The Princess of Wales cheered on the England national rugby team at her first public appearance since the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Kate waved to fans at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, 21 February as England were dismantled 42-21 by Ireland in the Six Nations.

It is the princess’s first public engagement since the uncle of her husband, Prince William, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The former duke spent 11 hours in police custody before being released under investigation.

Wharram Percy in the Yorkshire Wolds is one of the largest and best preserved of its kind in Britain (and there are around 3,000 of them).

The area located 45 minutes by car from York, is also said to be “undoubtedly the most famous” as for more than 60 years, “archaeologists have pioneered new techniques to understand what life was like in the village and why it was eventually deserted,” English Heritage explains.

Wharram Percy can be found on the side of a remote and beautiful valley within the popular landscape.

English Heritage adds: “The village was continuously occupied for six centuries before it was abandoned soon after 1500.

“Today you can trace the outlines of many lost houses on a grassy plateau above the substantial remains of the church and the millpond.”

It’s thought the now deserted medieval village was founded in the 9th or 10th century, but it “flourished” between the 12th and early 14th centuries.

This was when members of the “noble” Percy family lived there.

However, by the early 16th century, it was “almost deserted, as a result of gradual abandonment and forced evictions”.

The history experts said: “The ruined church is the last standing medieval building.

“Around it are the grassed-over foundations of two manor houses and about 40 peasant houses and their outbuildings.

“Since 1948 the settlement has been the focus of intensive research, which has made it Europe’s best-known deserted medieval village.”

Read more about what we know of Wharram Percy’s decline so far, and how it became the abandoned village it is today, via the English Heritage website.

North Yorkshire deserted medieval village is a ‘lesser-known gem’

A local travel content creator who is known for showcasing North Yorkshire recently recommended it as one of the four hidden corners of the county you need to explore.

The village was continuously occupied for six centuries (Image: Tripadvisor)

Wharram Percy was included alongside The Wainstones in the North Yorkshire Moors and Hardraw Force in the Yorkshire Dales.

In a TikTok video, @adventures.in.yorkshire shared: “From peaceful walks and hidden waterfalls to ancient abbeys and medieval ruins… these are 4 of my favourite lesser-known gems in North Yorkshire.

“The kind of places where it’s quiet, beautiful, and you feel like you’ve stumbled across something special.”

Over on Tripadvisor, visitors said the deserted medieval village is a “fascinating” place that is “worth the effort to get there”.

Someone wrote: “After parking in the small car park we followed the signs to the medieval village!

“Our young grandsons thankfully had their wellies with them, as it was rather muddy in places on the walk.

“Fascinating insight to the past! Well worth a visit if you are in the area, and the views are beautiful.”

Another posted: “Great walk with the dog. Parked in the free car park and walked downhill on the path to a cow field. Crossed over into the fields of Wharram Percy.

“Lovely walk around and interesting to imagine how it once was all those years ago.

“The walk back was uphill and quite a trek. We really enjoyed it. It’s a small historical site, sometimes people expect too much. We loved it.

“Nice walk out and then to the Stone Trough Inn for lunch.”

This person commented: “We absolutely loved this place. Yes it’s a walk to get to it, it’s up hill back, but we think it is worth a visit if you are in the area.

“It is well preserved and stunningly beautiful.”

Who owned Wharram Percy and how did the village get its name?

By 1086, and thanks to William the Conqueror, it’s thought some of the land at Wharram was given to William de Percy, “an important Norman baron”, from whom the Percy Earls and Dukes of Northumberland, with castles at Warkworth, Alnwick and elsewhere, were descended, reports English Heritage.

It further detailed: “The Percys who acquired the lordship of Wharram were a minor branch of this family, and their main landholding was in Bolton Percy, south-west of York.

Wharram Percy can be found on the side of a remote and beautiful valley in the Yorkshire Wolds (Image: Getty Images)

“By 1176 one William Percy had acquired half the large landholding of the Chamberlain family (which had belonged to Osbert the Sherrif), making him the major owner in the village.

“The building of the South Manor, the foundation of the adjacent planned row of peasant houses, and improvements to the church all probably represent signs of the Percys’ growing ascendancy.

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“In 1254 Henry Chamberlain sold his remaining rights in Wharram to Peter Percy I, making Percy all-powerful within the village.

“The name Wharram Percy probably came into use soon after.”

Have you discovered Wharram Percy, or is it the first time you have heard about it? Let us know in the comments below.

Britain’s Got Talent returned to screens on Saturday, with a former finalist taking to the stage

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Fans of Britain’s Got Talent are only just realising that tonight’s (Saturday, February 21) golden buzzer act has appeared in a final before.

The hit talent competition has returned to ITV for its 19th series, with thousands of hopefuls gracing the audition stage in the hopes of winning £250,000 and landing a spot at the Royal Variety Performance.

