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What is an Orange parade? Learn the history of the Orange Order, the Battle of the Boyne, Protestant tradition and why Orange marches continue today.
What exactly is an Orange parade, and why do these marches still take place today?
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Highlights from Glasgow’s main Orange Walk and Boyne parade through the city centre on 4 July 2026.
Experience highlights from the main Orange Walk held in Glasgow on 4 July 2026, as thousands of participants and bands made their way through the city centre during the annual Boyne celebrations.
The NHS and UK Government are backing a new walking rewards initiative in England. Learn how Movement 26.2 could offer vouchers and discounts for daily walking.
The NHS and the UK Government are backing a new initiative that could reward people in England for walking every day. Under the proposed Movement 26.2, or "marathon a month", scheme, adults who regularly complete around 20-30 minutes of walking each day could receive rewards such as shopping vouchers and discounts through a loyalty-style programme.
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BBC Radio 4 Long Wave on 198 kHz has ended. A podcast reflecting on BBC Long Wave history, the Shipping Forecast, transmitters and British broadcasting heritage.
After nearly a century on the air, the BBC has ended its famous Radio 4 Long Wave broadcasts on 198 kHz, marking the close of one of the most significant chapters in British broadcasting history. For generations, Long Wave carried the Shipping Forecast, news, drama, Test Match Special, and countless memorable programmes across the UK and far beyond its shores.
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A look at the “Now That You Are British” booklet given at UK citizenship ceremonies, exploring the history of British government information booklets, citizenship, belonging, and civic life in modern Britain.
Tomorrow, a member of my family will attend a British citizenship naturalisation ceremony and receive the booklet “Now That You Are British.” In this podcast, I explore the long tradition of British government information booklets that guided people through major life events, from retirement and pensions to citizenship and civic life.
Experience the atmosphere of Edinburgh Pride 2026 as thousands of people gathered in Scotland's capital to celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality and the LGBTQ+ community. This video features highlights from the Pride March through Edinburgh on Saturday 20 June 2026, capturing the colour, banners, music, energy and community spirit of one of Scotland's largest Pride events.
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Footage of the Orange Walk in Paisley, Scotland, filmed near Paisley Town Hall on 20 June 2026. Bands, banners and marchers made their way through the town centre as part of Scotland's summer marching season. This video captures part of the parade as it passed through the heart of Paisley, attracting spectators and visitors to the town centre on a busy Saturday afternoon. Filmed at Paisley Town Hall, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
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Anne Schedeen, best known as Kate Tanner in ALF, has died aged 77. A listening practice podcast remembering her role and the classic sitcom.
Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner, the mother in the hit 1980s sitcom ALF, has died at the age of 77.
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What is Trooping the Colour and why is it celebrated every year? Learn the history, traditions, royal appearances and meaning of Britain’s famous parade.
Trooping the Colour is one of the most recognisable royal events in the United Kingdom, but what exactly is it and why does it take place every year?
Continue reading “1214 What Is Trooping the Colour? A Simple Guide to Britain’s Famous Royal Parade”
Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and how the channel is moving toward peaceful, thoughtful learning, reflection, communication, storytelling, and personal growth.
In this channel update, Teacher Joseph explains why YouTube comments are being disabled and why the channel is moving toward a more peaceful, thoughtful space for learning, reflection, communication, language learning, storytelling, and personal growth. This is not about avoiding discussion, but about reducing noise and concentrating on meaningful content.
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