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#Aberdeen Aberdeen finally sees sunshine after 21 days of gloom
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February 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
T20 World Cup: Limp England fall to 30-run defeat by Windies

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February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
#Chichester The family of a woman who "rescued" plants during lockdown have described her as "a beacon of hope and resilience" following her death from cancer

Camilla Chapman from Bracklesham Bay, near Chichester, was told she had a year to live in February, 2025

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February 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
David Hockney pays tribute to his carers in latest portraits

The artist’s new paintings look to capture ‘the very act of seeing

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February 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
How author Renate Welsh found her voice again after her stroke
In the cinematic portrait "Renate," director Martin Nguyen sensitively accompanies an author who had to relearn her language after suffering a stroke by Jakob Thaller

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February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Americana isn’t just a genre; it’s a feeling of home you didn’t know you missed

​If you want to understand it, listen to "King Harvest" by The Band. It’s not just music—it’s a Steinbeck novel set to a soulful, swampy beat

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🎸 🥁 #Americana #TheBand #MusicDiscovery
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?

Rising GDP continues to mean more carbon emissions and wider damage to the planet. Can the two be decoupled?
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February 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones

Data shows deprived communities have more off-licences and takeaways and fewer childcare facilities and gyms

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February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Bad Bunny piles on Puerto Rican patriotism at Super Bowl half-time show
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February 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to seven more years in prison

Women’s and human rights activist, arrested at a demonstration in December, is said to be on hunger strike

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February 8, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The Japanese gardening technique of kokedama will bring a touch of magic into your home

Recreate a centuries-old technique from the far east with moss, soil, twine, bonsai compost – and a little patience

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February 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Does getting cold increase your chances of catching flu?

Traditional advice to keep warm in winter does have a limited basis in science but understanding disease transmission is much more beneficial

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February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Beauty in slowness: Life lessons from Japanese embroidery

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February 8, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Jamie Lee Curtis celebrates 27 years of sobriety and thanks Richard Lewis for his help: “I felt pain and sadness, but I reached out my hand and he took it.”

The actress paid tribute on her Instagram to the late actor

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February 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
A day in the life of a 13-year-old on TikTok: how the algorithm endangers vulnerable children

EL PAÍS tests the social network with two fictitious minor accounts. Experts believe the algorithm amplifies content that can harm the mental and physical health of young people

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February 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The Beautiful Game. A charity that redistributes football kits in Africa and Nepal is celebrating 20 years of helping underprivileged children and adults

The Taking Football to Africa and Beyond appeal, operates from RAF Shawbury, in Shropshire

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February 7, 2026 at 7:59 AM
#Carlisle Carlisle cathedral wins best stained glass window vote
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February 7, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Arcadia review – love, gardening and Euclidian geometry collide in Tom Stoppard’s cosmic masterpiece

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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Amidst the Shades album review – Ruby Hughes’ captivating Dowland tribute is steeped in delicious melancholy

Joined by lutenist Nordberg and Brinkmann’s viola da gamba, the mezzo-soprano’s homage to the Renaissance composer is captivating and persuasive

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February 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
How to create a garden when you don’t have much spare time

Henry Agg’s new book is full of great tips for time-poor gardeners looking to maximise their efforts

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February 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The ROI of "Park Life" in the UK 🌳💷

Proximity to a green space

​💰 Wealth: 5–20% property price premium.
🧠 Health: 20% lower depression risk & cleaner air.
🌡️ Practical: Up to 5°C cooler in heatwaves.
​It’s not just a view—it’s a high-yield investment in your future.
​#UKProperty #Wellbeing
February 5, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Feeling chirpy: how listening to birdsong can boost your wellbeing

Paying attention to the calls of our avian neighbours can reduce stress, find scientists in Germany

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February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Diana Ross and Raye to headline Brighton Pride
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February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank

Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts

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February 4, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Brendon McCullum on Harry Brook, Ashes and Noosa trip
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February 4, 2026 at 9:34 AM