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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.
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Showing: 951-960Swaffham's regeneration has been successful and more projects are planned
MP Terry Jermy toured Swaffham with local and national partners to view completed and ongoing heritage restorations, and attendees identified further projects including the Market Cross Café, the Break Charity Shop and the Town Pound for the next phase of investment.
Spiderman plans to cheer up Holt after moving there
Jordan Rayner, 24, who is known as the North Walsham Spiderman, has moved to Holt and says he plans to appear there to cheer up a town he describes as 'miserable'. He has dressed as the character for more than four years and has supported local fundraising and events.
Crawley Town loanee feeling nostalgic as he prepares for return.
The winger has rejoined Crawley Town on loan from Peterborough United and says he feels "nostalgic" after reuniting with teammates, including Danilo Orsi. He says he is fit and ready to contribute and has been encouraged by the fans' reaction.
Banarasi brocade panels decorate Jain community hall in Kolkata
Sangha Bhawan is a 1,672-square-metre Jain community centre in central Kolkata designed by Spaces and Design, using Banarasi brocade panels, natural materials and an earthy palette to reflect Jain values.
Stafford hospice launches Firewalk fundraiser for local care.
Katharine House Hospice will hold a Firewalk at Stafford Rangers on Friday 27 March to raise funds for local hospice care; registration is £25 and participants are asked to raise £100.
Norwegian maritime charity gifted electronic navigation technology
Redningsselskapet will install electronic navigational charts and voyage-planning services across its 59 search-and-rescue vessels. Navtor is supplying NavBox devices and its NavFleet fleet management tool to the charity free of charge.
Adoption: Find out more at a special online event
Adoption Matters will take part in Big Adoption Day and is hosting an online information event at 7pm on January 21 to explain adoption through Voluntary Adoption Agencies.
Guardian's Hope appeal raises more than £1m for charities opposing hatred
The Guardian's Hope appeal raised £1,035,000 from more than 10,000 readers to support five grassroots charities that work to counter social division, racism and hatred.
Derby care home to reopen as residential home for children and young people
Derby City Council has approved plans to convert a former Ashbourne Road care home, empty since 2020, into a residential home for up to four children aged seven to 17 with 24-hour staff cover.
Dogs Trust says more dogs to be rehomed despite hundreds finding homes last year
Dogs Trust Leeds rehomed over 500 dogs in 2025 and says many more remain in its care, with the charity expecting demand to continue into 2026.