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Candlelighters issues guidance on symptoms for International Childhood Cancer Day.

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th. Emily Wragg…

Poignant video from Candlelighters reflects the impact of childhood cancer.

Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has released a moving video to reflect the ordeal of childhood cancer and communicate the range of support services they provide. The film, capturing the…

Buchanan Galleries’ £66,000 Christmas Cracker Takes Children’s Hospital Charity Guest Donations to More than £100,000

Charity donations from generous Christmas shoppers at Buchanan Galleries helped amass an impressive £66,000 during the festive season alone, contributing to an overall £100,000 raised in 2025 for the centre’s…

Charity shops urged to tighten security as shoplifting rises across Scotland

Scottish Government recorded crime data shows that shoplifting continues to rise. In 2024 and 2025, there were 44,730 reported shoplifting incidents across the country, representing a 57% increase over the…

Candlelighters cancer charity showcases the valued role of outreach play specialists.

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is showcasing the role of outreach play specialists, within the broad range of services it offers to the families of children with cancer. Emily Wragg,…

Scotland charities urged to tighten protections amid fraud reports

Charities across the country are being urged to review their fraud prevention measures following latest data showing that 10 charity fraud incidents were recorded across Scotland in the past 13…

LANDALE COURT LAUNCHES CHARITY REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR TO HELP THOSE IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS

The team and homeowners at the award-winning Landale Court development in Chapelton, Aberdeenshire, are volunteering their time to collect much-needed foodbank items this festive season. The initiative, now it its…

Suicide touching lives of nearly one in three Scots, new figures show

Nearly one in three people surveyed (29%) in Scotland say they or a family member have been affected by suicide, according to a new survey by SOS Silence of Suicide.…

Candlelighters leads patient and family involvement on side effects of child cancer treatment.

Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has provided an update on the pioneering work of the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre (CSCRC), launched two years ago, in partnership with The University…

SHED SEVEN ANNOUNCE SPECIAL ONE OFF 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF ‘A MAXIMUM HIGH’ ALBUM – AT THE PIECE HALL, HALIFAX

SHED SEVEN ANNOUNCE 30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONOF ‘A MAXIMUM HIGH’ AT THE PIECE HALL, HALIFAXUK EXCLUSIVE SHOW – SATURDAY 6 JUNE Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special one-off…

Harrogate ball raises over £70k for children with cancer

The Pink Party Ball held at The Majestic Hotel in Harrogate welcomed 300 guests to a night of candlelit dining and fun to raise funds for children’s cancer charity Candlelighters.…

Phantom at 100: Rolls-Royce reflects on places and moments that shaped Phantom’s first century

Rolls-Royce celebrates locations and moments that influenced Phantom’s evolution A 100-year odyssey, taking in Côte d’Azur, London, Sussex and the Australian Outback Highlights key individuals and landmarks in Phantom’s technical…

Luxury for every passenger with new Pet Accessory Range

Handcrafted collection designed for dogs and their owners, extending Bentley luxury to every member of the family Accessories for Bentayga combine safety, comfort and indulgence – from bespoke dog guards…

Viva!’s New A Very Vegan Christmas Mini Cookbook The Ultimate Guide to a Magical Festive Feast!

Get ready to make this holiday season unforgettable with A Very Vegan Christmas – The Complete Mini Cookbook for a Magical Festive Feast, available now, exclusively on the Viva! shop.…

LZRD LASH Unveils Eye Shape Guide:

Ethical Beauty and all gender Vegan start up eyelash brand LZRD LASH has launched a new Eye Shape Guide. The guide helps beauty lovers choose vegan, cruelty free lashes matched…

Wellness-Essary Launches Wellness App that Connects, Inspires and Makes a Difference

Wellness-Essary, a female founded app and community, is redefining how we approach self-care and wellbeing. Designed as a holistic sanctuary, it brings together yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, astrology, and…

Santa Pod Raceway welcomes Millers Oils as Official Oil Sponsor

Santa Pod Raceway, Europe’s home of drag racing, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Millers Oils, the independent blender of high-performance lubricants. Under a multi-year agreement, Millers Oils…

Friendship on the Menu as Vegan Lunch Club Turns One

Hendersons, in collaboration with charity V for Life, is delighted to mark the one-year anniversary of its monthly lunch club for older vegans and vegetarians. Since its first gathering last…

Yorkshire cancer charity Candlelighters gets behind Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Candlelighters, the Yorkshire children’s cancer charity, has issued a call to action for the public to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, during September. Candlelighters CEO Emily Wragg explains: “Childhood Cancer…

Candlelighters hosts joyful family fun day for Yorkshire children with cancer.

Candlelighters, the Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity, recently hosted its annual Family Fun Day at Bramhope Scout Campsite and Activity Centre. This event provided a much-needed day of fun and relaxation…

BRIO’S CHARITY TENNIS CHALLENGE SUCCESS AS AWARD WINNING LANDALE COURT HOMEOWNERS RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMENTIA SCOTLAND

BRIO’S CHARITY TENNIS CHALLENGE SUCCESS AS AWARD WINNING LANDALE COURT HOMEOWNERS RAISE FUNDS FOR DEMENTIA SCOTLAND Following a tennis themed charity challenge, homeowners, their grandchildren and team members at Brio…

Charity auction for century-old pioneering hybrid car

One of the first hybrid cars ever built more than one hundred years ago is going under the hammer to raise valuable funds for StarterMotor, a charity based on the…

Call to strengthen future of Scotland’s 21,350 small charities

While small charities are the backbone of local communities, many can be vulnerable to economic shocks, threatening their long-term impact, services and the people they support. Ansvar Insurance is highlighting…

BRIO RETIREMENT’S TRIPLE ACE CHALLENGE AS LANDALE COURT HOMEOWNERS AND TEAM AIM TO GAME, SET AND MATCH TENNIS CHALLENGE FOR DEMENTIA SCOTLAND

Homeowners and team members at Brio Retirement Living’s award winning Landale Court development in Aberdeenshire are rallying together this month to raise much-needed funds for Dementia Scotland by completing a…

New Campaign Encourages People to Become “Halfway Heroes” by Going 50 per cent Plant-based for the Planet

Light-hearted, uplifting initiative empowers the public to take climate action – one delicious meal at a time. A bold new environment-focused campaign has launched and is encouraging meat-eaters across the…