The Vacant Shops Academy
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The Vacant Shops Academy has been created by #placemaking specialist Iain Nicholson to make its approach to tackling #highstreet vacancy available to councils, BIDs & town teams working on this key metric…
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It's #LoveYourHighStreet week and we're sharing the love for local and independent businesses 🫶
From November 10th - 16th, #ShopLocal to support your community and help keep our high streets vibrant and unique!
From November 10th - 16th, #ShopLocal to support your community and help keep our high streets vibrant and unique!
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 AM
It's #LoveYourHighStreet week and we're sharing the love for local and independent businesses 🫶
From November 10th - 16th, #ShopLocal to support your community and help keep our high streets vibrant and unique!
From November 10th - 16th, #ShopLocal to support your community and help keep our high streets vibrant and unique!
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🇬🇧 Mango expands Scottish presence with first Aberdeen store
Mango expands Scottish presence with first Aberdeen store - Retail Gazette
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/11/mango-expands-scottish-presence-with-first-aberdeen-store/"></div>Mango has opened its first store in…
www.retailgazette.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🇬🇧 Mango expands Scottish presence with first Aberdeen store
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ICYMI: My reflections ahead of 5th Nov Scottish Parliament celebration of this year's Scotland Loves Local and Local Hero awards. Chance to applaud fabulous local efforts and positivity
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5th November Fireworks: The Love Local Awards at the Scottish Parliament
On the 5th November fireworks and celebrations will be the order of the day, even if for most people the origins of ‘Bonfire Night’ and the reasons for celebration are lost in the mists of time. Bu…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
ICYMI: My reflections ahead of 5th Nov Scottish Parliament celebration of this year's Scotland Loves Local and Local Hero awards. Chance to applaud fabulous local efforts and positivity
@scotlandstowns.bsky.social
@vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
stirlingretail.com/2025/11/03/5...
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@vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
stirlingretail.com/2025/11/03/5...
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Calling all quantity surveyors!
Our members The Arkwright Society are out to tender for a quantity surveyor for the redevelopment of Building 1 at Cromford Mills to transform the historic mill buildings.
Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs
Our members The Arkwright Society are out to tender for a quantity surveyor for the redevelopment of Building 1 at Cromford Mills to transform the historic mill buildings.
Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Calling all quantity surveyors!
Our members The Arkwright Society are out to tender for a quantity surveyor for the redevelopment of Building 1 at Cromford Mills to transform the historic mill buildings.
Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs
Our members The Arkwright Society are out to tender for a quantity surveyor for the redevelopment of Building 1 at Cromford Mills to transform the historic mill buildings.
Find out more on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/
#HeritageJobs
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🇬🇧 Bodycare saved from administration by former Body Shop boss
Bodycare saved from administration by former Body Shop boss - Retail Gazette
Bodycare has been rescued from administration by the former boss of cosmetics brand The Body Shop.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🇬🇧 Bodycare saved from administration by former Body Shop boss
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Independent children’s bookshop Round Table Books is hoping to crowdfund £50,000 to support their move to a bigger shop two steps away from their current location in Brixton Village, South London.
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Round Table Books launches crowdfunder to move into bigger shop
Independent children’s bookshop Round Table Books is hoping to crowdfund £50,000 to support their move to a bigger shop two steps away from their current location in Brixton Village, South London.
ebx.sh
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Independent children’s bookshop Round Table Books is hoping to crowdfund £50,000 to support their move to a bigger shop two steps away from their current location in Brixton Village, South London.
Read more 👇
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We help our members to develop and increase their impact locally, while also championing #CommunityRail regionally and nationally.
We have different membership options available for groups wanting to engage communities with rail - find out more 🫂
We have different membership options available for groups wanting to engage communities with rail - find out more 🫂
Join us - Community Rail Network
Find out about the wide range of benefits joining Community Rail Network as a member or a supporter brings.
communityrail.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We help our members to develop and increase their impact locally, while also championing #CommunityRail regionally and nationally.
