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February 18, 2026 12:13 UTC

British dual nationals may be able to fly with Ryanair from Mallorca to Britain even if they do not have a current British passport when new immigration rules come into force next week, the airline has said. The Bulletin was contacted by one British father in Mallorca who feared than his children would be denied entry. Some have had family visits planned while others are worried travel plans may have been scotched by the new rules because children born abroad did not have British passports. It said: “From 25 February 2026, all dual British citizens will need to present either a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement when travelling to the UK. It is completely absurd that dual nationals like myself should be ruled ineligible to enter the UK as tourists without an ETA.

February 18, 2026 11:40 UTC

The NHS trust running Wexham Park Hospital has apologised for the condition of its car parks after a resident complained they were ‘unfit for purpose’. Langley resident Gordon Moffatt said the car parks were ‘completely substandard’ but, with little alternative options available, visitors were ‘a prisoner to parking at Wexham Park Hospital’. “The car park is letting the NHS down and the public and the staff,” he said. Wexham Park Hospital’s car parks are owned by NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust, which said money generated by them was invested back into NHS services. “As with many public highways, this has led to a deterioration in our car park surfaces.

February 18, 2026 11:39 UTC

Grace Fisk of Liverpool looks on during the Barclays Women’s Super League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Progress with Unity Stadium on February 01, 2026 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Kate McShane - WSL/WSL Football via Getty Images) WSL Football via Getty ImagesWhen the WSL enters its March international break, Liverpool captain Grace Fisk will be available for selection for England’s matches against Ukraine and Iceland. The Lionesses will take the pitch in their Women’s World Cup Qualifiers ahead of the tournament kick-off in Brazil in 2027. Fisk received her first call-up back in 2020 for the She Believes Cup under Phil Neville, with the English defender having recently returned to football in the UK after a spell in the US. Prior to 2020 she had extensive experience with the English development teams, first appearing for her country at the U17 level.

February 18, 2026 11:35 UTC

A TEENAGER who discovered darts “through boredom” before beating world champion Luke Littler THREE times is now ranked No1 on the planet. Jenson Walker, 19, was crowned top dog in the latest World Darts Federation rankings last week. AdvertisementHe only started playing darts in a bid to cope with the boredom of the Covid pandemic. Walker is not the only teen flying high in darts, with fellow 19-year-old Littler a back-to-back world champ and No1 in the PDC rankings. But the prodigy never forgets how he casually found himself in the world of darts five years ago.

February 18, 2026 11:15 UTC





The TV cook and food writer was named as Dame Prue Leith’s replacement on the Channel 4 programme last month. Nigella is the third judge to work alongside Paul, 59, after Prue and Dame Mary Berry. During an appearance on ITV's This Morning, Nigella also shared that she was “really looking forward” to joining the team. What has Paul Hollywood said about Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off? Paul has sung Nigella’s praises ahead of her joining the programme, as he told the Radio Times that "she knows what she's talking about".

February 18, 2026 11:04 UTC

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February 18, 2026 10:08 UTC

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, arrives at the stadium prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic on February 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has confirmed that multiple Arsenal players will be unavailable for Wednesday night's Premier League encounter with Wolves. Wolves have endured a difficult season, collecting only one win and six draws from 26 matches thus far. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe Arsenal boss said on Tuesday: "He's fine. Mikel Merino Due to a stress fracture in his foot that needed surgery, Merino will be sidelined for an extended period.

February 18, 2026 09:35 UTC

Alexis Mac Allister is being linked with a move away from LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister’s father has responded to rumours that the Argentine midfielder could be of interest to Liverpool’s fierce rivals, Manchester United. United are said to be eyeing up midfield additions, with Mac Allister having been mentioned as a potential suitor. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAs such, exit rumours have started to grow, and when quizzed by WinWin on the speculation, Carlos Mac Allister replied: “Alexis is only thinking about Liverpool at the moment. That’s all.”It appears the Mac Allister camp are keeping their cards close to their chest, and understandably so. Should the Reds wait any longer, there’s a risk that Mac Allister will drag his contract down and leave on a free transfer in the summer of 2028.

February 18, 2026 09:14 UTC

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February 18, 2026 09:09 UTC

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February 18, 2026 08:36 UTC

Former colleagues of an “old school newspaperman” have reunited to mark his 90th birthday. Peter Ridley was editor of the Darlington & Stockton Times betweeen 1981 and 1992 and also previously serveas as an assistant editor at The Northern Echo. Peter’s daughters, Jane and Alison, organised a 90th birthday party for him at Darlington Cricket Club which was attended by a host of former colleagues. Guests at the bash included former Echo editors Allan Prosser and Peter Barron, legendary columnist Mike Amos, and Malcolm Warne who succeeded Peter as editor at the Times. He was an outstanding John North diary columnist for The Northern Echo and a fine editor and custodian of the Darlington and Stockton Times, whose traditions he cherished.

February 18, 2026 08:07 UTC

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February 18, 2026 08:01 UTC

HENLEY Hawks Women produced a powerful second-half display to turn a tight contest into a commanding 29-7 bonus-point victory at Sutton and Epsom in Championship South Division 1. The greasy ball and heavy ground made handling treacherous, with both sides struggling to keep hold as the contest opened at a ferocious pace. Nina Poletti quickly established herself as a dominant presence at the line-out, repeatedly claiming possession despite scrappy conditions. The scrum battle was equally combative with Henley driving Sutton backwards on more than one occasion, even if not always rewarded. Crucially, Henley secured a fourth try by Gen Moody to guarantee the bonus point, before closing out the match in composed fashion despite the unforgiving conditions underfoot.

February 18, 2026 07:19 UTC

“Musician KSI replaces Bruno Tonioli on the judging panel, joining Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon for the first set of auditions at Blackpool's Winter Gardens”. In September 2025, it was announced that Bruno Tonioli would be stepping down from his judging role on the show. Musician, YouTuber and boxer KSI will replace him as a permanent judge on Britain’s Got Talent, having appeared a few times in series 18 in Tonioli’s absence. Top 5 most successful UK talent show acts“I had such a good time last year and I can’t wait to see some more top talent. Will you be watching the new series of Britain’s Got Talent this year?

February 18, 2026 07:04 UTC