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From 25 February dual nationals will need to use a British passport or a certificate of entitlement to enter the UK as part of the Electronic Travel Authorisation rollout; the Home Office says information has been public since October 2024.

A University of Bristol researcher has developed a prototype shoe sole with hundreds of tiny sensors that records gait data and will be shown at an IEEE conference; the team plans a formal clinical evaluation next.

The New Inn on Bath Hill, Keynsham, raised £99,000 over 12 months for Operation Community Hamper and Dogs Friends as part of Craft Union’s 'Make It A Million' campaign, which raised £1,358,422 nationwide.

A Portsmouth man diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2020 says he persuaded his twin to have a PSA blood test in 2025, which led to an early-stage, operable diagnosis.

A Barry nurse was refunded nearly £3,000 after HM Revenue and Customs corrected an incorrect tax code; she says the error took about three months to resolve and affected her health.

Clogher experienced the wettest January in 150 years, yet its main street and long-standing shops and services continued to serve the local community.

The UK Government has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill requiring social media companies to remove intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours of a report, or face fines or having services blocked in the UK.

A U.N.-backed fact-finding mission reported that an October operation by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces in and around el-Fasher displayed "hallmarks of genocide," targeting non-Arab communities, and the team called for accountability.

Dean Crimp, a Runcorn community worker, is developing a theatre and film career while continuing work with DC Relentless MMA; he is also creating an immersive murder mystery company.

The BBC will mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8 with a week of programming that includes three new shows and a curated collection of 40 of his programmes on iPlayer.

A Jersey Youth Service project ran half-term sessions at Le Squez Youth Centre for children aged 8–18 who care for family members, offering activities such as baking, karaoke and gaming to give them a break from responsibilities.

Penrith Mountain Rescue Team received a £2,600 grant from Penrith Town Council to purchase communications equipment and a portable defibrillator.

Orford Ness recorded 430 grey seal pups this pupping season, nearly double last year's 228, and the National Trust says the colony has grown each year since seals first arrived in 2021.

A federal judge will hear arguments on whether to extend a Minnesota order that blocks arrests and deportations of lawfully admitted refugees; the temporary restraining order expires Feb. 25.

A Texas judge will consider a formal declaration of innocence for four men who were wrongfully accused in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders. Cold-case investigators say DNA and other evidence point to Robert Eugene Brashers, who died in 1999.

Sir Julian Smith and Cllr David Staveley visited Craven Wildlife Rescue in Horton-in-Ribblesdale and expressed support as the Leeds Anglican Diocese considers what to do with the former school building that houses the charity.

Hurstpierpoint will host a free public piano event in the Village Garden on March 28 from 12pm to 5pm, with pre-booked 10-minute slots and additional walk-up opportunities.

The UK government will allow pubs in England, Scotland and, if they qualify, Wales or Northern Ireland to remain open until 01:00 or 02:00 for any home nation knockout match at this summer's men's World Cup.

Leeds had a number of almshouses from the 17th century onward that offered low-cost, trust-held housing for people in need; several were founded by local merchants and benefactors and some were later rebuilt or demolished.

Erik Mendoza pleaded guilty in Milwaukee to the 2023 killing of five-year-old Prince McCree and said in a police interview he attacked because he was 'bored.' Mendoza faces life in prison and has a sentencing hearing set for June 5.

Hythe and Waterside Rotary Club donated £1,000 to the Countryside Education Trust, with president Ian Wheeler handing the cheque to supporter Jan Hoy. The CET runs curriculum-linked visits to connect pupils with the countryside and farming.

Authorities say the shooter at a Pawtucket high school hockey game was the biological father of a man now serving federal prison time for setting fire to a predominantly Black church in 2024.

Two prime ministerial hopefuls, former PM KP Sharma Oli and ex-Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, are competing in Jhapa-5 ahead of the March 5 national elections, the first vote since September's anti-corruption protests that toppled the government. The seat is seen as a test of public trust after youth-led unrest and widespread anger over corruption.

Michelle Yeoh received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles and was pictured wiping tears during the ceremony; she thanked family, friends and fans in her remarks.

Joe Montemurro named a 26-player Matildas squad that mixes veteran stars aiming for a rare home trophy with eight players making their Asian Cup debuts; Australia must reach the semi-finals to guarantee qualification for next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil.

A review of 226 articles and 183 case studies across 15 countries finds most literature centres on Australia, Canada, the USA and New Zealand, and only 19% of case studies reported consideration of Indigenous values or knowledge.

Four staff members and a friend from Anley Hall Nursing Home shaved their hair on February 18 as part of Macmillan Cancer Support's Brave the Shave to raise money for people living with cancer; donations are still coming in.

Rosie Myers says she has lived with trichotillomania since childhood and that therapy helped her stop pulling for about eight years; she reports some areas remain thinner and has a trichologist appointment later this month.

Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards lists Isla Pasion in Cozumel as the top beach for 2026, with Elafonissi and Balos Lagoon in Crete also among the highest-ranked; the article notes UK flights to Chania can be found from about £44.

Dr Anna Cabeca says she experienced premature menopause at 39 and later reports that adding maca and other diet and lifestyle changes coincided with a return of menstruation and reduced symptoms.