Cheltenham's green spaces to get cash boost as tax hike approvedThe average annual bill for Cheltenham Borough Council's services will rise to £252.11 in AprilView 4 Images Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham town centre. (Image: Carmelo Garcia)Cheltenham's green spaces will get a boost and there will be more money for repairs as residents face an almost three per cent hike from April. ‌View 4 Images Cheltenham Borough Council considered its budget for the upcoming year on February 27, 2026. (Image: Carmelo Garcia)Cllr Jeffries said the Liberal Democrats have chosen “careful stewardship” and made decisions based on evidence. View 4 Images Cheltenham Borough Councillors voted unanimously to approve the budget for 2026/27.

One of the greatest joys of working in the field of astronomy is how frequently it challenges our understanding of the Universe. But until the early 20th century it was largely conjecture, devoid of the data necessary to establish a consensus. The cosmos, it seemed, is 13.8 billion years old, give or take, starting in a Big Bang and expanding ever since. When the Universe was young that expansion was very fast. As the Universe aged that expansion slowed, but then as it got even older that expansion speeded up again.

Hamnet star Jessie Buckley cut a poised figure in a classy black and white gown. Dove Cameron kicked off the red carpet in a stunning corset-style black and white Monique Lhuillier dress. Claire Danes cut a sophisticated figure in a floor-length black gown with a bedazzled white collar. Eiza Gonzalez showed off her toned arms in a sleeveless black dress. It will compete for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series alongside Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks and Only Murders in the Building.

Belgium seized ‌an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet on Sunday. “Over the past few hours, our armed forces, with the ​support of the French Defence, have boarded an oil tanker belonging to the Russian shadow fleet,” said Francken in an X post early ⁠on Sunday. Shadow fleet ​vessels typically have opaque ownership structures and have raised concerns about possible environmental risks, with poorly regulated, ageing ⁠tankers prone to spills, mechanical failures, and leaks, ⁠threatening marine ecosystems. “Without his shadow fleet, Putin can’t wage war against innocent Ukrainians. “We urge ​all partners to follow this example, counter Russia’s shadow fleet resolutely through sanctions ​and concrete action, and advance peace through strength,” he said in a post on X.

In honor of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, the singer, 33, marked what she described as a full-circle moment in her life. 'This week is national eating disorder awareness week. Demi Lovato is reflecting on how far she's come in her eating disorder recoveryLovato has long been open about her battles with eating disorders and addiction, often using her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and recovery resources. 'This week is national eating disorder awareness week. 'I thought the past few years was recovery from an eating disorder when it actually was just completely falling into it,' said on Ashley Graham's podcast Pretty Big Deal.

Kate Ferdinand and Luisa Zissman have revealed they slept in the basement of their Dubai homes with their children as missile strikes hit the city on Saturday night. We are all safe, although something that's a hate of mine is when people say, stay safe, like as if it's an option. Anyway, stay safe. Text someone today, stay safe, because then they have to delete that message out of the thousands. Please stay safe everyone.'

Britain will help US bomb Iran and 'destroy missiles at source'The UK will help the US bomb missile sites in Iran for defensive purposes, Keir Starmer has said. But the only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source. To prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians, putting British lives at risk and hitting countries that have not been involved. But the only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source in their storage depots or the launchers which are used to fire the missiles. We have taken the decision to accept this request to prevent Iran firing missiles across the region, killing innocent civilians.

Man Utd fans hit out at Sir Jim Ratcliffe after controversial immigration rant with bannerSir Jim Ratcliffe claimed that the UK had been 'colonised' by immigrants, comments which the Manchester United co-owner later apologised for after suffering backlashView 2 Images Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments sparked backlash (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)A group of Manchester United supporters held up a banner condemning Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments on immigration. United part-owner Ratcliffe was criticised last month when he claimed that the UK had been 'colonised' by immigrants. After backlash from high-profile figures such as Sir Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and Gary Lineker, Ratcliffe issued a mealy-mouth attempt of an apology. FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! "Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club," they said.

Three people have died and 14 injured following a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. FBI special agent Alex Doran speaks during a news briefing on the mass shooting at Buford's bar. Everytown, the advocacy group working to end gun violence, ranks Texas 32 out of 50 states for its weak systems of firearms control. The site defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more victims are shot or killed, not including the attacker. “We must end America’s gun violence epidemic,” he said on X.

Allianz FL Division 1: Kerry 1-18 Monaghan 0-7. “I wouldn’t say we are pulling up trees now,” cautioned Jack O’Connor after as routine a Division One win as Division One gets against doomed Monaghan on a pig of an afternoon. They say it doesn’t actually matter, but no Kerry manager fancies having that bit of lead around their necks. KERRY: S Murphy; P Murphy, J Foley, D Casey; E Healy, T Morley, A Heinrich; J O’Connor, M O’Shea; C Trant, S O’Shea, G O’Sullivan; K Evans, P Clifford, D Geaney. MONAGHAN: R Beggan; D McElearney, R O’Toole, R Wylie; C Dowd, D Ward, A Carey; M McCarville, S Hanratty; K Gallagher, M Bannigan, F Carolan; O McGorman, A Woods, L McDonald.

Pink: Pat Ingoldsby collection a beautiful monument to ‘pirate of poetry’Opens in new window ]He could infuriate her at times. One evening Vivienne walked out and booked herself into Clontarf Castle where Pat came to fetch her the next morning. As a science and short story writer herself, Vivienne shared his literary sensibility. When Pat met Vivienne, he had trimmed his life down to the bare necessities existing on an income of about €100 a week from the sale of his books on Westmoreland Street. [ Pat Ingoldsby obituary: Ringmaster of a surreal circus that sprang fully formed from his own imaginationOpens in new window ]In his final years, their love remained heartfelt if platonic.

‌Three set-piece goals, one red card for Chelsea’s Pedro Neto and three precious points for Arsenal in their pursuit of the title. Piero Hincapie was terrific even though he headed into his own net under pressure from a Chelsea corner as Liam Rosenior’s men played Arsenal at their own game. View 4 Images Mikel Arteta was delighted with the result (Image: Getty Images)‌If Arsenal do go on to clinch the title, this will be remembered as key. View 4 Images David Raya made a host of crucial saves (Image: Getty Images)FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! View 4 Images Arsenal have nine games left to navigate (Image: Getty Images)Rice put over a corner, Timber was allowed to head in amid the jostling.

Bernard Jackman: Welsh rugby is in turmoil on and off the fieldLack of investment in grassroots is being felt at Test levelWales' Eddie James reacts to Scotland's late winning try. Photo: Dan Istitene/GettyBernard Jackman Today at 10:10If you don’t water the vine then it’s going to wither. Not long after last year’s Six Nations game between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff, I met one of the Welsh starting players at an event. He told me that the match fee had reduced quite significantly since they dropped out of the top 10 in the world rankings.

Video: Trump breaks silence on US troops killed in Iran war: President gives bleak warning to Americans and reveals four-week plan in candid interview with the Daily MailTrump vows to 'avenge' fallen troops in Iran war as he issues chilling ultimatum in address to the nation.

But the killing of Mr Khamenei, who had ruled Iran for more than three decades, creates a leadership vacuum, increasing the risk of regional instability. Mr Trump, who a day earlier had encouraged Iranians to “take over” their government, signalled on Sunday that he was open to dialogue with Iran’s new leadership. As supreme leader, Mr Khamenei had final say on all major policies since 1989. A senior White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Mr Trump was eventually willing to talk but that the operation would continue unabated for now. "We have very strong objectives,” Mr Trump said.