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Kate Winslet Surprises Young Fan Who Traveled 140 Miles for Accessible Cinema

Kate Winslet surprised 14-year-old blind fan Eryn with a call after learning she traveled 140 miles to watch The Magic Faraway Tree with audio description. The film's team hopes to raise awareness for accessible cinema screenings nationwide.

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Getty Images A head and shoulders image of actress Kate Winslet. She has short blonde hair and is wearing a gold necklace.

Rare Roman Brooch Unveiled in Scotland Exhibition for First Time

A rare Roman brooch found in Midlothian will be displayed for the first time at the National Museum of Scotland, highlighting local and Roman cultural connections.

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PA Media The brooch is a a rectangle shaped object with a brown taper shaped end. The rectangle shaped section is decorated with a red and yellow chevron-like pattern. The brooch has been photographed against a black background.

Ed O’Brien Shares His Honest Playlist and Musical Memories

Ed O’Brien of Radiohead shares his honest playlist, revealing songs that shaped his life, from early loves to karaoke moments and his new release Blue Morpho.

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Harry and Meghan Celebrate Daughter Lilibet’s 5th Birthday with New Photos

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrate Princess Lilibet's fifth birthday with new photos, share recent family moments, and announce a new Netflix film project.

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Instagram/Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Duke and Duchess of Sussex in casual outfits embracing and holding Lilibet in a summer dress, she has bare feet and her back is to the camera; she has long, red hair

The Unlikely Revival of Mr Blobby: Britain’s Pink, Polka-Dotted Icon Returns

Mr Blobby, the pink and yellow polka-dotted British icon, has made a surprising comeback, appearing on TV, duetting with pop stars, and inspiring nostalgia. Once divisive, his revival reflects both cultural nostalgia and a sign of changing times.

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An inflatable pink creature with yellow spots in the middle of an audience

Bob Harris to Leave BBC Radio 2 After 56 Years Amid Health Battle

Bob Harris announces his departure from BBC Radio 2 after 56 years due to health issues related to prostate cancer spreading to his spine. He reflects on his career and thanks listeners and colleagues for their support.

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BBC Bob Harris sitting on an orange sofa against a light blue curtain, in March 2026

Dominion by Addie E Citchens: A Powerful Portrait of Patriarchy’s Harsh Realities

Addie E Citchens’s Dominion is a sharp, powerful novel exploring male entitlement, religious hypocrisy, and the inherited trauma within a Black church family in Mississippi.

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A priest in clerical clothing reads from an open book in a church with atmospheric light streaming through gothic windows

Highland Council Invites Views on Gaelic 'Areas of Linguistic Significance' Plan

Highland Council is consulting on plans to designate areas with significant Gaelic use as 'areas of linguistic significance' under the Scottish Languages Act, aiming to support Gaelic culture and education.

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Getty Images White-walled houses scattered across a coastal landscape of fields and areas of rugged shoreline. In the distance are Skye's Cuillin mountains.

Mari Grug yn Llywydd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Garreg Las 2024

Mae Mari Grug wedi derbyn gwahoddiad anrhydeddus i fod yn Llywydd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Garreg Las 2024, gan rannu ei phrofiad o fyw gyda chanser a'i chysylltiad hir gyda'r ŵyl.

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Great Tapestry Centre Sees Lowest Visitor Numbers Since Opening

The Great Tapestry of Scotland centre in the Borders has recorded its lowest visitor numbers since opening in 2021, with 20,962 visitors in 2025/26. Live Borders notes this aligns with regional trends and plans to enhance the attraction.

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Getty Images King Charles pointing at a colourful tapestry depicting "Bruce's siege of Carlisle and beginning of little ice age".

St Davids Cathedral Faces Financial Crisis, Could Become Insolvent in Two Years

St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire faces potential insolvency within two years due to prolonged financial deficits and low reserves, with urgent calls for improved management and community engagement.

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Getty Images An exterior view of St Davids Cathedral. A large stone building with a square tower, it is surrounded by a grassy churchyard.

Exploring Hong Kong’s Cantopop: Emma-Lee Moss’s Cross-Cultural Musical Journey

Emma-Lee Moss, aka Emmy the Great, explores Hong Kong’s Cantopop music in her memoir, sharing personal stories and highlighting key artists who shaped the city’s cultural identity amid political change.

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Four young men pose for a studio portrait against a purple backdrop, two standing and two seated in front