They will be aiming to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI, who has replaced Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel this year.

As with previous years, the contestants take to the stage with their act, hoping to secure a “yes” from at least three judges. But they could also get the chance to sail straight through to the semi-finals if they manage to get a golden buzzer from either the judges or Ant and Dec.

The first golden buzzer took place in tonight’s opening episode. During the instalment, the judges were left speechless after watching wheelchair aerialist Paul Nunnari perform a spellbinding routine.

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Paul climbed up a pair of silk ropes whilst buckled into his wheelchair, climbing until he was almost in the rafters. A woman then came onto the stage to start swinging around the silks from the bottom, causing Paul to be spun around in the air.

For the next part of his act, Paul put his head through a loop so that he was spinning around, attached to the silks with nothing but his neck.

The crowd went wild after the audition ended, with Simon saying, “That’s actually one of the most incredible things,” before pressing the golden buzzer.

Some BGT fans might be surprised to learn that this isn’t the first time that Paul has appeared on the talent show. He previously reached the final of Australia’s Got Talent in 2013 with the same act.

That’s not all: Paul is also a well-known disabled track and field athlete who has represented Australia in three consecutive Paralympic Games and three IPC Paralympic World Championships. In 2018, he impressively set a Guinness World Record for the most 360-degree rope rotations in a wheelchair in one minute with 77 spins.

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“Knew I’d seen this bloke in a wheelchair before he used to dress as superman like he did on Australia Got Talent,” one viewer wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Other BGT viewers quickly shared their reactions to Paul’s act on X, with one person writing: “Paul Nunnari is living proof that anything is possible! Disability doesn’t define you. What an inspiration! I AM SHAKING! WHAT AN AUDITION! Possibly one of the best Golden Buzzers on this show. That was so unique.”

Another added: “OMFG Paul Nunnari, the disabled guy on the silk was INCREDIBLE! A very well deserved Golden Buzzer. Well done Simon,” while a third said: “OH MY GOD!!!! Paul Nunnari just did the IMPOSSIBLE!!!! My heart was pounding, and I was just in awe!!”

A fourth fan echoed the sentiment, saying, “So glad Paul Nunnari got the Golden Buzzer. That is real talent right there. What he was able to do despite being wheelchair bound is nothing short of incredible, and if he were to win this year’s series, it would be extremely well deserved.”

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Stuart Alderson has urged people to familiarise themselves with the countryside code to stop livestock from being attacked and killed by dogs.

The NFU Mutual said this week it estimates that farm animals in the North West of England worth £195,000 were severely injured or killed in dog attacks in 2025, a 49 per cent rise compared to the previous year.

The Bolton News has previously reported on how Stuart, a farmer in Ainsworth, has had sheep killed or left seriously injured as a result of such attacks.

Speaking this week, he said: “It causes me extra work just to keep my sheep safe from them.”

“When it’s a high population time for dog walkers like holidays, weekends, things like that,

“I know there’s going to be more dogs out, there’s also going to be people who don’t come out that often who are unfamiliar with what they should be doing with their animals.”

He has previously warned that pet owners are not always aware of a dog’s instinct to chase livestock and even if the sheep is not attacked it could cause her harm.

Stuart, has said that most dog owners do obey the code, but urged all to ensure their dogs are on leads when walking through fields.

NFU Mutual survey of 1,407 dog owners revealed 57 per cent let their dogs off leads in the countryside. But alarmingly, one in 10 admitted their dog has no recall while 44 per cent said their dogs came back only ‘some’ or ‘most of the time’.

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One in 20 dog owners confessed their dogs had chased livestock, and more than three-fifths felt that other dog owners in their area did not treat livestock worrying as a serious issue.

Despite this, 72 per cent highlighted they were not actively taking steps to prevent their dogs from chasing and almost two-thirds said they do not believe their dogs are capable of harming or killing animals.

This comes as the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act was passed earlier this year, following prolonged industry campaigning, granting police enhanced powers to address dog attacks on farm animals in England and Wales.

NFU Mutual Rural Affairs Specialist, Hannah Binns, said: “As the lambing season gets underway, a time when pregnant ewes and newborn lambs are vulnerable, it is deeply concerning to see the estimated cost of livestock worrying rise to nearly £2 million in 2025.

“As a sheep farmer’s daughter, I know first-hand the hard work, long hours and emotional investment that goes into the lambing season. For farmers and their families, witnessing these horrific incidents or finding injured or dead livestock after an attack can be utterly heartbreaking.

“Farmers across the UK are living with the constant fear of repeat incidents, which cause immense suffering to livestock and can traumatise all involved in dealing with the aftermath. Anecdotally, we continue to hear reports of dogs injuring or killing sheep while owners are either unable to control their pets or are nowhere to be found.

