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Parton Kirk: Scottish village launches race to save church linked to 'forgotten Einstein'

Parton community launches fundraising drive to purchase the church where physicist James Clerk Maxwell is buried, aiming to create a science centre celebrating his life and work before a 1 November deadline.

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A church building in a graveyard with trees around it

Michael Owen's 'Never Tell Kids I Love Them' Comment Sparks Parenting Debate

Michael Owen sparked debate after saying he never tells his children he loves them, believing actions speak louder. Experts and parents are divided on whether verbal affirmation or consistent actions matter more in showing love.

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A young blonde child wearing a yellow t-shirt is hugged by a man wearing a red t-shirt and a woman wearing a beige striped t-shirt.

Rob Brydon Regrets Missing Dolly Parton Interview During BBC Documentary

Rob Brydon expresses regret at turning down an interview with Dolly Parton during his BBC documentary, choosing family holiday instead. He discusses his debut children's book and connections to Gavin and Stacey.

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Rob Brydon smiling at the camera. He had brown hair and wearing a brown jacket. There's a big pink butterfly sign behind him with Dolly written in yellow.

Oasis Fans Decode Cryptic Video Clues Pointing to Potential Celtic Park Shows

Oasis fans have uncovered cryptic clues in a promotional video suggesting the band may perform at Celtic Park in Glasgow during 2027, with encoded coordinates and Scottish cultural references sparking speculation about upcoming tour dates.

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Still from a video showing two boys sitting in a chip shop with a fridge full of drinks and a number of posters

Historic Austins Department Store Set for Transformation Into Cultural Hub

Plans have been submitted to transform Austins, an iconic Londonderry department store closed since 2016, into a cultural and community hub with library and exhibition space. The Inner City Trust acquired the building in 2025 and will begin exploratory work in January 2026.

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A large building with a number of boarded up windows.

Reader photographs capture Scotland's landscapes, wildlife and coastal scenes

A weekly collection of reader-submitted photographs from 28 August to 4 September captures Scotland's wildlife, coastal scenes, sunsets and landmarks across the country.

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Different coloured fishing boats with flags and bunting moored in Anstruther Harbour on a sunny day. Colourful buildings can be seen in the background.

How Gromit Almost Became a Cat: 50 Years of Aardman's Greatest Secrets

As Aardman Animations celebrates 50 years, founders reveal how Gromit nearly became a cat, Shaun the Sheep was almost given a voice, and Chicken Run inadvertently created a new Oscar category. The Bristol studio's journey from two teenagers with a camera to an international animation powerhouse i...

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A stopmotion character of Wallace is waving and smiling at the camera with his arm round Gromit. Gromit the dog is giving him some serious side eye

Bernat Klein's Modernist Studio Opens for First Public Tours Ahead of £3m Restoration

The abandoned modernist studio of textile designer Bernat Klein opens for public tours this weekend ahead of a £3m restoration project. The A-listed building, designed by Peter Womersley, has been vacant for over 20 years and is now being saved by a consortium of heritage organisations.

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A brutalist studio in the Borders made of cement and glass which is in severe decay with windows boarded up

Golden Retrievers to Gather at Ancestral Highland Home in July 2028

Golden retrievers will gather at their ancestral Highland home in July 2028 to mark 160 years since the breed's first puppies were born at Guisachan House. The 2023 event drew 466 dogs from 12 countries.

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People stand, some of them holding up phones to take a picture, as hundreds of golden retrievers stand in a grassy arena next to the ruins of Guisachan House.

Trump Becomes First Living President on US Currency in Over a Century with $1 Commemorative Coin

The US Mint released a commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump on September 2, 2026, marking the first time a sitting president has appeared on American currency in over a century. The gold-coloured coins are priced at $61 per roll of 25 or $154.50 per bag of 100.

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US President Donald Trump's portrait on $1 coins, in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary of independence, on the day the coin is released for sale.

Clinton hails Steinem as architect of women's equality in emotional tribute

Hillary Clinton and other prominent figures paid tribute to Gloria Steinem on Thursday, hailing the groundbreaking feminist activist as an architect of women's equality. Clinton described Steinem's activism as rooted in optimism and urged younger generations to continue her work.

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Chicken Shop Date ends after 12 years: YouTube's breakout hit that redefined celebrity interviews

YouTube's Chicken Shop Date, the interview series that transformed digital media, is ending after 12 years. Amelia Dimoldenberg announced the closure on 2 September 2026, with final episodes featuring eclectic guests coming soon.

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Andrew Garfield and Amelia Dimoldenberg on Chicken Shop Date.