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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: 251-260Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Bunny Run invites schools to join in March.
Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough is inviting schools, nurseries and clubs to take part in a Bunny Run during March to raise funds for patient care; registration is free and participants receive bunny ears and an event pack.
1000 miles complete and the Big One conquered as teen continues fundraising
Fifteen-year-old Rebecca Crombie completed a 1,000-mile running challenge for Make-A-Wish UK and climbed the 235ft Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach to raise funds for Shelter; she is now training to run a marathon to benefit ACCT UK.
The Regis School community hub event sees over 100 attendees
The Phoenix Centre's January Community Hub brought together more than 100 local people, with students running stalls and a first-ever book swap that collected over 1,300 donated books.
St Michael's Hospice receives £2,000 from cycle challenge
St Michael's Hospice was presented with a £2,000 cheque after a local cycle challenge, and the hospice's community fundraiser thanked the club and participants.
West Sussex Mind Kilo Sale in Southwick offers bargains and supports mental health
West Sussex Mind will hold its first Kilo Sale at Southwick Community Centre on Saturday 21 February 2026 from 11am–3pm; visitors pay by the weight of selected second‑hand clothes (£20 per kilo) and all proceeds will support the charity.
Peatland restoration project launched for Fermanagh and Omagh
A €19.2 million PEAT+ project led by Ulster Wildlife was launched on World Wetlands Day to restore peatlands across Fermanagh and Omagh, with restoration work planned at 19 priority sites over three years.
Wolverhampton awards highlight success stories of care-experienced children and teens
The City of Wolverhampton Council's I Awards at Grand Station celebrated achievements by care-experienced children and young people, with special honours for Jenson, Scarlett Russell (runner-up), Lily Morris and Miran Mohammedi.
Green energy projects: Researchers invite Shetlanders to share views
Researchers from the universities of Bath, Cardiff and Strathclyde will hold two workshops in Shetland on 27 and 28 March to gather local views on hydrogen and offshore energy; each session will include about 15 participants and offer a £60 honorarium.
Walsall poet prepares for 10k Winter Run to raise funds for cancer research
Walsall poet Ryan, who was severely ill two years ago, is preparing to run a 10k Winter Run and has raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK so far.
Newcastle Pride 2026 line-up announced with Nadine Coyle and Katy B
Organisers have announced the line-up for Newcastle Pride 2026, with Nadine Coyle and Katy B confirmed as headliners for the Pride Arena in Times Square on July 25 and 26.