JTRE London has broken ground on 220 Blackfriars, a scheme that will provide 64 low-cost independent homes for people aged over 55 and is owned by Southwark Charities; the site will include shared spaces, a garden and a community centre.
Mikola Statkevich was released from prison after suffering a stroke, and Belarusian authorities said President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release because of his condition.
Isiayah Henry, aged three, died on 19 January after being admitted to hospital with serious injuries on 3 January; the Metropolitan Police say two people have been charged with murder as part of an ongoing investigation.
A young grey seal pup was found lying in the middle of a road in Scarborough and was returned to the shore by the British Divers Marine Life Rescue after local staff called the charity and stayed with the animal.
Organizers pledged that Games-time electricity would come from certified renewable sources, and Enel said it would supply about 85 gigawatt-hours backed by guarantee-of-origin certificates.
Researchers report that low-oxygen conditions make red blood cells take up more glucose, lowering blood sugar in mice, and that a drug called HypoxyStat reproduced this effect and normalized high blood sugar in diabetic mice.
A Philippine spotted deer fawn was born at the Bristol Zoo Project to parents Eugene and Pandora; the species is seriously endangered with fewer than 700 individuals reported in the wild, and the zoo is asking the public to vote on a name.
Future Yard will hold a non‑stop two‑day '48 Hour Party People' event on 6–8 March as part of a crowdfunder running 27 Feb–27 Mar to help complete a £3m expansion; organisers say 97% of the funding is already secured.
The Care Quality Commission raised Elmcroft Care Home's rating from inadequate to good after an inspection carried out between 17 December 2025 and 8 January; inspectors reported improvements and positive feedback from relatives and staff.
Reports say President Trump is considering a limited strike to press Iran into talks, and he told Iran it has "10 to 15 days" to reach a deal; the US has continued a military buildup in the region.
