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Eurovision Song Contest Debuts First Asia Edition with 10 Countries

The Eurovision Song Contest launches its first Asia edition with 10 countries, including South Korea and Thailand, culminating in a grand final in Bangkok on 14 November.

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Getty Images Eurovision 2025 winner JJ raises a clear trophy

Titanic’s Original Ship Plans to Be Publicly Released for the First Time

The technical plans of the Titanic and its sister ships will be publicly accessible for the first time through the Harland and Wolff archive, housed at the Ulster Folk Museum and supported by a major cataloguing project.

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National Museums Northern Ireland A woman with shoulder-length curly brown hair smiles at the camera. She is standing in what looks like a store room holding a large piece of paper, which looks like a blueprint. She is wearing a grey blazer.

£1.1m Secured to Restore Springburn Winter Gardens as Community 'Living Ruin'

Springburn Winter Gardens, Scotland's largest glasshouse, will be stabilised and partially restored with £1.1m funding to serve as a community arts and culture hub, preserving it as a 'living ruin'.

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Richard Sutcliffe Springburn Winter Gardens - a derelict glasshouse, with trees and greenery surrounding it

Wordle Creator Josh Wardle Reflects on Selling Game and New Puzzle Launch

Josh Wardle, creator of Wordle, reflects on selling the game and introduces Parseword, a new word puzzle inspired by cryptic crosswords.

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PA Media This images shows the screen of an IPhone, showing the screen of the online game, Wordle.

Côr Merched Plastaf yn Ennill Grand Prix Golden Voices Montserrat yng Nghatalunya

Côr Merched Plastaf o Gaerdydd yn ennill y Grand Prix yng ngŵyl Golden Voices of Montserrat yng Nghatalunya gyda sgôr berffaith o 100, gan ddod yn y côr cyntaf o Gymru i gyflawni hyn erioed.

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Sir Billy Connolly Narrates New Audio Guide for Kelvingrove Museum

Sir Billy Connolly has recorded a new audio guide for Kelvingrove Museum, sharing personal memories and insights on 12 selected artefacts, including Fulton's Grand Orrery. The guide aims to engage listeners with Connolly's unique perspective and fondness for the museum.

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BBC Sir Billy sitting in a theatre with colourful upholstered chairs in the background. He is wearing a denim jacket with a patterned red cloth in the pocket.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Honoured with Honorary Degree in Belfast

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to Belfast 60 years after training there to receive an honorary doctorate from Ulster University, recognising his impact in public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

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Getty Images Arnold Schwarzenegger, an older man with black hair and a white beard standing smiling. He is wearing a blue shirt and dark jacket. The background is blue.

Bronze Age Shield from Peat Bog Returns to Scotland for Exhibition

A Bronze Age shield found in a peat bog near Beith has returned to Scotland after 230 years to feature in the National Museum of Scotland's "Scotland's First Warriors" exhibition opening this summer.

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PA Media Dr Matthew Knight holding up a circular bronze shield found in a field in Beith more than 200 years ago.

Inside Stephen King’s Archives: Caroline Bicks Reveals His Writing Secrets

Caroline Bicks explores Stephen King’s archives, revealing his meticulous writing process, frugality, and the evolution of key novels like Carrie through detailed textual analysis and biographical insights.

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Sissy Spacek covered in blood in the 1976 film Carrie

Gwrych Castle's WWII Role in Saving Hundreds of Children Revealed

Gwrych Castle served as a refuge for over 200 children rescued by Operation Kindertransport during WWII. Now a restoration project, its history and impact are explored in a new Sky History programme.

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Gwrych Castle Trust Archive Black and white picture of children walking towards the camera. They walk outside the castle, with brickwork visible and sticks and wood on the floor.

Lynx Constellation Ideal for Northern Hemisphere Viewing This Week

The Lynx constellation is currently well placed for northern hemisphere observers. Best seen on moonless nights away from light pollution, it lies between Ursa Major and Gemini and was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century.

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Captivating image of a star-filled night sky, showcasing twinkling constellations.

Modern Passover Recipes: Matzo Brei, Roasted Fish & Charoset Ice Cream

Explore modern Passover recipes from the Monday Morning Cooking Club, including leek and mushroom matzo brei, roasted fish with cherry tomatoes, and a unique charoset ice-cream parfait.

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Matzo brei sauteed with leek, spinach, shallots and mushrooms.