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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: 1021-1030Coventry is quietly becoming one of the UK's most liveable cities.
Coventry is drawing attention for its active arts scene, plentiful green spaces and improving housing, while strong transport links and relative affordability support a balanced city lifestyle.
Family launch GoFundMe to bring dog to wedding
A family has started a GoFundMe to cover specialist transport, paperwork, veterinary checks and pet-friendly accommodation so their dog can attend a wedding away from home; the campaign has drawn both support and some online criticism.
Coach aims to make football accessible for everyone in Cambridgeshire
Phil runs a range of disability football sessions across Cambridgeshire and is fundraising to buy specialist wheelchair football equipment to expand sessions and form a team.
Wiveliscombe Community Centre seeks volunteers for coffee mornings
Wiveliscombe Community Centre has appealed for volunteers to help with Friday coffee mornings, Saturday tabletop sales, DIY tasks and to replace its long-serving secretary; organisers invited interested people to the AGM on January 29 and provided an email contact.
Amateur clubs bring joy in first round of the Challenge Cup
Community amateur rugby league clubs played first-round Challenge Cup ties across the UK, with Bedford Tigers winning their first-ever match in the competition and Aberavon becoming the first amateur Welsh club to win a Challenge Cup tie.
Kampala celebrates King Charles III with a tribute to nature
A reception at the residence of British High Commissioner Lisa Chesney in Kampala marked King Charles III's 77th birthday with an exhibition of wildlife photography and a focus on UK‑Uganda cooperation on climate and nature during COP30.
Kampala celebrates King Charles III with a tribute to nature
The British High Commission in Kampala hosted a King's Birthday reception that highlighted wildlife and nature, featuring images from the Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year and guests from Uganda's government, diplomatic corps, business and civil society.
Fire and Rescue Service opens public consultation on new Community Risk Management Plan
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has opened a public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan, inviting residents, businesses and partners to provide feedback; the consultation runs until Friday, January 30, 2026.
Therapy riding centre launches fundraiser to feed ponies through winter
Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre in Blairhall has launched a 'Feed a pony, fuel a dream' fundraiser aiming to raise £1,000 for extra winter feed for its seven ponies; the campaign had raised £60 at the time of publication.
Former addict now runs the same rehab centre where he detoxed
Jeremy Palmer completed a detox on 15 June 2012 and has been sober for thirteen years; he now works as Supported Housing Team Leader at Burlington House, the same facility where he recovered.