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UK Society for Co-operative Studies reports positive results

Successful events include last year’s conference, two law seminars and the annual lecture

Sufragette in the City event to showcase the co-op sector’s contribution to equality

The event includes a performance of the live show Revolting Women in Sadler’s Yard, Manchester

Putting a forgotten city from co-op history back on the map

America's Credit Union Museum, in Manchester, New Hampshire, shines a light the birthplace of the US…

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…

Radstock Co-operative celebrates its 150th anniversary

'The society is proud of its mining heritage and humble roots and pays tribute to the…

A new overview of the history of co-operation

How have external forces – from market crashes to new countercultures – shaped the movement?

Co-operative Gig will introduce local bands to Rochdale residents

'We feel that co-operation can be a great tool for getting things done in the world…

Rochdale Council to use co-operative heritage to regenerate the town

The five-year Co-operative Connections Heritage Action Zone plan will create homes and an enterprise hub

Co-op Paths to Peace and the Peace Sign

CND celebrated its 60th anniversary last month – and here is a look at the role…

Rochdale Pioneers Museum makes list of 10 key historic sites of industrial England

'What the Rochdale Pioneers did was to bring a new model of sharing wealth to the…

Manchester building formerly used by Co-operative Insurance facing demolition

The 13-storey building at 55 Portland Street dates back to 1961

Obituary: Bruce Thordarson (1948-2018), former director general of the ICA

Mr Thordarson 'will be remembered as a remarkably staunch advocate for co-operatives all around the world'