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Palestinian Authority under strain as Israel deepens West Bank control
The Palestinian Authority is facing severe financial strain after large unpaid tax transfers and the loss of permits for many Palestinian workers, while Israeli land-registration and settlement measures are expanding control across parts of the West Bank.
Nadiya Hussain says she left TV to teach and faces judgment
Nadiya Hussain told Woman and Home she turned down TV work after her decade-long BBC connection was cancelled and has chosen to pursue teaching, and that some people have judged that decision.
Nuneaton woman's Crufts qualification feels 'something from another planet'
Anna Maksymowicz of Nuneaton will take her adopted dog Mela to Crufts after Mela's journey from being a stray and spending years in a Polish shelter; Crufts begins at the NEC Birmingham from March 5.
Residents raise £2,503 at Alcester coffee morning for dementia services
A coffee morning at Jackson Place in Alcester raised £2,503 to support plans for a specialist day facility for people living with dementia, including a £1,000 donation from the McCarthy Stone Foundation.
Specsavers raises £750 for local charities in Reading
Specsavers Reading raised £750 for local charities, donating £250 to Macmillan Cancer Support and £500 to ABC to Read.
Defibrillator installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe.
A new defibrillator funded by local donations has been installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe and registered on the national database The Circuit.
Community group PEP hosts networking event after move to Blackburn
People Empowering People (PEP) held a public networking event at Bangor Street Community Centre after relocating from Accrington, welcoming local organisations, leaders and residents to discuss volunteering, leadership and representation.
Veterinary practice celebrates 10 years and new ownership
Merthyr Tydfil Vets for Pets has marked its 10th anniversary and is now owned by veterinary surgeon Katie Miller, who took over in November.
Young dad nominated for Pride of Scotland Award after raising £150,000 for sick children
Samuel Bell, who founded Samuel's Smiles and has raised more than £150,000 for children with rare conditions, has been nominated for a Pride of Scotland Special Recognition Award.
£15 bag found in charity shop turns out to be designer Aspinal
A woman bought a cream Aspinal of London bag and matching purse for £15 at a charity shop and later had the set authenticated by the maker; similar items typically retail for several hundred pounds.
Scott Wolf reunites with ex Kelley and their children after dropping restraining order
Scott Wolf and estranged wife Kelley Wolf shared matching Instagram photos of a Universal Studios outing with their three children on Feb. 20, 2026, captioned 'Healing.' The reunion follows a series of legal and personal events in their ongoing divorce, including a temporary protective order that was later dropped.
William and Kate face task of rebuilding royal family's integrity
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to play a leading role in restoring the royal family's integrity after fallout from Prince Andrew's arrest linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein; police are investigating and officials have said the law must take its course.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon reportedly kill at least 10 people
State media reports at least 10 people were killed in Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon; Israel said it targeted sites it described as belonging to Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley.
SEND reforms could change how children receive support
Leaked plans in England propose changes to how SEND support and EHCPs are managed, and the Schools White Paper is expected in the coming days.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert shows Elvis in his Las Vegas prime.
Baz Luhrmann's EPiC restores unseen Las Vegas concert footage and an archival audiotape to present Elvis Presley performing in the early 1970s; the film opened in IMAX this week and is scheduled to reach cinemas nationwide next Friday.
Five million Aussies to receive cash boost from March 20
From March 20, more than five million Australians — including over 2.5 million pensioners — will receive a provisional indexation increase to several social security payments, and new deeming rates will take effect pending formal confirmation in the coming weeks.
Nationwide updates customers on changes to viewing transactions
Nationwide told a customer it is working on an in-app transaction notifications feature and said some alerts, including suspected fraud notices, will always be sent by text.
Wegovy pill fit better into one user's life after switching from injections.
A US patient who had used weekly compounded semaglutide injections switched to the FDA-approved daily Wegovy pill in January and reported about 8lb lost in the first month; the pill became available in US pharmacies on January 5 and prescriptions rose rapidly.
Fly-tipped farmer fundraiser tops £54,000
An online appeal for a Herefordshire farmer affected by illegal dumping has passed £54,000, and the organiser plans to withdraw and hand over the funds in late February or early March. The Environment Agency has also announced new waste-crime enforcement measures, including a drone squad and screening tools.
Xbox leadership shifts as new chief pledges not to flood the ecosystem with AI-generated content
Microsoft announced Phil Spencer's retirement and named Asha Sharma as EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, and Sharma pledged a renewed commitment to the Xbox console and to human-created game content.
Trial will test a tampon for ovarian cancer detection
A UK clinical trial will test whether a tampon can detect early signs of ovarian cancer by analysing vaginal fluid, recruiting 250 women with BRCA gene changes.
Seven million families to see £200 cut from energy bills in April
Nearly seven million households are expected to save about £200 on energy bills from April after a government energy bill discount and an anticipated fall in the Ofgem price cap; analysts warn the relief could be reduced over time as costs rise and support ends in April 2029.
Scottish independence is within reach as Westminster 'unravelling', Swinney says
John Swinney said Scottish independence is 'within reach' after a More in Common poll projected the SNP on 64 seats, and he linked growing momentum to a series of Westminster scandals.
Energy bills set to fall across the UK, but support may end in 2029
Ofgem is expected to lower the energy price cap by about £120 for April–June following a government discount; the Resolution Foundation says the support is due to end in April 2029 and could reduce long-term savings.
Israeli strikes kill at least 10 and wound 24 in Lebanon
The Lebanese health ministry said at least 10 people were killed and 24 wounded in Israeli strikes in the eastern Bekaa valley; security sources reported that Hezbollah leader Hussein Yaghi was killed and his funeral is set for Saturday.
Trump administration will defend Biden-era lead pipe rule
The EPA told a federal appeals court it will defend the Biden-era rule that requires most cities to replace lead service lines within ten years, and said it will develop tools to support practical implementation.
US FDA approves Vanda's antipsychotic pill for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' antipsychotic pill Bysanti (milsaperidone) for schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder, and Vanda said it expects a U.S. launch in the third quarter.
Dad murdered in unprovoked racist attack by teenagers
Two teenage boys were sentenced after Kamran Aman, 38, was fatally stabbed outside his mother's home in Barry in what the court described as an unprovoked racist attack; Marcus Staniforth received a minimum 17-year term and the 16-year-old a minimum 15-year term.
Carnival (CCL.L) and UK midcaps rise as travel stocks lead
UK midcap stocks gained on Tuesday, led by travel shares after reports of easing tensions in the Middle East and an upbeat forecast from Carnival.
Powerlifter turned himself in after a robbery
Chris Kennedy says he turned himself in to CrimeStoppers after robbing a corner store and was later jailed; he has since pursued higher education and returned to competitive powerlifting.
