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Fermanagh workers to run Belfast Marathon for Cancer Focus centre
Fifteen employees from Killadeas-based Deane Public Works will run the 26.2-mile Belfast Marathon on May 3 to raise funds for the new Cancer Focus centre in Enniskillen, and Cancer Focus NI says ongoing funding is required to sustain the service.
University of Lancashire marks 10 years of training medical doctors.
The University of Lancashire's MBBS programme has produced 516 graduates over 10 years and trains students across its Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses.
Ryde Fire Station to open doors for community open day in April
Ryde Fire Station will host a community open day on Saturday 4 April from 10:00 to 16:00 with live demonstrations, activities for all ages and visits from other emergency services.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 101-110Gift of earrings helps raise more than £100 for Guide Dogs UK
Specsavers in Cirencester raised £110 for Guide Dogs UK after an optical assistant sold handmade earrings and the store hosted a visit from the charity's team.
Four women organising events to raise money for children's charities
Four women are running community events under the High Five Project to raise at least £500 for each of five children's charities by the end of 2026, and a Wine Tasting 'Call My Bluff' is scheduled for 7pm on Saturday 7 March at Fairford Community Centre.
Pakistani singer Saba Riaz delighted to perform in Blackburn.
Saba Riaz performed at Bangor Street Community Centre in Blackburn as part of a UK tour and said she was delighted to play to Pakistani audiences.
College receives recognition for supporting hedgehogs
One Sixth Form College in Ipswich was awarded Bronze Hedgehog Friendly Campus status by The British Hedgehog Conservation Charity after students supported Suffolk Prickles Hedgehog Rescue through volunteering and donations.
Martin Kemp was stuck in a lift before his Falkirk gig.
Martin Kemp was trapped in a lift for about an hour before a DJ set in Falkirk; a Scottish Fire and Rescue crew freed him and the performance started about an hour late.
Students complete firefighter-led IGNITE course and receive praise
Twelve students from Chichester College completed the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service's IGNITE course and were presented with certificates at a pass out parade at Bognor Fire Station on February 13.
High street coffee shop offers free public toilet access without purchase
Costa Coffee on Montague Street in Worthing has joined the Community Toilet Scheme, allowing public use of its toilets and baby-changing facilities during normal opening hours without requiring a purchase.
Bus operator raises nearly £58,000 for NHS charity after two years
Morebus raised £57,700 for the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity over two years to support patient care and services at Royal Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch hospitals.
Weston students raise £1,645.66 for RNLI at school fireworks night
Students at Hans Price Academy in Weston-super-Mare raised £1,645.66 for RNLI Weston through a school fireworks night and later visited the station to present the cheque and learn about the charity's volunteer rescue work.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Grimsby and Scunthorpe Telegraph on February 18, 2026.
This compilation lists local death notices and funeral arrangements published on February 18, 2026, and notes tributes paid to Karl Dyrda and Patricia Wright.