All news for 2023-02-28

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Real-life Sleeping Beauty naps for 22 hours a day and once slept for four days
Joanna Cox, 38, says she's a real-life 'Sleeping Beauty' as she battles to stay awake with the rare disorder that sees her unable to work and have a social life
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Gavin and Stacey stars return to Barry Island for new show in major TV comeback
Gavin and Stacey stars Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb - who played Pam Shipman and Mick Shipman respectively - are reuniting for new documentary series Alison & Larry: Billericay to Barry
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Millions should have received £600 energy payment by today - who should check
The £600 energy bill support payment for Northern Irish residents includes the £400 payment which is part of the UK-wide support scheme and an additional £200 in recognition of the country's dependence on home heating oil
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French football chief Noel Le Graet resigns amid sexual harassment investigation
The French Football Federation have confirmed boss Noel Le Graet has resigned from his post following allegations of sexual and moral harassment
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Anger as King's second cousin plans to charge dog walkers £60 to access estate
The King's second cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten has told locals dog walkers he plans to charge them for access to his Bridwell Park estate in Culm Valley, Devon. Lord Ivar said he was forced to make the decision due to mounting costs
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Mum finds 100-year-old Dairy Milk bar under floorboards in 'pristine' condition
A woman unearthed a 100-year-old Dairy Milk bar sleeve under the floorboards of her home, which she says appeared so 'pristine', it could be popped back on the shelves
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Princess Charlotte's sassy reaction when aide tried to take fan's gift off her
Prince William and Kate Middleton's daughter Princess Charlotte was once greeting royal fans alongside her parents - and her determined personality appeared to shine through
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England urged to recall former opener and drop "failing" Crawley for the Ashes
Zak Crawley is in the midst of a poor run of form and David Lloyd has urged England to drop him ahead of the Ashes and hand a recall to Haseeb Hameed
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Adele breaks down at Las Vegas residency over 'terrifying' show cancellation
Adele postponed her string of Las Vegas shows last year, and the ordeal still leaves her feeling 'terrified'
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'Hook up culture' ditched as half of young people say it's outdated
Finding the one seems more complex than ever with endless stages and unofficial dating but Gen Z no longer want to 'hook up' as half find the term totally outdated
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Family of four die in house fire after dad tried to 'bust window' to rescue kids
Two youngsters, aged eight and 10, and a 33 and 62-year-old all perished in the blaze that started around midnight local time (6am GMT) at a house in a neighbourhood in Frayser, Memphis, Tennessee
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Snow to hit England as Met Office reveals exact dates cold snap will fall
Snow is due to hit England as the country faces the threat of freezing conditions next month with the Met Office giving the dates Brits could be blanketed in the white stuff
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Mum says newborn's death after 'textbook' pregnancy helped her to get dream job
Helen and Chris Kowalkowski gave birth to beloved daughter Ruby after a 'textbook' pregnancy but complications led to the young tot tragically dying just days later
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Chelsea suffer huge injury blow ahead of Potter's two 'make or break' matches
Thiago Silva came off with a knee injury during Chelsea's 2-0 loss away to Tottenham on Sunday, leaving the defender out of Graham Potter's crucial upcoming games as he faces the prospect of being sacked
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New Man Utd bidder makes alternative offer that would see Glazers stay
A new bidder has entered the race for Manchester United, with Genevra Associates expressing an interest in taking a minority stake in the club, with the Glazers staying in control
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LookFantastic's Beauty Egg is on sale this weekend - but you’ll need to be quick
The must-have Beauty Egg from LookFantastic is on sale now - and you can expect nine, incredible beauty goodies from the likes of Elemis, Sol De Janeiro and Color Wow all inside
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Mikel Arteta remains coy on William Saliba and Gabriel after post-match shove
William Saliba was spotted shoving Gabriel Magalhaes following Arsenal's 1-0 win away to Leicester City on Saturday, and now Mikel Arteta has responded to the incident
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Liverpool announce record revenue and profit amid Champions League warning
The Anfield club made a £7.5m pre-tax profit for the most recent financial year but figures show how vital UEFA income and broadcasting money is to keeping last season's Champions League finalists sustainable
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Huge explosion as fire shuts down bridge causing commuter chaos as M90 closed
Six fire engines and other specialist teams are tackling a large fire in an industrial recycling centre after being called shortly after midnight at the M90 Friarton Bridge in Perth, Scotland
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EasyJet pilot did 360 turn so passengers could watch Northern Lights over the UK
Northern Lights sightings are rare but this week Brits were treated to an appearance of the Aurora Borealis over the UK - and one easyJet pilot didn't want passengers to miss out
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Molly-Mae's hair ruined as baby girl throws up in her extensions after makeover
Molly-Mae Hague is staying relatable after sharing a photo of her new hair extensions being wrecked after her baby girl Bambi threw up, joking: "Bambi knew it was fresh hair day"
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Beauty fans say they'll 'never buy mascara again' after trying £38 lash serum
Want longer lashes without forking out on extensions? A 'remarkable' serum has been receiving lots of praise for helping eyelashes grow quickly - and it's still in stock
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'I met Robert Downey Jr lookalike on first night out - age gap doesn't matter'
Sav Harrison, from Australia, fell in love with a man 22 years older than her at the age of 18 - and says it's 'not surprising' she went for an older man as her teen crush was Robert Downey Jr
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Andrew Tate sends message to Jake Paul from prison after Tommy Fury defeat
YouTube star Jake Paul lost to bitter rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia at the weekend, but controversial ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate has sent him some words of encouragement
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Zelensky warns crisis worsens in Bakhmut as 'Russian terror' dubbed 'pure hell'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian troops are "constantly destroying" anything his forces can use to "protect our positions for fortification and defence"