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Reactions poured in after the BAFTA Film Awards on February 22, 2026, as Jessie Buckley and Robert Aramayo took major acting prizes, sparking both praise and disappointment among viewers

A recent poll shows widespread public desire for enhanced cooperation between Westminster and the devolved administrations, with Welsh respondents expressing more approval for devolution than for UK government performance

Citizens Advice handled nearly 18,000 fashion complaints after a 21% rise, with the majority linked to online purchases and growing use of ai in product imagery and marketing

A couple who consumed 12 litres of Coke and two loaves of bread daily share how they lost a combined 40 stone and reclaimed their health for their son

Blair Spittal was a late addition to the Hearts lineup and took on extra leadership as the team held on for a 1-0 home win thanks to Islam Chesnokov on 22/02/2026

Ireland have selected an experienced matchday 23 led by Caelan Doris to challenge England at Twickenham in the Guinness Men’s Six Nations; kick-off is 2.10pm

Scotland staged a dramatic second-half comeback to win 26-23 in Cardiff, with Darcy Graham and George Turner scoring crucial tries and Wales reflecting on late defensive lapses

Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed after a 2-1 loss to Sheffield United; Henrik Pedersen lamented a hard season while Chris Wilder said the game underlined how ruthless the sport can be

An attempted theft at the Gulf Lix Toll site caused diesel to leak into the River Dochart, prompting containment work by SEPA and temporary water restrictions for Killin residents

Senior UK figures and business bodies are urgently engaging with the US after President Donald Trump announced a rise to 15% global tariffs, prompting concern over trade costs and the future of preferential arrangements

A clear run‑down of the february 22, 2026 BAFTAs: presenters, major nominees, live broadcast info and five races to watch that may affect the Oscar landscape

Households should prepare for lower energy costs from April as Ofgem is expected to cut the price cap, with savings concentrated in the unit rate and differing by household consumption

Marnus van der Merwe, a Springbok hooker noted for his power and set-piece ability, has agreed a two-year move to Munster ahead of 2026/27, pending work permit approval

Minnesota Vikings receiver Rondale Moore was discovered dead in a garage in southern Indiana; police describe the death as a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound

Scotland overturned a deficit to take a 26-23 victory in Cardiff; captain Sione Tuipulotu highlighted the work of the team’s problem solvers and looked ahead to the France game at Murrayfield

An attempted robbery at a petrol station damaged a fuel tank and led to diesel entering the River Dochart; SEPA, Scottish Water and partners are managing the clean-up while residents face temporary water restrictions

A joint rapid assessment by EU agencies indicates the current chance of infants encountering cereulide in recalled formula is low, but ongoing investigations and vigilance remain essential

Gregor Townsend has adjusted his Scotland selection with five starting changes and two additions to the bench as he manages injuries and seeks to strengthen the scrum and back three ahead of the Cardiff trip

Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue topped a large jump-off field to win the $116,100 CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 7 at the Winter Equestrian Festival, marking Kenny’s first week back after FEI clearance

Ben Lynch delivered one of Ireland’s best Olympic winter performances, landing eighth in the men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe final at Milano Cortina 2026 with a top score of 75.00

Dawid and Rose-Mari Lombard ditched 12 litres of Coke and two loaves of bread a day and, with medical help and daily walking, lost a combined 40 stone to protect their son

A clear summary of the weekend’s Premier League action, injury updates and tactical talking points for Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brentford and their opponents

A planned police search in Danesfort Park resulted in the seizure of suspected drugs, ammunition and firearms components, and four people were detained pending investigation

On 21 February 2026 the bob at Cortina was stopped after a crash that injured Austrian pilot Jakob Mandlbauer; Italy celebrated a ski cross double by Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni and Norway’s Johannes Klaebo won the 50 km

Local authorities must decide whether to grant staff the June 15 holiday declared for Scotland’s World Cup fixture, balancing cost, service cover and equality concerns