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By Charities Correspondent A heartwarming pen pal scheme is changing lives across the UK — with more than 15,000 letters exchanged to help combat loneliness. Shropshire-based charity Omega has reached the major milestone through its “Letterbox” programme, which connects volunteers with people who are elderly, vulnerable or socially isolated. Each
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By Mental Health Correspondent A fast-growing school mental health programme has now supported more than 10,000 children and young peopleacross the North West. The Hummingbird Project, run by Manchester charity MedEquip4Kids, delivers a free six-week course in schools designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and practical ways to
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By Charities Correspondent A lifeboat legend who has spent half a century saving lives at sea was given a surprise celebration — after being lured out on what he thought was a routine training exercise. Volunteer Bill Deans, of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), arrived at Aberdeen lifeboat station expecting
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By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A local electrical firm is being hailed as a quiet force behind a growing network of lifesaving equipment across Weston-super-Mare. AMS Electrical has partnered with community initiative Donate For Defib, which works alongside the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, to install public access defibrillators in
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By Community Correspondent Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting people and families affected by amputation or limb difference, is offering temporary workspace at its Paisley charity hub to businesses displaced by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow. The fire, which broke out on Sunday 8 March
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By Charities Correspondent Dog lovers from across the Midlands are being invited to enjoy a special afternoon tea this March – all while supporting people with physical disabilities. The charity Canine Partners, which trains assistance dogs for adults with physical disabilities, is hosting a Dog Friendly Afternoon Tea at its National
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By Charities Correspondent The The Salvation Army has launched a coffee van with a difference — serving drinks, conversation and support to students across the North West. Nicknamed the “Brew Van”, the mobile coffee shop will visit universities and student events across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. The aim is
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By Charities Correspondent A brother and sister have turned heartbreak into hope after launching a coffee brand in memory of their late dad — and they’ve already raised £2,000 for charity. Simon Smallwood, 37, and Steph Kelsey, 39, from Caerphilly created Rob’s Roast after their father Robin Smallwood
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By Charities Correspondent A UK charity tackling water poverty has completed its first clean water project of 2026 — and its first ever initiative in northern Nigeria. Hope Spring Water, based in Hereford, confirmed that a new borehole has been successfully installed in the community of Akwanga. In a blog post
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By Charities Correspondent Pierre Schoeman has been announced as a new ambassador for Wooden Spoon, the rugby charity dedicated to helping children and young people across the UK. The Scotland international, who is well known among supporters for his enthusiasm, determination and commitment both on and off the field, will
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By Community Correspondent Age Concern Hampshire has kicked off an ambitious five-year mission to help older people stay active, social and full of confidence — thanks to a major boost from The National Lottery Community Fund. The new project, called Living Well in Later Life, will deliver free exercise and wellbeing
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By pupils age 9 and 10 at Heron's Moor Good News Room Janet Williams visited Herons’ Moor Academy to speak to pupils about her career in journalism and the hobbies she enjoys in her spare time. During her visit, Janet explained that she is a member of the
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By Charities Correspondent A new wave of young volunteers is breathing fresh life into Save the Children charity shops — with under-25s signing up in record numbers and clocking up thousands more hours on the shop floor. In 2025 alone, volunteers poured more than 324,000 hours into running the charity’
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By Charities Correspondent B&Q has confirmed it has introduced stoma-friendly toilets across its stores nationwide, enhancing facilities to better support people living with a stoma. The improved toilets include thoughtful features such as hooks for clothing or bags, a shelf or flat surface for medical equipment, a disposal
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By Charities Correspondent It was meant to be a simple puncture repair. Instead, last week, The One Show delivered a jaw-dropping “One Big Thank-You” to Mike Grisenthwaite— the man who has helped thousands of children living with cancer get back on their bikes. With a little help from presenter Alexander
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By Charities Correspondent From dragging sledges to the South Pole to transforming the lives of vulnerable teenagers, Scottish explorer Craig Mathieson has now added a royal honour to his list of achievements. The founder of The Polar Academy has been awarded the coveted Polar Medal in the King’s New