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Saba Sams Reflects on Her Reading Journey and Literary Influences

Saba Sams shares her formative reading experiences, favorite books, and authors who influenced her writing, highlighting works from Jacqueline Wilson to Arundhati Roy.

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Laura Crombie Shares Her Passion as a Crufts Presenter for Sixth Year

Laura Crombie, a dog trainer and presenter, shares her passion for commentating at Crufts, reflecting on her journey from childhood to working alongside Clare Balding and Claudia Winkleman at the prestigious dog show.

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Laura Crombie Laura Crombie sitting in front of a lit up Crufts sign kneeling on the floor with her Irish setter called Evie. She has a green blazer on with long straight brown hair. She is smiling into the camera

Iconic TV Couples: From Mulder & Scully to Marge & Homer

readers share their favourite TV couples, from the enduring love of Miss Piggy and Kermit to the iconic bond of Mulder and Scully, exploring diverse romances across genres and decades.

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Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The X-Files.

Reading Brings Happiness and Success, Says Irish Children's Laureate

Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde highlights that children who enjoy reading tend to be happier and perform better academically. Fighting Words NI supports creative writing in high-need schools, aiming to make reading and writing enjoyable amid technological distractions.

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BBC A young girl with light brown hair tied back from her face is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a blue sweatshirt with a red t-shirt underneath.

Debut Novelist Claire Lynch Wins Nero Book Awards Gold Prize for 'A Family Matter'

Claire Lynch's debut novel 'A Family Matter,' inspired by 1980s custody battles faced by lesbian women, wins the Nero Book Awards gold prize, praised for its storytelling and intelligence.

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EPA Claire Lynch smiling, wearing glasses and a black-and-white patterned shirt

Torchwood’s Ianto Shrine in Cardiff to Be Removed After 17 Years

The Ianto Jones shrine in Cardiff, dedicated to the Torchwood character, will be removed after 17 years for maintenance. Fans and actor Gareth David Lloyd reflect on its cultural impact and plans for a new plaque are underway.

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BBC A wall covered in pictures and a string of Welsh flags. At the top a board reads Ianto's Shrine in white writing. The pictures are attached to a rusty metal grid.

Accent Stereotypes Challenge Welsh Identity for North Wales Residents

Sarah Luke from Flintshire faces challenges to her Welsh identity due to her accent, reflecting broader misconceptions about Welsh accents shaped by media stereotypes. Experts and personalities highlight the diversity of Welsh accents and the impact of underrepresentation.

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Sarah Luke A brunette woman in a black and white dress stood in front of a scenic viewpoint. In the background, we can see a white lighthouse on an island encompassed by the sea.

Gladys Pritchard, Un o Golofnau Mawr y Gymraeg ym Môn, Wedi Marw

Mae Gladys Pritchard, un o golofnau mawr y Gymraeg o Ynys Môn, wedi marw yn 87 oed. Roedd hi'n weithgar iawn mewn gwirfoddoli, wedi cael ei hanrhydeddu i Orsedd yr Eisteddfod ac yn adnabyddus am ei gwaith gyda chymunedau lleol a mudiadau.

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Golwg ar Ddillad Traddodiadol Cymreig ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi

Ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi, mae gwisgo dillad traddodiadol Cymreig yn cael ei ddathlu ledled Cymru, gan adlewyrchu hanes a diwylliant y genedl gyda hetiau, sgertiau a gwasgadau o wahanol gyfnodau hanesyddol.

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Ten Key Facts About St David, Patron Saint of Wales

Discover ten essential facts about St David, Wales' patron saint, including his birth, miracles, legacy, and the origins of St David's Day celebrated annually on 1 March.

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Getty St David on a stained glass window

Stephen Rule: Accepting Colloquial Welsh Key to Growing Speakers

Stephen Rule, the Doctor Cymraeg, urges embracing colloquial Welsh and reducing grammar focus to increase daily speakers from 20% toward 100%, highlighting changing attitudes and educational progress.

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Olivia Attwood Advocates for Independence and Challenges Reality TV Stigma

Olivia Attwood has transitioned from reality TV star to documentary maker and presenter, addressing taboo topics and advocating for women's independence while challenging stereotypes about reality television.

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