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Scotmid to mark 160th anniversary with new convenience store in Drumnadrochit

The new store comes alongside a programme of upgrades to existing stores, with improved energy efficiency

Cornish village is bringing a derelict, burnt-out pub back to life

Community organisation the Peninsula Trust wants to rebuild the Old Ship in Cawsand

Platform co-ops: ‘Something new is taking off’

Co-op researcher and economist Olivier Frey shares his impressions from the Open Co-op conference

Customers trust co-ops more than traditional businesses

Over six out of ten people (62%) surveyed trust co-operative businesses, which are member-owned and run

Midcounties Co-op Fun Day raises £20,000 for charity

The funds raised will go to charities and groups including Gloucestershire Young Carers and Newlands Park

Lakes and Dales Co-operative stores fund equipment for Great North Air Ambulance

The funding will be used to purchase 40 thermal blankets, temperature controlled blood boxes and the…

Bradford District Credit Union celebrates 25th anniversary

'Joining the credit union was the right thing to do for my family and it has…

Southern Co-op helps local school buy musical equipment

The donation comes from the society’s Love Your Neighbourhood scheme, funded by the carrier bag levy

Central England Co-op launches relaxed checkout lanes for vulnerable customers

'Everyone here hopes this provides a happier shopping experience for people who need a little bit…

Co-op Group survey shows further action is needed to tackle taboo around death

Failure to plan ahead can lead to financial hardship and mental health problems, says the Group…

Southern Co-op helps 100 charities with £50,000

'Each of our stores and funeral homes has their own charity which is close to our…

Green paper on social housing recommends more power to tenants – but is it enough?

'We are worried that the green paper is questioning whether tenant management is a valid form…