A real bear named Winnie, brought to Wiltshire by Canadian soldier Harry Colbourn during the First World War, inspired A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh books. Winnie later lived at London Zoo, where she was a hit with visitors and was remembered fondly by many families.
Charlotte Gibbs, a mother from near Bristol, has spent three weeks in a Cambridge hospital while she waits for a heart transplant, and her family makes a long round trip each weekend to visit. Her local rugby club held a match to raise money for the family's travel and accommodation costs. Gibbs and her family are choosing to focus on the positives while they wait.
Office games raised £1,500 for charities. The fundraising was held in memory of an agency founder's late sister.
Yate Hockey Club is marking its 100th anniversary with a community day. A charity fundraiser is also part of the celebrations.
A man whose sight was restored by donated corneas has encouraged people to consider eye donation after death. Cornea transplants can help people with partial or total blindness, and about 6,000 people across the UK are waiting for one.
Charity volunteers in Dorset were recognised as Team of the Year at a celebration event.
Community awards have recognised six volunteers for their hard work. The honours were announced by Ashburton District Council.
Volunteers from the Exeter Samaritans have trekked across the Sahara desert to raise money for charity.
A festive fundraiser supporting dementia care is coming to Salisbury Rugby Club.
A mother and son from Minehead, Somerset, have reached the top of a bestseller list with their Chinese cookbook. Their cooking videos on social media have grown to three million followers across TikTok and YouTube.
A Cornwall charity has received a donation of £7,899 as it marks its 80th anniversary.
Sadie, a collie cross rescued by the RSPCA from poor conditions in Cornwall, has finally found a loving family after nearly three years in kennels. A couple from Devon was drawn to her after seeing daily social media clips, and she has settled happily into life with them.
