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Poole pet photographer given Small Business Sunday award
Sophie Matthews of Poole, who runs By Sophie Photography and began focusing on dog portraits in January 2025, was given Theo Paphitis' Small Business Sunday award at the ICC in Birmingham.
Community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall brings people together
A bi-weekly community singing group at Bedwas Workmen's Hall, run by Parklands Care Home with Inside Out Cymru, offers an inclusive space where attendees, including people living with dementia and their carers, have formed new friendships.
Shop hosting Coffee and Cake fundraiser for life-saving charity
The Wales Air Ambulance shop in Tenby will hold a Coffee and Cake fundraiser on Saturday 28 February from 12pm to 2pm as part of the charity’s 25th‑anniversary Coffee and Cake campaign, which runs through March and April to raise funds for its critical care services.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 841-850Colchester anti-racism groups launch series of music gigs to engage residents
Colchester Unite Against Racism and Stand Up to Racism Colchester have launched a 'Love Music, Hate Racism' gig series beginning Feb 27 with a fundraiser at The Minories Arts Centre; a March 14 event at Colchester Arts Centre and further dates are planned.
Defibrillator presented to Telford pub after six-year community campaign
A defibrillator was handed to The Wickets pub in Wellington after a six-year campaign that collected and sold more than 400,000 milk bottle tops to fund the equipment.
Swindon in South Staffordshire is described by residents as a wonderful community
Swindon, a small village on the edge of the South Staffordshire countryside, is described by residents and local business owners as having a close-knit, welcoming community.
Golf club raises nearly £13,000 for mountain rescue team
Carlisle Golf Club announced it raised £12,626 during 2025 for the Penrith Mountain Rescue Team through charity days, raffles, coffee mornings and quizzes.
Two fundraisers who endured harsh conditions meet in Sutherland
Jonathan Kemp, who began a 4,200km walk from Unst on 1 January to raise money for mental health charities, met fundraiser Chris Lewis while walking through Sutherland; Kemp has raised over £4,000 so far and aims to raise £80,000.
High Sheriff presents award to Redditch community volunteer
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Ian Smith, visited Inspire at Winyates Craft Centre to present a High Sheriff's Award to Karen Martin for her community work; Karen received a certificate and badge after being nominated by Redditch mayor Joanna Kane.
Strathcarron Hospice raises more than £10,000 from tree recycling campaign
Strathcarron Hospice received more than £10,137 after 569 real Christmas trees were collected and recycled through a community campaign, with donations made via JustHelping.
Historic Newcastle almshouse to become affordable homes.
Keelmen's Hospital, a Grade II* almshouse in Newcastle, has been awarded a £4.6m National Lottery Heritage Fund grant (matched by the council) to convert the building into around 20 affordable homes, with work due to start in March and first residents expected by Christmas 2027.
Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle to be restored after £4.6m grant
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £4.6 million to restore the historic Keelmen's Hospital in Newcastle, which has been vacant since 2009; the project aims to create 20 affordable homes and include community heritage activities, with work expected to begin in March and finish by autumn 2027.
New vision being drawn up for Nottingham's future
Nottingham City Council is preparing a new city vision that will draw on local culture, sporting and scientific heritage and the arts. A public consultation is under way in January and the council has hired Arup to help develop the plan.
