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  1. Wide view of the main ice hall at Curl Aberdeen, showing all six international-standard sheets in use. A wheelchair curler in the foreground reflects the club's fully inclusive offer, with members of all abilities competing together in the regular league. Image credit: Curl Aberdeen

    World championships, Olympic medallists, and a wheelchair league on a Wednesday. Welcome to Curl Aberdeen

    11th March 2026

    Every time you play the National Lottery, a share goes to good causes. Curl Aberdeen is one of them - a community venue built with National Lottery funding, where wheelchair curlers compete as the Winter Paralympics unfold in Italy.

  2. Last chance to unlock free UK days out in film, science, wildlife and more with a National Lottery ticket

    10th March 2026

    National Lottery Open Week gives players the chance to explore the extraordinary projects, hidden gems and iconic venues they help fund, through the £32 million raised for good causes every week.

  3. Two people in wheelchairs holding equipment used for curling and smiling at the camera.

    ParalympicsGB athletes ready to make history in Milano-Cortina 2026

    9th March 2026

    Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean are heading to the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics with ParalympicsGB - and say National Lottery funding has played a vital role in their journey to the Games.

  4. A bird eye view of the National Botanic Garden of Wales

    Animals aplenty: National Lottery Open Week 2026 roars into action

    9th March 2026

    Billions raised. Thousands of projects. Millions of wildlife encounters. This data-rich feature unearths how National Lottery funds have helped the UK’s animal kingdom — and what Open Week 2026 could mean for nature lovers ready to explore.

  5. Some family fun at Altrincham Speed Skating Club, Mrs O'Hara and her daughter, club member, Isla,

    Get your skates on: The family-run speed skating club growing the next gen

    6th March 2026

    Under the lights of the ice rink in Altrincham, a handful of skaters are keeping a winter sport alive. This is how the foundations of UK speed skating get built up, one steady session at a time.

  6. Set-jetting this Spring? Visit the sets of Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, and Industry among 20 Film and TV Locations Across the UK for Less

    4th March 2026

    From Bridgerton’s Regency ballrooms, and the iconic Brummy backdrops of Peaky Blinders, find film and TV locations Across the UK for less

  7. Norwich Castle Visoter Experience

    New Sky HISTORY series shines a light on castle restorations made possible by National Lottery funding

    4th March 2026

    Simon Thurley, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and a distinguished historian, chats with us for a Q&A.

  8. Team GB’s mens team of Bruce Mouat, Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan JNR & Bobby Lammie receive their silver medals after getting beaten by Canada in the Curling Mens Team event Gold medal Match during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 2026.

    Celebrating our most successful Winter Games

    24th February 2026

    A superb silver medal in the men’s curling was yet another memorable moment from Milano Cortina 2026, an event that will go down as the most successful Winter Olympic Games in Team GB history.

  9. Joanna Page

    Hidden gems take centre stage this National Lottery Open Week

    24th February 2026

    With growing interest in hidden gems and unique local experiences across the UK, more people are choosing distinctive days out over viral attractions - and Joanna Page is leading the way with her top hidden gems. National Lottery Open Week (7-15 March) invites players to follow in her footsteps and explore hundreds of extraordinary places, unlocking free entry and special offers at venues made possible by the £32 million raised every week for good causes.

  10. Niall Treacy

    Ice cool: Team GB’s speedster Niall Treacy discusses his journey from Solihull to Milano-Cortina

    19th February 2026

    Meet Niall Treacy, Team GB Speed Skater, discussing Olympic insights, highs and lows, and staying cool under pressure

  11. Niall Treacy at the Milano Ice Skating Arena during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Rink roots - Team GB Coach Richard Shoebridge's call to the next gen

    19th February 2026

    Team GB speed skating Coach Richard Shoebridge explains why the next generation should consider the ice, and bigs up the rink roots that are growing the next crop of talent

  12. Niall Treacy at the Milano Ice Skating Arena during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Speed showdown: Team GB’s Niall Treacy vs. Usain Bolt (an imaginary race)

    19th February 2026

    Explore the short track speed skating oval like never before: An original datagraphic of an imagined race betwen Team GB's Niall Treacy and Usain Bolt in his prime.