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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: 801-810Hamilton firm pledges £10,000 to back local Comic Relief challenge
Procast Group has donated £10,000 to Bravehearts Boxing Gym to support the 'Long Way Doon' Comic Relief run, which will see 15 participants run 400 miles over 10 days starting March 9.
Muddy Boots Nursery Gildersome raises £1,805 for young people with cancer
Muddy Boots Nursery in Gildersome raised £1,805 for Young Lives vs Cancer after selecting the charity as its 2025 partner; funds came from events including raffles, a bonfire night, a bake sale and a Teddy Toddle.
Burnley heritage project receives £185k boost
Building Bridges in Burnley has been awarded £185,454 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the three-year Roots and Horizons Heritage Project, which will explore the history of the Grade-II listed Canalside building and mark the charity's 25th anniversary.
Gorton Town Square extension has begun.
Work has started on the next phase of the Gorton Town Square programme to expand the square with accessible play equipment, seating and planting; construction is expected to finish in spring 2026 and is being delivered by Warden Construction.
Killamarsh Amateur Photographic Society brings exhibition to Crystal Peaks.
The Killamarsh Amateur Photographic Society meets Thursdays at 7pm at The Parish Suite in Killamarsh Community Centre, and members will display recent works in an exhibition at Crystal Peaks' central atrium from February 3.
Live music night in Wollaston to raise funds for playground goalposts
A fundraiser gig at The Britannia Inn in Wollaston is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, to support new goalposts at Kent Road Playground; organisers say the appeal has reached £460 of a £900 target.
WHRO presents The Story Exchange in Suffolk on April 30.
WHRO will present The Story Exchange at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on April 30, and organizers are accepting story submissions through WHRO's online form.
Nuneaton animal rescue founder finally receives award after legal case
Geoff Grewcock, founder of Nuneaton & Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, will receive a Borough Award of Merit after a council nomination was paused while he pursued legal action; he successfully overturned an abatement notice on appeal in 2024.
Sue Ryder's Christmas Treecycling scheme grows in Leeds after strong community support
Sue Ryder collected 1,446 real Christmas trees in Leeds and raised £23,342 through optional donations for palliative and bereavement care; the trees will be recycled into compost, wood chippings or to generate green energy.
Nearly 2,000 Christmas trees collected for hospice fundraiser
Julia's House raised £24,730 through its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme after collecting and recycling 1,850 trees across Dorset and Wiltshire into chippings for nearby farms.