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Sainsbury's approved to convert former Homebase site in Dumfries.
Sainsbury's has received council approval to convert a former Homebase unit at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park into its first Dumfries supermarket, and the company says the plan would create about 100 jobs.
Great Bradford Spring Clean 2026 invites community volunteers
The Great Bradford Spring Clean runs from March 13 to 29, 2026, and asks residents, businesses, schools and community groups to take part in local clean-ups. The council will supply bin bags, provide a bag collection service and offer advice to participating groups.
Vegetable growers receive funding boost to support more school visits
Shalbourne Community Growers received a grant from Slow Food Berkshire & Wiltshire’s 'Know Your Food' programme to buy equipment and continue hosting hands-on school visits that teach children how food is grown and prepared.
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Showing: 671-680Star chefs to host one-night-only supper club in Oxford city centre.
Three Oxford chefs will hold the Silver Star Supper Club on Wednesday, February 11 at St Anthony of Padua hall to raise funds for the John Radcliffe Hospital maternity services.
Foxton Court care home celebrates Burns Night with Scottish traditions.
Foxton Court Care Home held a Burns Night celebration featuring a traditional Scottish menu and a ceremonial whisky tasting, with staff and residents sharing stories and a toast to Robert Burns.
Highland RNLI receives £14,650 after local golf fundraiser
A Boxing Day golf tournament at the Isle of Skye raised £14,650, which was split equally between Portree and Kyle RNLI lifeboat stations; 40 golfers and local sponsors took part in the event.
Churches report growth in engagement and generosity in 2025 with Pushpay
Pushpay, using data from over 14,000 church customers, announced 2025 increases including 22% higher group participation, 19% more volunteering, a 5% rise in total gifts and an 11% increase in recurring giving; December giving topped $1 billion for Pushpay customers.
Mayor of Bognor Regis: Health and Wellbeing Market in town centre this Friday
The Mayor's briefing announces a Health and Wellbeing Market on London Road this Friday from 9am to 5pm, and a UK Harvest Community Food Hub at the Youth and Community Centre on Wednesday 4 February from 10am to 11am.
Excellence in service award honours Neighbourhood Watch leader Paul Sunners
At the Wiltshire Police Force Awards, Paul Sunners received the inaugural Excellence in Service Award after nearly a decade leading Neighbourhood Watch, and Wiltshire Search and Rescue along with Special Constable Nick Tremblin were also recognised.
Easter art exhibition marks golden anniversary
The Needham Market Art Exhibition marks its 50th anniversary and will run over the Easter weekend from April 2–5, 2026. Launched in 1974 to help fund a community centre, the event has raised more than £300,000.
Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham rescue another 'beautiful' dog
Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham’s Yogi's House has taken in a puppy named Tami and is seeking a new home; the rescue group described her as shy but not aggressive and said she is gradually settling in.
Caerphilly Miners Centre community pays tribute to Katherine Hughes
Katherine Hughes is stepping down as chair after nearly two decades leading the effort to save and convert Caerphilly Miners Hospital into the Caerphilly Miners Centre, and a leaving event on January 24 brought together trustees, volunteers and supporters to pay tribute.
JCB supports outdoor learning at Wrexham primary school
JCB donated £745 to help Black Lane Community Primary School add a cooking preparation station and an all‑weather shelter to its forest school.