First Minister Michelle O'Neill has urged the UK government for greater funding and budget flexibilities to secure Stormont's first multi-year budget in over a decade; the draft plan from Finance Minister John O'Dowd is under public consultation and has not been agreed by the Executive.
Arnside, on Morecambe Bay, draws fewer visitors than nearby Lake District spots and is praised as a fine coastal place while residents value its quieter atmosphere; the village is known for a tidal bore and hazardous mudflats.
A new BioScience paper applies the WHO 'one health' concept to seagrass meadows and highlights that these habitats stabilise sediments, filter nutrients and store carbon; many coastal ecosystems are declining due to pollution, overfishing, coastal development and warming seas.
Oprah Winfrey, 71, attended a 92NY event and appeared noticeably slimmer after using a GLP-1 medication; she promoted her new book that reframes obesity as a treatable disease.
Valerie Bertinelli says she will lead multiple cooking programs through a new hub called Valerie's Place, after her contract on Kids Baking Championship was not renewed following 12 seasons.
An Italian court acquitted influencer Chiara Ferragni of aggravated fraud in the Pandorogate case; prosecutors had accused her of promoting charity-linked products that allegedly misled consumers, and it is not yet clear whether they will appeal.
A Nature study analysed 40 major river deltas using satellite and other datasets and reports about 42,000 km² of delta area now lies below sea level, with roughly 10.2 million people currently exposed; groundwater loss, reduced sediment supply and urban expansion are identified as key contributors.
The article outlines common short-term effects after stopping alcohol—early sleep disruption and cravings—followed over weeks by improved hydration, gut balance, mood and lower blood pressure.
A jobs fair will be held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens Conference Centre on February 26 and is reported to offer more than 1,500 job opportunities, with employers including the NHS and BAE Systems.
Tilly, a French bulldog reported stolen from Manchester, was located in Ayr after a drone search and is being returned to her family with help from Ayrshire Drone Dog Rescue and police.
