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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out mass killings and atrocities in North Darfur, including the murder of hundreds of people at a hospital in the city of el-Fasher. The attacks are part of a broader conflict that has killed over 40,000 people and displaced 14
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A 19-year-old from North Shields has taken on a remarkable 120-mile coast-to-coast challenge in memory of his dad, raising over £2,600 for St Oswald's Hospice. Charles McManus completed the grueling feat in just two days, overcoming stormy weather and physical exhaustion to reach the finish line in
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As Hurricane Melissa brings devastating effects to the Caribbean and Jamaica, New Yorkers are looking for ways to support relief efforts. However, with the rise of sham charities, it's essential to be informed when donating to ensure that funds are going to legitimate charitable organizations. New York Attorney
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Charity shops across the UK are grappling with an alarming increase in shoplifting incidents, with data from Dyfed-Powys Police showing a 21 percent surge in recorded shoplifting cases since 2020. In the past year alone, there were 1,868 shoplifting incidents recorded, as reported by the Office for National Statistics
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Community support has poured in for Camphill Milton Keynes after their wheelchair-adapted minibus was stolen and then deliberately set alight. The charity, which cares for adults with learning disabilities, was left devastated after the incident on October 9. However, an overwhelming response to a fundraiser has brought them a step
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Specsavers Pocklington, a locally owned and run store, is proud to sponsor the annual Pocklington Fireworks Display on November 5th at Queen Elizabeth II Playing Field. The event raises funds for the Mayor's Charity, Dementia Forward, and will feature entertainment, food, and drinks. The team's generous
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The UK Government has provided up to £2.5 million in humanitarian aid to support the response to Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean. The public is encouraged to donate money to trusted charities and organisations providing relief on the ground in Jamaica, rather than sending unsolicited goods. Cash donations can
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A safe, warm, and supportive space for families, friends, and the wider community will come together at Trinity Arts and Leisure in Bedford to honour loved ones who have died. The charity Sue Ryder is holding its first-ever Celebrate a Life remembrance event for the East of England, bringing people
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This year, runners and participants in various challenge events across the region raised crucial funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research, a charity dedicated to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer. The charity's challenge events, including the Yorkshire Marathon and the Great North Run, attracted thousands of participants who clocked a
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Youth Cancer Trust, a Dorset-based charity supporting young people with cancer, is facing a significant challenge in securing grants and donations as charitable giving in the UK continues to decline. According to a recent report by the Charities Aid Foundation, only 50% of the UK public made a donation or
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A team from Southbourne Beach Care Home, along with approximately 30 local businesses, participated in YMCA Bournemouth's Big Sleep Easy 2025 on October 18. The initiative aimed to raise awareness and funds for people experiencing homelessness. The care home team constructed makeshift shelters and spent the night outdoors,
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The Aberdeen Cyrenians charity has submitted a formal proposal to the Treasury, calling for the Energy Profit Levy (EPL) to be scrapped, citing its contribution to a homelessness crisis in the north-east. Chief Executive Donna Hutchison warns that the tax is fuelling "declining investment, job losses, and growing economic
