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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: 301-310Rescue puppies visit Aston Villa training ground and charm players
Four rescued Cocker Spaniel mix puppies from Birmingham Dogs Home visited Aston Villa's training ground and have been reserved for adoption; older dogs Rory and Aspen also met the players and remain available for rehoming.
Cambridge to offer early in-person voting ahead of local elections
Cambridge has been chosen as one of five councils to pilot early in-person voting, with three hubs open on 30 April, 1 May and 2 May ahead of the 7 May local elections; the council says approved digital technology will be used to prevent double voting.
Nottinghamshire funeral notices include mum remembered for 'infectious laughter'
A weekly roundup of 13 funeral notices from Nottinghamshire lists upcoming services and tributes, including Julie Hackett, a mother described as having 'infectious laughter', and several requests for donations to charities linked to the families.
Holiday in Cambodia raises $33,753 for Baldwin House
Real estate agent Anna Russell raised $33,753 through the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Cambodia Challenge, with $27,003.93 designated for Maison Baldwin House to support women and children fleeing abuse.
Cats seeking 'forever homes' at RSPCA North East adoption centre.
Thirteen cats are currently listed for rehoming at the RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre in Middlesbrough, and the centre uses a virtual matching process to pair applicants with animals.
Glynn Luznyj becomes Staffordshire Chief Fire Officer after 30 years
Glynn Luznyj, who began as a trainee at Newcastle Fire Station in 1996, has been appointed Staffordshire's Chief Fire Officer and will succeed Rob Barber when he retires in June; his selection was unanimously approved by the Police, Fire and Crime Panel.
Tea towel showing Littlemore's history raises funds for playgroup
A Littlemore playgroup sold more than 400 tea towels printed with local historical photographs to raise funds in 1988, with each towel sold at £2.25.
Hedgehog walk in North East invites families to join this spring.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust, with Aardman’s Timmy Time characters, is running a family-friendly Hedgehog Walk from March 30 to April 30 asking participants to cover 3km to raise funds and awareness for falling hedgehog numbers.
Council reminds locals of £90k winter support scheme as cold snap approaches
Inverclyde Council said its Warm Hand of Friendship scheme has granted nearly £90,000 to 59 local organisations and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for the coming weekend.
Village shop that relocated to nearby town receives MP's approval
Ben Goldsborough, MP for South Norfolk, visited Vickie's Parkinson's Charity Shop after it relocated from Chedgrave to Loddon. The shop has raised £224,000 for Parkinson's research and aims to reach £250,000.