Charity: Last News

Britain’s biggest supermarket has stopped accepting notes and coins to pay at 40 of its store cafes. Tesco has ditched cash a swathe of its cafes with customers forced to pay by card at self-service machines.

Martin Lewis and his team at moneysavingexpert.com (MSE) have issued a "use it or lose it" warning to holders of £14 million in Tesco Clubcard vouchers. The MSE team has advised that these vouchers are set to expire on Saturday, August 31.

The new season of Motherwell Photographic Society commences on Thursday, September 5 at 7:30pm in Holytown Community Centre.

Ramblers Scotland have urged US-based developers of the exclusive Perthshire Taymouth Castle estate to adhere to Scotland’s landmark right to roam legislation.

A brave East Kilbride toddler and her teddy are to lead Glasgow Children's Hospital's sponsored walk in Glasgow next month.

A postmortem has revealed that a Perthshire male osprey, found dead in May, died of natural causes.

A big-hearted seven-year-old East Kilbride girl is to be honoured for her inspirational charity work at this year's Tea Jenny event.

The manager of a Motherwell pub has raised thousands for a mental health charity.

It may be four months until the big day but Santa Paws is set to make an appearance in Ayr this Christmas.

A bride-to-be was diagnosed with incurable cancer just days before her wedding. Mum-of-three Sarah Bamber, 45, found a lump on her breast before she was set to walk down the aisle.

Reading & Leeds 2024 kicking off this Friday (August 23), organisers have spoken to NME about the festival’s approach to safeguarding, accessibility and fans looking after one another.Returning to Bramham Park in Leeds and Richfield Avenue in Reading, R&L this year will see headline sets from Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Blink-182, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Gerry Cinammon, alongside performances from the likes of Fontaines D.C., RAYE, Kneecap, Pendulum, Nia Archives, Neck Deep and many more.Now, with music fans planning their timetables for what bands to see and what to pack and take with them, Leeds Festival’s Licensing Coordinator Hannah Corrigan has shared her tips and memories of R&L and how to make the most of the safeguarding on offer.Hannah Corrigan: “The first time I attended Leeds Festival was 2011, I was 16-years-old and really excited! I went with a group of friends from school and we all had a great time.”“Now that I work behind the scenes, I know the level of focus on keeping festival-goers safe and the facilities that we have on site to ensure this. I would say to both weekend and day ticket holders that you’re going to have a great time as it’s a welcoming crowd and all staff on site are here to help.”“We have options to suit everyone’s different preferences, whether you want a more relaxed time or to be in and amongst the action! This year we’ve introduced a new Quiet Camp, for those who want a bit more shut eye.

The legend of French New Wave cinema died on Sunday (August 18) at the age of 88. A statement confirmed that he “passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family”.

The new Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that over 16,000 people have shared their views on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Sir Stephen Timms MP also said that the DWP will review the responses to the ‘Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper’, while “considering our own approach to social security in due course”.

A Southport businessman has asked the local community to help him raise £1m for charity after a tragic stabbing claimed the lives of three schoolgirls.

Organisers of Perthshire’s annual canine showcase ‘Scrufts’ are delighted at the weekend’s capers.

Conservative proposals to scrap the cash Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and replace it with a voucher-based system have been confirmed as under "review", as the new Labour-run Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms that more than 16,000 people responded to a consultation on the changes.

A red squirrel has been spotted in Scotland's Central Belt for the first time in decades after a sighting near Glasgow.

Three bus users with disabilities have shared the shocking real-life experiences of trying to travel around Greater Manchester. All from Manchester, they include a kidney transplant patient with a learning disability, a mum with chronic fatigue syndrome and a student with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair.

Raising any amount of money for charity is inspiring. But after the loss of a sister, one 85-year-old local hero has committed over 30 years of fundraising to raise vital funds for a hospice.

Liam Gallagher has donated his iconic globe instillation from his residency at the Co-op to the brand new venue. Back in June, the former Oasis frontman played four gigs at the arena to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis' debut album.

Armed police stormed a Stockport petrol station following reports of a person carrying a 'gun'. Officers attended Esso on the A6 Buxton Road, in Heaviley, at around 6pm on Monday (August 19).