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Victorian Palm House Reopens as Tropical Butterfly Sanctuary with 3,000 Inhabitants

The Victorian palm house behind Stanmer House has been restored as Sussex Butterfly Gardens, housing 3,000 butterflies and serving as an educational space in partnership with Plumpton College. It opens to the public on 23 May.

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BBC A middle-aged man with short grey hair and glasses. He is wearing a grey polo top and smiling as he looks into the camera. He is stood in a large green house with green plants behind him

Radio 1's Big Weekend Kicks Off with Dance Music Celebration in Sunderland

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland opens with a dance-focused day featuring top DJs and artists, celebrating the rich history and resurgence of dance music in the UK.

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Getty Images Festivalgoers enjoy a performance during BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. There are fans in the crowd who are singing along and one who is raised up with his arms in the air.

Knockengorroch Festival Honors Co-Founder Simon Holmes with Celebration

The Knockengorroch Festival in Galloway continues this weekend as a tribute to co-founder Simon Holmes, celebrating his life and legacy with music, memorials, and community spirit.

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Holmes Family A man with grey hair and a beard with a red scarf round his neck and a green fleece over a blue jumper sits next to a woman with dark hair and glasses and a black and white scarf up around her neck

New Iron Age Crannog Unveiled Five Years After Devastating Fire

The Scottish Crannog Centre will unveil a newly reconstructed Iron Age crannog five years after a fire destroyed the original. The £700,000 crannog, built using traditional methods, opens in June with a ceremony featuring First Minister John Swinney and singer Barbara Dickson.

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Andrew Allan A recreation of an Iron Age roundhouse under construction set on a loch

Ysgol hynaf Cymru yn dathlu 350 mlynedd o addysg barhaus

Ysgol gynradd hynaf Cymru, Ysgol St Chad ym Mhentref Hanmer, Sir Wrecsam, yn dathlu 350 o flynyddoedd o addysg barhaus gyda dros 100 o westeion a gweithgareddau arbennig.

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Why Do People in the UK Cherish Spending Time in Nature?

As summer blooms, we seek your stories about why you love spending time outdoors and the importance of nature access, especially for young people.

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Cyclists enjoying the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail near Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire.

Joseph E. Davies: Diplomat Welsh-American Bridging Roosevelt and Stalin

Joseph E. Davies, diplomat Cymreig-Americanaidd, chwaraeodd rôl allweddol rhwng Roosevelt a Stalin yn ystod y 20fed ganrif, gan gefnogi diplomyddiaeth a chydweithrediad rhyngwladol yn ystod cyfnodau anodd.

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Harry Styles Tour to Adjust Staging After Fan Complaints Over Obstructed Views

Harry Styles' world tour is reviewing its stage design after fans reported obstructed views during concerts in Amsterdam. The team plans adjustments to improve visibility while maintaining the show's unique layout.

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Anthony Pham/Getty Images Harry Styles is wearing navy trousers with a belt and a light blue shirt with a white collar and flower patterned tie.He has a red bomber jacket over the top. He is jumping on the stage, you can see fans watching from the crowd behind him.

Inside Proper Ladies: The Hilarious Comedy About Teen Muslim Schoolgirls

Proper Ladies, a BBC comedy about Muslim teen girls, blends chaos and humor to reshape TV portrayals, gaining acclaim and facing online abuse.

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Four girls with their arms round each other's shoulder, some in hijabs, all in school uniform

Bluey Returns with Minisodes Ahead of 2027 Film: What Does It Mean for the Show?

Bluey’s new minisodes fill the gap before the 2027 film but raise concerns about the show's future without creator Joe Brumm's involvement.

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Three cartoon dogs with a pillow and wooden planks and stars behind them

Seamstress Shares Experience Crafting Venezuela Fury's 40ft Wedding Train

Emily Grant crafted Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train, working secretly in a church hall due to its size. The train, featuring intricate lace and hand-sewn details, was completed in five weeks for the Isle of Man wedding.

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Sew In Love Emily Grant has long blonde hair and wears a zebra tolp and blakc tgrousers while Venezuela Fury is in her wedding dress

New 50p Coin Celebrates 25 Years of Lord of the Rings with Unique Features

The Royal Mint releases a 50p coin celebrating 25 years of The Lord of the Rings film, featuring a golden One Ring, Elvish script, and a unique Eye of Sauron caustic effect.

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