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South West school pupils set new world record with over 38,000 acts of kindness
Pupils and staff from the Futura Learning Partnership completed 38,527 good deeds in a single day, more than doubling the previous world re…
Cumbernauld's St Mungo's Church to be rebuilt after fire
Following a fire that destroyed the landmark B-listed building last year, the Church of Scotland has confirmed plans to construct a new wor…
Over 1,300 volunteers help host the world's largest Irish music festival in Belfast
More than 1,300 people are volunteering their time to assist visitors at this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which is currently taking p…
Newcastle's ThirdBite charity food event raises £130,000 for Cancer Research UK
Organised by Cal and Siân Byerley of Restaurant Pine, the event brought together chefs from 20 Michelin-starred restaurants at Wylam Brewer…
Two people and a dog rescued by Kippford RNLI after being cut off by the tide at Sandyhills
A rescue crew from Kippford RNLI was dispatched to the coast near Sandyhills on Sunday after two people and their dog became stranded by th…
Bays of Harris community group secures £1m funding to purchase local estate
Bays of Harris Community Estate Ltd has been awarded over £1m from the Scottish Land Fund to buy a 27,181-acre crofting estate. After 14 ye…
Newcastle's 'book fairies' leave stories for children to find in Scotswood
Healthworks and the New Tyne West Development Company are hiding books around Scotswood to encourage local children to read and visit the D…
Fifty-five social homes approved for former Springburn football ground
Glasgow City Council has granted permission to build 55 social homes on the site of the former Petershill FC ground at Southloch Street. Th…
New inflatable waterpark opens at the Anderton Centre near Bolton
The North West Aqua Park has opened on Lower Rivington Reservoir, offering a floating obstacle course for up to 60 people at a time. Operat…
Hebburn man loses 15 stone and enters full-time work after health transformation
After a stranger's comment about his health prompted a lifestyle change, 26-year-old Reece May has lost 15 stone and transitioned from rely…
Hebburn man Reece May loses 15st and secures first full-time job
After struggling with weight gain following the loss of his parents, 26-year-old Reece May has lost 15st through a combination of lifestyle…
Team Scotland netball player Rachel Conway begins career as an NHS doctor
After competing for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, 25-year-old Rachel Conway is starting her first clinical placement in cardiolo…