The Ingleton Theatre Group is presenting its 38th production, a pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk directed by Liz Cartmell and Shelagh Fagan with production by Carl Lis. Around 100 volunteers are involved across acting, technical and support roles, and tickets are on sale at Ingleborough Community Centre or by phone.
U.S. officials say Washington has deployed its largest fleet of jet fighters to the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq war, and President Trump is reported to be weighing options for possible strikes on Iran.
Steve Rivers will perform continuous West African drumming for four hours at Sharrow Community Forum on 28 February to raise funds for Project 6, and attendees may join in during the session.
Beverley Callard said she will have surgery on Friday at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital to remove two lymph nodes after an early breast cancer diagnosis, and she will return to the UK for radiotherapy and further treatment.
The Refresh initiative in Birkenhead, funded by Magenta Living, has been shortlisted for the Environment award in the Travis Perkins Managed Services Better Together Awards; the project intercepted over nine tonnes of furniture destined for landfill in the last year.
Plastic production has doubled over the past 20 years and may rise further, and fossil fuel companies have invested more than $180bn in US plastics plants since 2010; critics and affected communities are challenging industry tactics and lobbying.
Ashfield firefighters donated toys collected during Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's 2025 Christmas toy appeal, delivering items to Ashfield Play Forum and several local charities.
A puppy named Duece, born to a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd and shown on TikTok by owner Chubbs (@ddsmcgees), attracted many viewers who commented on his appearance; the owner said the mother, Roxy, was adopted from a shelter while pregnant.
Gabriel Hamer-Webb will make his Wales debut against Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations match in Cardiff, as coach Steve Tandy makes four changes following heavy defeats to England and France.
From 25 February dual nationals will need to use a British passport or a certificate of entitlement to enter the UK as part of the Electronic Travel Authorisation rollout; the Home Office says information has been public since October 2024.
