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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: 261-270East Kilbride primary praised after HMIE inspection
His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education inspected Hunter Primary in September and rated the school 'very good' for leadership for change and for ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and 'good' for learning, teaching and assessment.
Bolton animals receive care as volunteers roll up their sleeves
Staff from Avove spent a volunteering day at Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter helping with dog walking, cattery cleaning and sorting charity shop donations; a pregnant cat was matched with a foster family during the visit.
Bolton's young people build confidence through outdoor challenges.
A group of eight 16–25 year-olds from Bolton completed the residential week of The King's Trust Team Programme at the Anderton Centre, taking part in activities such as high ropes, archery and axe throwing. The 12-week course, run locally by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, combines team challenges, community projects and work placements and leads to recognised qualifications.
Tottington vicar to walk 200km for charity despite a troublesome knee.
Rev Shirley Harrison of St Anne's Church in Tottington will take part in CAFOD's Big Lent Walk, aiming to cover 200km in 40 days to raise funds for clean water.
Community Wealth Building in Scotland bill has been passed by Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has passed the Community Wealth Building Bill, which asks councils, health boards and other public bodies to support the generation, circulation and retention of wealth in local economies; Scotland is reported to be the first country to legislate this model.
Wybourn Chatty Cafe praised by visitors for Sheffield support service
Visitors say the Wybourn Chatty Cafe in Sheffield offers peer-to-peer support and helps connect people to local advice services, and regulars describe it as a major help in a deprived area.
Skipton law firm formalises support for the military community.
Walker Foster has signed and registered the Armed Forces Covenant with the Ministry of Defence and says it will offer legal services and flexible employment measures for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families.
North East Wales rescue team marks Welsh Charities Week
North East Wales Search and Rescue paid tribute to its all-volunteer team during Welsh Charities Week, noting volunteers are on call 24/7 to assist searches for vulnerable and missing people across Flintshire, Denbighshire, Wrexham and parts of Conwy and Powys.
Wales Air Ambulance marks 25 years with Coffee and Cake fundraiser
Wales Air Ambulance will bring back its Coffee and Cake fundraiser in March to mark its 25th anniversary, and the charity says it needs to raise £13 million a year to keep helicopters and rapid response vehicles operating.
Olivier-nominated West End play Glorious! is coming to Eastbourne theatre
Glorious!, the Olivier-nominated West End play about Florence Foster Jenkins, will run at Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne from 17–21 February and stars Wendi Peters and Matthew James Morrison.