We have different membership options available for groups wanting to engage communities with rail - find out more 🫂
We have different membership options available for groups wanting to engage communities with rail - find out more 🫂
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Would you like to learn more about the Active Travel Innovation Fund? 💰
Join Active Travel England's webinar on Monday (20 October), 11am-12pm, to find out all the details and ask the team questions ❔
Register here:
Join Active Travel England's webinar on Monday (20 October), 11am-12pm, to find out all the details and ask the team questions ❔
Register here:
Active Travel England (ATE), Active Travel Innovation Fund
A brief outline of the fund, covering objectives, eligibility criteria, timelines.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Would you like to learn more about the Active Travel Innovation Fund? 💰
Join Active Travel England's webinar on Monday (20 October), 11am-12pm, to find out all the details and ask the team questions ❔
Register here:
Join Active Travel England's webinar on Monday (20 October), 11am-12pm, to find out all the details and ask the team questions ❔
Register here:
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We've just hit *LAUNCH* on a @kickstarter.com to fund our debut album #HollowChapters. We've finished 7 of the mixes (explainer & extracts in video via link), but as independent artists need a final push to get over the line 🎶
PLEASE share and support if you can
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
PLEASE share and support if you can
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
The Marsh Family: debut album campaign
Support an independent musical family group in releasing their debut album of ten original folk-pop songs, "Hollow Chapters" in 2026.
www.kickstarter.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We've just hit *LAUNCH* on a @kickstarter.com to fund our debut album #HollowChapters. We've finished 7 of the mixes (explainer & extracts in video via link), but as independent artists need a final push to get over the line 🎶
PLEASE share and support if you can
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
PLEASE share and support if you can
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
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A new independent music shop is set to open its doors in Dunfermline next week
New independent music shop to open in Dunfermline
www.thenational.scot
October 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A new independent music shop is set to open its doors in Dunfermline next week
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Morning all. There are so many new releases today, so pop into your favourite indie bookshop and see what’s arrived! - Michael
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Morning all. There are so many new releases today, so pop into your favourite indie bookshop and see what’s arrived! - Michael
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🇬🇧 Alo Yoga reveals UK expansion plans
Alo Yoga reveals UK expansion plans
Los Angeles-based athleisure brand Alo Yoga will expand its UK footprint with four new stores opening between late 2025 and 2026, including its first location outside of London.
www.drapersonline.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🇬🇧 Alo Yoga reveals UK expansion plans
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🇬🇧 White Stuff revenues jump amid new store launches www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
White Stuff revenues jump amid new store launches - Retail Gazette
White Stuff saw sales jump in its latest annual results, bolstered by new store launches.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
🇬🇧 White Stuff revenues jump amid new store launches www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/10...
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The Future of Retail in Jersey
I thought it was about a decade ago I was last in Jersey, but it looks like it was more than 15 years, with my main involvement in their retailing sector being 20 years ago. So it was interesting and good to go back, albeit briefly, at the invitation of the Jersey…
I thought it was about a decade ago I was last in Jersey, but it looks like it was more than 15 years, with my main involvement in their retailing sector being 20 years ago. So it was interesting and good to go back, albeit briefly, at the invitation of the Jersey…
The Future of Retail in Jersey
I thought it was about a decade ago I was last in Jersey, but it looks like it was more than 15 years, with my main involvement in their retailing sector being 20 years ago. So it was interesting and good to go back, albeit briefly, at the invitation of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce. The invitation was to give a breakfast briefing on ‘The Future of Retail in Jersey’.
stirlingretail.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The Future of Retail in Jersey
I thought it was about a decade ago I was last in Jersey, but it looks like it was more than 15 years, with my main involvement in their retailing sector being 20 years ago. So it was interesting and good to go back, albeit briefly, at the invitation of the Jersey…
I thought it was about a decade ago I was last in Jersey, but it looks like it was more than 15 years, with my main involvement in their retailing sector being 20 years ago. So it was interesting and good to go back, albeit briefly, at the invitation of the Jersey…
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St Helier, Jersey October 2025. Very nice work by Hettich in taking over Burton's Art Deco store site. Nice outside and splendid work inside.
Two foundation stones.
Have sent photos below to Laid By Monty for their excellent site
laidbymonty.com
Two foundation stones.
