Peeblesshire Foodbank to host coffee morning this weekend
Peeblesshire Foodbank is set to host a coffee morning this weekend.
Good news from Scotland
The Forth Awards 2026 recognises local heroes
The Forth Awards 2026 has recognised local heroes in the Edinburgh area.
CGI volunteers travel from across the UK to help Port Glasgow community garden
CGI volunteers travelled from across the UK to lend a hand at a community garden in Port Glasgow.
Taylor Wimpey volunteers support Polbeth and West Calder’s community garden
Volunteers from Taylor Wimpey have been supporting a community garden in Polbeth and West Calder.
Local Samaritans volunteer honoured for exceptional dedication to supporting the Ayrshire community
A local Samaritans volunteer in Ayrshire has been honoured for their dedication to supporting the community.
Forth Local Hero Award for Lisa Petrie – The NEN
Lisa Petrie has received a Forth Local Hero Award.
Charity Spotlight: Parkinson’s exercise coach completes gruelling fundraiser
A Parkinson's exercise coach has completed a gruelling fundraising challenge.
Heroes Lisa Petrie and Rocco Wood honoured at Forth Awards alongside music stars
Two local heroes, Lisa Petrie and Rocco Wood, were honoured at the Forth Awards alongside music stars.
Praise for volunteers who make huge difference to Fife rail station
Volunteers at a Fife railway station are being praised for the big difference they make there.
Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year
A Labrador named Sgiath from the Scottish Highlands has been named animal of the year by a charity for sniffing out the invasive carpet sea squirt. Trained by her owner, marine ecologist Dr Texa Sim, the dog helps locate colonies that can smother native species. The dog is thought to be the first in the UK trained for this work.
Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
Rare banknotes donated to a British Heart Foundation shop in Edinburgh were sold at auction for more than £85,000. Volunteers spotted the collection's potential value and passed it to specialist auctioneers Noonans, who waived their commission. The proceeds will support the charity's heart and circulatory disease research.
Festive market at Archerfield to raise funds for Leuchie respite charity
A festive market is being held at Archerfield to raise money for the Leuchie respite charity.