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Mayor awards funds to community projects in Mansfield and Ashfield
Mayor Claire Ward has awarded £252,868 to Warsop Parish Council for Future Warsop and £228,634 to the Academy Transformation Trust Further Education for Let's Go Leamington from a £3 million Community Development Fund; both areas are among 10 neighbourhoods chosen across the EMCCA for targeted investment.
Hilsea Lido to reopen this summer after £7.75 million upgrade
Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth will reopen on May 2 after a roughly £7.75 million refurbishment; the site has been closed since 2022.
Horsham charity superstore opens as hundreds visit at launch
Hundreds of shoppers attended the opening of the expanded Camelia Botnar Foundation charity superstore in Horsham, which now occupies 11,000 square feet; proceeds will support the foundation’s vocational training for disadvantaged young people.
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Showing: 491-500Former West Belfast GP surgery to become Relatives For Justice centre
A planning application proposes converting the former Glen Road (Norfolk Parade) GP surgery in West Belfast into a Relatives For Justice community advice centre and offices, with neighbour consultation open until February 12 and no work reported to have started.
Cupcake Day returns to support the Ontario SPCA.
Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA returns on February 23, with cupcake parties, bake sales and treat-themed gatherings held in January and February to raise funds for the Cornwall and Region Animal Centre. The Ontario SPCA is a registered charity that is 100 percent donor funded.
Dunamanagh recalls 1985 Tyrone JFC win and a player’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United
A reunion in Strabane revived memories of Dunamanagh's 1985 Tyrone Junior Football Championship triumph and reunited former players, including Leonard Devine who spoke about playing for Hereford United against Manchester United in an FA Cup fourth-round tie.
West Belfast plan submitted to turn former GP surgery into a home for Relatives For Justice
An application has been lodged with Belfast City Council to change the former Glen Road GP surgery at 1a Norfolk Parade into a community advice centre and office for Relatives For Justice, with the neighbour consultation open until February 12.
Donkeys looking for love this Valentine's Day
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary at Wroxall says four 'Lonely Hearts' donkeys are available for adoption to help support lifelong care; adopters receive updates and photos from the sanctuary.
Rushden pet store supports Animals In Need with £769 donation
Gladwells Pet and Country Store in Rushden handed over a £769 cheque to Animals In Need after a Christmas fundraiser, and the charity reports rehoming 455 animals and helping 1,680 wildlife patients in 2025.
Valentine's appeal raises support for rescue animals in need of love
The RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford branch has launched its annual Valentails fundraiser, which lets donors reveal a mystery rescue animal and receive a Valentine's message on February 14 about how their support is helping an animal.
Cyprus Youth (K.L.N) launches campaign to support Cypriot Community Centre
Cyprus Youth (K.L.N) has launched a fundraising campaign to raise money for the Cypriot Community Centre, which was established in 1979 and provides services such as Meals-On-Wheels and elderly day care.
Raystede officially opens Haywards Heath charity shop
Raystede held an official ribbon-cutting at its new South Road shop, opened by the Mayor of Haywards Heath and the charity's chief executive. In the first weeks the shop welcomed about 8,000 customers and raised over £45,000, with proceeds supporting care for animals in Raystede's care.
Salop Leisure nearing its £10,000 fundraising target
Salop Leisure pledged to raise £10,000 for Severn Hospice and has raised £7,880 so far through events, a charity auction, sponsorship and donations tied to sales and tree sales.