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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: 701-710Peak District's Glenbrook to reopen as camping and activity centre in April
Glenbrook in Bamford, which closed in December 2023, will reopen to visitors in April after being bought by Glenbrook Holdings; the new operators say they have secured a camping licence.
Walfinch Newcastle East to offer free community activities.
Walfinch Newcastle East will launch a free Thrive Club from 10 February at Preston Grange Community Centre, running 11:00–12:30 on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month and offering seated exercise, crafts, games and social time.
Great Wyrley care home hosts Wild West hoedown for residents.
Residents at Wyrley Rose in Great Wyrley took part in a Wild West hoedown with country music, themed food and decorations. The home opened in 2025 and says it prioritises a social calendar to support resident wellbeing.
North Yorkshire pub renovation featured in new TV series airing next month
Our Yorkshire Pub Rescue with Jon Richardson begins on February 4 on More4 and follows Fadmoor residents restoring the Plough Inn, which the community bought in September 2024 with matched government and local funds.
Goodwood celebrates raising over £1.9 million for charity in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026
Goodwood raised over £1.9 million for charities during 2025, with major sums directed to King's Trust International and local groups such as the Aldingbourne Trust. The Estate has confirmed it will continue supporting the Aldingbourne Trust and has named a new group of charity partners for 2026.
Knighton's Flix in the Sticks returns for 2026 starting Friday
Knighton's Flix in the Sticks resumes at Knighton Community Centre on Friday, January 30, with a season that includes Conclave, Lee and a mix of festival and classic films through to May 8.
York fundraising barn dance to feature 'foot-stomping' band
A fundraising barn dance at De Grey Rooms in York next Friday will support the Two Ridings Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary Appeal and aims to raise £10,000 toward a £250,000 target, with the band Big Deal as the headline act.
Brownhills singing group donates books and funds to support literacy
The Brownhills singing group presented pre-read children's books and a financial grant on 20 January 2026 to help install Rotary Book Boxes at local schools. The funds were raised at their 'Sing-a-long-Christmas' concert.
GGRA's AGM invites residents to get involved
The Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents' Association will hold its AGM on Thursday 12 February at 7.30pm at The Satellite Centre in Greenfield; nominations for Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary must be submitted by 5pm on that day.
Ayrshire-born musician leads a Seoul punk band and returns home
An Ayrshire-born teacher and musician led the Seoul punk band Gallus Alice, performing songs in Scottish dialect, and plans to return to Scotland after five years in South Korea.