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Silva Homes resident receives surprise birthday well-wishes as she turns 100

The original party plans to celebrate Winnie's 100th birthday were cancelled due to coronavirus; however, family were still able to wish her happy birthday... from afar!

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Sisters raise money for Surrey Drive Campaign with community cake sale

Tehreem, aged 12 and Maliha, aged nine, used their own pocket money to buy the cakes.

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A day in the life of a volunteer tour guide

Prior to the outbreak of coronavirus, Jim Morrison had been guiding patrons on a tour through 500 years of history at the Old Royal Naval College. These tours no longer take place.

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Guide Dogs says ‘thank you’ to volunteers housing trainee dogs in the South West

Many dogs in the UK will not have a forever-home and Guide Dogs volunteers are caring for them during lockdown.

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The Salvation Army launches 'Harwich Helps' with support from local businesses

Organisations including Greggs, McDonalds, Lidl, Morrisons and Fresh Direct have helped to provide food supplies and other items for people in Essex.

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Poetry: Thank you to the NHS

The Thursday "Clap For The NHS" tributes are very moving, but I felt that I would like to try to put into words the emotion that we feel behind it.

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A special visit from the Easter bunny for families in Middleton

UK lockdown meant that Sam was unable to see his nieces and nephews this Easter, but he still found a way to deliver their eggs in style!

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Creative nine-year-old donates sweet treats to key workers in Birmingham

This is a short story of a little boy from Birmingham who wanted to do something nice in today's difficult times.

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Five-year-old hosts biggest virtual Easter egg hunt from her home in London

You've never travelled so far whilst going nowhere at all whilst taking part in an online Easter egg hunt with 100,000 people!

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Coronavirus Diaries: Bentley the Bear spreads cheer in Nottinghamshire

Whilst maintaining social distancing, children waved and danced alongside Bentley the Bear for their daily exercise.

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Say 'Thanks A Million' to NHS workers as they continue to fight coronavirus

It's time to say thanks. Show your support for NHS workers as their efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 saves lives across the UK.

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Knife crime survivor shared 'powerful message' on staying safe in London

Natalie Queiroz spoke to 2,000 students at Uxbridge College in February 2020.