Lifestyle & Society · Oct 20, 2026
The Met Office named the first storm of the 2026 to 2027 season on October 20, warning of gusts up to 70 mph and travel disruption during the October half term. Families and councils face a squeeze as schools, transport operators and coastal communities prepare for heavy rain and strong winds.
Lifestyle & Society · Oct 14, 2026
A new BBC Arts documentary led by Queen Camilla uses personal stories to argue that reading can support mental health, rehabilitation and community belonging. Broadcasters and partners say the film will tie into the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026.
Lifestyle & Society · Oct 9, 2026
The Royal National Mòd opened in Glasgow on October 9, 2026, with organisers reporting record entries and a programme that foregrounds Gaelic education, youth participation and a broad fringe across the city. The nine day festival is being pitched as both a cultural celebration and a booster for local venues and Gaelic visibility.
Lifestyle & Society · Oct 4, 2026
A major local authority in England has unveiled a new winter outreach and social connection programme aimed at older people living alone, responding to fresh data showing a notable rise in solitary households and worsening mental health over the past year.

Sports & Entertainment · Sep 21, 2026
Presley Gerber, the model and eldest child of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died aged 27 in Los Angeles. His family has confirmed his death and asked for privacy as the medical examiner investigates the cause.

Lifestyle & Society · Sep 17, 2026
Britain is moving towards restricting social-media access for children under 16, adding to a global push for stronger age checks and online protections as families debate how much of childhood should take place on a screen.