Several Olympic skiers including Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Federica Brignone said nearby glaciers have dramatically shrunk; Italian researchers report more than 200 square kilometres of glacier loss since the late 1950s and projects indicate some glaciers could largely disappear within years under high-warming scenarios.
Newland Homes presented a donation cheque to Teckels Animal Sanctuaries as its Upton's Garden development nears completion under the 'Home for a Home' scheme. The project has two unsold homes remaining out of the original eight.
Specsavers in Cirencester raised £110 for Guide Dogs UK after an optical assistant sold handmade earrings and the store hosted a visit from the charity's team.
Four women are running community events under the High Five Project to raise at least £500 for each of five children's charities by the end of 2026, and a Wine Tasting 'Call My Bluff' is scheduled for 7pm on Saturday 7 March at Fairford Community Centre.
Saba Riaz performed at Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn as part of a UK tour and said she was delighted to play to Pakistani audiences.
Costa Coffee on Montague Street in Worthing has joined the Community Toilet Scheme, allowing public use of its toilets and baby-changing facilities during normal opening hours without requiring a purchase.
Morebus raised £57,700 for the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity over two years to support patient care and services at Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals.
Students at Hans Price Academy in Weston-super-Mare raised £1,645.66 for RNLI Weston through a school fireworks night and later visited the station to present the cheque and learn about the charity's volunteer rescue work.
This compilation lists local death notices and funeral arrangements published on February 18, 2026, and notes tributes paid to Karl Dyrda and Patricia Wright.
Sahyadri Farms grew from 110 growers in 2011 to about 30,000 members and processed 385,000 tonnes last year, helping smallholders access export markets.
