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Heartwarming moment Scot completes 'wheelchair marathon' pushing mum with Alzheimer's
Charity
Scott Martin ran and walked a total of 26.2 miles around his Ayrshire estate while pushing friends and his mum in a wheelchair, to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland.
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Terminally ill Paisley woman says hospice is helping her live well while she is dying
Paisley
Sharon Kelly has been utilising services at St Vincent's Hospice since August 2023 and says the staff have allowed her to continue living life to the full.
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Energy switching checklist to help people beat the new Ofgem price cap
Fuel bills
The October price cap will be announced by Ofgem on August 27.
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People across Dumfries and Galloway asked to open garden gates for charity
Dumfries News
Scotland's Gardens Scheme has launched its Open for Good campaign to encourage people to open their gardens to the public.
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Dumfries dad to zip across the Clyde for charity which helped with brain injury recovery
Dumfries News
Darren Dalzell is giving back to Capability Scotland after spending 22 days in critical care – half of that in a coma – after suffering multi-organ failure and developing sepsis.
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Perth fireworks display funding questioned by Perth and Kinross councillors
Bonfire Night
Elected members queried whether more of the money collected on November 5 should go towards running the event
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Emmerdale child star died after horrifying accident left her with burns all over body
Emmerdale
Her distraught family said she leaned over a gas fire and the bottom of her dress touched the flame and ignited instantly into a fireball.
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North Lanarkshire welcomes Archie as he takes on epic stadium fundraising challenge
Charity
Archie Whitfield was welcomed to Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Stadium by Provost Kenneth Duffy, who praised his determination.
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Hand crafted rocking horse is hoping to carve a tidy sum for Stirlingshire hospice
Stirling
Ernie Schofield, from Bridge of Allan, set himself the ambitious challenge to create the stunning piece as a focus following a serious brain haemorrhage.
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Intrepid 86-year-old raises cash for Scots hospice by climbing Ben Nevis in memory of pal
Sauchie
Murdoch McGregor, 86, from Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, was inspired to take on the adventure after having a close friend spend time in Strathcarron Hospice, in Denny, Falkirk.
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Cala Homes (West) donates £7300 to Kilbryde Hospice as part of pledge at Jackton development
House building
Since the launch of their Sequoia Meadows development back in 2021, the award-winning homebuilder has pledged to support the hospice with a "roof donation" for the completion of every home.
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Aldi offers support to Ayrshire charities with food donations
Ayrshire Live
Charities, community groups and food banks in Ayrshire are being invited to sign up for food donations from Aldi
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Chris Hoy pal in horror bike crash with 12 broken bones and brain bleed 'forced to rethink life'
Sir Chris Hoy
"It was like being stabbed from the inside every time I tried to breathe... I could feel blood pooling around my head."
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Round Strathaven 50 cycle fundraiser sees best ever turnout
Cycling
Over 800 cyclists took part in the annual fundraising challenge - the highest ever number of entries.
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70-year-old gran saddles up for 1000-mile charity cycle from Land's End to John O' Groats
Lanark
Janette Garden has already raised hundreds of pounds for community health and wellbeing charity Healthy Valleys through the fundraiser.
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Charity TechFest launching design competition for S4-S6 students to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
Schools
Project open for school registration now and invites students to design a practical and sustainable product or app that improves life for visually impaired people.
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Suicide prevention initiative The Baton of Hope heads to West Lothian
West Lothian News
Both Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, and Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance will attend the tour in West Lothian.
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Brother dies with brain tumour just six months after sister's own diagnosis
Glasgow
Gemma Adam's family were told the chance of both siblings being diagnosed with brain tumours was one-in-a-million.
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Dumfries workers climb Criffel after pal beats aggressive form of lung cancer
Local News
David McClure and co-workers from SGN raised more than £2,000 for charity after scaling one of the region's highest hills.
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Tributes pour in after sudden death of dad-of-two who 'lit up every room'
Charity
More than £15,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to support Jordon Foy's family in a few short days.
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Moment heartless vandal smashes up charity van in late-night attack
Charity
Hope Chest Community Project has been forced to pay out of their own funds to hire a replacement van to deal with a stream of referrals coming in.
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West Lothian artist partners with multiple sclerosis charity after living with condition for 10 years
Charity
Linda Hoskins, owner of Linda Hoskins Art in West Lothian, has selected MS Society Scotland as her next Charity of the Year.
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Aldi invites charities, community groups and foodbanks to sign up for regular food donations
Food
Through its ongoing partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly, Aldi stores in the area donate unsold food to good causes year-round.
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Rock the Crossbar brings musicians and footballers to West Lothian for a great cause
West Lothian News
Jonathan and Michael Ward wanted to raise money for the Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh
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