Paul 'Bach' Davies Recreates Jane Austen's World in New Welsh TV Series

Paul Davies, known as 'Paul Bach', has recreated Jane Austen's world in Wales for the TV series The Other Bennet Sister, filming entirely in Welsh locations and highlighting Mary Bennet's story.

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