John 'Johnny Q' Quinesso Sr. marked his 100th birthday aboard the Battleship New Jersey, where he has volunteered as a tour guide for more than 20 years after serving in the South Pacific during World War II.
Enagh Seniors Group raised £2,000 from the auction and related collections for the decorated cow 'Ermitrude' and donated £1,000 each to Foyle Hospice and Foyle Search and Rescue.
A referendum approved the Longhoughton, Boulmer and Howick Neighbourhood Plan with 83% voting in favour and a 22.29% turnout; the plan will be used to help determine local planning and now moves to adoption by Northumberland County Council.
An IPBES assessment, approved by 150 governments, warns that biodiversity loss threatens businesses that rely on ecosystem services and sets out how companies can move toward restoring nature.
Faber-Castell says a factory it donated in Costa Rica for humanitarian use was reportedly used to hold people deported from the US; Costa Rica denies a rights violation and a constitutional court later found the deportees’ liberty had been deprived.
More than a dozen German Shepherds and their owners joined a social walk at Tedworth House in Tidworth on February 1, hosted by German Shepherd Rescue South; the event raised £85.48 for the rescue.
Millway House Care Home in Andover raised £600 through a Christmas raffle and presented the donation to Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital; the event was held during a mince pie and mulled wine gathering attended by residents, families and the Memory Choir.
A study using computer simulations found that beta-sitosterol and succinic acid from aloe vera interact with enzymes linked to Alzheimer's disease, and the authors say laboratory experiments and clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
Princess Anne, patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, received an unexpected standing ovation at the Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy on 7 February and appeared surprised before smiling; social media users praised her modest response.
Communications minister Anika Wells has asked Roblox to explain how it is addressing reports that children are exposed to sexual and self-harm material and that some are approached by adults, and has asked the Classification Board to reassess the platform's PG rating. The eSafety Commissioner has written to Roblox and will test its safety commitments, saying she may take further action under the Online Safety Act.
