Dursley Inner Wheel meeting features cake, laughs and a Women's Land Army talk
Members celebrated long-standing member Margaret Pimlott's 95th birthday with cake and donated food and toiletries to the local food bank.
2026/01/29
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Iran accused of campaign of revenge as doctors are arrested
Rights groups report that Iranian authorities have detained several doctors and healthcare volunteers who treated people wounded in recent protests, and at least one surgeon faces a charge that can carry the death penalty; the US State Department has called for their release.
2026/01/29
Bill Gates on AI, aid cuts and the fear of speaking out
In a Financial Times Rachman Review transcript, Bill Gates discusses rising child mortality amid falling aid budgets and describes a Gates Foundation–OpenAI pilot to bring AI tools into 1,000 African clinics starting in Rwanda.
2026/01/29
Former pub in South Ham to become community hub with £500k investment
The former Beacon pub on Kings Road in South Ham will be refurbished to house the Westside Community Association, with redevelopment due to begin in early 2026 and backed by more than £500,000 of investment.
2026/01/29
The Door invites young people to cook and share meals in Dursley.
The Door youth clubs are offering free weekly cooking sessions where young people cook together and eat the meals in Dursley; sessions take place Wednesdays at The Vibe and most Mondays at Cam Youth Community Centre.
2026/01/29
Ingleton stages Jack and the Beanstalk with more than 90 local participants.
Ingleton Theatre Group will stage Sue Mosley's Jack and the Beanstalk with over 90 community members involved, and a debut ticket sale on January 17 raised £420 for panto funds.
2026/01/29
Rawtenstall market begins long-awaited revamp and traders say it feels good
Work has started on a £4.2m regeneration of Rawtenstall Market, with traders temporarily relocated to cabins at Town Square and units in the bus station.
2026/01/29
Community centres start the year with a financial boost
Southern Water has awarded grants from a £30,000 fund to 14 community centres in the region, including Willingdon Trees, to help cover rising energy and operational costs.
2026/01/29
Valentine's balloon race to raise funds for hundreds of rescue cats
The Celia Hammond Animal Trust will run a week-long St Valentine's Virtual Balloon Race from 14–21 February to help cover feeding costs for about 750 rescue cats; each digital balloon costs £3 and proceeds will support care during the campaign.
2026/01/29
Town council to bring Park End Shelter back for community groups
Workington Town Council has begun restoring the Park End Shelter in Vulcan Park and aims to make the space available free to non-profit and voluntary organisations for workshops and events; work started on 26 January and is expected to take about eight weeks.
2026/01/29
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