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Why Custom Leavers' Shirts Are a Growing Trend Among Pupils

Year 11 pupils are increasingly creating personalised leavers' shirts featuring unique designs and artwork, marking a creative trend that blends nostalgia and self-expression ahead of their final school day.

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Personalised by Kavanna Two school shirts have coloured feathers attached to the bottom

Cosmeticorexia: The Rise of Young Girls' Skincare Obsession on Social Media

Young girls are increasingly engaging in complex skincare routines, influenced by social media and brands, raising concerns about cosmeticorexia, health risks, and psychological impacts.

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BBC An illustration showing a young girl applying a red sheet mask in front of her phone. She is surrounded by shopping bags, receipts and bottles of cosmetics

The Peter Manuel Murders: Revisiting Glasgow's Notorious Psychopath Killer

Peter Manuel, known as Scotland's 'Beast from Birkenshaw,' committed multiple murders in the 1950s. Denise Mina's novel and its stage adaptation revisit his crimes, trial, and legacy, exploring new perspectives on the case and its impact on Glasgow.

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Getty Images A black and white image from 1958 showing Peter Manuel - a man with thick dark hair in a dark suit with white, spread-collar, shirt - handcuffed to a prison officer, who is in uniform and looking at the camera. They are behind a chain fence and in front of a stone wall. The left arm of another officer can just be seen on the far left of frame. He too is handcuffed to Manuel.

Cymdeithas Dafydd ap Gwilym yn dathlu 140 mlynedd yng Ngholeg yr Iesu, Rhydychen

Cymdeithas Dafydd ap Gwilym ym Mhrifysgol Rhydychen yn dathlu 140 mlynedd ers ei sefydlu gyda digwyddiadau arbennig a chyn-aelodau adnabyddus yn bresennol.

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Fans Speculate on Taylor Swift’s Wedding Date Amid Growing Anticipation

Taylor Swift's fans eagerly speculate about her upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, analyzing possible dates, locations, attire, and guest lists while respecting her privacy and awaiting official details.

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Getty Images Singer Taylor Swift tilts her head up while sitting next to fiance Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs at Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Virtual Space War in EVE Online Costs Gamers Over £400,000 in Assets

In 2025, a massive virtual war in EVE Online led to the destruction of over £400,000 in player assets, reshaping alliances and impacting thousands of gamers worldwide.

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Fenris Creations A detailed space combat scene from EVE Online showing a large, spherical space station or defence platform with protruding cannons and antennae suspended in orbit near a planet. In the foreground, a sleek, armoured spacecraft is being struck and erupting in a bright orange explosion, with fragments and debris scattering outward. Multiple red laser beams streak across the scene from left to right, aimed toward the exploding ship. Surrounding the central action are several other spacecraft of varying sizes, partially silhouetted against a green nebula backdrop filled with stars and drifting clouds of gas. A curved planetary surface is visible along the left edge, while harsh lighting from the explosion and weapon fire highlights metallic textures and creates strong contrast against the darker vacuum of space.

Tim Wheeler Surprised to Sing 'Shining Light' to CBeebies' Dodge T. Dog

Tim Wheeler of Ash discusses the unexpected experience of singing 'Shining Light' with CBeebies' puppet Dodge T. Dog, highlighting the song's positive message and diverse uses since its 2001 release.

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BBC Tim and the CBeebies dog Dodge sitting together singing. They're sitting in a multi-coloured room and Tim is holding a guitar. He's wearing a navy top.

Kanya King Transformed Black British Music with Vision and Kindness

Kanya King, founder of the Mobo awards, revolutionised Black British music with warmth, vision, and kindness, leaving a lasting legacy after her passing at 57.

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Kanya King, founder of the Mobo awards, pictured in 2015.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's Palermo Wedding Sparks Mixed Reactions

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner's wedding in Palermo has sparked mixed reactions among locals, balancing pride in hosting the event with concerns over disruptions and road closures.

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Police officers stand in shadow in front of an ornate palace in Palermo with a cherry picker truck parked outside

Robert Burns’ Trees and Original Features Discovered at Ellisland Farm

Trees believed to have been planted by Robert Burns over 200 years ago have been found at Ellisland Farm, alongside original farmhouse features. The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust seeks £12m to restore the site and develop it as a visitor attraction.

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Ian Findlay White farm buildings surrounded by a stone wall. Trees are in the background and there is a white fence and gate at the entrance.

Cyngherddau Blackweir Live yng Nghaerdydd yn cael caniatâd eto er gwrthwynebiad

Cyngor Caerdydd wedi cymeradwyo cyfres o gyngherddau Blackweir Live ym Mharc Bute am yr ail flwyddyn yn olynol, er gwaethaf gwrthwynebiad gan ymgyrchwyr sy'n pryderu am effaith ar natur a mynediad y cyhoedd.

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Kanya King, Mobo Awards Founder and Black British Music Advocate, Dies at 57

Kanya King, founder of the Mobo awards and a champion of Black British music, died at 57 from colon cancer after a determined battle. She created a cultural platform that legitimized and amplified Black music in the UK.

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