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The City of Wolverhampton Council's I Awards at Grand Station celebrated achievements by care-experienced children and young people, with special honours for Jenson, Scarlett Russell (runner-up), Lily Morris and Miran Mohammedi.

The Democratic Republic of Congo said it will look for other partners if its December framework with the United States does not produce concrete mining projects, and officials described the arrangement as preliminary aimed at building a supply chain for critical minerals.

Halle Berry, 59, said women are often treated as finished at ages 50 to 70 and urged that they ‘reclaim the narrative’ while discussing an upcoming film and her work on menopause and women’s health.

Beavers were legally released at two sites on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset, including a family group and a separate pair, marking the charity's second wild-release licence from Natural England.

Researchers from the universities of Bath, Cardiff and Strathclyde will hold two workshops in Shetland on 27 and 28 March to gather local views on hydrogen and offshore energy; each session will include about 15 participants and offer a £60 honorarium.

AA Dhand will act as ambassador for Write Across Bradford, an eight-week BBC Writers programme that will select 12 emerging writers for workshops, masterclasses and networking; applications close 10 March at 12:00 GMT.

During a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prince William joined a training session for girls aged 10–15 in Riyadh and was asked whether the Princess of Wales had accompanied him; he said she had not. The visit included a crossbar challenge, the presentation of shirts for William and his children, and meetings with Saudi officials.

Martin Frizell told Lorraine Kelly that his wife Fiona Phillips, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's four years ago, is deteriorating and he criticised the government for removing diagnosis targets and for current funding decisions on dementia treatments.

Authorities say a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left at least 10 people dead and about 25 injured, and police report searches and an investigation are ongoing.

Walsall poet Ryan, who was severely ill two years ago, is preparing to run a 10k Winter Run and has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK so far.

Researchers developed two human spinal cord organoid injury models, and a preclinical supramolecular peptide amphiphile treatment reduced scar-like tissue and supported axonal regeneration in those models.

An Indian court sentenced journalist Ravi Nair to one year in jail for certain social media posts about the Adani Group, saying they were unverified and defamatory. Nair has said he will appeal the conviction.

Organisers have announced the line-up for Newcastle Pride 2026, with Nadine Coyle and Katy B confirmed as headliners for the Pride Arena in Times Square on July 25 and 26.

A global review of studies since 1990 found human-made noise disrupts bird communication, foraging and increases stress, and the analysis reported strong negative effects on reproduction across six continents.

A 25-year-old British woman was arrested on the Costa del Sol after her eight-month-old baby reportedly tested positive for cocaine while they were camping, and Spanish authorities have opened an investigation.

The article reports Ford tore his right quad in October 2024 and avoided surgery; he used Pilates and his league background as part of a detailed rehabilitation that helped his England comeback.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to those affected by recent nationwide protests and the government's crackdown, and said Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons as talks with the United States continue.

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education inspected Hunter Primary in September and rated the school 'very good' for leadership for change and for ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and 'good' for learning, teaching and assessment.

Abdukodir Khusanov, 21, has become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League and has made 22 appearances for Manchester City this season.

The Financial Conduct Authority has set new safeguards for buy now, pay later services, including clearer payment information and affordability checks, and the sector will be regulated from July 15.

Two pupils were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent and are reported to be in a serious condition; a 13‑year‑old has been arrested and remains in custody while counter‑terrorism officers lead the police investigation, which has not been declared a terrorist incident.

Jordan Stolz, 21, arrives at Milano Cortina as a seven-time world champion and the favourite in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m; his Olympic programme begins on Wednesday with the men's 1000m and will continue across the next 11 days.

More than 4,800 people aged 19–24 began apprenticeships in the West Midlands last academic year, yet a local training provider's survey found 54% of young people were unaware apprenticeships were available in their area.

Scientists from the IPCC and the Met Office met at the University of Reading and reported a consensus that climate change is already affecting weather; Met Office researchers noted wetter seasons and recent flooding as consistent with expectations.

Visitors say the Wybourn Chatty Cafe in Sheffield offers peer-to-peer support and helps connect people to local advice services, and regulars describe it as a major help in a deprived area.

Two groups of Eurasian beavers were released on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate on Exmoor, the first time they can roam freely on the site; Natural England said the release forms part of broader rewilding plans for Exmoor.

Two Roman stone altars found at Inveresk will be shown publicly for the first time at the National Museums of Scotland as part of the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition running 14 November 2026 to 28 April 2027.

Robbie Williams will perform an intimate concert at Aviva Studios in Manchester on 27 February as part of War Child's Brits Week; proceeds will support War Child's work for children affected by war.

The Care Quality Commission rated Navigo Health and Social Care CIC's older people inpatient services in Grimsby as "outstanding" after a November 2025 inspection, noting staff compassion, low use of restraint and positive ward design.

A Community Security Trust report says 40 antisemitic incidents were recorded on the day of the October attack at Heaton Park synagogue and another 40 the following day, and that the charity logged 3,700 incidents across the UK in 2025.