Church prepares to celebrate 150 years at heart of community
Egremont Methodist Church, opened in 1876, will mark its 150th anniversary with an exhibition on May 16 and two commemorative services on May 17, 2026.
2026/02/13
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Palestinians work to salvage Gaza's historic sites amid ceasefire
After a ceasefire halted major operations, Palestinians and heritage teams are assessing damage and recovering artifacts at historic sites including the Great Omari Mosque and the Pasha Palace.
2026/02/13
Tumbler Ridge shooting: nine reported killed and suspect found dead
Officials say nine people were killed at Tumbler Ridge and the suspected shooter was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound.
2026/02/13
Jelly Roll shows major weight loss while jogging in Los Angeles
Jelly Roll, the 41-year-old country rapper, was spotted jogging in Los Angeles as part of an ongoing health journey; he has said he lost more than half his body weight and is now at 265 pounds.
2026/02/13
Law firm marks 300th anniversary with £30,000 donation to Pilgrims Hospices
Furley Page marked its 300th year by donating £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices after a year of staff fundraising and community volunteering.
2026/02/13
James Van Der Beek family fundraiser has surpassed £1.46 million.
A GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family has raised over $2 million (£1.46m) after the actor's death from bowel cancer; several celebrity colleagues have made donations or pledges.
2026/02/13
Construction firm raises £1,040 for cardiac charity
The south region team of Morgan Sindall Construction raised £1,040 for Heartbeat after 10 riders, including clients, completed a 110km charity ride around Purbeck.
2026/02/13
Mohammad Deepak speaks out after defending a Muslim shopkeeper
On 26 January in Kotdwar, Mohammad Deepak intervened when activists confronted an elderly Muslim shopkeeper; a video of the encounter went viral. Deepak has since received public praise as well as protests, threats and police complaints involving both unknown people and a complaint against him.
2026/02/13
Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall after removal by Trump administration
Days after the Trump administration oversaw removal of a Pride flag from the Stonewall national monument, New York City officials raised the flag again at the site in Greenwich Village.
2026/02/13
Ukraine war: Rubio to meet Zelenskyy in Munich as strikes leave thousands without power
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said he expects to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference, while recent Russian strikes in Ukraine have left thousands of people without power.
2026/02/13
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