“Ignoring the risks is never an option; regardless of breed, size, or temperament, all dogs can chase, injure or kill livestock. Even without physical contact, the stress of being chased can lead to exhaustion and stress, and in some cases separate young lambs from their mothers, which can lead to them being orphaned.

“It is crucial dog owners act responsibly by keeping their pets on leads wherever livestock may be nearby to prevent these needless attacks. If there is an incident, we urge those involved to do the right thing by informing a local farmer and reporting it to the police, so that any injured animals are not left suffering in pain.”

Darlington Borough Council and Citizens Advice Darlington have been recognised for their joint work on the Benefit Entitlement Action Team (BEAT) partnership, earning a place on the shortlist for the 2026 LGC Awards in the Public/Private Partnership category.

Out of 74 entries, just nine partnerships have been shortlisted in the category.

Councillor Jim Garner, cabinet member for stronger communities, said: “This is fantastic news.

“We are extremely proud to work with Citizens Advice Darlington, whose team works so hard to ensure people receive the financial support they’re entitled to.

“The LGC Awards shine a light on the people who make a real difference, and this shortlisting, especially from so many, reflects the dedication of everyone involved across both organisations.”

The BEAT partnership, relaunched in October 2024, has supported residents in accessing £3.3 million in extra income to date.

The scheme has achieved a 95 per cent success rate on claims and 85 per cent on appeals.

Helen Howson, chief executive of Citizens Advice Darlington, said: “The council’s support has been vital.

“Quite simply, BEAT would not exist without it. We are delighted our partnership has been recognised, but there’s still so much more work we must do.

“Many residents are still missing money that belongs to them.

“We are determined to make sure it reaches the people who need it most.

“Together, the organisations act as a lifeline for people struggling with the cost of living.

“BEAT really is a life changing partnership.”

Addressing inequalities is one of the core principles of the Council Plan for 2024–27.

Residents who need support can contact BEAT by emailing beat@citizensadvicedrc.org.uk or calling 01325 466888.

Callers are asked to leave a message, and a member of the team will return their call.

The winner of the LGC Public/Private Partnership Award will be announced on Wednesday, June 10.

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are fighting the requested release of 90,000 pages related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell, saying a law used to force the public release of millions of documents is unconstitutional.

The lawyers filed papers late Friday in Manhattan federal court to try to block the release of documents from a since-settled civil defamation lawsuit brought a decade ago by the late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell. The Justice Department recently asked a judge to lift secrecy requirements on the files.

Maxwell’s attorneys said the Justice Department obtained the documents — otherwise subject to secrecy orders — improperly during its criminal probe of Maxwell. They said the documents include transcripts of over 30 depositions and private information regarding financial and sexual matters related to Maxwell and others.

Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.

Maxwell’s lawyers say a law Congress passed in December to force the release of millions of Epstein-related documents violates the Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine.

“Congress cannot, by statute, strip this Court of the power or relieve it of the responsibility to protect its files from misuse. To do so violates the separation of powers,” wrote the lawyers, Laura Menninger and Jeffrey Pagliuca about the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

“Under the Constitution’s separation of powers, neither Congress nor the Executive Branch may intrude on the judicial power. That power includes the power to definitively and finally resolve cases and disputes,” the lawyers added.

The release of Epstein-related documents from criminal probes that began weeks ago has resulted in new revelations about Epstein’s decades-long sexual abuse of women and teenage girls. Some victims have complained that their names and personal information were revealed in documents while the names of their abusers were blacked out.

Members of Congress have complained that only about half of existing documents, many with redactions, have been made public even as Justice Department officials have said everything has been released, except for some files that can’t be made public until a judge gives the go-ahead.

Giuffre said Epstein had trafficked her to other men, including the former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. She sued Mountbatten-Windsor in 2021, claiming that they had sex when she was 17.

He denied her claims and the two settled the lawsuit in 2022. Days ago, he was arrested and held in custody for nearly 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in having shared confidential trade information with Epstein.

In a memoir published after she killed herself last year, Giuffre wrote that prosecutors told her they didn’t include her in the sex trafficking prosecution of Maxwell because they didn’t want her allegations to distract the jury.

Maxwell, 64, was convicted in December 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Epstein took his own life in a federal lockup in August 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. Maxwell was moved from a federal prison in Florida to a low-security prison camp in Texas last summer after she participated in two days of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Two weeks ago, she declined to answer questions from House Oversight Committee lawmakers in a deposition conducted in a a video call to her federal prison camp, though she indicated through a statement from her lawyer that she was “prepared to speak fully and honestly” if granted clemency.

The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday.

All three games have kicked off in the Premier League game this afternoon. 

