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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: 561-570Donation of £3,000 completes Your Local Paper Winter Appeal
A reader donated £3,000 to the Your Local Paper Winter Appeal, bringing the total to £10,000 and allowing £1,000 to be given to each of three local charities.
Belfast Charitable Society transformed apprenticeship training in Belfast
The Belfast Charitable Society began placing children from its Poor House into apprenticeships from the late 18th century and, after 1827, the Ladies' Committee led by Mary Ann McCracken introduced welfare checks and new skills training for those apprentices.
Sutton Coldfield bakery Silver Tree to open new outlet at Thorpe Estate.
Silver Tree Bakery will open a third outlet at the Thorpe Estate near Tamworth on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, after the estate received a £50,000 Rural England Prosperity Fund grant to convert a redundant agricultural building.
Former West Belfast GP surgery to become Relatives For Justice centre
A planning application proposes converting the former Glen Road (Norfolk Parade) GP surgery in West Belfast into a Relatives For Justice community advice centre and offices, with neighbour consultation open until February 12 and no work reported to have started.
Cupcake Day returns to support the Ontario SPCA.
Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA returns on February 23, with cupcake parties, bake sales and treat-themed gatherings held in January and February to raise funds for the Cornwall and Region Animal Centre. The Ontario SPCA is a registered charity that is 100 percent donor funded.
Dunamanagh recalls 1985 Tyrone JFC win and a player’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United
A reunion in Strabane revived memories of Dunamanagh's 1985 Tyrone Junior Football Championship triumph and reunited former players, including Leonard Devine who spoke about playing for Hereford United against Manchester United in an FA Cup fourth-round tie.
West Belfast plan submitted to turn former GP surgery into a home for Relatives For Justice
An application has been lodged with Belfast City Council to change the former Glen Road GP surgery at 1a Norfolk Parade into a community advice centre and office for Relatives For Justice, with the neighbour consultation open until February 12.
Donkeys looking for love this Valentine's Day
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary at Wroxall says four 'Lonely Hearts' donkeys are available for adoption to help support lifelong care; adopters receive updates and photos from the sanctuary.
Rushden pet store supports Animals In Need with £769 donation
Gladwells Pet and Country Store in Rushden handed over a £769 cheque to Animals In Need after a Christmas fundraiser, and the charity reports rehoming 455 animals and helping 1,680 wildlife patients in 2025.
Valentine's appeal raises support for rescue animals in need of love
The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford branch has launched its annual Valentails fundraiser, which lets donors reveal a mystery rescue animal and receive a Valentine's message on February 14 about how their support is helping an animal.