NHS England data shows 510,165 people had a recorded dementia diagnosis on 31 January 2026, a fall of 2,301 since 31 December 2025; 34,524 of those recorded were diagnosed before age 65.
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.
Virginia Giuffre's family thanked King Charles after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; he was questioned, spent around 11 hours in custody and was released under investigation without charges. The King said the law must take its course and pledged cooperation while the police inquiry continues; next steps are undetermined at this time.
EDF reported a 19% drop in 2025 core profit to €29.3 billion as lower power prices reduced income, and the group took a €2.5 billion impairment on the Hinkley Point C project.
Around 9.4 million people in the UK are thought to be living with anxiety or another mental health condition, and experts say some common behaviours — including social withdrawal, irregular sleep, heavy alcohol or caffeine use, and prolonged inactivity — can worsen symptoms. Evidence-based treatments such as talking therapies, medications and exercise are reported to help many people, and a public campaign is encouraging therapy uptake on the NHS.
WhatsApp has added a Group Message History feature that remains end-to-end encrypted and notifies group members when history is shared, while giving group admins control over whether history is sent.
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.
Campaigners in Queensbury have called a public meeting after 991 objections were lodged against a proposal to build 295 homes on green belt land that could be reclassified under 2024 planning changes.
A charity has relaunched a campaign to raise £50,000 for a 14.6m footbridge beside Bennerley Viaduct; planning was approved on 15 January and the group has already raised £20,000.
Two Derby businesses have supplied specialist kit and a custom-built tandem to support Greg James's 1,000 km Comic Relief cycling challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh between 13 and 20 March.
