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York Council Partners with St Nicks and White Rose Forest on School Tree Planting

York schools are being urged to get planting trees, as part of a citywide initiative to boost the benefits of trees across the city. City of York Council has teamed up with St Nicks and White Rose…

York Magazine· York·4 October 2026

Community Events

Two people riding a red tandem bicycle on a path alongside a stone wall and green foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

Jamie Set for Special Starbeck Homecoming After Inspirational 500-Mile Challenge for St John Ambulance

A determined young man from Starbeck is set to receive a very special welcome home as he completes an inspirational 500-mile fundraising challenge for St John Ambulance and raising over £2500 Jamie…

York Magazine· York·4 October 2026

A man wearing glasses and a light blue shirt stands on the side of a road, looking at the camera, with cars and trees in the background.

Portsmouth Bus Travel Improvements Completed on Kingston Road and Lake Road

Major improvements to bus travel in Portsmouth have now been completed at Kingston Road and Lake Road, helping to deliver faster and more reliable public transport journeys for residents and…

Portsmouth Magazine· Portsmouth·4 October 2026

An illustration of five diverse young people, with one giving a thumbs-up and another in a wheelchair, against a green background with text about the West Sussex Young People's Strategy.

West Sussex Residents Invited to Shape Young People’s Strategy

West Sussex County Council is inviting people to help shape the future of leisure and recreational services, activities and opportunities for young people across the county. Feedback will play an…

Sussex Magazine·4 October 2026

Grants & Funding

A group of elementary school children in red uniforms and one adult in a denim jacket joyfully raise their hands in a playground setting.

Children and Families Benefit from York Parks Upgrade Programme

Hundreds of children and families across York are already benefiting from major improvements to parks, play areas and green spaces, with more projects due to be completed over the coming months. A…

York Magazine· York·3 October 2026

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Family & Parenting

A diverse group of cartoon people in a living room setting, with text reading "Family Support & Inclusion Day" and a tagline below.

Free Event to Connect Families with SEND and Inclusion Support

Bath Magazine· Bath·4 October 2026

Council / Government Updates

A woman with light brown hair sits at a desk across from another person, engaged in conversation, with a large 'Welcome to Park Library and Community Hub' banner behind her.

Swindon Council Plans Next Phase of Service Transformation

Swindon Magazine· Swindon·4 October 2026

Health & Wellbeing

A diverse group of adults stand outside a building, holding circular signs with a design resembling french fries and text.

Greenwich Residents Invited to Share Dementia Support Experiences

Greenwich Magazine·4 October 2026

Awards & Recognition

Four people holding megaphones and signs that say "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND" in front of a stone building.

Nominations Open for No Child Left Behind Awards in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Magazine· Cheltenham·4 October 2026

A young boy wearing a white t-shirt and grey shorts stands on a green grass field in front of a wooden building with a score board.

Different Challenges, Same Big Impact: Leeds Young Cricketer Takes on 150 km for His Club

Leeds Magazine·4 October 2026

A woman in a red shirt gives a scalp massage to an older woman wearing glasses, who is sitting in an armchair with her eyes closed.

Finding Their Zen: Namaste Sessions Boost Care Home Residents’ Wellbeing

Chelmsford Magazine· Chelmsford·4 October 2026

Community Stories

A man with glasses and a beard sits at a desk with two computer monitors, holding a smartphone in his right hand.

Mansfield tech team launches Angler Inventory, a new digital platform for UK anglers

Mansfield Magazine· Mansfield·4 October 2026

Council / Government Updates

An aerial render of a coastal city with a road running parallel to a green park area and the ocean, featuring various cars, buses, and pedestrians, with several buildings and a water feature in the background.

Brighton & Hove Council to Start Work on Seafront Travel Improvements

Brighton Magazine· Brighton·3 October 2026

Two women, one in a business suit and the other in jeans and a white polo, stand in front of new brick houses, holding a large check for £1,500 made out to Rosie's Rainbow Pantry.

A Light In The Dark: Coventry Children’s Charity Receives £1,500 Donation

Coventry Magazine· Coventry·3 October 2026

A dark background with the pixelated words "UNDER CONSTRUCTION" and smaller text below, set against a colorful, geometric, embroidered pattern.

Brummie Brutalism meets Renaissance Bargello in new Digbeth Exhibition

Birmingham Magazine·3 October 2026

A large crowd of people gathered under a covered spectator stand, looking out over a wide green horse racing track with horses and jockeys visible in the distance.

East along the A27: Portsmouth's nearest race meetings this October at Fontwell Park and Goodwood

Portsmouth Magazine· Portsmouth·2 October 2026

The entrance to Fontwell Park Racing with two brick pillars, speed limit signs, and a welcome sign, leading to buildings and green lawns.

Four Sussex racecourses, one October: the county's racing calendar from Goodwood to Plumpton

Sussex Magazine·2 October 2026

Council / Government Updates

Four City of York Council recycling bins are arranged in a row in a paved area, with a green bin on the left and three black bins with blue, black, and red lids.

York Households Set to Move from Recycling Boxes to Wheeled Bins

York Magazine· York·2 October 2026

Health & Wellbeing

A group of older adults and one younger woman in a gray checkered blazer stand in front of a stone building holding signs that say "Age Friendly" or "Positive Ageing Month."

Belfast Celebrates Older Residents with Positive Ageing Month

Belfast Magazine· Belfast·4 October 2026

A classical building with tall pillars is illuminated with red and blue lights at night, next to a brightly lit blue Christmas tree and a tree with red lights, all under a dark sky with a "Christmas in Preston" graphic.

Preston City Centre Set for Festive Christmas Programme

Preston Magazine· Preston·4 October 2026

A grayscale photo depicts a long, straight race track with a white fence running along its edge, and grandstands and other buildings are visible in the background under a clear sky.

From Ely to Chepstow: Cardiff’s remarkable racing story continues this October

Cardiff Magazine· Cardiff·4 October 2026

A wide shot shows a racetrack with a blue track and white railing in the foreground, with buildings, including a grandstand and apartment blocks, in the background.

Loughborough's two racecourses: Leicester and Nottingham back to back this October

Loughborough Magazine· Loughborough·4 October 2026

Health & Wellbeing

Live Well Service Launches for Reading and West Berkshire Residents

Berkshire Magazine·4 October 2026

Council / Government Updates

A line of white and black Dennis Dart buses parked in an outdoor lot under a blue sky with white clouds, with a building in the background.

Southampton Council Invests in More Reliable Waste Collections

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·4 October 2026

A man in a red and white athletic jersey with numerous sponsor logos stands confidently, looking slightly to his left, surrounded by other people, some wearing red shirts, in what appears to be an outdoor event or gathering.

Blackley Library Supports Sir Kevin Sinfield’s MND Challenge

Manchester Magazine·4 October 2026

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