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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: 781-790Seventeen Suffolk women unite to create communal quilt for church fundraiser
A group effort led by Pamela Shephard produced a king-size quilt made from 1,575 hexagons over 18 months to raise money for covered seating at St Mary's Church in Nettlestead. The quilt will be raffled, with the draw set for March 28, 2026 and ticket sales closing on March 18.
Holme Wood memories sought for film about estate life
The Neighbourhood Project is gathering memories of Holme Wood to use in a short online video, and it is holding a memory bank event at St Christopher's Church on January 28 from 1pm to 2pm.
Cheltenham community hub reopens with overwhelming support
A former community centre in Cheltenham reopened on 17 January as Common Ground after volunteers helped complete the first phase of refurbishment, following a 35-year lease negotiated by Cheltenham Borough Council.
Kelsall is a charming village between Chester and Northwich.
Kelsall lies off the A54 between Chester and Northwich and is described as having pubs, walks and community facilities; Rightmove is reported as listing the average house price at £486,152.
45 homes approved for Small Dole village
Horsham District Council approved an outline application for 45 homes west of Shoreham Road in Small Dole on January 20, and at least 16 of the homes will be classed as affordable; the application was approved by ten votes to three.
Brick-building day to unite LEGO lovers of all ages and abilities
Brick Tour will host a brick-building event at Moulsecoomb Leisure Community Centre on Saturday 28 February from 10am to 3pm, featuring displays, interactive building activities and an afternoon relaxed session for accessibility.
Brand new £2m community centre opens in Kingsbrook, Buckinghamshire.
Housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson handed over the £2m Kingsbrook Community Hub to Kingsbrook Parish Council on January 17 as part of the Aylesbury development's wider S106 contributions, reported as nearly £100 million.
Longest-waiting cats hoping to find love at RSPCA centres
RSPCA Cymru is highlighting three long-stay cats — Lucky, Jim and Cariad — ahead of Dydd Santes Dwynwen to raise their profiles and seek permanent homes. The charity says each cat has particular needs and must be the only pet in a new household.
Wild women's hockey team warms hearts with winter donations
The Akwesasne Wild Senior AA women's hockey team beat the Maxville Roadrunners 5-4 and collected dozens of hats and mittens, donating them to Baldwin House and Riverview Manor.
Chicago lollipop man carries child across flooded road
Joe Sass, a crossing guard at Jamieson Elementary in Chicago, carried a child across a flooded intersection after a burst water main, and a WGN Morning News video of the moment has been widely shared.