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Cyclists from around the region gathered on the final Sunday in June for FORCE Cancer Charity's 26th Nello bike ride, with 1,330 participants signing up to tackle either 60 or 100 miles of scenic routes. The event, which starts and finishes at Topsham Rugby Club, is a
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Fashion enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike scour charity shops for unique, affordable, and sustainable fashion finds. A recent discover at a Goodwill store in northern California exemplifies this trend. An unsuspecting shopper stumbled upon a Gucci crossbody bag, a genuine luxury item, priced at a mere $49.99, later discounted
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Crimestoppers Scotland has launched a new campaign to address the growing concern over the illegal use of off-road motorbikes. The initiative comes in response to rising complaints from communities in Renfrewshire and beyond, who report feeling threatened and scared by the reckless behavior of off-road bike riders. The charity'
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The Indian Motorcycle Riders Group (IMRG) will return to Kimberley this July for the sixth-annual Western Canada IMRG Celebration (WCIC), aiming to make a positive impact on the local community. Last year, the group raised a record $12,000 for local charities, building on their efforts over the past three
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Competitors took to the streets of Barnsley this week, braving the heatwave to complete the 10k run, which saw a total of 1,846 participants. Luke Edwards, a charity runner from Barnsley, took the top spot, finishing the event in 32:58. Edwards was 42 seconds clear of the runner-up,
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Rochdale Borough Council has been commended for its outstanding work to support the armed forces community, receiving a gold award from the Heywood-based veterans' charity, Veterans into Logistics. The charity, founded in 2020, provides training and mentoring for ex-forces personnel to gain heavy good vehicles (HGV) licenses and support
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Daniel Hodges, a marathon runner who has overcome depression and addiction problems, visited his former primary school to share his inspirational story with current students. Hodges, who completed 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money for Samaritans in April, spoke to 240 key stage 2 children about mental health
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Julie Forrest, Volunteer Services Manager at Blythe House Hospice, is organizing a sip and swap event to raise funds for the charity. The event, open to everyone, will take place on Thursday, July 10, from 7 pm at Blythe House, Eccles Fold, Chapel-en-le-Frith. Forrest will embark on a Sahara Desert
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Heartbroken nurses at Liverpool's Marie Curie Hospice have spoken out about the devastating decision to permanently close the hospice's inpatient unit, which is currently one of only two in the city providing this care. The staff, who were told of the closure in a meeting with
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A trio of drivers from Stagecoach Yorkshire, Martin Exley, Steven Renshaw, and Joann Calvert, took on a challenging 10-kilometer run in Barnsley to raise money for various charities. They smashed their individual fundraising targets, with Steven raising £300 for Age UK, Martin raising £237 for the same charity, and Joann
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Stagecoach East Midland employees Dave McMullan and Kim Whitehead, affectionately known as the Stagecoach Strollers, successfully completed a challenging 100km trek through the Lake District, raising funds for the Stroke Association. The duo, aged 56 and 30 respectively, faced wet and muddy conditions, but persevered, completing the course in a
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Yale Law School Dean Heather Gerken has been appointed as the new president of the Ford Foundation, succeeding Darren Walker. With a background in constitutional law and democracy, Gerken takes the helm of the $16 billion endowment as the philanthropic sector navigates challenges to tax-exempt status and federal funding for
