Tony Blair has told a Channel 4 documentary he should not be defined by the 2003 Iraq intervention and asked to be judged by his government’s wider record; the three-part series, including an episode on Iraq, is due to air on Channel 4 this week.
Shane Pitter, a 26-year-old fisherman who makes fishing videos, is competing as Jamaica's bobsled pilot at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina and is part of a young, developing team. The team remains short on funding and was 23rd of 26 after the first two heats in the two-man event, which concludes on Tuesday.
Planning approval on 16 February clears the way for Eden Project Morecambe to begin construction in 2026, with community gardens due to open in early 2027.
A 34-person randomized trial reported in Nature Medicine found that one intravenous dose of DMT given with psychotherapy led to rapid reductions in depressive symptoms compared with placebo, with antidepressant effects lasting three to six months for some participants.
Cardiff Council has approved plans to convert Unit 5 at St Mellons Business Park into an Islamic Educational and Welfare Centre offering community, educational and welfare services; the exterior will remain unchanged and opening hours are listed as 7am–12am.
Almost three-quarters of Inverclyde respondents rejected both options in a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service consultation, and the SFRS has delayed a final decision until June.
Jonny Kearney from Hexham was handpicked by Matty Healy to perform his song "The Ticketman" at the Sunday for Sammy benefit at the Utilita Arena, and the event featured appearances from Matty Healy, Tim Healy and a surprise set from Lewis Capaldi.
A charity silent disco will be held at The Winchester Club in Highfield Lodge on Saturday 28 February; 110 tickets are available at £15 plus booking fee and proceeds will support the fundraiser.
Keir Starmer said the government will move quickly to change rules on young people’s social media access and that a ban for under-16s is being considered but has not been decided; amendments to two bills would give ministers powers to act and any secondary legislation will need parliamentary approval.
Sunderland-born Dr Paul Holland and his wife Jenny have funded a new safety and rescue boat for Derwent Hill and pledged a further £20,000 to help subsidise course fees for young people.
