Wildlife pond in your garden: why sun and shade matter
The article notes that placing a wildlife pond where it can be seen from the house and balancing sun and shade supports frog spawning and can help limit algae growth.
2026/02/01
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Positive news from Yorkshire to make you smile on 1 February 2026.
A BBC Yorkshire roundup shares recent feel-good items from across the region, including a Hull City player comforting a bullied six-year-old and a fundraiser added to the Sheffield Walk of Fame.
2026/02/01
NHS urgent dental centres now open across North East and North Cumbria
All 23 NHS Urgent Dental Access Centres are now operating across North East and North Cumbria, and the network has seen more than 41,000 patients since the first pilot sites opened in 2024.
2026/02/01
Judge orders release of Liam Ramos by 3 February
A federal judge ordered the release by 3 February of five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, who were held by ICE in San Antonio; the family says they came from Ecuador in 2024 to seek asylum.
2026/02/01
Grammys honor Chaka Khan alongside Cher, Whitney Houston and Fela Kuti
The Recording Academy presented Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Special Merit Awards to Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti and Whitney Houston; Chaka Khan attended and accepted her award in person.
2026/02/01
Seven food swaps that might lower your cancer risk
New analyses from the French NutriNet-Santé study linked higher intakes of some food preservatives to increased risks of breast and prostate cancer and to type 2 diabetes; the article outlines seven food swaps away from products that often contain these preservatives.
2026/02/01
Deportation raids put Minneapolis family in hiding
Federal immigration raids in Minneapolis have led one Mexican family to remain inside their home for weeks, and the article reports earlier fatal incidents involving federal agents during the recent operations.
2026/02/01
Saudi Arabia says its position on regional escalation has not changed
A senior Saudi official told Asharq Al-Awsat that Riyadh has not changed its stance on regional escalation and continues to back diplomatic efforts; the official also reiterated rejection of using Saudi airspace or territory for military operations against Iran.
2026/02/01
Brighouse Art Circle to hold life model and poster art challenge evenings
Brighouse Art Circle will host a life model session at Waring Green Community Centre on Thursday 5 February from 7pm to 9pm, followed by a poster art challenge on Thursday 12 February.
2026/02/01
Exiled Tibetans vote to choose leaders for a homeland many have never seen
Exiled Tibetans in 27 countries began voting for a government-in-exile to select parliamentary candidates and a leader, with a final round set for April 26 and results due May 13; China condemned the elections as a "farce."
2026/02/01
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