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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: 151-160Minute's silence held for former West Sussex county councillor Janet Mockridge
A minute's silence was observed at a full West Sussex County Council meeting on 20 February to honour Janet Mockridge, who died in January after serving 11 years as the councillor for Southwick.
West Sussex County Council to buy 12 new fire‑fighting appliances for £4.8m.
West Sussex County Council approved £4.8m from its fleet capital budget to replace 12 older pumping appliances in its 48-vehicle fire fleet, the council reported on February 20.
Charity praises Government's £88m funding package for foster carers
Fair Ways welcomed the Government's package of reforms backed by £88m aimed at increasing foster carers in England; the charity noted its local work including the Fostering Friendly Employer Charter and Portsmouth becoming the UK's first Fostering Friendly City.
Mayor's charity event at Ludlow Brewery raises funds for local good cause
More than 60 people attended Mayor Diane Lyle's quiz night at Ludlow Brewery, and the event raised more than £450 for Working Together Ludlow.
North Yorkshire seal pup causes road to be closed
A young grey seal pup was found lying in the middle of a Scarborough road on Thursday, prompting a temporary closure while British Divers Marine Life Rescue medics and local authorities returned the animal to the beach and monitored it.
Swale approves 2026/27 budget that protects vital local services
Swale Borough Council approved its 2026/27 budget and set the borough's share for a Band D property at £212.76, a 2.96% increase.
Swansea Building Society Continues Partnership with Prostate Cymru into 2026
Swansea Building Society will continue its Charity of the Year partnership with Prostate Cymru into 2026 after raising more than £25,000 in 2025; the Society also supported PSA screening events that tested 1,134 men and produced 63 urgent referrals that year.
Seal pup closes main road in Scarborough seaside town
A young grey seal pup was found lying in Foreshore Road in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on Thursday morning, prompting residents to stay with it and a temporary closure of the main road.
Ramadan prayer services and spaces to be held across Test Valley borough
Test Valley councillors awarded a £500 community grant to The Silk Route Charity to support a programme offering daily Ramadan prayers, extended night prayers and Eid gatherings at local venues.
Youth group to reopen later this month for children aged 8 to 12
Gibshill Community Centre will reopen its youth group for children aged 8–12 on Wednesday 25 February, with sessions from 6.15pm to 7.45pm and a completed adult-signed membership form required before attendance.