BAM UK & Ireland reports the Passivhaus-certified Dunfermline Learning Campus cut energy consumption by about 48% and lowered energy bills by £433,392 in its first year, while a councillor reported some pupils felt uncomfortably hot in parts of the building.
The Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson, visited the Ulverston Blue Light Hub to meet crews from Cumbria Fire and Rescue, Cumbria Police and the North West Ambulance Service and thanked them for their dedication.
Sean Kirtz says his yoga practice and the Hindu principle of ahimsa guide an approach to animals as sentient lives deserving care, respect and protection; he prioritises veterinary care, education, and plans to open an animal shelter.
Weymouth-born pianist Ben Waters will perform with his full 10-piece band at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday 30 January at 8pm, with tickets priced at £30. Proceeds are reported to support Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust, a Dorset charity that helps local cancer-related organisations and young bowel cancer patients and their families.
Sajid Javid’s new memoir, The Colour of Home, recounts being arrested as a teenager for cheating slot machines and describes a strict family upbringing that included physical punishment; it also traces his later career from banking into senior government roles and charity work.
The Bourne End branch of South Bucks Hospice is closed for refurbishment from January 25 and is expected to reopen later in February. Donations are being directed to the Marlow and Beaconsfield shops.
Tim's Singers and associated community choirs raised a total of £12,554.91 for Forest Holme Hospice through fundraising activities across 2025.
Cancer Research UK is seeking volunteers to support the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12 April 2026, with roles at Cheer Points and the Post-Event Village.
A music teacher pleaded guilty in Mandurah Magistrate's Court to 15 charges relating to sexual offences involving a boy who was 12 and later 13, the article reports. She was arrested and charged while on maternity leave; the next court steps are undetermined at this time.
Russian strikes injured at least 15 people in Kyiv and Kharkhiv, and Ukraine reported emergency power outages as damage to energy infrastructure increased.
