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Inside the Secret Welsh Nuclear Bunker Built in WWII Tunnels

Beneath a hill in Bridgend, Wales, lies a Cold War nuclear bunker built within WWII tunnels. Despite flaws, it housed officials to run the country during nuclear war and has since become a site of historical interest and urban exploration.

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The exterior of a cement building, there are rusty boxes and doors on the front. there is a rail track going all the way down the lane and into the building. There is a storm drain on the left of the tracks and there is overgrowth on all sides.

Dumfries’ 86-Year Bond with Norway Celebrated Amid World Cup Clash

Dumfries’ 86-year bond with Norway began in WWII when it hosted the exiled Norwegian army. This enduring friendship is celebrated through cultural ties, sporting connections, and commemorative events, highlighted by a recent stone of friendship and ongoing community support.

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King Harald V of Norway in a suit is greeted by a group of youngsters waving Norwegian flags

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Set UK Chart Record with Rein Me In

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" has become the longest-running UK number one single by a British act, spending 16 weeks atop the charts and breaking multiple records.

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Researching Erotica at the British Museum’s Reading Room in the 1970s

Jill Lewis shares her 1970s experience reading Robert Benayoun’s erotica book at the British Museum, supervised under unusual circumstances.

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Rows of metronomes are arranged in concentric circles in the British Museum Reading Room with bookshelves

Arles Photography Festival 2026: Eccentric UFOs, Animals, and Untold Stories Shine

The 57th Arles Photography Festival highlights eccentric UFO images, animal photography, and unknown artists, blending folklore, nature, and intimate human stories in a diverse, playful program.

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Ruth Norman in an elaborate costume holds a rainbow cape with another person in front of a painted car

Rob Marshall’s 30-Year Friendship and Christmas Tradition with Bonnie Tyler

Rob Marshall, a concert pianist from Swansea, met Bonnie Tyler at 15 and attended her Christmas parties for nearly 30 years. Tyler, who died in Portugal, is remembered for her talent, warmth, and lasting friendships.

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A glamourous blonde woman wearing a sequined black top, stood with her arm around a brunette man wearing a smartgrey coat and a scarf. They are both holding champaign glasses. Behind them is a Christmas tree decorated with baubles and lights.

Chris Packham’s BBC Series ‘Evolution’ Explores Life’s Origins and Future

Chris Packham’s BBC series Evolution explores life’s origins, animal intelligence, and humanity’s role in nature, blending science with hopeful advocacy for the planet’s future.

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Chris Packham photographed with a horse in France.

Aleighcia Scott's Welsh Song Featured in A-Level Drama Exam

Aleighcia Scott, Cardiff reggae singer, is delighted her Welsh-language single 'Dod o'r Galon' is featured in an A-Level drama exam, marking a milestone in her Welsh learning journey.

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KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans to Lead Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening

KT Tunstall, Nathan Evans, and Saint Phnx will headline the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro on 23 July, featuring performances by Scottish artists and a Parade of Nations soundtrack by Valtos.

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KT Tunstall performing on stage in front of a microphone and playing the guitar. She is wearing a black waistcoat and has her hair tied into plaits.

Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS for 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and others for the 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show in New York, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

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Social Media Transforms Wimbledon into Tourist Attraction Beyond Tennis

Social media's rise is transforming Wimbledon from a traditional tennis championship into a tourist event, with influencers and attendees focusing more on aesthetics and experience than the sport itself.

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Presenter Sam Thompson and DJ Talitha Balinska attend the Evian VIP suite at the championships

Karen Owen Wins Final Silver Crown at Llandegfan Eisteddfod, 30 Years After First

Karen Owen enillodd y goron olaf gan John Price yn Eisteddfod Llandegfan, 30 mlynedd ar ôl ennill y gyntaf. Mae'r seremoni'n nodi diwedd cyfnod gyda'r gof arian yn creu coronau am flynyddoedd.

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