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Three generations of Cork family to host Daffodil Day fundraiser in cosy cottage.
Three generations of the Wallace family in Cork are reviving their long-running two-day coffee weekend to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society ahead of Daffodil Day on March 20.
Bingo night raises £636.50 for two animal charities
An evening of Bingo and Beagle Drive at Hensingham Rugby League Club on February 13 raised £636.50 to be shared between Flora's Fund and RSPCA Cumbria West, organisers said.
Hull 'pay what you want' food night brings people together
Cooperation Hull's weekly 'Waffle' pay-what-you-can night at the Lonsdale Community Centre was recently featured on the podcast 'Screw This... Let's Try Something Else'.
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Showing: 21-30West Sussex County Council to buy 12 new fire‑fighting appliances for £4.8m.
West Sussex County Council approved £4.8m from its fleet capital budget to replace 12 older pumping appliances in its 48-vehicle fire fleet, the council reported on February 20.
Charity praises Government's £88m funding package for foster carers
Fair Ways welcomed the Government's package of reforms backed by £88m aimed at increasing foster carers in England; the charity noted its local work including the Fostering Friendly Employer Charter and Portsmouth becoming the UK's first Fostering Friendly City.
Mayor's charity event at Ludlow Brewery raises funds for local good cause
More than 60 people attended Mayor Diane Lyle's quiz night at Ludlow Brewery, and the event raised more than £450 for Working Together Ludlow.
North Yorkshire seal pup causes road to be closed
A young grey seal pup was found lying in the middle of a Scarborough road on Thursday, prompting a temporary closure while British Divers Marine Life Rescue medics and local authorities returned the animal to the beach and monitored it.
Swale approves 2026/27 budget that protects vital local services
Swale Borough Council approved its 2026/27 budget and set the borough's share for a Band D property at £212.76, a 2.96% increase.
Swansea Building Society Continues Partnership with Prostate Cymru into 2026
Swansea Building Society will continue its Charity of the Year partnership with Prostate Cymru into 2026 after raising more than £25,000 in 2025; the Society also supported PSA screening events that tested 1,134 men and produced 63 urgent referrals that year.
Seal pup closes main road in Scarborough seaside town
A young grey seal pup was found lying in Foreshore Road in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on Thursday morning, prompting residents to stay with it and a temporary closure of the main road.
Ramadan prayer services and spaces to be held across Test Valley borough
Test Valley councillors awarded a £500 community grant to The Silk Route Charity to support a programme offering daily Ramadan prayers, extended night prayers and Eid gatherings at local venues.
Youth group to reopen later this month for children aged 8 to 12
Gibshill Community Centre will reopen its youth group for children aged 8–12 on Wednesday 25 February, with sessions from 6.15pm to 7.45pm and a completed adult-signed membership form required before attendance.
Highland school kitchen volunteer's tombola win raises a smile
A Mulbuie Hall coffee morning hosted by the Mulbuie and Ferintosh Parent Teacher Council raised £724.22 to be split between the council and a bid to install a defibrillator, and kitchen volunteer Mrs Lorna Yuill won a tombola prize.