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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: 691-700Bury launderette: Three fire engines respond to small fire
Three fire engines from Bury Community Fire Station attended a small fire at the Laundry Service launderette on Parkhills Road on Monday evening; crews brought it under control within an hour and no injuries or evacuations were reported.
Council upgrading and replacing community noticeboards across St Helens.
St Helens Borough Council will refurbish or replace all community noticeboards across the borough, with work starting 26 January and due to finish by 31 March 2026. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has provided £75,000 to support the scheme.
East Croydon bike racks saved after Southern Rail reverses removal plan
Southern Rail has confirmed it will retain and upgrade the Billinton Hill bike racks at East Croydon after campaigners opposed a planned removal; work to fence and improve the cycle parking began January 26 and is expected to finish later in the week.
Corby YouTuber captures locksmith trapped in customer's car and rescued
A Corby locksmith called a fellow YouTuber after becoming stuck inside a customer's 2004 Nissan Micra on January 21, and he was freed about 40 minutes later by his partner, Yas.
Scarborough hospice cuddle beds bring comfort in final moments
Saint Catherine's Hospice in Scarborough has two specially designed cuddle beds funded by local fundraising, which have helped patients and their loved ones rest together and share final moments.
Essex splash park planned as part of £20m Canvey Island revamp
A £20 million government-backed revamp of Canvey Island includes a new children's splash park and investment in the nearby Canvey Lake.
North East pupil awarded Gold Blue Peter Badge after basketball surprise
Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields, received a Gold Blue Peter Badge at a Newcastle Eagles match after raising over £2,000 for mountain rescue and helping to lead a local Christmas toy appeal.
Post‑mpox Africa CDC roadmap outlines plans for long-term health security.
Africa CDC has lifted mpox's designation as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and launched a Mpox Transition Roadmap to move from emergency response toward sustained control.
Wakehurst marks 100 groups in its Community Access Scheme and plans Community Festival
Wakehurst says 100 groups have joined its Community Access Scheme and it will host a free Community Festival on 8 and 9 May, with events and accessible facilities at the gardens in Sussex.
Finedon Community Centre hosts two February events for the local community
The volunteer-run Finedon Community Centre will stage a Valentine's Barn Dance on 14 February and a family Brick, Build & Show on 28 February–1 March; both events are at the centre (NN9 5LG).