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Make a Difference Awards 2026 opens nominations for local heroes
The BBC has launched the 2026 Make a Difference Awards and opened nominations, with entries closing at 17:00 GMT on 31 March and winners to be announced at events in September.
CCR Energy partners host relaxed networking event at Wales Week London 2026.
CCR Energy is hosting a relaxed networking event with Troup Bywaters + Anders and Rees Worx on 24 February 2026 at Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP in London as part of Wales Week London 2026.
Church services in Bexhill and Battle for 1 March.
A listing of Sunday and weekday services across churches in Bexhill and Battle, noting times for St Peter's, St Michael's, St Augustine's and others on 1 March; several churches also list midweek masses, community groups and online broadcasts.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 361-370Memory of a Buckie legend to be honoured at a community ceremony
A plaque for Emil Wojcik will be unveiled at Buckie Thistle Function Hall this Saturday at 12 noon, and the community is invited to attend an event featuring music and remarks.
Blackpool girl completes 1,000-mile run for children's charity and plans more
A 15-year-old from Blackpool completed a 1,000-mile running challenge and raised £650 for Make-A-Wish UK; she says she will continue fundraising with marathon training and other events.
Fundraising folk concert CD now on sale at Wyeside
Fifty live CDs from a John Kirkpatrick and Sue Harris concert on October 2, 2024 are being sold at the Wyeside for £12 each, with proceeds supporting the venue's live music programme. The Wyeside's next folk fundraiser is scheduled for Friday 27 February and will feature Pete Coe with support from trio Culverake.
Northumberland Haunted Museum hopes to open in Amble seaside town
Paranormal writer Michele Liddle plans the Northumberland Haunted Museum in Amble to record local folklore, culture and history rather than provide jump scares, and has launched a £25,000 crowdfunding appeal with the aim of opening by late spring or early summer.
Hiking: I met my husband and we raised our baby in a tent
They met while hiking after a brief three-minute conversation, and the article reports they later raised their baby while living in a tent.
Search for 'handsome chap' after charity shop discovery
A woman in Wirral found an old passport photograph tucked inside a purse she bought for 50p at a charity shop and has launched an appeal, reported in the Liverpool Echo, to try to return the image to its owner.
Ayr community stalwart shaves off hair to raise funds for Ayrshire Hospice
Phyllis Young shaved her hair to raise funds for the Ayrshire Hospice and donated her hair to Ami Wigs.
Charity shop where everything is £1 in Wallasey offers many pre-loved items
An Age UK shop in the Cherry Tree Shopping Centre, Wallasey, prices every item at £1 and is reported to be well stocked with clothes, bric‑a‑brac, books and media.
Residents invited to join workshops to discuss Castlefields' future.
Community wellbeing workshops are planned in Castlefields, Runcorn on March 11, 18 and 25 to gather resident views; they are organised by Wellbeing Enterprises CIC with Plus Dane Housing and are open to all local residents.
Six rescue cats in Swindon are seeking forever homes.
The Cats Rescue charity in Swindon and Gloucestershire has six foster cats looking for permanent homes, with some animals requiring outdoor access and specific household conditions such as no young children.