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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: 651-660Severn Hospice receives support from county squash players.
County squash players raised £1,550 at Shropshire Squash Club on 28 December for Severn Hospice, with £740 donated online and more than £150 added through Gift Aid.
Little Bird Baby Bank launches kindness project to mark anniversary
The Little Bird Baby Bank in Stratford will collect donated toys and gifts to provide birthday presents for children in need, with the project launching on 8 February to coincide with its seventh anniversary.
Transatlantic row led by businessman to support people with MND
Northamptonshire businessman Matt Sirrell will join a four-man team to row about 3,000 miles from La Gomera to English Harbour, Antigua, a challenge due to start on 12 December and expected to take around 40 days to raise funds and awareness for the MND Association.
Bus driver sacked after chasing thief prompts fundraising and petition
Mark Hehir was dismissed by Metroline after chasing a man who snatched a passenger's necklace; police said his use of force was proportionate and no charges were brought, and supporters have launched a GoFundMe and a petition calling for his reinstatement.
Bowmer + Kirkland appointed for £274m Castle Leazes student scheme
Bowmer + Kirkland will be the main contractor for a £274 million Castle Leazes student housing redevelopment in Newcastle after Gateway 2 approval; the project will replace 1960s-era accommodation of about 1,250 beds with 2,009 rooms.
Thrapston Primary School launches Forest School to support children's wellbeing
Thrapston Primary School has launched a Forest School as a nurture group for Year 1 pupils to support wellbeing and social skills, and the site was developed from an unused corner of the field with wide community donations.
Port Glasgow Community Hub thriving after £3.2m restoration
The Port Glasgow Community Hub, formerly the King George VI building, has recorded 2,606 visits from May to November 2025 since reopening after a £3.2m restoration that delivered an A+ energy rating.
Iron Age ghost ship from Poole Harbour revived with a sugar bath
A ten-metre Iron Age logboat dredged from Poole Harbour in August 1964 was conserved in the 1990s using a long sucrose (sugar) treatment and is now on display at Poole Museum.
Layton and Grange Park invited to help shape £20m plan
Residents of Layton and Grange Park are being invited to help decide how a £20 million Pride in Place investment, delivered over 10 years at about £2 million per year, is spent, with local events and an online survey available.
Sussex-based charity to open its tenth shop in Worthing
The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre will open its tenth shop at 27 Goring Road, Worthing, on February 6, 2026, with a donation day on February 5 starting at 10am.