Bexhill craftspeople raise amazing sum for two local charities
Craftspeople in Bexhill have raised a sum of money for two local charities. The fundraising effort was reported by SussexWorld.
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More than a church: His Place opens its heart to Hastings community while fighting to save its historic home
His Place is opening its doors to the Hastings community. The venue is also fighting to save its historic home.
Can blue poo reveal how smart you are?
University of Southampton researchers are asking people across the UK to take part in a Blue Poo Test, which tracks how quickly blue-dyed muffins are digested alongside online brain games. The project aims to better understand how gut health may connect with how the brain works.
Salon raises £1,353 for cause close to heart at 22nd anniversary fundraiser
A salon marked its 22nd anniversary by raising £1,353 for a cause close to its heart. The fundraiser took place in Basingstoke.
Singing Bus Driver in running for top award
Iain Strachan, known as Eastbourne's 'Singing Bus Driver', has been shortlisted for Top National Bus Driver at the UK Bus Awards 2026. Passengers have gathered a large folder of compliments about him, and he often sings to customers and brightens their journeys. His colleagues say he has a real gift for making people feel welcome.
Team of 90 volunteers revamps site for disability charity
A team of 90 volunteers gave a site a makeover for a disability charity. The work was done to support the charity's services.
Ceremony marks return home of kiwi feather cloak
A Māori kiwi feather cloak has been returned to New Zealand from the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, with a ceremony marking its homecoming. The cloak was a farewell gift to a doctor who had championed Māori people's access to local hospital care and educated families on public health. Māori leaders say the return restores prestige and honours their cultural connection to the treasure.
Ramsgate volunteer named as Kent Local Hero for decades of community service
A volunteer from Ramsgate has been recognised as a Kent Local Hero for many years of service to the community. The honour celebrates the lasting difference their volunteering has made locally.
‘Volunteers help create the friendly atmosphere that makes our groups special'
Volunteers in Andover are praised for creating a friendly atmosphere within local groups.
Runner's Halloween fundraiser aims to raise £2,000 for PDSA at Hampshire pub
A runner is planning a Halloween fundraiser at a pub in Hampshire, with the aim of raising £2,000 for the PDSA, a charity that supports pets and animals. The effort shows local kindness in support of a worthy cause.
Kent team boosts profile of motorsport's 'secret' race
A Kent-based motorsport team, Gigglepin Racing, is hoping to win its third European off-road endurance title in Portugal this week. The team's driver, Jim Marsden, is working to raise the profile of a sport he describes as warm and close-knit, with strong bonds between competitors.
Swimming for Alec Penstone — war veteran's son-in-law to take on fundraising tribute
A son-in-law of war veteran Alec Penstone is set to take on a swim as a fundraising tribute in his memory.