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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: 721-730Runcorn club boosts mental health with miniatures and tabletop games
The Mindful Miniatures & Tabletop Games Club in Runcorn meets weekly to use miniature painting and tabletop games to support members' mental wellbeing, and it recently ran a six-week pilot course.
West Midlands Christmas tree recycling raises record sums
Charities across the West Midlands raised hundreds of thousands of pounds through Christmas tree recycling schemes despite disruption from Storm Goretti, with Birmingham Hospice reporting £153,000 raised from its collection.
Retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul
A roundup of ten European retreats that offer nature connection, creative workshops and wellbeing programmes, with examples from Montenegro, Greece, the UK, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Bosnia and Italy.
York veterinary practice marks 40 years serving pets and owners
S T Stead Veterinary Surgery in Acomb, York, is marking 40 years since opening in November 1985 under founder Tim Stead, and the practice has grown from its original two nurses to a team that now includes two veterinary surgeons, reception staff and eight nurses.
Leicester Mercury death notices list 'top bloke' among 22 remembered this week
The Leicester Mercury published 22 death notices this week, including Anthony Jarvis Dyer, described as a 'loving family man and top bloke', who died on 8 January 2026 aged 90. The notices include funeral dates, family requests and details of charities to which donations may be made.
County Durham town council funding helps deliver Christmas celebrations
More than £17,000 from Spennymoor Town Council’s Community Chest Fund supported Christmas parties, pantomimes, festive meals and doorstep Santa visits for schools, charities and neighbourhood groups in Spennymoor and nearby villages.
Heartfelt tributes to 22 people remembered in Gloucestershire death notices
This week's Gloucestershire death notices remember 22 people and list funeral dates, family wishes and requests for donations to charities.
Malpas Road reveals sweet treats, crispy cod and local charm.
A walk along Malpas Road in Newport highlights independent shops such as Barnardo's, Sub Zero Ice Cream and Charlie's Fish Bar (established 1922).
Sugar Rush named Horse of the Year at RoR Awards
Daisy Adamson and her horse Sugar Rush were awarded the My Pension Expert-sponsored Horse of the Year at the 2026 Retraining of Racehorses Awards in Cheltenham. Sugar Rush, nicknamed Marley, never raced and has competed in dressage, showjumping and eventing since joining Adamson.
Winter festival returns to bring live music and comedy to Swindon
Swinterfest returns after a 2025 debut with music, comedy, poetry and art events across multiple Swindon venues from January 29 to February 1. Donations from the festival will be directed to Prospect Hospice.