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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: 661-670Dorset veteran begins two-month Atlantic row in drag
Sean Phelps and Jonny Towers have set off from Lanzarote to Antigua in a 3,200-mile Atlantic Dash, rowing in drag to raise funds for the Samaritans and Care After Combat.
MPs accept natural polymers as a plastic replacement
MPs at a Parliamentary event accepted natural polymers — with participation from Xampla — as credible alternatives to single‑use plastics. Speakers said UK regulations do not yet fully recognise these nature‑based materials.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue thanks residents after thousands raised for charity
East Sussex Fire and Rescue thanked residents after a series of Christmas events raised several thousand pounds for The Fire Fighters Charity, including in excess of £7,500 at Eastbourne and £4,542.32 at Preston Circus in Brighton.
Family days out, cinema screenings and theatre shows in the coming week
A local listings roundup details exhibitions, family attractions, fundraising events, cinema screenings and theatre performances across West Norfolk for the coming week.
January good causes remembered from 2011, 2016 and 2018
In Januarys 2011, 2016 and 2018 local people, schools and groups raised funds and made donations to charities and community services, with notable contributions including £2,300 for East Anglian Children's Hospices and a £550 donation to Cancer Research UK.
Sheffield walk of fame adds late referee and 'pram' fundraiser
Sheffield's Legends Walk of Fame will add six new names, including members of Pulp, the late referee Uriah Rennie and fundraiser John Burkhill; Rennie's plaque is due to be unveiled on 2 February.
Large Welsh primary school in Cardiff praised by Estyn
An Estyn inspection praised Ysgol Treganna in Canton for its caring, inclusive community, strong leadership and high‑quality Welsh language provision; inspectors reported most of the 659 pupils make good progress and that wellbeing support is a standout strength.
Miyawaki micro forest planted in West Craven
Around 850 native trees were planted using the Miyawaki method on Pendle Council land beside the Spring Mill development in Earby, with local primary pupils taking part in the planting.
Princess Royal visits Peterborough volunteer fire brigade
The Princess Royal visited Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade on Wednesday, January 28, to mark the brigade's 140th anniversary, meeting serving and former firefighters and touring the station. She viewed vintage engines, a graffiti mural by Nathan Murdoch and the brigade's fundraising Santa sleigh.
Business surgery offers free one-to-one support to local entrepreneurs.
Brighton and Hove City Council will host a free bi-monthly business surgery on 17 February at the Jubilee Library's Business and Intellectual Property Centre where entrepreneurs can meet the council's small business ambassador; the programme links attendees to council services, the Brighton and Hove Growth Hub and BIPC support.