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Meet … Wendy Carter, head of communications and marketing at Co-operatives UK

'Every co-op should have an elevator pitch, using everyday language to explain the purpose and values…

New documentary to tell story of Hull’s iconic co-operative heritage mural

'I associate the mural with stories of fantastical travels to far-off lands, voyages that all began…

Central England Co-operative raises £780k for Dementia UK

The society says it will continue the charity partnership for another 12 months

Co-op Group opens £6m distribution centre in Scotland

The move means the Group can expand its operations, with plans for 18 new stores this…

Obituary: Burt Cross, 1920-2018

Mr Cross played a key role in the modernisation of the CWS which began in the…

Radical bookshop co-operative takes over former bank building in Southampton

'There is something about radical bookshops, especially long-established ones like October Books. They have a special…

Meet the 2018 co-operatives of the year

The awards went to London production company The Service, the Foster Care Co-operative, Midcounties and Cardiff…

Supporters Direct to merge with the Football Supporters Federation

Members also voted for a full review of the advantages of mutual status and other forms…

Sounding an uncertain note for Co-operative Funeralcare Band

The Co-op group is withdrawing funding for the award-winning brass band

Festival season takes a co-operative turn at Greenbelt 2018

Break out the camping gear for a programme of co-op events at the arts, faith and…

What has caused the number of US worker co-ops to nearly double?

Co-op News speaks to Esteban Kelly, executive director of the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives

How to market community share issues? Insight from Triodos

'The project must repay investors but we also want to make sure a meaningful amount of…