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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: 761-770Children's wishes fulfilled after local Wish Tree initiative
Vertu Honda Truro's Wish Tree collected toys, toiletries and other gifts that were delivered to Little Harbour Hospice and distributed to children and families.
Hastings 'black flower seller' in postcard identified as Margaret Sullivan
Researcher Claudine Eccleston identified the woman shown selling flowers in an early 20th‑century St Leonards postcard as Margaret Sullivan; local records indicate Sullivan died in 1919 and some descendants have since contacted researchers.
Oxfordshire rescuer will 'dig deep' in Arctic ski race
Matt Ireland from Didcot will ski the 137-mile Nordenskiöldsloppet on 28 March to raise funds for Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire; he has trained by running more than 1,240 miles in the past year.
Runcorn club boosts mental health with miniatures and tabletop games
The Mindful Miniatures & Tabletop Games Club in Runcorn meets weekly to use miniature painting and tabletop games to support members' mental wellbeing, and it recently ran a six-week pilot course.
West Midlands Christmas tree recycling raises record sums
Charities across the West Midlands raised hundreds of thousands of pounds through Christmas tree recycling schemes despite disruption from Storm Goretti, with Birmingham Hospice reporting £153,000 raised from its collection.
Retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul
A roundup of ten European retreats that offer nature connection, creative workshops and wellbeing programmes, with examples from Montenegro, Greece, the UK, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Bosnia and Italy.
York veterinary practice marks 40 years serving pets and owners
S T Stead Veterinary Surgery in Acomb, York, is marking 40 years since opening in November 1985 under founder Tim Stead, and the practice has grown from its original two nurses to a team that now includes two veterinary surgeons, reception staff and eight nurses.
Leicester Mercury death notices list 'top bloke' among 22 remembered this week
The Leicester Mercury published 22 death notices this week, including Anthony Jarvis Dyer, described as a 'loving family man and top bloke', who died on 8 January 2026 aged 90. The notices include funeral dates, family requests and details of charities to which donations may be made.
County Durham town council funding helps deliver Christmas celebrations
More than £17,000 from Spennymoor Town Council’s Community Chest Fund supported Christmas parties, pantomimes, festive meals and doorstep Santa visits for schools, charities and neighbourhood groups in Spennymoor and nearby villages.
Heartfelt tributes to 22 people remembered in Gloucestershire death notices
This week's Gloucestershire death notices remember 22 people and list funeral dates, family wishes and requests for donations to charities.