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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: 121-130Dorset author's archives to be catalogued for public access
Dorset Archives Trust has launched a fundraiser to catalogue the archives of writer Sylvia Townsend Warner and place them in the public domain; the campaign seeks up to £25,000 by June 30 toward a total target of £48,000.
Donation helps care for more than 200 rescued animals
Severn Valley Rescue received a £400 donation from David Wilson Homes to help care for its more than 200 rescued animals, and the money has supported round-the-clock feeds for an orphaned donkey foal and an upcoming lung scan.
Bolton friends host charity night to support animal shelter
Ellie Gilligan and Ella Rand are hosting a charity night on March 7 at the Victory Reform Club to raise funds for the Destitute Animals Shelter in Northolt; tickets are £3 on the door.
Tomich Café quiz night to benefit Alness Heritage Centre.
A quiz night at Tomich Café on Wednesday, March 25 will benefit Alness Heritage Centre, which has been fundraising to protect its building and has passed £50,000 in donations.
Everest Base Camp trek turns steps into life-saving equipment for Salisbury
Salisbury resident Neil Tonge raised funds during an Everest Base Camp trek that have paid for a defibrillator at Barefoot Barns, with local groups helping with installation and training.
Friends who saved man from subway tracks nominated for Pride of Scotland award
Five friends who pulled a man to safety at Kelvinhall subway in July 2025 have been nominated for a Pride of Scotland bravery award.
Friends complete South West Coast Path and donate to community centre
Two friends from west Dorset finished walking the South West Coast Path after roughly 30 months and donated £700 to the Beaminster Yarn Barton Community Centre.
Fermanagh workers to run Belfast Marathon for Cancer Focus centre
Fifteen employees from Killadeas-based Deane Public Works will run the 26.2-mile Belfast Marathon on May 3 to raise funds for the new Cancer Focus centre in Enniskillen, and Cancer Focus NI says ongoing funding is required to sustain the service.
University of Lancashire marks 10 years of training medical doctors.
The University of Lancashire's MBBS programme has produced 516 graduates over 10 years and trains students across its Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses.
Ryde Fire Station to open doors for community open day in April
Ryde Fire Station will host a community open day on Saturday 4 April from 10:00 to 16:00 with live demonstrations, activities for all ages and visits from other emergency services.