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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: 861-870Swindon in South Staffordshire is described by residents as a wonderful community
Swindon, a small village on the edge of the South Staffordshire countryside, is described by residents and local business owners as having a close-knit, welcoming community.
Golf club raises nearly £13,000 for mountain rescue team
Carlisle Golf Club announced it raised £12,626 during 2025 for the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team through charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes.
Two fundraisers who endured harsh conditions meet in Sutherland
Jonathan Kemp, who began a 4,200km walk from Unst on 1 January to raise money for mental health charities, met fundraiser Chris Lewis while walking through Sutherland; Kemp has raised over £4,000 so far and aims to raise £80,000.
High Sheriff presents award to Redditch community volunteer
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Ian Smith, visited Inspire at Winyates Craft Centre to present a High Sheriff's Award to Karen Martin for her community work; Karen received a certificate and badge after being nominated by Redditch mayor Joanna Kane.
Strathcarron Hospice raises more than £10,000 from tree recycling campaign
Strathcarron Hospice received more than £10,137 after 569 real Christmas trees were collected and recycled through a community campaign, with donations made via JustHelping.
Historic Newcastle almshouse to become affordable homes.
Keelmen's Hospital, a Grade II* almshouse in Newcastle, has been awarded a £4.6m National Lottery Heritage Fund grant (matched by the council) to convert the building into around 20 affordable homes, with work due to start in March and first residents expected by Christmas 2027.
Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle to be restored after £4.6m grant
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £4.6 million to restore the historic Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle, which has been vacant since 2009; the project aims to create 20 affordable homes and include community heritage activities, with work expected to begin in March and finish by autumn 2027.
New vision being drawn up for Nottingham's future
Nottingham City Council is preparing a new city vision that will draw on local culture, sporting and scientific heritage and the arts. A public consultation is under way in January and the council has hired Arup to help develop the plan.
Psychic evening to raise funds for Ayrshire charity group
A psychic evening led by Jane Dawson will be held on Thursday 29 January at The Northern Way in Irvine to raise money for NODA, with tickets priced at £10 and all proceeds going to the charity.
Students launch new wildlife conservation group at Oaklands College.
Students at Oaklands College have formed the Oaklands Wildlife Society (O.W.L.S) to support campus biodiversity through hands-on conservation, education and volunteering, and the group is open to learners from all courses.