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Green Party leader Zack Polanski campaigned in Denton with candidate Hannah Spencer, saying the contest is between the Greens and Reform; Spencer faces candidates from Reform, Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.

Primrose Hospice's January Treecycle collected over 1,200 real Christmas trees and raised a record £17,502, supported by local businesses and volunteers.

The Evergreen Inn in Tenby, believed to have opened in the mid-1860s, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year; the pub remains a community hub hosting regular events and fundraising activities.

A quiz night in Great Ayton raised £677 after Big D's BBQ donated catering free of charge, helping The Bradley School of Dance and Musical Theatre move closer to performing at Disneyland Paris.

Ripon, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is noted for its 7th-century cathedral, walkable historic centre and a strong presence of independent shops and regular markets.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US wants the war with Russia to end by June and that both negotiating teams have been invited to meet in the United States next week.

The Sankey Canal Restoration Society has adopted Earlestown station under Northern Railway's Community Station Adoption scheme and will deliver biodiversity, heritage and community activities at the site later this year.

Sports tourism is among the fastest-growing travel sectors, and premium Super Bowl packages — which include hospitality and post-game field access — start at about $6,500 per person, with top-tier options selling out.

Democracy experts report President Trump suggested his administration should "take over the voting" in some states, and legal specialists say the Constitution gives states authority to run federal elections.

A bomb attack at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad killed 31 people and wounded at least 169; Pakistani police say they have arrested two brothers of the alleged bomber and a woman and the investigation is ongoing.

At the London premiere of The Testament of Ann Lee, Amanda Seyfried said the film's musical role helped her "find her voice" in a way she had not even after childbirth.

Eighteen projects across six continents received grants from the Scottish Connections Fund to support Scottish culture, heritage, education and business links abroad; the round attracted 79 applications seeking a share of around £77,000.

Steve Wright has been sentenced to life after admitting the 1999 murder of 17‑year‑old Victoria Hall, and her family said the verdict brings justice but cannot bring her back.

Conservationists bred and released more than 100,000 greater Bermuda snails after a remnant population was discovered in Hamilton in 2014, and a population assessment reports the species is now confirmed safe from extinction.

A Hubberston and Hakin stroke survivors group that began in 2021 has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Stroke Association; the group supports about 32 survivors and their families with recovery-focused activities.

The King George V Community Centre in Littleover will reopen on Sunday 8 February after a £332,000 refurbishment funded by the Community Ownership Fund, Derby City Council, Sport England and the National Lottery.

U.S. fast-food chains are introducing smaller portions, protein-forward items and dedicated menu options as GLP-1 medication use has risen; some companies report shifts in ordering habits and footfall while analysts expect significant market growth by 2030.

Five students from Andover College will climb the O2 in London on March 13 to raise money for the Andover Memory Choir, which supports people living with dementia.

China's highest court has overturned the death sentence of Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg and ordered a retrial; his lawyer and a Canadian official confirmed the decision, and the Liaoning high people's court will handle the retrial with timing not yet set.

Roffey Homes has completed the first stage of buying the Union Place site and construction of the 216-home Union Gardens development is due to start within weeks.

Cyclone Mitchell is offshore of Port Hedland and is forecast to strengthen to a category three system as it moves toward the Pilbara coast; watch-and-act warnings and an evacuation centre in Karratha have been announced.

British ice dance champions Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, who borrowed Torvill and Dean’s original Boléro costume last Halloween, enter the 2026 Winter Olympics after winning eight British titles and claiming Great Britain’s first world medal in figure skating in 41 years in 2025.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for quicker strengthening of air defences and faster repair of power and heating systems after recent large air attacks; more than 1,110 apartment blocks in Kyiv were reported without heat and personnel changes were announced for underperforming defence areas.

President Trump said he approved an aide reposting a video that showed Barack and Michelle Obama with primate imagery; he did not apologize and the post was removed after about 12 hours, with the White House calling it an error.

Police say there is no indication of foul play after a body believed to be Nathan Smith, son of rapper Lil Jon, was found; medical examiners will determine the cause and manner of death.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law allowing medical aid in dying for New Yorkers with terminal illnesses and an expected prognosis of six months or less. The law includes a five-day waiting period and mandatory mental health evaluations.

Terry Whitworth, a semi‑retired illustrator, has been posting weekly watercolour sketches of Bridport landmarks with brief historical notes since March last year.

Natural England has issued licences for wild Eurasian beaver releases at the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Exmoor and at a Cornwall Wildlife Trust site, marking the second and third licensed wild releases since the Government allowed beavers to return to the wild.

BBC Sportshour's Super Bowl LX episode features personal stories, including Leonard Russell's recovery after addiction and Jaime Coffee's milestone as a stadium announcer.

People's party is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday’s election, but it faces coalition challenges and ongoing legal investigations linked to its predecessor, Move Forward.