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Greater Shankill growth plan launched with community leadership
The Shankill: A Plan to Grow report was published after co-design work involving residents, community groups and statutory agencies; Communities Minister Gordon Lyons welcomed the plan and implementation will be driven by a Local Action Group led by BUILD.
Medals revealed for Hope House Llangollen Canal Walk.
Limited-edition medals for Hope House Children's Hospice's 2026 Llangollen Canal Walk have been unveiled as hundreds of walkers prepare to trek a 10-mile route sponsored by DMR Plumbing & Heating LTD.
Wharfedale village creates a community vegetable garden
Villagers in Hawkswick used grant funding and permission from a local farmer to set up a community vegetable garden, and they planted 200 hedging whips and some specimen trees on February 21.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 321-330Nathan Murdoch opens exhibition honoring Peterborough's graffiti history
Diesel Streets: A Peterborough Wall Story opened at Peterborough Museum on February 7 and runs until May 23; the show features archival photos of the city's street art, new works by Nathan Murdoch, and an interactive installation inviting visitors to add their name to a train.
Daily routines in assisted living show what to expect.
Moving into assisted living usually brings structured daily routines that include personal care support, shared meals, medication reminders and social activities to help residents and families adjust.
Northumberland coastal community votes in favour of Neighbourhood Plan
A referendum approved the Longhoughton, Boulmer and Howick Neighbourhood Plan with 83% voting in favour and a 22.29% turnout; the plan will be used to help determine local planning and now moves to adoption by Northumberland County Council.
Every £5 ticket helps fund a winning community project on the night
The HEY Smile Foundation is launching Smile Soup, a community micro-granting supper in Bridlington on March 25; each £5 ticket sold is pooled and awarded to the winning pitch that evening.
Burnham Essex and Herts Air Ambulance shop moves to larger premises
The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance charity shop in Burnham has moved from number 50 Station Road to larger premises at 44 Station Road. The new store officially opened on March 6 with local officials and charity staff attending.
£2,000 handed to local charities by Enagh Seniors Group after 'Ermitrude' auction
Enagh Seniors Group raised £2,000 from the auction and related collections for the decorated cow 'Ermitrude' and donated £1,000 each to Foyle Hospice and Foyle Search and Rescue.
Alloa footballer raises funds to return to Rwanda
Madison Dunn, 17, vice-captain of Alloa Women FC, has launched a JustGiving page to fund a return trip to Rwanda with Scottish Football for Rwanda; the fundraiser has reached £290 of a £1,850 target.
German Shepherds enjoy walk through stunning Tidworth grounds in wet weather
More than a dozen German Shepherds and their owners joined a social walk at Tedworth House in Tidworth on February 1, hosted by German Shepherd Rescue South; the event raised £85.48 for the rescue.
Care home raises £600 for wildlife hospital close to their hearts
Millway House Care Home in Andover raised £600 through a Christmas raffle and presented the donation to Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital; the event was held during a mince pie and mulled wine gathering attended by residents, families and the Memory Choir.
Chichester District Foodbank expands support beyond food to build stronger futures
Chichester District Foodbank offers wider support alongside food parcels, including social groups, workshops and partner advice to help with wellbeing, skills and finances.