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Sally Dynevor recalled that her 2009 breast cancer diagnosis 'completely changed' her life and said her Coronation Street storyline prompted her to get checked; former co-star Beverley Callard has since revealed her own diagnosis and is reported to be preparing for treatment.

A West Midlands salon group is offering free haircuts to people who donate at least 12 inches of natural hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs and supports more than 2,000 children and young people each year.

Ralph Lauren, aged 86, opened New York Fashion Week in a transformed marble palazzo that evoked his country estate. The collection was grand in scale but mixed comfort and real-world styling, and the brand's recent cultural momentum was noted.

Luton Town said a man who sent racist messages to striker Elijah Adebayo has been banned from matches for four years after pleading guilty; the club said players and staff have faced repeated online abuse.

Halle Berry, 59, said women are often treated as finished at ages 50 to 70 and urged that they ‘reclaim the narrative’ while discussing an upcoming film and her work on menopause and women’s health.

AA Dhand will act as ambassador for Write Across Bradford, an eight-week BBC Writers programme that will select 12 emerging writers for workshops, masterclasses and networking; applications close 10 March at 12:00 GMT.

During a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prince William joined a training session for girls aged 10–15 in Riyadh and was asked whether the Princess of Wales had accompanied him; he said she had not. The visit included a crossbar challenge, the presentation of shirts for William and his children, and meetings with Saudi officials.

Martin Frizell told Lorraine Kelly that his wife Fiona Phillips, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's four years ago, is deteriorating and he criticised the government for removing diagnosis targets and for current funding decisions on dementia treatments.

Jordan Stolz, 21, arrives at Milano Cortina as a seven-time world champion and the favourite in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m; his Olympic programme begins on Wednesday with the men's 1000m and will continue across the next 11 days.

Robbie Williams will perform an intimate concert at Aviva Studios in Manchester on 27 February as part of War Child's Brits Week; proceeds will support War Child's work for children affected by war.

More than 4,800 people aged 19–24 began apprenticeships in the West Midlands last academic year, yet a local training provider's survey found 54% of young people were unaware apprenticeships were available in their area.

At New York Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren staged his fall 2026 show at the Clock Tower building, pairing earth-toned fabrics with metallic accents. The collection mixed Victorian-inspired romance with modern touches such as chain‑mail details and silver accessories.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened gross misconduct investigations into officers and staff over how safeguarding concerns at Stathern Lodge were handled; the camp leader was arrested the next day and has since been convicted and jailed.

During his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium, Bad Bunny held up a football that read "Together We Are America" and the stadium displayed the phrase "the only thing more powerful than hate is love."

Teddi Mellencamp marked the one-year anniversary of her stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis on Instagram and said scans now show no detectable cancer while she continues on immunotherapy.

Alyssa Farah Griffin was absent from The View after co-host Whoopi Goldberg said she was at the hospital as she and husband Justin Griffin awaited the arrival of their baby boy.

Sir Michael Palin appears in the BBC drama Small Prophets, his first TV acting role in seven years, praising its humour and empathetic tone; the series, written by Mackenzie Crook, mixes suburban life with magical elements and is available on iPlayer.

Prince William toured part of Riyadh’s 83-mile Sports Boulevard, an environmentally sustainable urban regeneration project, and spoke with students and academics. The initiative aims to add more than four million square metres of green space and nearly 200,000 trees and is linked to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

The article notes Spanish has far more native speakers worldwide and growing cultural influence, yet as of 2025 far more English primary schools offered French than Spanish. It also reports that in August 2025 Spanish became the most popular language GCSE in England for the first time.

Prince William will join young Saudi girls learning football skills at Misk Sports City in Riyadh and will tour part of the Sports Boulevard project. His three-day visit to strengthen UK ties is taking place amid public attention to revelations connected to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations involving the King's brother, to which the royal household has responded.

Brad Arnold, lead singer and founding member of 3 Doors Down, died at 47 after a battle with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, the band announced; he passed peacefully surrounded by his wife and family.

The British Museum has raised £3.5m to acquire the Tudor Heart pendant found in 2019 and plans to include it in its collection later this year.

BBC Two's Pilgrimage series 8, Pilgrimage: The Road to Holy Island, follows seven public figures as they walk a curated 390 km route across North East England in three 60-minute episodes, visiting sites such as Whitby Abbey, Durham Cathedral and Lindisfarne.

Princess Anne, patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, received an unexpected standing ovation at the Six Nations match between Scotland and Italy on 7 February and appeared surprised before smiling; social media users praised her modest response.

Some women are choosing Galentine's Day — a celebration of female friendships popularized by a 2010 Parks and Recreation episode — as an alternative to Valentine's Day, arranging events from small coffees and classes to larger parties and retreats.

Ashley James says she was raped by a male friend when she was a 21-year-old student and has disclosed the incident for the first time in her book Bimbo; she says she did not report it at the time because the man was a friend.

Ebo Taylor, the Ghanaian guitarist, composer and bandleader who helped define highlife and influenced Afrobeat, has died at the age of 90, his family announced.

Actress Beverley Callard has announced a breast cancer diagnosis and says it is in its very early stages; she will return to the UK for tests, surgery and radiotherapy and expects to resume work on Fair City in a few weeks.

This year’s Super Bowl commercials emphasize health and caring messages alongside nostalgia and humor, with many spots featuring celebrities, AI themes and references to Mister Rogers.

Newly released Department of Justice files include photographs and records related to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro ranch near Santa Fe and show federal prosecutors told New Mexico officials they had not searched the property around his 2019 arrest; New Mexico lawmakers are pursuing a proposed bipartisan truth commission.