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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.
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Showing: 1081-1090u3a Luton marks 30 years with April anniversary event
u3a Luton is marking its 30th year in 2026 with a free anniversary event at Christchurch, Bushmead on Saturday 18 April; the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire will cut the celebration cake.
Worthing council invites proposals to develop key sites for the benefit of the community
Worthing Borough Council will open two council-owned sites — land at Brooklands Park and West Buildings Shelter — for development as part of a new investment programme. Expressions of interest are expected to launch in the next few months, with potentially more sites to follow in 2026.
Noticeboard: Wirral Globe guide to local events and clubs.
A round-up of community events and weekly activities across Wirral, noting a Neston Civic Society talk by photographer Roger Ellison on January 15 and a Wirral Hospice St John's Christmas tree recycling starting January 16.
Boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve set for replacement
Action for the River Kennet has launched a fundraiser to raise £44,000 to replace the worn wooden boardwalk at Stonebridge Wild River Reserve in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
Alhambra panto cast bring New Year cheer to Marie Curie Hospice
Members of the Alhambra's Snow White pantomime, including Sinitta and the Magnificent Seven, visited Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford ahead of a matinee to meet patients, families, staff and volunteers. The visit was intended to share New Year cheer and create lasting memories.
kidneyintelX.dkd completes three clinical integrations with US kidney clinics
Renalytix announced that its kidneyintelX.dkd test completed clinical integrations at three US kidney care practices during the last quarter of 2025, and initial testing volumes have started at all sites.
Clitheroe: Fresh plans for up to 115 houses on two plots.
Developers have lodged an outline application proposing up to 115 homes on two parcels of farmland off Henthorn Road in Clitheroe. The application is open for public consultation ahead of a decision later this year.
The club for new mums helping women make friends and earn money
The article reports on a club that brings new mothers together for social meet-ups and practical support. At a recent session the host, Abi, greeted attendees, pram parking was organised, alcohol-free bubbly was served, and Olivia of the TheyCare nanny agency offered childcare for an attendee's baby.
Local charity match: McDougall's claim first win at Faraday Road
McDougall's beat The Rest of the World 3-1 in the third annual Christmas charity match at Faraday Road, and the event raised £500 for Ovacom as part of Alec Thompson's fundraiser.
Charity shop staff thrilled as rare edition of The Hobbit sells for £3,000
A Stirling Oxfam shop sold a scarce 1968 Longmans Pleasure in Reading edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit for £3,000 after it was donated among children's books, and the sale raised funds for the charity.