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A Trace-P study found that pairing plastics researchers with an artist-in-residence produced gallery exhibitions that increased visitor awareness of plastic pollution and led many attendees to report intentions to reduce or reuse plastics.

A father has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of his six-week-old son, and is due to be sentenced on 12 February.

A schedule lists services across churches in Bexhill and nearby Battle for Sunday 15 February, with multiple churches also noting Ash Wednesday services on 18 February.

King Charles III visited Clitheroe, Samlesbury and Longridge in Lancashire, meeting farmers, the Fell pony Pearl and representatives of the Field Nurses charity. At Clitheroe train station a member of the public asked about Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and parts of the crowd booed.

AI companies featured prominently in Super Bowl commercials, and Serena Williams appeared in an advert for telehealth firm Ro saying she had lost 34lbs; some social media users expressed disappointment.

Haskins Roundstone Garden Centre, acquired in 2000 and opened in 2001, is marking its 25th anniversary and highlighting longstanding support for local charities, including a current partnership with Momentum Children's Charity.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac marked the fifth anniversary of their takeover and told manager Phil Parkinson he has a 'job for life'; Parkinson was appointed in 2021 and has overseen three successive promotions, with the club currently in the Championship play-off positions.

Wirral Mencap will hold 'Inspiration on the Menu', a fundraising lunch at Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa on Sunday March 8 from 1pm; speakers include chef Nisha Katona and Wirral Mencap members, and all proceeds will support adults with learning disabilities.

Hailsham Town Council hosted local student Jayden for a work experience placement during which he worked across several departments, visited council sites and assisted with reception and communications tasks.

King Charles met a Fell pony related to the late Queen's pony Emma during a visit to Clitheroe Auction Mart, where he spoke with local farmers and representatives of the Field Nurses charity, and later toured Samlesbury Hall.

BBC Two's Pilgrimage series 8, Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island, follows seven public figures as they walk a curated 390 km route across North East England in three 60-minute episodes, visiting sites such as Whitby Abbey, Durham Cathedral and Lindisfarne.

Diesel Streets: A Peterborough Wall Story opened at Peterborough Museum on February 7 and runs until May 23; the show features archival photos of the city's street art, new works by Nathan Murdoch, and an interactive installation inviting visitors to add their name to a train.

Reuters interviewed 20 Trump voters who largely praised his first-year record but urged him to tone down rhetoric and prioritize domestic issues such as clearer pathways to legal status for law‑abiding immigrants, healthcare reform, reducing waste and lowering the national debt.

Human rights groups report that detainees in Iran have been secretly executed or given lethal injections after the government’s crackdown, and authorities have acknowledged 3,117 deaths while rights monitors report higher counts; arrests of senior reformist figures were also reported.

Becca Good delivered a written statement at a Minneapolis memorial saying she and her partner lived by 'radical kindness'; officials say Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7.

WXCharts maps and news reports indicate snow across much of the UK from around midnight on February 14, with heavier amounts reported for upland areas; the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for parts of eastern Scotland.

Moving into assisted living usually brings structured daily routines that include personal care support, shared meals, medication reminders and social activities to help residents and families adjust.

The HEY Smile Foundation is launching Smile Soup, a community micro-granting supper in Bridlington on March 25; each £5 ticket sold is pooled and awarded to the winning pitch that evening.

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX has shifted focus to building a "self-growing" city on the Moon within about a decade and said work on a Mars city could begin in five to seven years.

The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance charity shop in Burnham has moved from number 50 Station Road to larger premises at 44 Station Road. The new store officially opened on March 6 with local officials and charity staff attending.

John 'Johnny Q' Quinesso Sr. marked his 100th birthday aboard the Battleship New Jersey, where he has volunteered as a tour guide for more than 20 years after serving in the South Pacific during World War II.

Enagh Seniors Group raised £2,000 from the auction and related collections for the decorated cow 'Ermitrude' and donated £1,000 each to Foyle Hospice and Foyle Search and Rescue.

A referendum approved the Longhoughton, Boulmer and Howick Neighbourhood Plan with 83% voting in favour and a 22.29% turnout; the plan will be used to help determine local planning and now moves to adoption by Northumberland County Council.

An IPBES assessment, approved by 150 governments, warns that biodiversity loss threatens businesses that rely on ecosystem services and sets out how companies can move toward restoring nature.

Faber-Castell says a factory it donated in Costa Rica for humanitarian use was reportedly used to hold people deported from the US; Costa Rica denies a rights violation and a constitutional court later found the deportees’ liberty had been deprived.

More than a dozen German Shepherds and their owners joined a social walk at Tedworth House in Tidworth on February 1, hosted by German Shepherd Rescue South; the event raised £85.48 for the rescue.

Millway House Care Home in Andover raised £600 through a Christmas raffle and presented the donation to Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital; the event was held during a mince pie and mulled wine gathering attended by residents, families and the Memory Choir.

A study using computer simulations found that beta-sitosterol and succinic acid from aloe vera interact with enzymes linked to Alzheimer's disease, and the authors say laboratory experiments and clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.

Princess Anne, patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, received an unexpected standing ovation at the Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy on 7 February and appeared surprised before smiling; social media users praised her modest response.

Communications minister Anika Wells has asked Roblox to explain how it is addressing reports that children are exposed to sexual and self-harm material and that some are approached by adults, and has asked the Classification Board to reassess the platform's PG rating. The eSafety Commissioner has written to Roblox and will test its safety commitments, saying she may take further action under the Online Safety Act.