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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: 1111-1120Harcourt producers mourn loss of Cool Stores in Victoria bushfires
The Harcourt Cooperative Cool Stores were destroyed in recent Victoria bushfires, wiping out stored stock and equipment for many local winemakers and brewers; community fundraisers have raised more than $130,000.
Dog nearly put down gets second chance after stranger's decision
A Reddit user shared photos of a dog rescued one day before being put down; five years later the dog is healthier and the owner wrote that the dog "rescued me too".
Burnley man jailed after stealing from hospice shop
A Burnley man was jailed after breaking into Pendleside Hospice Shop on January 8 and taking about £1,000 of stock; he was arrested within 24 hours and later sentenced to a total of 52 weeks in custody.
Historian launches fundraiser to save Scrooby Pilgrim manor
A historian has launched an online fundraiser to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to try to purchase Scrooby Manor, the Nottinghamshire birthplace of two Pilgrim Fathers, after the current owners said they may sell the site to developers to fund their retirement.
Potato peeling competitions and fancy dress in the 1980s recalled
Photographs from the 1980s show potato peeling competitions, a fancy-dress day at the Summertown Barclays branch in 1989, and other local scenes such as a Henley Thames event and school visits to the Ashmolean.
Hospital team raise £251 in Christmas raffle for Headway
A dermatology team at Wye Valley Trust raised £251.12 at a staff Christmas raffle and donated the proceeds to Headway to support people with brain injuries in Herefordshire.
Evictions deadline for Nottingham services may see some flexibility
Nottingham community centres face a March 31, 2026 deadline to accept new city council arrangements or leave their sites, and the council says the date is needed for financial reasons. A community centre manager said talks after a council meeting left him feeling the date might be less rigid than before.
Wistaston Singers present first concert of 2026
The Wistaston Singers will stage a fundraiser concert for Cancer Research UK at St Mary's Church Hall on January 17, featuring local choirs, a handbell ensemble and soloists.
East Yorkshire charities can apply for up to £15,000 from Jane Tomlinson Appeal
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal has launched a £250,000 'Big Charity Giveaway' offering grants up to £15,000 to registered charities in Yorkshire, the Midlands and the Liverpool City region. Applications close on February 5 and successful applicants are due to be notified shortly afterwards, with awards scheduled for the week commencing March 2.
North Down UFU winter programme is underway.
The North Down UFU held a November meeting where Richard Lemon spoke about farm diversification and tree planting, and the group has a meeting set for 3 February with an annual day trip planned for 10 March 2026.