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1. Ed Davey turns Lib Dem fire on Labour in London as he seeks 'historic' wins in May local elections

   Liberal Democrat leader ramps up his party’s campaign as it seeks to gain control of its fourth London council

2. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, February 26, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini

3. Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Kai Havertz latest news and return dates

   Gunners hopeful of good news ahead of Chelsea showdown

4. Why Oman should be on your radar for some glorious late-winter sun

   Nature, beaches, culture and uninterrupted sunshine — a winter trip to Oman is a no-brainer, says Suzannah Ramsdale

5. Harry and Meghan to visit World Central Kitchen’s Middle East headquarters

   The Sussexes have travelled to Jordan at the invitation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu.

6. Gorton and Denton to vote in by-election that could determine Starmer’s future

   The Greens have sought to pitch themselves as the only option for anti-Reform voters.

7. Have London house prices really become more affordable?

   A new report compared average salaries to local house prices in London and the UK. The findings were... mixed

8. Your dream break just got cheaper: Here's how to claim up to 30% off Hilton's fly and flop holidays

   Dreaming of a sweet escape? This is how savvy travellers are saving on Hilton Resorts breaks

9. Pizza Express to venture into chicken with launch of Mac & Wings brand

   It will roll out its new Mac & Wings delivery brand to more than 300 sites across the UK from Tuesday March 3.

10. Alan Carr and Amanda Holden TV show ‘helps drive Corfu searches on Rightmove’

    Rightmove said that searches for Corfu jumped by 173% in January, compared with the same period a year earlier.