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Titanic Engineer’s Gold Watch Could Fetch £100,000 at Auction

A gold pocket watch awarded to Titanic rescue engineer John Richardson could sell for £100,000 at auction, highlighting his key role in saving over 700 lives in 1912.

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Getty Images A black and white photo of RMS Titanic embarking on its ill-fated maiden voyage. The large ship is dark in its lower part and white above deck, with four large funnels coming out the top.

Ncuti Gatwa and Stuart Murdoch to Receive Honorary Doctorates from University of Glasgow

Ncuti Gatwa, Stuart Murdoch, and others will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow in June, marking its 575th anniversary.

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Getty/Hulton Archive Ncuti Gatwa attends the U.S. Premiere Of The New Season Of Disney+ Series "Doctor Who" at NeueHouse Hollywood on May 08, 2024 in Hollywood, California

Tafwyl Announces 2026 Performers Celebrating 20 Years at Cardiff Castle

Tafwyl 2026 yn dathlu 20 mlynedd gyda rhestr lawn o berfformwyr gan gynnwys Candelas, gyda digwyddiadau yng Nghastell Caerdydd ar 20-21 Mehefin.

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How TikTok Revived Acid Bath, Louisiana’s Psychedelic Sludge Metal Icons

Acid Bath, Louisiana’s psychedelic sludge metal band, disbanded in the 90s but gained viral fame on TikTok, leading to a 2025 reunion and major UK shows with System of a Down. Their chaotic past and dark music now reach new generations.

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Mam o Wynedd yn Ennill Pasiant ar Ei Chynnig Cyntaf Ar Ôl 11 Mlynedd o Hyfforddiant

Mae Gemma Pritchard o Wynedd wedi ennill pasiant Mrs Galaxy UK ar ei chynnig cyntaf ar ôl 11 mlynedd o hyfforddi ei merched a gweithio tu ôl i'r llenni.

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José Pizarro’s Nettle and Goat’s Cheese Spanish Tortilla Recipe

José Pizarro shares his recipe for a Spanish-style nettle and goat’s cheese tortilla, a dish inspired by his childhood and UK cooking experiences.

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José Pizarro's nettle and goat's cheese tortilla, sliced into wedges. Some of it is already on a plate! With a salad leaf!!!

WW1 Soldier’s Bible with Bullet Hole to Be Displayed After 100 Years

Private Duncan MacFarlane survived a WW1 bullet thanks to his bible, now displayed with his military memorabilia over 100 years later.

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MacFarlane family The inside of a bible with script on the left-hand side, a hole between the two open pages towards the bottom and some faint writing 'D MacFarlane Gordon Highlanders France' on the right-hand side page.

Rhys Ifans Supports Screening of Rare 1990s Welsh Band Footage at BFI Festival

Rhys Ifans supports a project showcasing rare 1990s Welsh rock band footage at the BFI's Rip It Up festival, celebrating the Cool Cymru era and Welsh youth culture.

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Ryan Eddleston All five band members standing in side by side surrounded by yellow and orange dahlias, with more flowers behind. They all wear army green jackets and two out of five wear a cap, one a hat. Three of the men also wear sunglasses

Euphoria Returns with Zendaya and Cast Amid Mixed Critical Reactions

The US drama Euphoria returns with Zendaya and cast, sparking mixed reviews over its portrayal of sex, drugs, and youth culture amid controversy and praise.

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Reuters Sydney Sweeney and Sam Levinson standing and smiling together in front of large yellow Euphoria lettering on the red carpet

Crowds Gather in Mumbai as Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle's Funeral Approaches

Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, 92, passed away in Mumbai. Tributes pour in from leaders, artists, and fans. Her funeral with state honours is set for Monday evening.

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Reuters Actor Tabu wearing a white kurta and a scarf pays her respects to Indian singer Asha Bhosle - who is seen lying in a casket wrapped in the Indian flag, as police officers and family members stand nearby

Euphoria Returns Tonight with Zendaya, Elordi, and Sweeney in Final Season

Tonight features the final season of Euphoria with Zendaya and co., plus the DTF St Louis finale and new shows including Miriam Margolyes’ podcast and Michael Portillo’s Japan journey.

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A young girl viewed from the side, sitting in the front of a pickup truck with her crossed legs up on the dashboard smiling at the camera with a hazy hot Mexican-looking landscape behind her

Revitalizing Armagh Gaol: Unlocking Potential of Historic Women's Prison

Armagh Gaol, Northern Ireland's historic women's prison, is the focus of renewed redevelopment efforts with public input and potential government funding aiming to unlock its future.

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BBC The front view of Armagh Gaol on a sunny spring evening. The three-story, 14-bay Georgian building is surrounded by a low perimeter wall, topped by a decorative, spiked iron fence. The windows and doorways are arched. The ground floor windows are boarded up, while upper floor windows are secured by white metal bars. There are two hatchback cars parked on the pavement in front of the gaol.