David Jonsson says he will be a Black man first in every role
David Jonsson, a Bafta-winning actor, talks about starring in the prison drama Wasteman, his East London background and the responsibility he feels as a Black British actor.
2026/02/15
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LIV Golf Adelaide: Anthony Kim wins first title after 12-year absence
Anthony Kim won the LIV Golf event in Adelaide, his first professional title since the 2010 Houston Open, after returning from a 12-year absence during which he reported struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.
2026/02/15
Wuthering Heights film sparks residents' overtourism concerns
Residents of Haworth say the release and promotion of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights film have coincided with busier streets and parking problems, while local shops report higher footfall and Visit Bradford says it is monitoring the situation.
2026/02/15
Heating guidance during cold snap suggests 18–21C for homes
Parts of the UK are under Met Office snow and ice warnings and the Met Office is reported as advising homes be heated to at least 18C; the Energy Saving Trust is reported as recommending thermostats generally be set between 18C and 21C and noting potential savings from lowering from 22C to 21C.
2026/02/15
Positive news from Yorkshire on 15 February 2026
This round-up from Yorkshire reports a specialist charity bridal shop in Holmfirth offering pre-loved wedding dresses, and a North Yorkshire couple who say they have not argued in 75 years.
2026/02/15
Navalny died from dart-frog toxin, UK and European allies say Russia responsible
Britain and four European allies said tests found the toxin epibatidine in Alexei Navalny's body and blamed Russia; the Kremlin has rejected the claims.
2026/02/15
AI dating apps use interviews and no-swipe matching
Startups such as London’s Fate use agentic AI to interview users, offer a small set of curated matches and provide optional coaching; some users report more thoughtful interactions while a Match Group study found 62% of Europeans were skeptical about AI-guided conversation.
2026/02/15
Rescue puppies visit Aston Villa training ground and charm players
Four rescued Cocker Spaniel mix puppies from Birmingham Dogs Home visited Aston Villa's training ground and have been reserved for adoption; older dogs Rory and Aspen also met the players and remain available for rehoming.
2026/02/15
New Zealand warns North Island flooding could hit again after man dies in heavy rain
Officials warned further flooding could affect New Zealand's North Island after heavy rain caused power outages, road collapses, evacuations and the death of a man whose vehicle was submerged.
2026/02/15
Cambridge to offer early in-person voting ahead of local elections
Cambridge has been chosen as one of five councils to pilot early in-person voting, with three hubs open on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May ahead of the 7 May local elections; the council says approved digital technology will be used to prevent double voting.
2026/02/15
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