The Leonard Kent, the RNLI's last operational Mersey class lifeboat, made a final launch at 12.20pm as volunteers and crews marked its retirement; Mersey class boats launched over 11,800 times and aided 13,784 people during their service.
Members of Royal Dornoch braved heavy snow to collect mementoes from the 1909 clubhouse while the club prepares to begin demolition on 2 February and recycle much of the building materials.
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out unevenly and will introduce biometric checks for visits to the Schengen area, and travel-related costs and border procedures are rising ahead of 2026.
u3a Luton is marking its 30th year in 2026 with a free anniversary event at Christchurch, Bushmead on Saturday 18 April; the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire will cut the celebration cake.
The Worthing Samaritans charity shop in Strand Parade reopened on 12 January following a major refit, with Alderman Lionel Harman cutting the ribbon and a crowd observing. Staff and volunteers prepared the refreshed space over the Christmas period.
A study of 54 US TV episodes found dramas more often show pulse checks and rescue breaths than compression-only CPR, and researchers say such portrayals differ from the settings and ages seen in real-world cardiac arrests.
Glucose prompts insulin release while fructose is processed in the liver, and eating excess added sugar is linked to higher triglycerides and a post-meal dip that can raise calorie intake later in the day.
Liz Kendall is expected to make a statement to MPs today about reports that X's Grok AI produced sexualised deepfake images; Ofcom has requested information from X and is expediting an inquiry under the Online Safety Act.
Manchester City defeated Exeter City 10-1 in an FA Cup third-round tie, with new signing Antoine Semenyo scoring and assisting on his debut.
Martin Lewis said anyone sent an HMRC self-assessment letter should reply; more than 1.3 million people were told they owed tax for 2023-24 and the filing deadline is January 31.