The lineups one last time: 

Chelsea vs Burnley

Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, James, Chalobah, Fofana, Santos, Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Palmer, Fernandez, Joao Pedro

Burnley: Dubravka, Laurent, Worrall, Esteve, Walker, Ugochukwu, Mejbri, Humphreys, Edwards, Anthony, Flemming

Aston Villa vs Leeds

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Maatsen, Douglas Luiz, Onana, Bailey, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins.

Leeds: Darlow, Justin, Ampadu, Struijk, Rodon, Gudmundsson, Bogle, Gruev, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin

Brentford vs Brighton

Brentford: Kelleher, Hickey, Ajer, van den Berg, Henry, Henderson, Janelt, Ouattara, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Thiago.

Brighton: Verbruggen, Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Milner, Hinshelwood, Gross, Gomez, Welbeck, Mitoma.

The major UK supermarkets have issued “do not eat” warnings for a range of reasons.

Several recalls are currently active, affecting products sold nationwide.

Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance.

Tesco recall

Tesco has apologised to customers after it was forced to recall a fruit product due to salmonella contamination.

During testing, the supermarket giant detected salmonella in its Tesco Grape & Berry Medley.

As a precaution, Tesco is recalling the 230g packs of the product with a use by date of February 16 and 17.

Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Monday 16 February 2026. Tesco recalls Tesco Grape & Berry Medley because of contamination with salmonella #FoodAlert https://t.co/3rP5LS0c4c pic.twitter.com/uIbRc3LKYj

— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) February 16, 2026

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A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Tesco is recalling the above product and has issued a recall notice to alert customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. For further information, please visit Tesco’s contact Tesco page at: tesco.com/help/contact.

“If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.”

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A Tesco spokesman added: “No other Tesco products are affected by this recall.

“We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

Farmfoods Recall

Farmfoods is recalling a Ritz Cheese Sandwich sold at its stores because it contains milk, soya and wheat not mentioned on the label.

This recall only affects products originating from Indonesia, and does not affect products originating from other countries.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “Farmfoods is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product, and on their website.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought this product, and have an allergy or intolerance to any of the allergens listed, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from which you bought the product for a full refund.

“For further information contact the Farmfoods Customer Services on 0121 700 7160.”

Lidl recall

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Lidl has apologised to shoppers after it was forced to recall a snack product.

The supermarket is recalling Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper because it may contain pieces of foil.

The affected bags have a best before date of April 4 and a batch code of 207 345.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned: “Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to a Lidl GB store for a full refund.

“For further information contact Lidl GB’s Customer Care team on 0203 966 5566 or at customer.care@lidl.co.uk .”

A Lidl spokesman added: “No other Snaktastic products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall.

“If you have bought the above product we advise you not to eat it.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.”

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Aptamil recall

Parents have been warned not to use a batch of baby formula because it may contain a toxin that could make their child ill.

Danone has recalled its Aptamil First Infant Formula because of the possible presence of cereulide toxin.

The toxin can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps, and is unsafe to consume.

It is produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus and is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be destroyed by cooking, or when making the infant milk.

Friday 23 January: @Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch #FoodAlert https://t.co/1z8zL5bd4t pic.twitter.com/rqjkOYQFcW

— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) January 23, 2026

The impacted batch of formula has a best before date of October 31, 2026.

A Danone spokesman said: “It was sold in May – July 2025. The expiry date, batch and time can be found on the lower back of the pack.

“No other batches are affected by this notice.

“Customers who still have products from this batch can return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt.”

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) added: “Danone is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.

“If you have bought any of the above product do not feed it to babies. Instead, return it to the shop where they bought it for a full refund with or without a receipt.

“For further information, contact the Aptamil Careline team on 0800 996 1000 or at www.aptaclub.co.uk .

“Even if you have not identified ill-health in your baby as a result of consumption of this product, it is essential to stop using it.

“If the infant formula was prescribed by a health professional for your infant, consult a pharmacist or other medical professional before changing formula.

“If you have fed this product to a baby and have any concerns about potential health impact, you should seek advice from healthcare professionals, using the most appropriate route depending on where you live, (i.e., visit your GP, call NHS 111).”

TK Maxx recall

Drinks products sold at TK Maxx and Homesense have been recalled as they pose a “potential health risk” to some shoppers.

TJX Europe is recalling its Ten Acre Gifts/Coffee Syrup collection because of the safety concerns.

The items were sold in TK Maxx and Homesense between October 2025 and January 2026 and have a best before date of September 9, 2026.

The collection may contain nuts, peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label.

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “This product may contain nuts, peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to nuts, peanuts, soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.

“TJX Europe is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

“These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. 

“If you have bought the above product and have an allergy and/or intolerance to any of the allergens listed above, do not eat it.

“Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. Please contact customerservice@tjxeurope.com or 01923473561, for further information.”

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.