Community
National Review Demands Better Support for Parents After Baby Victoria Tragedy
A national child safeguarding review calls for improved support for parents after children are taken into care, following the death of baby Victoria Marten. The report highlights systemic failures and recommends new guidance.
Business
UK Construction Sector Suffers Worst Performance in Four Years with 2.1% Contraction
The UK construction industry contracted by 2.1% in Q4 2025, marking its worst performance in over four years. High construction costs and market oversupply are squeezing the sector.
Culture
National Theatre's 'Dear England' Captivates Woking, Exploring Football and National Identity
The acclaimed National Theatre production 'Dear England' is currently thrilling audiences at Woking's New Victoria Theatre. This play uses football as a lens to delve into themes of leadership, mental health, and national resilience.
Politics
Rachel Reeves to Debate Doubling Personal Tax Allowance to £25,000
The government will debate a petition-backed proposal to double the HMRC Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £25,000, with 100,000 signatures forcing parliamentary discussion ahead of the Spring Statement.
Transport
Sport
Health
Met Office Snow Warnings for 57 UK Areas on Friday
The Met Office has triggered two separate yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, affecting 57 areas across Scotland and England from Thursday into Friday, with up to 10cm of snow expected in some regions.
UK Snow Bomb Upgraded to 38 Inches, 615-Mile Radius
New weather maps project a staggering 38 inches of snow hitting the UK next week, covering a 615-mile radius from Hereford to John O'Groats, with the Highlands expected to be worst-hit.
Memory Issues May Signal Vitamin Deficiency, NHS Warns
The NHS highlights that persistent forgetfulness and brain fog often indicate vitamin B12 or folate deficiencies, which can impair cognitive function and overall health.
Two Snow Storms to Hit UK in 72 Hours, Times Announced
The UK is set to experience two significant snow storms within 72 hours, with the first hitting on Sunday morning, February 15, and a second blizzard arriving on Tuesday evening. Advanced weather modelling predicts heavy snowfall across multiple regions.
Pensioner Dies After Suspected Cholera Case in Nuneaton
An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.