Football fans don’t come much more dedicated than Simon Cope. The devoted Chair of Scarborough Athletic FC lives many miles from his club of choice and regularly makes four-hour round trips to cheer on the side, which is owned and run by its fans. 


Unicorn Grocery, a workers’ co-operative in Chorlton, Manchester, has been named Best Local Food Retailer at Radio 4’s prestigious annual Food and Farming Awards ceremony. 


Co-operative Financial Services Chief Executive David Anderson says the business is in good shape to see out the current recession without the need for additional capital from the Government.