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Download Festival 2026 Rocks Donington Park with Epic Performances

Download Festival 2026 at Donington Park features headliners Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park, drawing near sell-out crowds and vibrant performances across multiple stages.

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Getty Images Music fans at Download Festival 2026 at Donington Park

Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center Following Court Order

Following a federal judge's ruling, President Donald Trump's name has been removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, ending a legal dispute over the venue's renaming.

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Reuters Long white and blue plastic sheeting over the Kennedy Center

Historic Mansion Built with Caerphilly Castle Stone Renovated and Listed for £1.5m

A historic Tudor mansion built with stone from Caerphilly Castle has been renovated by a London couple and is now for sale at £1.5m, following years of decline and restoration challenges.

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Fine and Country Outside of a detached Tudor mansion made of sand coloured stone bricks. There is grass in front of the property and black outdoor lights leading to brown double doors with black handles. There are 16 sets of windows from the front of the property.

Miloedd yn Cymryd Rhan yn Orymdaith Pride Cymru yng Nghaerdydd

Miloedd o bobl ymgynnull yng Nghaerdydd ar gyfer gorymdaith Pride Cymru, gyda cherddoriaeth a pherfformiadau yn parhau dros y penwythnos.

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Trooping the Colour Celebrates King Charles III's Official Birthday

The annual Trooping the Colour parade marked King Charles III's official birthday with a procession from Buckingham Palace, royal participation on horseback and carriage, musical performances, and a Red Arrows flypast.

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Getty Images Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales pictured on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Delorean Owners Celebrate 45 Years with Gathering at Stormont

Delorean owners gathered at Stormont to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the iconic car, with nearly 150 vehicles present and attendees from as far as Japan.

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Interior of a classic car with retro futuristic gadgets and time travel elements.

Louis de Bernières Critiques Overuse of 'Like' and Imprecise Speech in Britain

Louis de Bernières criticizes the overuse of 'like' and imprecise speech in Britain, linking it to cultural shifts and even littering from junk food consumption.

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Illustration of a speech bubble with the word 'Like' in it

Barbie's 250+ Careers and New Exhibition Highlight Her Cultural Impact

Barbie has held over 250 jobs in 67 years, influencing culture and design. Scotland's first Barbie exhibition explores her evolution, diversity, and impact on play and fashion.

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2025 Mattel Studio portrait of a blonde fashion doll with short curly hair, wearing white sunglasses on top of the head, gold hoop earrings, bold red lips, blue eye makeup, and a black‑and‑white striped strapless outfit, set against a dark background.

Jessie J’s Return Highlights Lucrative Opportunities in China’s Music Market

Jessie J’s return to China after cancer recovery highlights the lucrative Chinese music market, where Western artists like Westlife and Charli XCX also strive to connect with audiences amid evolving industry dynamics.

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Jessie J in a blue outfit sings energetically on stage while a guitarist performs beside her

Thousands Expected at Pride Cymru Festival in Cardiff This Weekend

Thousands are expected to attend the 27th annual Pride Cymru festival in Cardiff, featuring a parade, headline performances by Kate Nash and others, and various community events over the weekend.

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Getty Images Pride Cymru supporters parade through the city centre in Cardiff. Rainbow balloons spell PRIDE and attendees line the streets.

Northern Ireland Figures Honoured in King's Birthday List for Services Across Fields

Over 80 individuals from Northern Ireland, including a lace tutor, disability football manager, academics, and police officers, have been honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their services across various fields.

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BBC A woman in a pink top with a black design sits at a table with a blue table cloth. On the table are lace creations. She has short grey hair.

Alice Jolly's 'The Matchbox Girl' Wins Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

Alice Jolly's novel The Matchbox Girl, depicting a mute autistic patient under Nazi-era Vienna, wins the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, praised for originality and depth.

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Walter Scott Book Prize A woman with short, blonde hair and wire-rimmed glasses in a light blue jumper with a blue striped blouse underneath stands in front of Abbotsford House the former home of Sir Walter Scott