Martyn Butler, co-founder of the UK’s leading HIV charity and AIDS advocate, died at 71 after decades of pioneering work in HIV awareness and LGBTQ+ rights.

On February 23, 2026, Coronation Street aired the death of long-time character Jim McDonald.

Two men jailed for stealing Mercedes cars in Cheshire, with a selfie aiding their arrest.

A Nationwide customer reported a fake fraud alert, prompting a bank warning against unsolicited requests for sensitive info.

Ex-journalist Stephen Wright denies illegal tactics in Stephen Lawrence case, calling claims false and devastating.

Liverpool approves £1bn King Edward regeneration, including a 28-storey tower with 255 homes and no affordable units.

A man was arrested in Plymouth over suspected illegal firearm possession; a large evacuation was lifted after bomb experts found no threat.

UK credit card APR hit 35.8% in Feb 2026, a 20-year high, raising borrowing costs.

Free on-street parking on part of Kirkcaldy High Street is now permanent after an 18-month trial showed benefits and no complaints.

Thirteen-year-old Mylo Capilla drowned in the River Tees on June 27, 2025, after drinking alcohol with friends, with a blood alcohol level over three times the legal limit.