Experts say cold, unsettled weather across Europe is likely to send larger numbers of visiting birds to relatively mild Scottish winters, a trend noted ahead of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch on January 23–25.
A photo roundup of Norfolk school and college activities from Januarys 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2019, showing classroom projects, cultural celebrations and a new community games area.
Owners of Farm Cottage Boarding in Harwood will sleep in their dog hotel on Saturday 7 February to raise funds for Edenfield-based Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary.
Basingstoke College of Technology has launched a 75th‑anniversary campaign asking former students to share memories and inviting alumni to two evening events on March 3 and March 10 (6–8pm).
Bury Hospice has served the local community for 35 years and relies on local businesses for financial gifts, volunteering and in-kind support, while statutory funding covers about 17% of its annual costs.
Four runners completed a 34-mile ultramarathon on January 17, running between St Catherine's Hospice charity shops and raising about £3,000 after surpassing a £1,000 target; local supporters lined the route to cheer them on.
The Newhaven Enterprise Zone Community Fund has £18,000 available to charities and not-for-profits based in Newhaven, with a priority for organisations that have not previously received funding; applications are open until 12pm on Friday, February 20.
A US aviation safety campaign group told a Senate subcommittee that the Air India Boeing 787-8 involved in the June Ahmedabad crash had a long record of technical and electrical problems dating from early 2014; India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading an ongoing inquiry with assistance from US and UK agencies and Boeing.
Mark Carney told the World Economic Forum that the rules-based international order is undergoing a "rupture" and urged middle powers, including Australia, to band together.
Australia observed a national day of mourning for the 15 victims of the 14 December Bondi attack, with memorials, wreaths and community acts of kindness such as children cooking meals.
