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23 May '12

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Global NewsFairtrade fortnight – Scottish events

On Monday 27 February, The Scottish Fair Trade Forum is launching its programme of events for Fairtrade fortnight with a night of films and a talk by a special guest at the ...

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Global NewsBattle of the fan-owned football clubs (video) - The Guardian (UK)

Chester FC was formed by fans from the ashes of liquidated club Chester City last year. John Harris goes to watch their Evo-Stick Premier League clash against fellow co-op club FC United of Manchester and talks to those involved. Watch now

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Global NewsCETS Competition Winners!

 Author: Morag This week I am not “ranting” but “raving”! (well, ok, maybe a wee rant towards the end!)

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Global NewsCo-operative centre helps prop up local legend

For a village of just four hundred people, Myddfai in the Brecon Beacons, has an incredible story to tell. It’s a story of decline and of rebirth, of myth and of historical ...

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Global NewsCommunity trusts plan a sustainable future

Two Yorkshire community-led trusts are pioneering a novel way of ensuring high standards of sustainability in building design and management by committing to the become Sustainable Transport Buildings.

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United KingdomMP salutes National Park

Brighton Pavilion Labour/Co-op MP David Lepper has welcomed the announcement by Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Hilary Benn, that the South Downs has been designated as a National Park following two public inquiries.


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Global NewsEast of England buy 20 c-stores

TWENTY convenience stores have been acquired by East of England Co-op. The society has acquired Anglian Convenience Store food group in Norfolk, which increases its portfolio of stores to 137.

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Global NewsChelmsford's fashion show

CHELMSFORD'S ?quadrant' department store ran its ninth fashion show in aid of a local charity. On this occasion the store was working in conjunction with Barrow Farm, ...

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Global NewsGroup backs breakfast club

THE Co-operative Group has increased a Community Dividend grant to Nottinghamshire Cares for Kids so that more school children can benefit from a free healthy breakfast. Since ...

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Global NewsChelmsford turnover up

Chelmsford Star Co-op has announced a £ 29.2 million turnover in its half-yearly results to August 12th. Sales were ahead of inflation for the ninth consecutive year with a year on year growth of 5.9 per cent. This position has been helped by a strong performance in the society's food arm ? with a like for like growth 5.1 per cent and department stores recording like for like growth 14 per cent. Trading profit is £ 502,000, which has been aided by 16 per cent growth in the profits ...

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