Highland Council is planning a consultation on making Skye and Raasay its first area of linguistic significance for Gaelic. The proposal uses new powers in the Scottish Languages Act and could bring economic and educational benefits, based on evidence from Irish Gaeltacht areas.
A spooky charity walkthrough has been launched in Derry to raise money for Foyle Hospice.
A black-tie gala marking the 50th anniversary of Cynthia Spencer Hospice raised £60,597 in one night, with the total rising after the initial figure was announced. The money will go towards continuing end-of-life care and support for local families across Northamptonshire.
A man from West Cumbria is set to walk from Maryport to Workington in a Pikachu onesie to raise money for charity.
