2 h. ago Cheltenham Festival weather: Latest forecast ahead of 2025 races including Gold Cup day

Could rain disrupt this year’s Festival? Punters will be aware of how the forecast will impact the horses’ chances each day

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2 h. ago When is International Women's Day 2025, when did it start, and how is it celebrated globally?

International Women’s Day honours achievements of women and promotes gender equality

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3 h. ago Gordon and Jim after coming out to Gordon’s mum: Sage Sohier’s best photograph

‘They had been together for 21 years. They’re telling Margot, Gordon’s mum, that they’re about to appear in a Valentine’s Day issue of the local newspaper’I took this shot in 1987, when I was living in Boston, Massachusetts. It was the middle of the Aids crisis, and there was an atmosphere of fear as more people fell victim to the virus. The year before I had decided to create At Home With Themselves, a series in which I captured the lives of same-sex couples in photographs and interviews. That’s how I met Gordon and Jim, the couple shown here next to Gordon’s mother Margot in their home in San Diego.By the mid-1980s, and with the advent of Aids, there was a backlash against the growing openness towards homosexuality. There were all sorts of misconceptions about how you could contract the disease: from toilet seats, or sharing an ice-cream cone. The press played into stereotypes, particularly the idea that gay men were very sexually promiscuous. But that period got me thinking about...

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5 h. ago When are VE Day and VJ Day 2025? Meaning, UK celebrations and why we observe them

These annual events typically see people gather for street parties, parades and community activities to honour those who fought during the Second World War

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7 h. ago World Book Day 2025: easy costume ideas, when is it – cheap characters outfits for boys and girls

You can still keep things affordable if you’re a parent feeling the pressure on World Book Day 😰

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8 h. ago South Lanarkshire marks experiences of young people for Care Day 2025

The event is an international celebration of children and young people with care experience.

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19 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary to be celebrated with UK street parties

The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be commemorated on Thursday, May 8 2025.

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19 h. ago VE Day 2025: Tower of London poppies to return to mark 80th anniversary

VE Day 2025: Tower of London poppies to return to mark 80th anniversary  The Guardian

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24 h. ago Xbox Game Pass reveals first March 2025 drop, featuring day one release 33 Immortals

A new bout of Xbox Game Pass games is on the way, featuring a day-one drop and a few indie gems that have gained some big popularity on Steam.

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24 h. ago Astrologer reveals 'luckiest' day to buy a house in 2025, according to the stars

Inbaal Honigman said the day is the most fortunate day to complete on a property purchase

Science

26 h. ago Record Store Day 2025: When is it, Scottish participating shops, available records, how to buy, and can you buy online?

Vinyl outsold CDs for the first time in over 35 years in 2024 – meaning that this year’s event celebrating the reinvigorated music medium is likely to be as popular than ever.

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27 h. ago The Music of Hans Zimmer vs. John Williams: Star Wars Day 2025 concert coming to Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo

May The 4th Be With You! A very special concert will celebrate Star Wars Day at SEC Armadillo, Glasgow on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

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28 h. ago Special projects to help Dumfries and Galloway celebrate World Book Day 2025

Scotmid customers can use special Book Banks while schoolkids will have the chance to meet author Mike Nicholson.

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33 h. ago Pancake Day: What is Shrove Tuesday and when is it celebrated?

 Butter your frying pans because Pancake Day is nearly upon us

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34 h. ago Pancake Day 2025: 13 pancake and breakfast themed songs to add to your Spotify playlist today

13 songs to help you get through Pancake Day 2025 - or any breakfast related task you may have 🍳🍽🎵

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49 h. ago International Women's Day 2025: 10 ways to celebrate in London

Big Penny Social, Mama Shelter and many more venues are hosting special events for IWD this year

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54 h. ago Channel migrant crossings hit 2025 high as almost 600 arrive in small boats in single day

Home Office data, published on Monday, showed that some 592 migrants landed in Britain on March 2 across 11 boats

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56 h. ago World Book Day ideas and activities 2025: How to celebrate your favourite characters and novels this year

From passing on your favourite story to starting a book group 

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3 d. ago Pope Francis remains in stable condition, a day after respiratory crisis

Pontiff, 88, spends long periods off noninvasive ventilation, showing improving lung function as he battles pneumoniaPope Francis remains in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis, and has spent long periods off the noninvasive ventilation he initially needed, in a sign that his lung function was improving as he battles double pneumonia. Francis had no further episodes of bronchial spasms, the Vatican said in its late update on Saturday. He had no fever and no signs of new infection, was feeding himself and continued his respiratory physiotherapy, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pope had a good response in his blood gas levels even during the “long periods” he was off the ventilator mask and only using high-flow supplemental oxygen. But his prognosis remained guarded, meaning he was not out of danger. “The Holy Father is always vigilant” and aware of what was going on around him, the statement said, adding that he received the Eucharist and spent time in prayer. The com...

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4 d. ago Has spring started? When does winter end and the spring season begin

March is finally upon us and blue skies have arrived, but does this mean spring has started? The Met Office have explained the exact day spring starts in 2025.

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