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A 17-year-old from Abertridwr was found with serious injuries and later pronounced dead; five people have been arrested and remain in police custody as Gwent Police investigate.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has agreed to join Celtic for the remainder of the season and is due to undergo a medical on Saturday; the 32-year-old says he aims to get fit as quickly as possible after leaving Besiktas.

The article recalls 1990s moral panic — including some US Christian pastors labelling Pikachu demonic — and describes how Pokémon has grown over 30 years into a global franchise that has earned north of $100bn.

Labor holds a large parliamentary majority and is reportedly weighing changes to the 50% capital gains tax discount ahead of the 12 May budget; defence land sales and a Greens-led inquiry are adding pressure to address housing issues.

Thousands attended a funeral in Bani Walid for Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, who officials said was killed earlier this week; authorities reported an initial investigation found he was shot and details remain under investigation.

Parents of transgender children have launched a High Court challenge to the ethical approval of a King's College London trial of puberty blockers and say they may ask for recruitment to be paused while the case proceeds.

Forget Me Not children's hospice will open its Holmfirth bridal suite to the public on February 14-15, 2026, marking the suite's first birthday; visitors can browse and book 90-minute appointments for fittings.

A BMJ study of 3,068 women in Hubei, China found a sanitary-pad blood strip can detect HPV and showed 94.7% sensitivity for detecting CIN2, comparable to clinician-collected samples; experts say the approach is promising but still at an early research stage.

A former camp leader, Jon Ruben, has pleaded guilty to multiple sexual offences and related drug offences after incidents at a July 2025 holiday camp; victim impact statements were heard at his sentencing hearing and he is due to be sentenced.

A Norwegian modelling study reported that women vaccinated against HPV between ages 12 and 24 could be screened every 15–25 years, reducing lifetime screenings to two or three, and suggested screening can stop after age 65; the findings rely on accurate vaccination records and organised screening systems.

A seven-year-old girl with a rare neuroblastoma has received more than 90,000 birthday cards after a viral appeal, and thousands of bikers helped escort the deliveries.

Aldingbourne will run its first warm hubs at the Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the winter, offering free hot drinks, activities and Wi‑Fi.

Three South Central Ambulance Service staff — Luke Bawden, Laura Herridge and Simon Donnelly — will run the London Marathon in April to raise funds for the South Central Ambulance Charity, and Bawden is organising a 5k charity fun run on March 8.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals advertised a 'Close Relative Marriage Nurse/Midwife' role to support families who are closely related, and the post — described as part of an NHS England-funded programme — has since closed.

Experts report that drops in overnight blood sugar and eating late or high‑GI evening meals can trigger awakenings around 3am, and some studies associate higher evening fibre with more deep sleep.

Adrian Paternoster of Weston Turville will lead an evening walk on 21 February from Clayfield Road to The Watermead Inn to raise funds for Retina UK; he plans to highlight night blindness by walking without his cane and using a lighted umbrella.

Canada and France opened diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, this week and said the moves signalled support for their NATO ally Denmark. Officials said the posts will focus on cooperation on climate, cultural matters and political ties.

The St Radegund, believed to be Cambridge's smallest pub, has reopened under landlord Ali Allchin with décor celebrating its history; he says the venue aims to restore local clubs and offer a welcoming meeting space.

Cardiac arrest survivor Tom Lockyer urged fans to learn CPR as the EFL delays 36 kick-offs by 60 seconds this weekend to highlight the 'Every Minute Matters' campaign, launched by Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation in 2024.

A 76‑year‑old camp leader, Jon Ruben, has pleaded guilty after children at his Leicestershire summer camp fell ill from sweets later reported as laced with sedatives; he is due to be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.

A short guide highlights several international charities — Mercy Ships, the World Food Programme, Save the Children, Medical Aid International, and the National Lottery Community Fund — and notes their roles in providing medical care, food assistance, child services, equipment support, and community grants.

A community garden at Welshpool Fire Station, developed since June 2025 with firefighters, local groups and residents, will be officially opened at a coffee morning on Thursday 12 February from 10am to 1pm.

Alton Towers is trialling a refined Ride Access Pass that removes the 'difficulty with crowds' category during a brief February half-term opening; the resort says it will review guest feedback and the new RAP app ahead of its main season in March.

Wizz Air will begin twice-weekly direct flights from London Gatwick to Santorini on 1 July 2026, with one-way fares starting at £45.99.

Lidl will raise entry-level pay to £13.45 nationwide from March 1 and will double paid paternity leave to four weeks, rising to eight weeks after five years of service.

Marie said the couple will return to Denmark and are eager to resume their patronages. They moved to Washington in 2023 after the prince took a job at the Danish Embassy.

A 46‑year‑old e‑bike rider died after a collision with a horse and cart on Folly Lane in Chingford, and a 26‑year‑old driver has been arrested on suspicion of wanton and furious driving while police investigate.

Russian and U.S. negotiators said they agreed there is a need to start arms control talks after the New START treaty expired, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Multiple armed groups — including jihadist militants, kidnapping gangs, farmer-herder militias and secessionist factions — are reported to be driving insecurity across Nigeria, and officials blamed a Boko Haram faction for recent killings in Kwara state.

Arun District Council has opened a Community Safety Grant Fund offering up to £2,500 per project to local groups, with applications accepted on a rolling basis and approved projects to be delivered by March 2027.