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NHS England data shows 510,165 people had a recorded dementia diagnosis on 31 January 2026, a fall of 2,301 since 31 December 2025; 34,524 of those recorded were diagnosed before age 65.

A new Star Wars film featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu is due in cinemas in May, and the trailer shows the Hutts returning with allies while Din Djarin protects Grogu from remnants of the Galactic Empire. The trailer also highlights small scenes of Grogu’s behaviour and references his earlier Jedi training.

Virginia Giuffre's family thanked King Charles after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; he was questioned, spent around 11 hours in custody and was released under investigation without charges. The King said the law must take its course and pledged cooperation while the police inquiry continues; next steps are undetermined at this time.

EDF reported a 19% drop in 2025 core profit to €29.3 billion as lower power prices reduced income, and the group took a €2.5 billion impairment on the Hinkley Point C project.

Around 9.4 million people in the UK are thought to be living with anxiety or another mental health condition, and experts say some common behaviours — including social withdrawal, irregular sleep, heavy alcohol or caffeine use, and prolonged inactivity — can worsen symptoms. Evidence-based treatments such as talking therapies, medications and exercise are reported to help many people, and a public campaign is encouraging therapy uptake on the NHS.

WhatsApp has added a Group Message History feature that remains end-to-end encrypted and notifies group members when history is shared, while giving group admins control over whether history is sent.

Thames Valley police arrested Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released him under investigation; authorities say inquiries are ongoing and any charging decision would follow normal legal review.

Campaigners in Queensbury have called a public meeting after 991 objections were lodged against a proposal to build 295 homes on green belt land that could be reclassified under 2024 planning changes.

A charity has relaunched a campaign to raise £50,000 for a 14.6m footbridge beside Bennerley Viaduct; planning was approved on 15 January and the group has already raised £20,000.

Two Derby businesses have supplied specialist kit and a custom-built tandem to support Greg James's 1,000 km Comic Relief cycling challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh between 13 and 20 March.

Unemployment among 18–24-year-olds has risen to a level not seen since 2015 outside the pandemic, and analysts say recent increases in employers' costs, including rises in the under‑20 minimum wage, have raised the cost of hiring young workers.

Otton 'Otto' Stainke, believed to be among the last Polish veterans who settled in Easter Ross after World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on 6 February with six local gatherings and a family reunion.

Your Local Air Ambulance opens a new branch today in the Shawcroft Centre on Dig Street, following the Ashbourne Reborn town centre transformation; the charity said it responded to 548 incidents in Derbyshire over the past year.

Researchers and dental experts reported links between oral health and a range of systemic conditions, and dentists in the article emphasised regular check-ups and careful brushing technique.

Representatives announced actor Eric Dane's death, reported as age 53, and said he spent his final days surrounded by family; co‑stars and friends publicly paid tribute after he had revealed an ALS diagnosis less than a year earlier.

A modelling study focused on the Antarctic Peninsula finds that under a very high emissions pathway regional temperatures could reach about 4.4°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, with sea ice around the Peninsula falling by roughly 20% and the Peninsula contributing about 22 millimetres to global sea level by 2100.

Helping Dogs and Cats CIC has opened Fern's Groom Room to offer low-cost grooming and direct profits into its veterinary fund; the charity is also fundraising for a larger transport van and a more powerful generator.

Val Gardiner, Stroud’s first female district council chair and a long-time foster carer, has died; a funeral service is scheduled for Friday 20 February at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Beeches Green, Stroud.

A bingo fundraiser at The Admiral Hardy in Weymouth will raise funds for Julian House on Wednesday, March 4 from 7pm to 9pm, with guest caller Michelle "Missy Moonbeam" Carpenter and prizes donated by local businesses.

Urban Shanti, a community-focused studio in Boscombe run by Carmen Prince, has launched Salsa Kizomba Bournemouth with beginner classes and a weekly social while also starting a weekday home education provision; the studio relies on community fundraising to cover about £6,000 every six months.

Milford Haven in south Wales has undergone waterfront regeneration and is presented as a less-crowded alternative to nearby Tenby. The town remains Wales' largest fishing port and now features a redeveloped marina with hotels, restaurants and marine activities.

Authorities say Navy reservist David Varela was charged with first-degree murder after his wife, Lina Guerra, was found dead; investigators report location data placed Varela’s phone in Hong Kong and federal and international agencies have joined the search.

An anonymous donor gave Osaka 21kg of gold bars, estimated at about ¥560 million ($3.6m), which city officials said will be used to address ageing water pipes. The donor had previously given a smaller cash gift for municipal waterworks.

Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis, who went public in November 2025 after being linked in July, say they manage occasional "flare-ups" by apologizing, making repairs and agreeing ahead of time on how to communicate, Curtis said on the Ced With Intention podcast.

Amber Glenn said she received a torrent of attacks and hate after a short-program error at the Winter Olympics; she rebounded with a strong free skate to place fifth and will keep a team-event gold.

Parks workers restored panels about slavery at the President's House in Philadelphia after a federal judge ordered the materials put back; city leaders welcomed the reinstatement.

DOJ-released emails show Jeffrey Epstein and an associate discussed a potential investment in EMI that an associate described as connected to 'P', a crude shorthand used for women; the proposed deal did not proceed and EMI was later taken over and sold.

AT&T plans to return to One Powell Street and the RealReal will reopen a flagship at 253 Post Street on February 26; both locations had been vacant since they closed in 2023.

An oncology dietitian told the Daily Mail that diets rich in plant-based foods and specific items — including lentils, shiitake mushrooms, oily fish, garlic, citrus, kefir and turmeric — are associated in research with biological effects that may lower cancer risk.

Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit alleging Roblox's moderation and age‑verification expose children to sexual content and grooming; Roblox denies the claims and says safety is central to the platform.