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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: 471-480Canal restoration group adopts Earlestown station to restore its appearance
The Sankey Canal Restoration Society has adopted Earlestown station under Northern Railway's Community Station Adoption scheme and will deliver biodiversity, heritage and community activities at the site later this year.
Scottish funding backs kilt runners and pipe bands overseas.
Eighteen projects across six continents received grants from the Scottish Connections Fund to support Scottish culture, heritage, education and business links abroad; the round attracted 79 applications seeking a share of around £77,000.
Local stroke survivors group awarded certificate of recognition
A Hubberston and Hakin stroke survivors group that began in 2021 has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition by the Stroke Association; the group supports about 32 survivors and their families with recovery-focused activities.
Derby community centre to reopen after £332,000 investment
The King George V Community Centre in Littleover will reopen on Sunday 8 February after a £332,000 refurbishment funded by the Community Ownership Fund, Derby City Council, Sport England and the National Lottery.
Andover College students to climb the O2 to raise money for Andover Memory Choir
Five students from Andover College will climb the O2 in London on March 13 to raise money for the Andover Memory Choir, which supports people living with dementia.
Town centre housing scheme in Worthing is set to begin construction
Roffey Homes has completed the first stage of buying the Union Place site and construction of the 216-home Union Gardens development is due to start within weeks.
Illustrator shares Bridport's history through town sketches.
Terry Whitworth, a semi‑retired illustrator, has been posting weekly watercolour sketches of Bridport landmarks with brief historical notes since March last year.
Queen Victoria Hospital advances digital care in Minor Injuries Unit.
The Queen Victoria Hospital's Minor Injuries Unit adopted the Archie EPR system three months ago and reported reduced paper use and a 99.5% rate of patients treated within four hours in December 2025.
New values-led forum launched to support Basingstoke businesses and charities
The #StrongerTogetherForum, a values-led membership group, was launched in Basingstoke by former Gazette editor Mark Jones to connect businesses, charities and community organisations and increase social impact; more than 70 people attended the launch.
RRCA improves water habitat at Cooper Marsh.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority is creating new ponds and channels within Cooper Marsh's main impoundment to add open water habitat, with excavation work scheduled to finish by March 15.