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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: 1041-1050Bristol is considering a bid to become UK City of Culture
Bristol councillors will meet on 20 January to decide whether to submit an expression of interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for UK City of Culture 2029; the council says the proposed bid would be rooted in grassroots culture and aim to address barriers to access.
St John's Burlington Methodist Church thanked for community fundraising festival
A community Christmas tree festival at St John's Burlington Methodist Church brought together local groups and visitors and raised £1,560 for Bridlington Hospital.
Animal Welfare Strategy launched by MP sets new national standards.
An Animal Welfare Strategy launched in December focuses on improving welfare for pets, farmed animals and wild animals.
Homes plan for former Halifax brewery site lodged
An outline application has been submitted to Calderdale Council to build 30 homes on the former Fountain Head Brewery site in Wheatley, with access proposed from Maltings Road and six homes expected to be affordable.
Eden Dock by Howells transformed Canary Wharf's dockside public realm
Howells' Eden Dock turned an underused Canary Wharf dock into a greener, accessible public space, using floating pontoons and a footbridge that required only two piled supports.
Blackburn welcomes home Hijrah Riders after 340-mile charity ride
The Blackburn Hijrah Riders completed a 340-mile Makkah-to-Medina charity ride and were welcomed at a celebration in Blackburn after raising more than £137,000 for people in Palestine.
Shrek The Musical Jr. comes to Northglenn as a family-friendly show.
A DreamWorks stage adaptation, Shrek The Musical Jr., is presented in Northglenn as a family-friendly comedy about an ogre who rescues a princess and learns self-acceptance.
Puffin rescued from Hove beach was likely blown off course
A young puffin found weak and exhausted on Hove beach is receiving care at an RSPCA seabird centre in Hastings after rescuers said it was likely blown off course by Storm Goretti.
Annual fireworks display returns to Whitehaven harbour
The annual fireworks display, postponed from December 2025, returned to Whitehaven Harbour on January 9 and drew large crowds; it is organised by Whitehaven Town Council.
Lost USB stick found in charity shop seeks owner
A USB stick containing family photos was found inside a second‑hand laptop case bought at a Weston Hospicecare charity shop; the Weston Mercury is holding the device and the article lists an email address for claim details.