South Essex community centre hosts celebration of culture
More than 70 people attended a community dinner at The Ironworks in Leigh, organised by the Southend Hindu Association to share food, music and traditions.
2026/02/24
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First UK baby born after womb transplant from deceased donor.
A baby boy, Hugo Powell, was born in December after his mother, Grace Bell, received a womb transplant from a deceased donor at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in 2024.
2026/02/24
Ukraine war: Zelensky says Putin has started World War III and must be stopped
President Volodymyr Zelensky told the BBC he believes Vladimir Putin has started World War III and urged intensified military and economic pressure; overnight strikes on Odesa region hit energy infrastructure, causing fires and at least one death.
2026/02/24
Winter Olympics must tackle environmental impact before the snow runs out
Researchers warn climate change will leave few past Winter Olympic host cities reliably cold by the end of the century, and experts say clearer, enforceable sustainability standards are needed after the IOC's Olympic Games Impact programme was abandoned in 2017.
2026/02/24
Tributes to Disney actor Robert Carradine after death at 71
Actor Robert Carradine has died at 71, and his family said he took his own life after a 20-year battle with Bipolar Disorder; they described him as a "beacon of light" and expressed hope his story will help reduce stigma.
2026/02/24
Scrubs revival premiere reunites Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke on the red carpet
Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison attended the Los Angeles premiere of the Scrubs revival, which reunites original cast members and opens with a two-episode premiere on ABC on February 25, streaming on Hulu the following day.
2026/02/24
First British baby born from womb of deceased donor
The Telegraph reports that a baby boy is the first child in the UK born to a mother who received a womb from a deceased donor.
2026/02/24
Lincoln business urges national ban on balloon releases
A Lincoln balloon seller refused an order for 200 balloons and has called for a national ban on balloon releases because of their environmental and wildlife impacts; industry and conservation groups say released balloons create dangerous litter and more than 100 UK local authorities already ban releases.
2026/02/24
BBC Surrey and Sussex Make a Difference Awards open for nominations
BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex have opened nominations for the Make a Difference awards, which recognise community contributions across eight categories; nominations close at 17:00 BST on 31 March.
2026/02/24
BBC Kent Make a Difference Awards open for nominations
BBC Radio Kent has opened nominations for its Make a Difference awards, which recognise people who give time to improve local communities; there are eight categories and nominations close at 17:00 BST on 31 March.
2026/02/24
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