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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: 731-740Boogie-woogie musician Ben Waters to play rock and roll fundraiser.
Weymouth-born pianist Ben Waters will perform with his full 10-piece band at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday 30 January at 8pm, with tickets priced at £30. Proceeds are reported to support Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust, a Dorset charity that helps local cancer-related organisations and young bowel cancer patients and their families.
Voices raise more than £12,500 for hospice
Tim's Singers and associated community choirs raised a total of £12,554.91 for Forest Holme Hospice through fundraising activities across 2025.
Cancer Research UK asks for volunteers at Brighton Marathon
Cancer Research UK is seeking volunteers to support the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12 April 2026, with roles at Cheer Points and the Post-Event Village.
Bury launderette: Three fire engines respond to small fire
Three fire engines from Bury Community Fire Station attended a small fire at the Laundry Service launderette on Parkhills Road on Monday evening; crews brought it under control within an hour and no injuries or evacuations were reported.
Council upgrading and replacing community noticeboards across St Helens.
St Helens Borough Council will refurbish or replace all community noticeboards across the borough, with work starting 26 January and due to finish by 31 March 2026. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has provided £75,000 to support the scheme.
East Croydon bike racks saved after Southern Rail reverses removal plan
Southern Rail has confirmed it will retain and upgrade the Billinton Hill bike racks at East Croydon after campaigners opposed a planned removal; work to fence and improve the cycle parking began January 26 and is expected to finish later in the week.
Corby YouTuber captures locksmith trapped in customer's car and rescued
A Corby locksmith called a fellow YouTuber after becoming stuck inside a customer's 2004 Nissan Micra on January 21, and he was freed about 40 minutes later by his partner, Yas.
Scarborough hospice cuddle beds bring comfort in final moments
Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough has two specially designed cuddle beds funded by local fundraising, which have helped patients and their loved ones rest together and share final moments.
Essex splash park planned as part of £20m Canvey Island revamp
A £20 million government-backed revamp of Canvey Island includes a new children's splash park and investment in the nearby Canvey Lake.
North East pupil awarded Gold Blue Peter Badge after basketball surprise
Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields, received a Gold Blue Peter Badge at a Newcastle Eagles match after raising over £2,000 for mountain rescue and helping to lead a local Christmas toy appeal.