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Games Talks Live returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow in March
The Scottish Game Developers Association will run Games Talks Live across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 24–26 March 2026, featuring lightning talks, networking and pitches from the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort.
Big Mac Day raises funds for the Children's Treatment Centre
Big Mac Day on February 1 returned to Cornwall and Lancaster, with proceeds from Big Mac sales at four local McDonald's directed to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency marking its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Crossmaglen Square: residents and businesses invited to share views
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will hold a public drop-in on 10 March 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre to gather views as part of a study to develop an Improvement Plan for Crossmaglen Square.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 111-120Former city centre salon approved for conversion to flat
Planning permission has been granted to convert the upper floor of 73 Castle Street in Inverness into a two-bedroom flat, while the ground floor will be remodelled for retail use; a community council request to restrict future short-term lets was not included in the approval.
Five dogs looking for their forever homes from Many Tears Rescue
Many Tears Rescue has listed five ex-breeding dogs—Alexa, Evan, Venus, Rennie and Wendy—with notes on temperament, health and home requirements, and the charity provides contact details on its website and by phone for enquiries.
Coat of Hopes begins five-week journey across Isle of Wight
The Coat of Hopes has started a five-week tour across the Isle of Wight carrying more than 700 community-made patches; it will remain on the island until Monday 16 March.
Racehorse Grace A Vous Enki wins 10th straight at Larkhill Point-to-Point
Grace A Vous Enki secured a tenth consecutive victory at the Combined Services Point-to-Point at Larkhill on February 8, winning the Coronation Gold Cup, at an event held to raise funds for SSAFA.
Kelvedon Rotary president donates £1,000 to St Helena Hospice.
Ed Smith, outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Kelvedon & District, donated £1,000 to St Helena Hospice after visiting its Highwoods site in Colchester and learning about funding pressures facing the sector.
Charity shop find: man bought a £22 espresso machine and was surprised by its online price
A man says he paid £22 for a Calphalon espresso machine at a Goodwill charity shop and later found similar models listed online for several hundred pounds.
Chuckle Brothers legend to visit Bradford for charity challenge
Paul Elliott will visit Bradford next month as part of a UK-wide fundraising ride from John O'Groats to Land's End, aiming to raise £40,000 for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal.
Catch the Ace strengthens youth support in Cornwall
Catch the Ace Cornwall has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cornwall and local groups to direct fundraiser proceeds to senior care and youth programs.
Scottish community saves thousands as woman grows pre-loved clothing charity.
Perth-based Social Flock, started by Rachael Esdale in 2020, distributed 2,800 pre-loved clothing packs last year (valued at about £150 each) and reports saving the community roughly £449,000; the charity has expanded into Highland Perthshire with a £2,000 grant from the Enchanted Forest Community Fund.
Two more play areas receive new equipment in refurbishment scheme
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has installed new play equipment at Arlott Drive in South View and at Two Gate Meadow in Overton as part of its ongoing play area refurbishment programme, with further sites set for later phases.