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→ NewsHolly Willoughby shares makeup-free snaps from relaxing self care trip
Holly Willoughby posted makeup-free photos and a snowy clip on Instagram from a weekend she described as 'self care', appearing in a SKIMS x The North Face ski suit and setting a video to a Frozen song.
RSC Game of Thrones play will be an immersive experience
The Royal Shakespeare Company will stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King, set 10 years before the TV series and based on new material by George R.R. Martin; the RSC describes the production as immersive and tickets for members are due in April.
Gisèle Pelicot says trial was for sexual violence survivors
Gisèle Pelicot said her public trial and the support of women outside the Avignon court strengthened her, and she spoke about these experiences at the UK launch of her memoir A Hymn to Life.
St. Francis bones go on public display in Assisi, drawing mixed reactions
St. Francis' remains are being displayed publicly in Assisi for a month to mark the 800th anniversary of his death, with nearly 400,000 registered visitors and city officials arranging volunteers, parking and shuttle services.
St. Francis' bones go on public display in Assisi, a mixed blessing
St. Francis’ remains have been placed on monthlong public display in Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his death, and nearly 400,000 people have already registered to view the relics. The town has prepared volunteer teams, security measures and new parking and shuttle services to manage the large expected crowds before the bones return to the tomb on March 22.
Katseye member Manon Bannerman steps away to focus on health
Manon Bannerman, 23, is taking a temporary break from Katseye to focus on her health and wellbeing; the group and their labels say they support her and will continue scheduled performances. No timeline has been given for her return.
Ramadan in Gaza: praying for mercy and sharing scarce food
A Gaza resident describes observing Ramadan while displaced under a fragile ceasefire and rising shortages, and notes neighbours sharing food and small gestures that sustain hope.
Gisèle Pelicot on chemical submission and her ex-husband
Gisèle Pelicot has published a memoir and publicly waived her anonymity after a 2024 trial that convicted her former husband and dozens of men in drug-assisted sexual assaults; the case has prompted wider debate in France about consent and 'chemical submission'.
Bradford Brit School plans draw reactions from local musicians and educators
The BPI announced in 2023 it will open a Bradford Brit School for 500 pupils aged 16–19, with the first students expected near Bradford Interchange in 2028, and local musicians and educators say the campus may boost performance venues and industry links.
Chinese New Year events take place across Leeds, York, Sheffield and Bradford
Communities across Yorkshire are marking the Lunar New Year with parades, Qilin and lion dances, workshops and musical performances; the two-week festival began on 17 February and includes major events this weekend.
Scrubs returns with the original cast's chemistry still carrying the comeback
The new Scrubs series on Disney+ reunites the original leads and, after two episodes, finds a familiar comic tone with John C. McGinley's Dr Cox singled out as a highlight.
Nadiya Hussain says she left TV to teach and faces judgment
Nadiya Hussain told Woman and Home she turned down TV work after her decade-long BBC connection was cancelled and has chosen to pursue teaching, and that some people have judged that decision.
Scott Wolf reunites with ex Kelley and their children after dropping restraining order
Scott Wolf and estranged wife Kelley Wolf shared matching Instagram photos of a Universal Studios outing with their three children on Feb. 20, 2026, captioned 'Healing.' The reunion follows a series of legal and personal events in their ongoing divorce, including a temporary protective order that was later dropped.
William and Kate face task of rebuilding royal family's integrity
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to play a leading role in restoring the royal family's integrity after fallout from Prince Andrew's arrest linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein; police are investigating and officials have said the law must take its course.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert shows Elvis in his Las Vegas prime.
Baz Luhrmann's EPiC restores unseen Las Vegas concert footage and an archival audiotape to present Elvis Presley performing in the early 1970s; the film opened in IMAX this week and is scheduled to reach cinemas nationwide next Friday.
Dad murdered in unprovoked racist attack by teenagers
Two teenage boys were sentenced after Kamran Aman, 38, was fatally stabbed outside his mother's home in Barry in what the court described as an unprovoked racist attack; Marcus Staniforth received a minimum 17-year term and the 16-year-old a minimum 15-year term.
Jessie Buckley says it is an honour to come home after Iftas win
Jessie Buckley won the Irish Film and Television Academy lead actress award for Hamnet and described it as an honour to return home; Hamnet and other films including Christy and Trespasses also picked up multiple prizes at the ceremony.
Channing Tatum discusses parenting in Berlinale drama Josephine.
Channing Tatum said aspects of his real-life parenting informed scenes in Josephine, which is competing at the Berlin Film Festival and follows an eight-year-old who witnesses a reported sexual assault.
Man charged over alleged repeated sexual abuse of his unconscious wife
A man from Stockport has been charged with 48 counts alleging he drugged and sexually abused his unconscious wife alongside other men; the case involves 12 other men and allegations reportedly dating back to the early 2000s. Seven defendants, including the husband, pleaded not guilty at Manchester Minshull Crown Court.
Eric Dane remembered by Grey's Anatomy co‑stars after his death
Several former Grey's Anatomy cast members and other colleagues paid tribute after Eric Dane, 53, died following a battle with ALS; his family confirmed the death and asked for privacy.
Ramadan night markets draw thousands to Lakemba despite Pauline Hanson's comment that people feel unwelcome
More than one million people attend Lakemba's month-long Ramadan night markets each year, and the event played out amid public comments by Pauline Hanson that people feel unwelcome in the suburb.
Sagrada Familia reaches full height as central cross is installed
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia will reach its full height after a cross is placed atop the Tower of Jesus Christ at 172.5 metres, while construction and interior work continue and scaffolding remains in place.
The Mandalorian and Grogu: What we know about the new Star Wars film
A new Star Wars film featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu is due in cinemas in May, and the trailer shows the Hutts returning with allies while Din Djarin protects Grogu from remnants of the Galactic Empire. The trailer also highlights small scenes of Grogu’s behaviour and references his earlier Jedi training.
Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor prompts investigation
Thames Valley police arrested Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released him under investigation; authorities say inquiries are ongoing and any charging decision would follow normal legal review.
Grey's Anatomy stars pay tribute to Eric Dane after his death
Representatives announced actor Eric Dane's death, reported as age 53, and said he spent his final days surrounded by family; co‑stars and friends publicly paid tribute after he had revealed an ALS diagnosis less than a year earlier.
Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis describe how they address 'flare-ups' in their relationship
Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Jim Curtis, who went public in November 2025 after being linked in July, say they manage occasional "flare-ups" by apologizing, making repairs and agreeing ahead of time on how to communicate, Curtis said on the Ced With Intention podcast.
Team USA skater says she faced attacks after Olympic error
Amber Glenn said she received a torrent of attacks and hate after a short-program error at the Winter Olympics; she rebounded with a strong free skate to place fifth and will keep a team-event gold.
Hero dives into Lake Michigan to save baby girl after wind blew stroller into water
A Chicago man dove into Lake Michigan after a gust of wind pushed an eight-month-old's stroller into the water; the infant was taken to Lurie Children's Hospital and initially listed in good condition while the rescuer was also hospitalized for monitoring.
Barbican arts director departure prompts open letter signed by Salman Rushdie
More than 170 cultural figures, including Salman Rushdie, have signed an open letter expressing concern after Devyani Saltzman announced she will leave the Barbican in May; the organisation says there are no plans to replace her.
Social media firms will have 48 hours to remove revenge porn
The UK Government has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill requiring social media companies to remove intimate images shared without consent within 48 hours of a report, or face fines or having services blocked in the UK.
