1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (90+ words) A KILMACOLM schoolgirl has earned a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland. Penelope B, an S1 pupil at St Columba's School, secured her place after successfully auditioning for the national ensemble. The achievement will give the young piper…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (601+ words) A Wrexham woman who was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer aged just 39 is encouraging others to take on a 60-mile walking challenge this October. Michelle Matthews-Fletcher was diagnosed with bowel cancer in January 2025 after noticing blood in the toilet…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (373+ words) A three-year-old girl has been praised for helping clean up her local park after spotting litter on her first day back at school. Little Aleia Price had just finished her morning session at school when she headed to Chain Lane…...

6+ hour, 28+ min ago   (236+ words) "We believe in the power of art, heritage and creativity to bring opportunities to people of all ages in York". Those were the words of Rosie Stuart, creative learning producer at York Museums Trust upon receiving her Education Hero Award…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (605+ words) The Caithness mum who won the 2026 North Highland Commerce of Commerce’s George Bruce Young Entrepreneur of the Year award last week also ran a half-marathon to raise funds for the county’s schoolkids this summer. Mum of two Jade Sinclair (27) took…...

23+ hour, 58+ min ago   (612+ words) A new charity aiming to support women affected by addiction and help them feel less alone during recovery has launched. Lou's Lighthouse, based in Oxford, finds them temporary accommodation and provides daily check-ins along with life skills workshops. Its mission…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (417+ words) The 2026 Gates Volunteer Service Award goes to Jodi Green and Mike Halperin, lifelong connectors and learners who champion the UW as a force for good. Q: What do protein design, whitewater kayaking, democracy, contemporary art, data-driven astronomy, venture capital and cancer…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1539+ words) Jamie Waldron has shared his thoughts on Cwmbran's connection to the Royal Welsh Regiment as the Regiment marks its 20th anniversary (Image: Jamie Waldron) This year The Royal Welsh, Wales' only line infantry regiment, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On Saturday, September…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (146+ words) Browse our guide on the best concerts, plays, galleries, and more to see this fall. Download the KQED Education Annual Report: 2026-2026 School Year I am so proud of the work the KQED education team has done this year alongside our…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (264+ words) Williamsburg Yorktown Daily York County Public Library celebrates 50th anniversary of library board The York County Board of Supervisors established a five-member citizen board on Sept. 16, 1976, to oversee the administration of the York County Public Library. “I think it’s important to…...