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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: 331-340Church prepares to celebrate 150 years at heart of community
Egremont Methodist Church, opened in 1876, will mark its 150th anniversary with an exhibition on May 16 and two commemorative services on May 17, 2026.
Law firm marks 300th anniversary with £30,000 donation to Pilgrims Hospices
Furley Page marked its 300th year by donating £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices after a year of staff fundraising and community volunteering.
Construction firm raises £1,040 for cardiac charity
The south region team of Morgan Sindall Construction raised £1,040 for Heartbeat after 10 riders, including clients, completed a 110km charity ride around Purbeck.
Iconic Jubilee Clock lit to raise awareness for RSPCA Taylors
The Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Esplanade is lit in blue and white until Monday, February 16 to recognise RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre; the display is part of Weymouth Town Council's 2026 Light Up Scheme.
Charity shop and family support hub opens in Christchurch
Home-Start Wessex has opened a charity shop and family support hub at unit 11, Saxon Square in Christchurch; the space includes a retail area and a reading corner, will host activities like storytime, and will be open six days a week.
Mountain rescue team receives community grant for life-saving equipment
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team received a grant from Penrith Town Council and used it to buy satellite communications equipment and a portable defibrillator.
Mind Your Head Week: Prince William donates £5,000 to farmer Sam's walk of hope
Prince William donated £5,000 to support Sam Stables, a Herefordshire sheep farmer who began a 142‑mile walk on Feb 9 during Mind Your Head Week to raise funds and awareness for farming mental health; the fundraiser had raised over £21,000 by Feb 12.
Stourbridge charity shop celebrates official opening
Dudley Mayor Pete Lee officially opened Allaboard's new Stourbridge shop on February 5, and the store is the chain's 25th.
Memories of horseriding pioneer sought for book
Friends and the Forres, Nairn and District Riding for the Disabled group are collecting pictures and memories of Les Clyne for a small book, and will hold a coffee morning on April 18 at Forres Town Hall to raise funds to cover a year of riding for a child.
Ipswich family saved by smoke alarms after house fire
A Castle Hill family escaped a house fire on 22 January after working smoke alarms woke them; firefighters rescued two kittens and the blaze was linked to a car jump-lead battery charger.