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A Pathhead householder has won approval to fit an electric vehicle charger on the tarmac area in front of the property after councillors added a condition and Scottish Ministers chose not to call in the application

From a shock leading-actor win for Robert Aramayo to a cameo from Paddington and Alan Cumming’s cheeky gags, the Baftas blended serious awards with playful interludes

The BBC apologised after a Tourette’s campaigner was heard using offensive language during the Bafta Film Awards; the incident prompted debate about coprolalia, editing of pre-recorded shows and public understanding of Tourette syndrome

A look at why Arne Slot faces a selection headache, how Dominik Szoboszlai’s camp is calming transfer talk and what Chelsea’s IFS partnership means for the club

Storm Hernando is causing major disruption to transatlantic travel, with numerous departures and arrivals cancelled at key UK airports on Monday, February 23

The 2026 Winter Olympics ended in the Verona Arena with twin flames extinguished, Italy setting national records and the Olympic flag passed to France for the next Games

Martin Lewis unexpectedly joined a live Good Morning Britain interview on February 23, prompting a spirited exchange with Kemi Badenoch about the student loans system while wider political debate on SEND reforms and government education funding carried on

Three people were confirmed dead after a three-vehicle collision on the Armagh Road; families and local representatives have paid tribute while police continue inquiries

Somerset Council, the Environment Agency and partners have stood down the major incident declared after Storm Chandra on 27 January; recovery work, pumping and community support remain in place

sepa is leading response and monitoring after oil was found in the River Dochart near Killin; containment measures and contractor clean-up began after the source was identified on 20 February

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