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This summer, the Edinburgh International Book Festival will play host to a star-studded lineup of authors, actors, musicians, and comedians. The festival will feature almost 700 events, including discussions, performances, and interviews at the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the McEwan Hall. The lineup includes writers and actors from popular TV
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The highly anticipated Henley Festival 2024 lineup has been announced, boasting an impressive array of international talent. The five-night festival, set against the picturesque backdrop of Henley-on-Thames' riverside, promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. The lineup includes Diana Ross, McFly, Rick Astley, Matteo Bocelli, Jamie
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This summer, the Leighton Buzzard Railway is buzzing with excitement as it hosts a variety of special events and activities for visitors of all ages. From dinosaur takeovers and pirate weekends to a beer festival and visits from beloved TV favorites, there's something for everyone. The railway, which
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The 41st Dragon Boat Cultural Festival, held in Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Guizhou Province, China, from May 31 to June 2, 2025, attracted 253,900 tourists and generated a total tourism revenue of 234 million yuan. The event blended traditional charm with modern vitality, featuring exciting races, ethnic parades, and intangible
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival, which was plunged into a financial crisis last year after its biggest sponsor, Bailie Gifford, severed ties with the event, has managed to recover and expand its programme this year. The festival has attracted new backers, including Edinburgh-based authors Sir Ian Rankin and Jenny Colgan,
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Sam Heughan, the Scottish actor soon to make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Macbeth, is set to host a cocktail class at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to promote his new publication of cocktail recipes. The book, The Cocktail Diaries: A Spirited Adventure, will be published in September and
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival has released its 2025 programme, with a focus on the theme of Repair. The event, which will take place from August 9 to 24, seeks to explore the concept of repair through various lenses, including physical, political, emotional, and environmental aspects. This year's
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The Edinburgh International Book Festival, a prominent cultural event, is facing a significant threat to its community work due to the loss of sponsor Baillie Gifford. Director Jenny Niven has warned that the festival's community work, which includes initiatives such as recorded events and a children's
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A popular Italian restaurant in Manchester has shared its disappointment and frustration with the impact of road closures caused by Parklife Festival and other events being held at Heaton Park. The restaurant, L'Aquila, has been forced to close its doors for the fourth consecutive year due to the
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As comedian Sam Williams prepares to take his new show, Touch Me Not, to the Edinburgh fringe this summer, he believes he is part of a growing number of comedians who are mining religion for laughs. Williams's show, which explores his discovery of Christianity and its impact on
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Sir Rod Stewart, the 80-year-old legendary musician, has announced the cancellation of six US concerts in the next eight days due to his ongoing recovery from the flu. The cancellation affects shows scheduled in Las Vegas and Stateline, Nevada, with two other shows in California to be rescheduled. This news
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Ambassador Xiao Jianguo's attendance at the "2025 Art and Literature to Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival" event, hosted by the Brunei Chinese Literature and Art Federation, marked a significant moment in strengthening Sino-Brunei relations. Following a recent state visit and diplomatic meetings, Ambassador Xiao emphasized the
