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A bright blue bus with 'bluestar' branding and the number '16' on its display is parked on a street with a 'BUS GATE' marking, surrounded by trees.

Southampton Bus Changes Bring New Route to General Hospital

Local people in Bitterne, Townhill Park and east Southampton will soon benefit from a new direct bus service to Southampton General Hospital as part of major improvements to the Bluestar 16 service…

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·18 August 2026

A man and a woman stand outside a building with wooden siding and a sign for Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation and Southlands Community and Sports.

Local Leaders Named to Oversee Pride in Place Plans in Middlesbrough

Two influential leaders with a track record of improving lives in Middlesbrough have been named co-chairs of a £40m regeneration programme. Charlotte Dinsdale and Gary Hamilton have been appointed to…

Middlesbrough Magazine· Middlesbrough·18 August 2026

Council / Government Updates

An aerial view of a bridge spanning a wide river with a city and harbor visible on both sides under a clear blue sky.

Itchen Bridge Maintenance Works Enter Final Phases

Maintenance works on the Itchen Bridge are due to continue for the remainder of August as the scheme enters its final phases. Southampton City Council and our Highways partner Balfour Beatty Living…

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·17 August 2026

A modern building with brown paneling and large glass windows is seen from behind a vibrant foreground of wildflowers and tall grasses.

Edinburgh’s New Sustainable School Designed for Future Generations

Cutting-edge building replaces existing Liberton High School as part of new community, lifelong learning and sports campus Staff and pupils at Liberton High School have started the new school year in…

Edinburgh Magazine·18 August 2026

A St. John Ambulance volunteer in a green and black uniform smiles while teaching a young boy how to perform CPR on a dummy.

Three in 10 People in the North West Unaware Choking Can Become Life-Threatening Within Minutes as St John Ambulance Aims to Teach 500,000 Life-Saving First Aid in September

In the North West, 31% of people do not recognise that choking can become life-threatening in minutes without first aid, according to new research from St John Ambulance. And less than half of people…

Manchester Magazine·18 August 2026

Across the United Kingdom

A blue double-decker bus from Bluestar is stopped in traffic next to a black car, with traffic lights showing red in the background.

Southampton Park and Ride Service Ready for New Football Season

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·17 August 2026

Council / Government Updates

Two security guards in high-visibility vests stand in front of a white van with "Visual Security Systems" written on its side, next to a cherry picker hoisting a worker towards a pole with CCTV cameras.

Middlesbrough Council Installs New CCTV Across Albert Park

Middlesbrough Magazine· Middlesbrough·14 August 2026

A young boy and a woman in a St John Ambulance uniform are practicing CPR on mannequins at an outdoor event.

Nearly Four in 10 People in the West Midlands Unaware Choking Can Become Life-Threatening Within Minutes as St John Ambulance Aims to Teach 500,000 Life-Saving First Aid in September

Birmingham Magazine·18 August 2026

Three elderly women, two of whom are planting small green seedlings in a raised garden bed, with one woman in a wheelchair.

Clacton Volunteer Recognised for her Extraordinary Dedication to Residents Living with Dementia

Chelmsford Magazine· Chelmsford·18 August 2026

A boy in a dark vest practices CPR on a manikin with a woman in a St. John Ambulance uniform demonstrating beside him.

More Than a Quarter of People in the South East Unaware Choking Can Become Life-Threatening Within Minutes as St John Ambulance Aims to Teach 500,000 Life-Saving First Aid in September

Sussex Magazine·18 August 2026

Community Events

Several red brick warehouse buildings with many windows line a calm river, under a partly cloudy sky.

Gloucester Residents Asked to Help Shape Future Community Governance

Gloucester Magazine· Gloucester·18 August 2026

A diverse crowd of people, including many children, are cheering and looking upwards, many with open mouths, as if watching a performance or event.

Sunderland Prepares for Back-to-Back Weekends of Music at Keel Square

Sunderland Magazine·18 August 2026

Charity & Volunteering

A man in a neon yellow vest and jeans stands next to a black trash bag and a sign for "The Big Town Centre Clean-Up."

Volunteers Join Big Town Centre Clean-Up in Swindon

Swindon Magazine· Swindon·18 August 2026

Five adults, three men, one woman, and a police officer, stand smiling in a row on a sunny day with trees and buildings in the background.

Northwich Community Safety Patrol Responds to Town Centre Concerns

Chester Magazine· Chester·18 August 2026

A smiling boy with blonde hair and a blue t-shirt leans on a blue bridge railing with green trees and blue sky in the background.

Hampton Boy, 10, Sets Out to Become Youngest Person to Walk the Entire Thames

Richmond Magazine· London·18 August 2026

A woman stands in front of a brick building with a tree next to her.

Greenwich Entrepreneur Inspires Others Through Community Care Business

Greenwich Magazine·17 August 2026

A man in a white t-shirt and black shorts reads from a piece of paper into a microphone in a room with a drum set and a sound booth.

Sir Kevin Sinfield to Voice The Giant in Leeds Panto Debut

Leeds Magazine·17 August 2026

A smiling boy in a patterned shirt waves while sitting next to a green-painted vehicle labeled "Binky's Dirty" with a red object in its side.

Cheltenham’s Party in the Park Welcomes More Than 6,500 Visitors

Cheltenham Magazine· Cheltenham·17 August 2026

A vibrant public park and playground with children playing, adults strolling, and modern buildings in the background, all surrounded by lush trees and purple and white flowers.

Planning Application Submitted for Piccadilly Gardens Transformation

Manchester Magazine·17 August 2026

A close-up view from inside a large clock tower, showing the intricate mechanism of gears and hands against the translucent clock face, revealing Roman numerals and structural beams.

Portsmouth Guildhall Clock Undergoes Vital Restoration

Portsmouth Magazine· Portsmouth·16 August 2026

A street scene featuring old, damaged buildings, some under construction with scaffolding, alongside a tram line and a large yellow skip.

Princes Street Reopening Plans Discussed at Edinburgh Summit

Edinburgh Magazine·16 August 2026

A group of school children in helmets and high-visibility vests push their bikes outdoors, with the child in the foreground looking towards the right.

Hull Named Joint Top in England for Children’s Cycle Training

Hull Magazine· Hull·16 August 2026

A newly painted yellow grid pattern covers an asphalt intersection with cars stopped at traffic lights and green trees in the background.

Southampton to Introduce Camera Enforcement at Bus Gates and Yellow Box Junction

Southampton Magazine· Southampton·16 August 2026

Family & Parenting

A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a black t-shirt is sitting on the ground, holding two large teddy bears in her lap, with a pink market stall and green trees in the background.

Former Teacher Launches Children’s Dance Programme Across York and Selby

York Magazine· York·16 August 2026

Awards & Recognition

A diverse group of men and women stand smiling in front of a lush green background, holding a green banner that reads "Green Flag Award 2026/27."

Seven Bath Parks and Green Spaces Win Green Flag Awards

Bath Magazine· Bath·14 August 2026

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