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Co-op movement responds to wave of riots across UK

August 9, 2024
Miles Hadfield

The movement has reasserted its values, with apex Co-operatives UK stating: 'Any form of racism and…

Business

Community-owned October Books makes a call for more member investors

October 6, 2022
Miles Hadfield

'The aim is to secure the long-term financial future of October Books while providing a future…

Community & Development

How a human chain made world news of a small co-op bookstore

November 3, 2018
Co-operative News

When Southampton's October Books invited volunteers to help the move to its new home, it hit…

Community & Development

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

August 9, 2018
Co-operative News

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

Business

Radical co-op bookshop launches crowdfunder to secure its future

May 4, 2018
Co-operative News

'It's an exciting time for a bookshop which has been serving our community for over 40…