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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: 141-150Crook gritter driver marks 40 years as a winter hero
Gary Lawson of Crook has driven gritters for Durham County Council since 1986 and was presented with an award by manufacturer Econ for 40 years of service, during which he has helped rescue people, livestock and emergency vehicles.
Nuneaton woman's Crufts qualification feels 'something from another planet'
Anna Maksymowicz of Nuneaton will take her adopted dog Mela to Crufts after Mela's journey from being a stray and spending years in a Polish shelter; Crufts begins at the NEC Birmingham from March 5.
Defibrillator installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe.
A new defibrillator funded by local donations has been installed outside St Philip's Community Centre in Radcliffe and registered on the national database The Circuit.
Community group PEP hosts networking event after move to Blackburn
People Empowering People (PEP) held a public networking event at Bangor Street Community Centre after relocating from Accrington, welcoming local organisations, leaders and residents to discuss volunteering, leadership and representation.
Veterinary practice celebrates 10 years and new ownership
Merthyr Tydfil Vets for Pets has marked its 10th anniversary and is now owned by veterinary surgeon Katie Miller, who took over in November.
Young dad nominated for Pride of Scotland Award after raising £150,000 for sick children
Samuel Bell, who founded Samuel's Smiles and has raised more than £150,000 for children with rare conditions, has been nominated for a Pride of Scotland Special Recognition Award.
£15 bag found in charity shop turns out to be designer Aspinal
A woman bought a cream Aspinal of London bag and matching purse for £15 at a charity shop and later had the set authenticated by the maker; similar items typically retail for several hundred pounds.
Fly-tipped farmer fundraiser tops £54,000
An online appeal for a Herefordshire farmer affected by illegal dumping has passed £54,000, and the organiser plans to withdraw and hand over the funds in late February or early March. The Environment Agency has also announced new waste-crime enforcement measures, including a drone squad and screening tools.
East Belfast community centre to be regenerated by council
A council committee approved a DUP proposal on Feb 20 to progress a capital build project for Braniel Community Centre and its outdoor space, and the decision will go to full council in March.
64 almshouses for over-55s are being built in Blackfriars
JTRE London has broken ground on 220 Blackfriars, a scheme that will provide 64 low-cost independent homes for people aged over 55 and is owned by Southwark Charities; the site will include shared spaces, a garden and a community centre.