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Fire cadets thanked after logging more than 3,000 volunteer hours
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Cadets logged 3,031 volunteer hours in 2025 and helped raise more than £18,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity.
Former city centre salon approved for conversion to flat
Planning permission has been granted to convert the upper floor of 73 Castle Street in Inverness into a two-bedroom flat, while the ground floor will be remodelled for retail use; a community council request to restrict future short-term lets was not included in the approval.
Five dogs looking for their forever homes from Many Tears Rescue
Many Tears Rescue has listed five ex-breeding dogs—Alexa, Evan, Venus, Rennie and Wendy—with notes on temperament, health and home requirements, and the charity provides contact details on its website and by phone for enquiries.
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Showing: 221-230Bury welcomes a new vintage 'third space' in the town centre.
Teal Tag Vintage, run by co-owners Ben Givan and Linda Persely, has opened a shop on The Rock in Bury selling 1990s and 2000s clothing, retro electronics and coffee; the pair expanded from online sales and a Liverpool market presence and opened their second location in November last year.
Dog with heart-shaped marking seeks forever home this Valentine's Day
Cooper, a five-year-old beagle at Dogs Trust Shoreham with a heart-shaped patch of fur, is available for adoption this Valentine's Day. The centre describes him as friendly, playful and making progress with positive muzzle training.
Church prepares to celebrate 150 years at heart of community
Egremont Methodist Church, opened in 1876, will mark its 150th anniversary with an exhibition on May 16 and two commemorative services on May 17, 2026.
Law firm marks 300th anniversary with £30,000 donation to Pilgrims Hospices
Furley Page marked its 300th year by donating £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices after a year of staff fundraising and community volunteering.
Construction firm raises £1,040 for cardiac charity
The south region team of Morgan Sindall Construction raised £1,040 for Heartbeat after 10 riders, including clients, completed a 110km charity ride around Purbeck.
Iconic Jubilee Clock lit to raise awareness for RSPCA Taylors
The Jubilee Clock on Weymouth Esplanade is lit in blue and white until Monday, February 16 to recognise RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre; the display is part of Weymouth Town Council's 2026 Light Up Scheme.
Charity shop and family support hub opens in Christchurch
Home-Start Wessex has opened a charity shop and family support hub at unit 11, Saxon Square in Christchurch; the space includes a retail area and a reading corner, will host activities like storytime, and will be open six days a week.
Mountain rescue team receives community grant for life-saving equipment
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team received a grant from Penrith Town Council and used it to buy satellite communications equipment and a portable defibrillator.
Mind Your Head Week: Prince William donates £5,000 to farmer Sam's walk of hope
Prince William donated £5,000 to support Sam Stables, a Herefordshire sheep farmer who began a 142‑mile walk on Feb 9 during Mind Your Head Week to raise funds and awareness for farming mental health; the fundraiser had raised over £21,000 by Feb 12.
Stourbridge charity shop celebrates official opening
Dudley Mayor Pete Lee officially opened Allaboard's new Stourbridge shop on February 5, and the store is the chain's 25th.