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Fermanagh workers to run Belfast Marathon for Cancer Focus centre
Fifteen employees from Killadeas-based Deane Public Works will run the 26.2-mile Belfast Marathon on May 3 to raise funds for the new Cancer Focus centre in Enniskillen, and Cancer Focus NI says ongoing funding is required to sustain the service.
University of Lancashire marks 10 years of training medical doctors.
The University of Lancashire's MBBS programme has produced 516 graduates over 10 years and trains students across its Preston, Burnley and Westlakes campuses.
Ryde Fire Station to open doors for community open day in April
Ryde Fire Station will host a community open day on Saturday 4 April from 10:00 to 16:00 with live demonstrations, activities for all ages and visits from other emergency services.
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Showing: 61-70Sutherland events this weekend and into next week
Listings of community events across Sutherland include coffee mornings, quizzes, film screenings and workshops scheduled from Friday through next Thursday.
Wolverhampton charity invites fundraisers to join annual 10K fun run
Compton Care is the named charity partner for the Wolverhampton 10K on Sunday, March 29, and is offering a limited number of free charity places with a minimum £175 sponsorship target.
Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Meon Valley host community fayres, bingo and garden events.
Vintage Rose Events will hold a free Mind, Body and Spirit Fayre at Jubilee Hall on March 1, and Wickham Community Centre will screen the film "I Swear" on February 19 with £5 tickets.
County Durham man crowned first ever Gritter Driver of the Year
Gary Lawson, 62, of Crook, has been named the UK's first-ever Gritter Driver of the Year after 40 winters driving gritters and snowploughs for Durham County Council as part of Econ Engineering's Grit and Glory Awards.
Supporting stronger communities across Scotland with funding
The Scottish Government and the STV Children's Appeal awarded 32 community projects across Scotland a share of £300,000 to support grassroots organisations. Dundee community centre Boomerang received almost £6,000 to extend support for its Cosy Café worker over winter.
Ingleton Theatre Group stages Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime
The Ingleton Theatre Group is presenting its 38th production, a pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk directed by Liz Cartmell and Shelagh Fagan with production by Carl Lis. Around 100 volunteers are involved across acting, technical and support roles, and tickets are on sale at Ingleborough Community Centre or by phone.
Sheffield drummer to attempt four-hour African drumming challenge for Project 6
Steve Rivers will perform continuous West African drumming for four hours at Sharrow Community Forum on 28 February to raise funds for Project 6, and attendees may join in during the session.
Wirral project that rescues furniture from landfill is up for national award
The Refresh initiative in Birkenhead, funded by Magenta Living, has been shortlisted for the Environment award in the Travis Perkins Managed Services Better Together Awards; the project intercepted over nine tonnes of furniture destined for landfill in the last year.
Ashfield firefighters donate toys to families across the community.
Ashfield firefighters donated toys collected during Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's 2025 Christmas toy appeal, delivering items to Ashfield Play Forum and several local charities.
Rottweiler and German Shepherd mix puppy draws attention on TikTok.
A puppy named Duece, born to a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd and shown on TikTok by owner Chubbs (@ddsmcgees), attracted many viewers who commented on his appearance; the owner said the mother, Roxy, was adopted from a shelter while pregnant.