M&S's Mother's Day flower collection sold out quickly due to high demand and positive customer feedback.

The BRIT Awards are voted on by 1,000 UK music industry pros who choose winners based on artistry and success.

Sharon and Kelly Osbourne accepted a lifetime achievement award for their late father, Ozzy Osbourne, at the 2026 BRIT Awards, honoring his rock legacy.

Thames Water dumped sewage illegally at least 8,499 times from 2021 to 2025, including 125 days at Oxford’s plant.

Colchester Zoo is hiring for four roles with benefits, including animal care, retail, horticulture, and construction positions.

Lakeside Shopping Centre in Thurrock is adding four new retailers in 2026, including Bershka, Hollister, The White Company, and Urban Outfitters, as part of a major redevelopment.

A new "Talking Tom Heroes" episode airs, showing Hank teaming up with a robot to solve problems and learn teamwork.

Iran-Israel tensions and airspace closures caused over 500 Indian flight cancellations.

An eight-bedsit project in Ambleside was rejected due to unclear use, access issues, and flood risks, with the site still under enforcement action.

In March 2026, a man was given a life sentence for murder, and others received prison terms for drugs, child abuse images, and violating court orders in north Wales.