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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.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 731-740Leigh-based breast cancer charity hosts its first networking walk
Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust held its first Community Networking Walk on January 22 at Belfairs Woods and has scheduled the next walk for February 26. The walks bring working professionals together for gentle movement, conversation and community support.
Stoke-on-Trent's newest padel centre opens in Milton.
Ace Padel has opened a second centre on Millrise Road in Milton with three outdoor courts; it is open daily from 7am to 9.30pm and tickets cost £8 per person.
Treatment Centre raffle names 10 winners
The Children's Treatment Centre sold all 2,200 tickets for its Hockey Road Trip Raffle and announced ten winners, with Todd Michaud claiming the grand prize NHL road trip for two.
Styling challenge highlights fashion finds at Nightingales charity shops
A styling challenge at Nightingales shops produced 16 outfits from donated items to show second-hand fashion for many occasions, and shop sales support Nightingale House Hospice while stores reported saving 244,450 items from landfill in 2025.
Ayr Advertiser archive photos from January 2001 revisited
A selection of images from late January 2001 shows community events recorded by the Ayr Advertiser, including the Hansel Foundation Jean Armour Suppers, Troon bowler Paul Foster's World Indoor Singles win, local fundraising and school moments.
Greg Smith MP says more must be done to protect rural communities.
Greg Smith, Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire, used his first 2026 column to outline local priorities including opposing cuts to Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue cover and pressing the government for stronger support for family farms.
Unique running event at south Essex test track is set to return
The Test Track Ten Races, organised by St. Luke's Hospice with Ford Britain Trust, will take place at Ford Dunton Technical Centre in Laindon on Saturday 16 May and will feature 10‑mile, 10km and a 2.5km fun run.
Seventeen Suffolk women unite to create communal quilt for church fundraiser
A group effort led by Pamela Shephard produced a king-size quilt made from 1,575 hexagons over 18 months to raise money for covered seating at St Mary's Church in Nettlestead. The quilt will be raffled, with the draw set for March 28, 2026 and ticket sales closing on March 18.
Holme Wood memories sought for film about estate life
The Neighbourhood Project is gathering memories of Holme Wood to use in a short online video, and it is holding a memory bank event at St Christopher's Church on January 28 from 1pm to 2pm.
Cheltenham community hub reopens with overwhelming support
A former community centre in Cheltenham reopened on 17 January as Common Ground after volunteers helped complete the first phase of refurbishment, following a 35-year lease negotiated by Cheltenham Borough Council.