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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: 681-690Guizer Jarl's Squad draws crowds for first public viewing
Crowds gathered on King Harald Street in Lerwick to see Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson lead his squad at the Islesburgh Community Centre, giving spectators and media a first chance to view the squad's suits ahead of tonight's galley burning.
Market Harborough community plants first of 22,000 trees at new nature reserve.
Volunteers have planted the first trees of a planned 22,000‑tree woodland at a new reserve in Market Harborough, with willows and alder intended to create wet woodland habitat. The land was gifted to the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust in 2024 and the reserve is expected to open to the public later this year.
Mayor of Ulverston expresses gratitude to local emergency services.
The Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson, visited the Ulverston Blue Light Hub to meet crews from Cumbria Fire and Rescue, Cumbria Police and the North West Ambulance Service and thanked them for their dedication.
Cumbrian woman runs clothes swaps to reduce fashion waste
Celestina Mahovic has organised free Clothes Swap Cumbria events across the county for about a decade to promote buying second-hand and cut fashion waste, and the gatherings have helped build a local sense of community.
Sean Kirtz's Spiritual Commitment to Animal Care and Advocacy
Sean Kirtz says his yoga practice and the Hindu principle of ahimsa guide an approach to animals as sentient lives deserving care, respect and protection; he prioritises veterinary care, education, and plans to open an animal shelter.
Fife Passivhaus school reports 50% cut in energy use despite pupil heat complaints
BAM UK & Ireland reports the Passivhaus-certified Dunfermline Learning Campus cut energy consumption by about 48% and lowered energy bills by £433,392 in its first year, while a councillor reported some pupils felt uncomfortably hot in parts of the building.
Charity shop in Bourne End is temporarily closed for refurbishment
The Bourne End branch of South Bucks Hospice is closed for refurbishment from January 25 and is expected to reopen later in February. Donations are being directed to the Marlow and Beaconsfield shops.
Boogie-woogie musician Ben Waters to play rock and roll fundraiser.
Weymouth-born pianist Ben Waters will perform with his full 10-piece band at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday 30 January at 8pm, with tickets priced at £30. Proceeds are reported to support Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust, a Dorset charity that helps local cancer-related organisations and young bowel cancer patients and their families.
Voices raise more than £12,500 for hospice
Tim's Singers and associated community choirs raised a total of £12,554.91 for Forest Holme Hospice through fundraising activities across 2025.
Cancer Research UK asks for volunteers at Brighton Marathon
Cancer Research UK is seeking volunteers to support the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12 April 2026, with roles at Cheer Points and the Post-Event Village.