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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: 191-200Ingleton Theatre Group stages Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime
The Ingleton Theatre Group is presenting its 38th production, a pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk directed by Liz Cartmell and Shelagh Fagan with production by Carl Lis. Around 100 volunteers are involved across acting, technical and support roles, and tickets are on sale at Ingleborough Community Centre or by phone.
Sheffield drummer to attempt four-hour African drumming challenge for Project 6
Steve Rivers will perform continuous West African drumming for four hours at Sharrow Community Forum on 28 February to raise funds for Project 6, and attendees may join in during the session.
Wirral project that rescues furniture from landfill is up for national award
The Refresh initiative in Birkenhead, funded by Magenta Living, has been shortlisted for the Environment award in the Travis Perkins Managed Services Better Together Awards; the project intercepted over nine tonnes of furniture destined for landfill in the last year.
Ashfield firefighters donate toys to families across the community.
Ashfield firefighters donated toys collected during Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's 2025 Christmas toy appeal, delivering items to Ashfield Play Forum and several local charities.
Rottweiler and German Shepherd mix puppy draws attention on TikTok.
A puppy named Duece, born to a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd and shown on TikTok by owner Chubbs (@ddsmcgees), attracted many viewers who commented on his appearance; the owner said the mother, Roxy, was adopted from a shelter while pregnant.
Keynsham pub raises almost £100,000 for charity in 12 months.
The New Inn on Bath Hill, Keynsham, raised £99,000 over 12 months for Operation Community Hamper and Dogs Friends as part of Craft Union’s 'Make It A Million' campaign, which raised £1,358,422 nationwide.
Runcorn community worker builds a career on stage and screen
Dean Crimp, a Runcorn community worker, is developing a theatre and film career while continuing work with DC Relentless MMA; he is also creating an immersive murder mystery company.
Clogher remains a town of tradition, trade and togetherness.
Clogher experienced the wettest January in 150 years, yet its main street and long-standing shops and services continued to serve the local community.
Dales wildlife charity faces losing its Horton-in-Ribblesdale home as MP offers support
Sir Julian Smith and Cllr David Staveley visited Craven Wildlife Rescue in Horton-in-Ribblesdale and expressed support as the Leeds Anglican Diocese considers what to do with the former school building that houses the charity.
Mountain rescue team thanks town council for £2,600 grant
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team received a £2,600 grant from Penrith Town Council to purchase communications equipment and a portable defibrillator.