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Jenna Ortega paid tribute on Instagram to Catherine O'Hara after the actress's death, calling her 'one of the greats.' Several co-stars, including Eugene Levy and Macaulay Culkin, also shared memories and condolences.

The Rainbow Run Cornwall returns on Saturday, June 20 at RAF St Mawgan to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West; last year more than 1,500 people took part and £107,000 was raised for Little Harbour.

Jelly Roll attended a pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills after losing about 300 pounds and is nominated for three Grammy awards this year.

Research cited in the article says only 4% of UK adults meet the 30g daily fibre recommendation and the average intake is about 16.4g; a nutritionist worked with Ryvita to produce seven high‑fibre snack ideas that each deliver roughly 12–18g of fibre.

Erfan Soltani was reported to have been released on bail after earlier reports said he faced a possible death sentence; Iran's judiciary denied a death sentence and said he faces security-related charges carrying prison terms only.

Hundreds of Minnesota businesses closed in a coordinated economic strike and organised rallies to protest the presence and operations of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Department of Homeland Security says thousands of federal officers have been deployed and has reported about 10,000 arrests.

Forty-six families have launched a civil case after allegations about a nursery worker led to a Metropolitan Police inquiry; around 700 children who attended the nursery during the period have been contacted and are receiving specialist support.

Erfan Soltani was released on bail after his 8 January arrest, his lawyer told AFP; a two billion toman bail was paid for his release.

Animal welfare and veterinary experts identify ten 'extreme conformations' — including flat faces, stubby legs and bulging eyes — that they report increase health risks in many popular breeds. The Royal Veterinary College and the All‑Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare helped develop an Innate Health Assessment checklist to flag these traits.

An 18-year-old who was injured in the New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar died in a Zurich hospital, bringing the reported death toll to 41; the Swiss public prosecutor said no further investigative details will be released at this stage.

A five-year-old boy and his father who had been detained by US immigration authorities have returned to Minnesota after being released from the Dilley detention center in Texas, a congressman said; a US judge ordered their release on Saturday.

Catherine O'Hara died in Los Angeles at 71, with her agency saying she succumbed to a reported 'brief illness'. New photos show her husband, production designer Bo Welch, in public following her passing.

Officials reported a Russian drone struck near a shuttle bus carrying DTEK mine workers in Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least 12 and wounding seven.

On February 1, local McDonald's restaurants in Cornwall and Lancaster will donate part of Big Mac and value meal sales to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency; the event marks a family tradition and aims to sell 3,000 Big Macs.

Javier Tarazona was released from prison after Venezuela's government announced an amnesty bill to free political prisoners; rights groups say about 310 people have been freed so far while roughly 700 remain detained.

A painting of Mousehole by George Hammond Steel donated to an RSPCA shop in Royal Wootton Bassett sold for £3,900 at a RWB Auctions sale on January 14. It had been estimated at £600–£800.

Lucy Letby's parents visited a police station in March 2017 to complain that hospital doctors were making her a 'scapegoat', and they have criticised a Netflix documentary that shows bodycam footage of her arrests.

Prosecutors say seven deaths at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are under investigation after a public inquiry heard evidence of serious infections; the Crown Office has pledged to keep families informed.

Anna hoped for a second child but experienced secondary infertility, which affected her mood and relationships; therapy helped her reframe family expectations and develop ways to manage difficult social conversations.

King Charles made a surprise visit to a Sandringham parkrun ahead of World Cancer Day, and the appearance came hours after the US Department of Justice released another tranche of Epstein-related documents that include images reported as involving Prince Andrew.

Nutty's Buttys in Prestatyn has launched a 'suspended coffee' scheme to let customers buy food or hot drinks for people who are homeless or lonely, supported by fundraiser Richard Kendrick and linked to a JustGiving QR code.

Pope Leo called for "sincere and effective dialogue" to avoid violence after President Trump announced planned tariffs on imports from countries supplying Cuba with oil.

Nutritionists told the Guardian that protein bars can be a convenient option but are best used sparingly, and they recommend choosing bars with recognizable ingredients while noting many bars contain sugars and artificial additives.

Jo Glanville writes that reading aloud to her parents with dementia brought moments of engagement and that evaluations of The Reader's programmes and a Liverpool study reported reductions in symptom severity and improved wellbeing.

Sherfield Park Community Centre received a £350 donation from housebuilder Bellway to support its Warm and Welcome drop-in, which offers free or donation-based hot drinks and snacks Monday to Friday.

An event at Jersey Library on Wednesday will bring people affected by cancer together with health professionals and support organisations; a free expert panel on prevention and early diagnosis is scheduled.

Police say a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a 50-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead in Willesden; the suspect remains in custody and the Met says there is no indication of a wider risk.

Women meet weekly at Branchton Community Centre for line dancing to country and pop music, led by 75-year-old instructor Hugh Higgins; participants say the sessions support fitness and socialising.

The Justice Department released about 3 million Epstein-related files while saying some pages were withheld; survivors' attorneys say flawed redactions have exposed victims' identities and are demanding further review.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after a reported shooting at a property in Sutton Coldfield late on Saturday; police say the incident is believed to have been targeted and have launched an investigation.