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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: 551-560Time to Talk Day at Park Lane Stables brings people together.
Park Lane Stables in Teddington will host a Time to Talk Day on Friday to encourage open conversations about mental health; founder Natalie O'Rourke and volunteer Naomi Ghafoor say the event offers a low-pressure community space for visitors.
Octogenarian fundraiser says anyone can help at any age.
Louis Spencer, 86, has spent 13 consecutive years collecting for Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal after the charity cared for relatives; he often stands in supermarkets wearing a yellow vest and has raised thousands of pounds to support end-of-life care.
Common Ground Project launches to strengthen peace, inclusion and community leadership
The Common Ground Project, led by the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations and supported by PEACEPLUS, launched to promote inclusion, support newcomer communities and develop community leadership across Northern Ireland and the border region until October 2028.
Scarlett returns to Hastings gymnastics club after a brain bleed.
Scarlett visited Hollington Gymnastics Club in Hastings as part of her recovery after a brain bleed, and the club’s fundraisers have raised £957.30 to support her rehabilitation.
The Grove Theatre sees higher attendance in 2025 season
New seating and a mix of professional and community events helped The Grove Theatre attract larger audiences in 2025, including nearly 35,000 people for its December pantomime and £11,800 raised for Breast Cancer Now.
Jeremy Corbyn to speak in Luton as part of Your Party leadership campaign
Jeremy Corbyn will speak at Bury Park Community Centre in Luton on the Your Party leadership campaign tour from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, and will be joined by local figure Waheed Akbar, who has secured the local endorsements needed to stand as a candidate.
Tickets now on sale for Heath Bookshop festival in Kings Heath
Tickets are now on sale for the Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival, which will run 35 events across Kings Heath and is supported by National Lottery Project Grants through Arts Council England.
St Helens legends Sculthorpe and Roby presented with heritage certificates
Paul Sculthorpe and James Roby were presented with Great Britain Heritage Certificates at the annual Lions lunch, which was sponsored by Ellis Rugby and supported by the RFL and Rugby League Cares; Sir Billy Boston received a standing ovation at the event.
Community centre opens in village and organisers call it a 'dream come true'
The Jim Bell Community Centre opened on February 2 in Rainford to provide a new home for Rainford Table Tennis Club and space for other community groups; funding came from local donor Andy Bell and Sport England.
Fundraising walk raises more than £3,200 in memory of Eileen Watters.
A memorial walk in Derrygonnelly on December 6 raised £3,219.25 and €46.47 for Cancer Connect’s Devenish Dragons in memory of Eileen Watters.