Owen Cooper becomes youngest Soccer Aid participant as players for 2026 revealed
The award-winning Adolescence star, 16, said being the youngest player to take part is a ‘real honour’.
Evening Standard 
Shop price inflation eases but food costs still 3.5% up on a year ago
Overall shop inflation fell slightly to 1.1% from January’s 1.5%, according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.
Call the Midwife boss confirms beloved BBC show won't return for Christmas special
The BBC show about midwives at Nonnatus House is taking a break after its latest series
The Mirror 
Call The Midwife star Helen George: ‘Real life is ugly’
George has starred in the popular BBC drama since series one.
Royal Mint gives Spice Girls fans what they really, really want with new coins
The Royal Mint said it anticipates ‘huge demand’ from fans looking to spice up their coin collection.
Families of children abused by nursery paedophile say failings ‘created perfect hunting ground for a predator’
Vincent Chan was jailed for 18 years for molesting young children in a campaign of sexual abuse dubbed “every parent’s worst nightmare”
The Independent 
Claudia Winkleman: ‘Total privilege’ to have Norton slot
The TV star said she is feeling superstitious about the show launching on Friday 13 and joked it is ‘going to have a freakishly short run’.
Woman's persistant itch was rare cancer - now she's telling others 'know your normal'
Laura Liddle was diagnosed with vulval cancer in July last year and now she is spreading the message of what to look for
WalesOnline 
Daily horoscope March 2, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign
Today's Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo is a chance for reset. It's a fresh slate for hard truths to be written on.
Metro 
Cycling in Dublin for commuting rises 50% as most residents back more bike lanes
Residents of Ireland’s five main cities want more space for cyclists, even at the expense of cars
The Irish Times 
Ministers must ‘get a grip’ on data centre applications, campaigners say
The Action to Protect Rural Scotland has published an interactive online map showing where data centres are planned.
Call the Midwife issues Sister Monica Joan health update as show favourites return
Call the Midwife welcomes back one much-loved family as Sister Monica Joan battles chronic kidney disease in upcoming BBC episodes.
Dad-of-nine attacked wife in Hollywood Bowl then threatened to kill manager
"Violent and abusive" James McDonagh threatened to put a glass in the face of a manager who stood up to him
Liverpool Echo 
Call the Midwife fan favourites return as Sister Monica Joan's health declines
Call the Midwife sees the comeback of popular characters as the nun's health continues to spiral following her recent diagnosis.
Parents demand answers over how nursery became 'perfect hunting ground' for paedophile
Families whose children attended the nursery at which paedophile Vincent Chan worked are set to meet the education secretary to demand reforms to safeguarding.
Sky News 
‘Extraordinary dignity’ of Sarah Everard’s family hailed five years after death
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said her senseless and devastating murder was a profound betrayal.