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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: 291-300Dad to walk 20 miles from Edinburgh Castle to Gullane for charity
Gary Clydesdale will walk 20.8 miles from Edinburgh Castle to his hometown Gullane on May 2 to raise £2,000 for CHAS, and his wife Kirsty will join him.
Gift of Warmth campaign total nears $110,000
Seacoast Media Group readers donated $109,943.10 during the 2025–26 Gift of Warmth campaign, bringing the 20-year total to $1,248,592.75. The campaign, run with local community action partners, directs unrestricted funds to heating fuel and other winter emergencies.
ADHD talk in Nantwich explores experience and recovery
Andy Stone will give a 60-minute public talk on ADHD at Nantwich Youth and Community Centre on February 24, drawing on his lived experience and recovery and covering practical coping strategies.
Essex market draws hundreds to buy preloved parenting items
Hundreds of parents visited the Mum2Mum Market at Highwoods Community Centre in Colchester to buy and sell second-hand baby and parenting items. The event offered preloved prams, maternity wear, toys, clothes and other equipment.
Newcastle business celebrates 100th anniversary with year-long fundraising campaign.
H. Malone & Sons is marking its 100th year with 'Challenge 100', planning 100 fundraising and awareness challenges across 2026 to support Smile For Life. The launch included workshops where 15 young people tried plumbing and electrical activities at the company's Gosforth premises.
Positive news from Yorkshire on 15 February 2026
This round-up from Yorkshire reports a specialist charity bridal shop in Holmfirth offering pre-loved wedding dresses, and a North Yorkshire couple who say they have not argued in 75 years.
Five dogs seeking forever homes from Many Tears Rescue
Many Tears Rescue has published profiles of five dogs available for rehoming, each with brief notes on temperament and suitable homes; the article includes the charity's contact and donation details.
Apsley House: Major works begin to restore former museum and art gallery
Work has begun on Apsley House in Old Town, Swindon, a Grade II-listed former museum and art gallery that has been empty since 2020; the developer plans an artisan bakery, co-working spaces and a restaurant or bar, and the council says the project will protect the building's heritage.
Kendal aims to be the UK's first Town of Culture
Kendal has entered the government-run competition to be named the UK's first Town of Culture, which carries a £3 million award for a Year of Culture programme; a resident survey open until 26 February 2026 is gathering local input.
Apprentices at WHN share experiences during National Apprenticeships Week
WHN currently has nine staff undertaking apprenticeships, five of whom started this academic year, and apprentices shared their experiences during National Apprenticeship Week (Feb 9–15).