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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: 171-180Bennerley Viaduct: Bid to raise £50k for new footbridge relaunched
A charity has relaunched a campaign to raise £50,000 for a 14.6m footbridge beside Bennerley Viaduct; planning was approved on 15 January and the group has already raised £20,000.
Derby firms provide kit and custom tandem for Greg James's Comic Relief challenge
Two Derby businesses have supplied specialist kit and a custom-built tandem to support Greg James's 1,000 km Comic Relief cycling challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh between 13 and 20 March.
Polish veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Easter Ross
Otton 'Otto' Stainke, believed to be among the last Polish veterans who settled in Easter Ross after World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on 6 February with six local gatherings and a family reunion.
Ashbourne gains new charity shop as town sees renewed investment
Your Local Air Ambulance opens a new branch today in the Shawcroft Centre on Dig Street, following the Ashbourne Reborn town centre transformation; the charity said it responded to 548 incidents in Derbyshire over the past year.
Pub bingo night to support homeless charity
A bingo fundraiser at The Admiral Hardy in Weymouth will raise funds for Julian House on Wednesday, March 4 from 7pm to 9pm, with guest caller Michelle "Missy Moonbeam" Carpenter and prizes donated by local businesses.
Bournemouth studio launches new dance school
Urban Shanti, a community-focused studio in Boscombe run by Carmen Prince, has launched Salsa Kizomba Bournemouth with beginner classes and a weekly social while also starting a weekday home education provision; the studio relies on community fundraising to cover about £6,000 every six months.
USA hockey star wins gold after Kelces gift
Laila Edwards assisted in Team USA's 2-1 overtime Olympic final win and celebrated with family who were able to travel to Milan after a GoFundMe that included a $10,000 contribution from Travis and Jason Kelce.
Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its cage
A Las Vegas rescue group has been trying to capture Sam, a toucan that escaped from his cage in November and has been seen around the Los Prados neighborhood; rescuers report he now shows signs of poor condition and say they will take him to a veterinarian if he is caught.
Club's plea for crucial funds continues as thousands raised
Hereford Hockey Club is raising money to replace a 16-year-old pitch as part of a wider facilities project costing about £450,000; the fundraiser has passed £7,000 and the club needs to raise over £10,000 to unlock Sport England's pound-for-pound match funding.
Royal venue to host Open Iftar at Banqueting House for first time
Banqueting House in Whitehall will welcome hundreds from different backgrounds to break their fast for the first time in over 400 years as part of the Ramadan Tent Project’s Open Iftar 2026 programme, which brings people together across eight UK cities.