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Strictly Come Dancing week four: Icons Week sees Lawrence shine in salsa

Lawrence Robb delivered a standout salsa performance in Strictly Come Dancing week four, earning 25 points as the show's Icons Week theme saw 13 couples compete. Dani Dyer performed the series' first female rumba while John Nellis tackled the paso doble.

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Strictly Come Dancing's Bethany Antonia and Nancy Xu dance in flowing dresses on stage

Young fashion designers can build careers in Wales without moving to London

Fashion industry figures including designer Julien Macdonald argue that smartphones and digital technology have made it possible for young designers to build successful careers in Wales without relocating to London. The British Fashion Council's Fashion Britain initiative expanded to include Card...

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Two women and a man smiling down a runway. The man is waving.

Scotland's First Stained-Glass Museum Opens with Hidden Masterpieces

Scotland's first museum dedicated to stained glass will open in 2027, showcasing masterpieces by Alf Webster, a talented artist killed in the First World War at age 31. The museum at Glasgow's Lansdowne Church will feature two grand windows hidden from public view for nearly a century.

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Two older men wearing red overalls holding a blue and green toned stained glass window.

The Celebrity Traitors Episode Six: Live Coverage and Analysis

The Celebrity Traitors episode six live coverage begins as Kenny joins the traitor team. With four traitors now active and the faithful increasingly paranoid, the competition enters its decisive phase.

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Kenny Dalglish gestures with his hands while sitting in a leather armchair in a wood-panelled room

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival Marks 10 Years Celebrating Night Sky Wonders

Exmoor Dark Skies Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary from 16 October to 1 November 2026, featuring 80 events across the national park. The festival showcases the region's Dark Sky Reserve status and has become a major draw for autumn tourism.

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A group, intentionally blurred by the long exposure of the camera, is walking out of frame on the bottom left of the picture. They are walking through a green, hilly landscape in the dark. In the sky, hundreds, if not thousands, of stars shine, while a bright line shoots across frame from the right into the middle of the sky.

Esther Rantzen: Readers Share Memories of a Trailblazer Who Changed Lives

Colleagues, admirers and television guests share personal memories of Esther Rantzen, the pioneering broadcaster and campaigner who died aged 86, revealing her profound impact on careers and lives.

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NI Content Creator Nellis 'Blown Away' by Strictly Support from Home

Content creator John Nellis says he has been overwhelmed by support from Northern Ireland for his Strictly Come Dancing journey, acknowledging the responsibility he now feels toward hundreds of family members and fans watching each week.

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A couple on the dance floor during a routine where their arms are outstretched. The woman is wearing a purple ballgown and the man a purple suit. There is a stairwell in the backgroud and lots of fairy lights.

Tension erupts as Celebrity Traitors banishes Hannah Fry and recruits King Kenny

Tension erupts at the Celebrity Traitors round table as Hannah Fry is banished and King Kenny is recruited as a new traitor. A terrifying death-themed task leaves celebrities frightened, while Rob Beckett is murdered and Ross Kemp expresses frustration at being manipulated.

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Death marchers in skull masks and black robes

Celebrity Traitors Episode Five: Live Coverage and Analysis

Live coverage of The Celebrity Traitors episode five begins at 8pm. At the midpoint of the series, the Traitors face a crypt-based murder challenge while rumours suggest production encountered significant difficulties during filming.

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Claudia Winkleman in The Celebrity Traitors.

Australian rock duo Fathom sets Guinness record with nine-city concert marathon

Australian rock band Fathom set a Guinness World Record by performing nine concerts across multiple cities in 12 hours, travelling 700km and donating half their revenue to mental health charity Beyond Blue.

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Silhouette of two musicians playing guitars against a vibrant background, conveying energy and passion.

Amol Rajan's YouTube debut plays it safe with Southgate interview

Amol Rajan's new YouTube show with Gareth Southgate opts for conventional storytelling rather than the radical reinvention his departure from the BBC suggested. The first episode, released in October 2026, plays it safe.

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Prince Charles Cinema Secures 25-Year Lease, Ending Closure Threat

The Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square has secured its future with a new 25-year lease, ending a 21-month dispute with its landlord over closure threats. The agreement includes no break clause, providing long-term stability for the celebrated repertory venue.

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People queue outside the illuminated Prince Charles Cinema at night in London

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