17 February 2026

• Schoolgirl's zebra crossing campaign nears goal
  Amalie, 12, and her dad Paul got local authorities to agree to fund £68,000 for the crossing.
• Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase found empty
  The radio DJ says she is "utterly devastated" at the loss of two "precious" rings inside.
• Nature plan to support beavers, bats and dormice
  A council launches a new environmental plan which features support for reintroducing beavers.
• 'Serious' concerns over plans for 3G football pitch
  Sport England says the expensive pitch poses risk to the local environment.
• Ban on docked tail dogs would be 'a real tragedy'
  There are fears that under the ban some rescue dogs from countries like Italy could be put down.