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Games Talks Live returns to Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow in March
The Scottish Game Developers Association will run Games Talks Live across Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow from 24–26 March 2026, featuring lightning talks, networking and pitches from the SGDA Games Accelerator cohort.
Big Mac Day raises funds for the Children's Treatment Centre
Big Mac Day on February 1 returned to Cornwall and Lancaster, with proceeds from Big Mac sales at four local McDonald's directed to the Children's Treatment Centre, a community-funded agency marking its 30th anniversary in 2026.
Crossmaglen Square: residents and businesses invited to share views
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council will hold a public drop-in on 10 March 2026 from 4pm to 8pm at Crossmaglen Community Centre to gather views as part of a study to develop an Improvement Plan for Crossmaglen Square.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 941-950Community pantomime in Leyland hailed a 'magical achievement'
A free Snow White pantomime staged by The Base on Broadfield drew positive feedback and praise from organisers and the Mayor of South Ribble.
Community to be consulted on Gortgonis leisure and health hub plans
Mid Ulster District Council plans to consult the community on updated designs for the Gortgonis Leisure and Community Health Hub, with designs being finalised and engagement with site users planned in January.
13 adorable dogs and puppies up for adoption in Sussex need loving homes
Rescue Remedies is caring for Bleu, a seven-year-old Staffie in Sussex who has been rehomed twice and is described by volunteers as ready for a permanent home despite sometimes chewing his lead.
Free family games afternoon brings fun and togetherness to Oldbury
The Salvation Army in Oldbury will host a free Family Game Space on Saturday 24 January from 2pm to 4pm, offering board and table games for families of all ages to play and socialise.
What's On Roundup in South Leeds for 17–23 January 2025
A listing of community activities, sports fixtures and new groups across South Leeds for 17–23 January 2025, including a Belle Isle litter pick and Repair Café alongside weekend matches and police contact points.
Southwick honours its heritage and community spirit with a new awards plaque
Southwick Village Green Preservation Society, founded in 2019, has installed a new plaque recording its awards and community work preserving the village's heritage.
Nairn hotel reopens as Seabank House after refurbishment.
A long-familiar hotel on Seabank Road has reopened as Seabank House under owners Simon and Jen Foster after extensive refurbishment; the renovated bar, reception and a new café with lunch service led by chef John McCrudden are now open.
Plans propose 260 new flats near Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.
Developer CCP KWH 1 Limited has proposed two blocks of housing on land off Fourth Avenue, southeast of Princess Alexandra Hospital, totaling about 260 flats. The plans include roughly 264 studio units aimed at key workers, shared-ownership homes, communal facilities and a ground-floor commercial unit.
What's happening in your area: surgery refurbishments and local offers
A Colden Common craft fair is scheduled for Feb 7 with four class choices and tickets at £30, and Twyford Surgery is undergoing clinical-room refurbishments with no confirmed finish date.
Travel Review: I might not have found Jesus in Jordan but I felt my grandparents
A traveller visited the UNESCO-recognised Baptism Site (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) in October 2025 and felt a brief reconnection with grandparents who had visited in 1982. The article reports that Jordan is promoting faith-based tourism and aims to grow the sector to about $700m by 2035.