Healthy years in the UK are shrinking, ONS figures show
Office for National Statistics data show healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined; men's healthy life begins to fall at 60.7 years and women's at 60.9 years.
2026/02/20
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UK records largest ever budget surplus ahead of spring forecast.
The Office for National Statistics reported a public sector surplus of £30.4bn in January 2026, double the surplus in January 2025 and above the OBR's November forecast; government borrowing for the financial year to January was £112.1bn, lower than a year earlier.
2026/02/20
People's Climbing Crew Westwood chapter marks one-year anniversary
The Westwood chapter of the People's Climbing Crew marked its one-year anniversary Feb. 12 with a meetup at Sender One Climbing; the group offers gear loans, low-cost events and monthly beginner-friendly meetups to make climbing more accessible for climbers of color.
2026/02/20
Japanese toilet maker Toto and seasoning giant Ajinomoto see gains from AI chip demand
The article reports that Toto makes electrostatic chucks used in NAND memory production and Ajinomoto supplies insulating materials for advanced semiconductor packaging; both companies saw recent share gains as AI-related chip demand rose.
2026/02/20
Country Director DRC to lead long-term community programmes
Norwegian Church Aid, active in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1973, is recruiting a Country Director to guide its programmes and manage offices in Bukavu and Goma.
2026/02/20
OHSAA congratulates two Ohio natives after U.S. women's hockey team wins Olympic gold
The Ohio High School Athletic Association congratulated Laila Edwards and Gwyneth Phillips after the U.S. women's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milan Cortina Games to win Olympic gold.
2026/02/20
Avalanche near Lake Tahoe leaves six mothers among victims
An avalanche near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada killed eight skiers and left one person missing; families have identified six of the victims as mothers who often skied together.
2026/02/20
No-cost spay and neuter clinic supports veterans
Paws of War and Craven Animal Hospital provided free spay and neuter services for 17 pets of local veterans, drawing more than 80 responses and 102 follow-up inquiries after registration closed within 24 hours.
2026/02/20
Fresno warming centers open as Valley lows reach near-freezing
The City of Fresno opened three free warming centers at Ted C. Wills, Mosqueda, and Maxie L. Park as overnight lows approach 35°F; the centers will operate 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through Friday.
2026/02/20
Magnolia Pearl turned scarcity, star power, and social impact into lasting value
Magnolia Pearl, founded in Texas, produces hand-finished, lived-in garments in small batches that have appreciated on resale; in 2023 the brand launched an authenticated resale platform that channels part of each transaction to charity.
2026/02/20
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