Vincent Chan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with an additional eight years on extended licence after admitting sexual offences against children and some women; the court said he will be eligible for parole two-thirds into the custodial term.
Former Dawson's Creek co-stars including Busy Philipps, Mary-Margaret Humes and Krysten Ritter posted Instagram tributes after James Van Der Beek's death, and a GoFundMe was set up to assist his widow Kimberley and their six children.
The government has issued guidance asking schools to inform parents if pupils raise questions about their gender, and it advises schools not to initiate social transition; the guidance is backed by Dr Hilary Cass, author of the 2024 Cass Review. Undetermined at this time.
Radio 1 breakfast presenter Greg James will cycle 630 miles (1,000 km) across the UK on a tandem bike over eight days in March for Comic Relief; he will ride mostly solo each day and will be joined at times by other Radio 1 presenters and special guests. This is his third Red Nose Day challenge, after charity triathlons in 2016 and a combined cycling-and-climbing challenge in 2018.
Actor James Van Der Beek died at 48 after a two-year battle with colon cancer; weeks earlier he had posted a video saying New Year's resolutions were better made in spring.
Prince Harry spoke to bereaved families in Los Angeles after the start of a landmark trial that will examine whether Instagram and YouTube harmed young users; he appeared visibly moved and thanked parents for sharing their stories.
Peter Sayle was sentenced to nine years and 11 months after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of his six-week-old son, Huxley. The judge said Sayle violently shook the baby after his frustration with crying boiled over.
The Princess of Wales visited Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon for a Children's Mental Health Week art session, where she joined pupils making 'belonging maps' and told a child 'kindness is key'.
A Yarn in a Barn event at Debenham Community Hall on January 30 drew 157 Suffolk farmers, and organisers reported funds were raised for the Farming Community Network and You Are Not Alone while guests enjoyed a hog roast, drinks and games.
A prolonged series of storms in Portugal has killed at least 16 people and forced thousands to evacuate, prompting calls for climate adaptation and the interior minister's resignation.