Have sent photos below to Laid By Monty for their excellent site
laidbymonty.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
St Helier, Jersey October 2025. Very nice work by Hettich in taking over Burton's Art Deco store site. Nice outside and splendid work inside.
Two foundation stones.
Have sent photos below to Laid By Monty for their excellent site
laidbymonty.com
Two foundation stones.
Have sent photos below to Laid By Monty for their excellent site
laidbymonty.com
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Did you know?
Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded £7k to community organisations along the line to support #Railway200 projects celebrating heritage, creativity and sustainable travel - AND Round 2 of the funding is now open!
All the details here 👇
Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded £7k to community organisations along the line to support #Railway200 projects celebrating heritage, creativity and sustainable travel - AND Round 2 of the funding is now open!
All the details here 👇
Cambrian Railway Partnership Railway 200 scheme awards £7k to community projects - Community Rail Network
The Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded almost £7,000 to community organisations along the Cambrian Line as part of its Railway 200 Community Grant Fund,
communityrail.org.uk
October 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Did you know?
Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded £7k to community organisations along the line to support #Railway200 projects celebrating heritage, creativity and sustainable travel - AND Round 2 of the funding is now open!
All the details here 👇
Cambrian Railway Partnership has awarded £7k to community organisations along the line to support #Railway200 projects celebrating heritage, creativity and sustainable travel - AND Round 2 of the funding is now open!
All the details here 👇
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We always appreciate seeing the results of projects supported by our Small Grants Fund 🙌
Just like these fantastic planters at Bletchley Station 🌺
Has your #CommunityRail group received funding from us? ❔
We'd love to see the results! 📸
Just like these fantastic planters at Bletchley Station 🌺
Has your #CommunityRail group received funding from us? ❔
We'd love to see the results! 📸
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We always appreciate seeing the results of projects supported by our Small Grants Fund 🙌
Just like these fantastic planters at Bletchley Station 🌺
Has your #CommunityRail group received funding from us? ❔
We'd love to see the results! 📸
Just like these fantastic planters at Bletchley Station 🌺
Has your #CommunityRail group received funding from us? ❔
We'd love to see the results! 📸
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Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter.
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most dynamic heritage trusts.
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most dynamic heritage trusts.
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr
October 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter.
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most dynamic heritage trusts.
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of one of Scotland’s most dynamic heritage trusts.
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/Sw0WHcr
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ICYMI: Waterstones is set to open second bookshop in York next month 👇 #BookSky
Waterstones to open second bookshop in York
ebx.sh
September 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
ICYMI: Waterstones is set to open second bookshop in York next month 👇 #BookSky
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🇬🇧 Wyse London continues retail expansion with new flagship store in York www.theindustry.fashion/wyse-london-...
Wyse London continues retail expansion with new flagship store in York - TheIndustry.fashion
Contemporary womenswear brand Wyse London has ramped up its retail expansion with its latest store opening in York. The opening adds to the brand’s two
www.theindustry.fashion
September 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🇬🇧 Wyse London continues retail expansion with new flagship store in York www.theindustry.fashion/wyse-london-...
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🇬🇧 Superdry debuts new store format in Nottingham www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
Superdry debuts new store format in Nottingham - Retail Gazette
Superdry has launched a new store in Nottingham, marking the first in the brand's new store format.
www.retailgazette.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🇬🇧 Superdry debuts new store format in Nottingham www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
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🇬🇧 Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year
Shoemakers Museum in Somerset village of Street displays everything from school shoes to Wallabees and Desert Boots
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🇬🇧 Clarks opens up a shoebox of memories with museum to mark 200th year www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
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Apply to our Youth Forum's Steering Committee!
You can access our expressions of interest form here: www.tfaforms.com/5188457
Form closes on 15th September 2025.
An information session is being held on the 11th of September at 1:00pm. For booking links contact youthforum@heritagenetwork.org.uk
You can access our expressions of interest form here: www.tfaforms.com/5188457
Form closes on 15th September 2025.
An information session is being held on the 11th of September at 1:00pm. For booking links contact youthforum@heritagenetwork.org.uk
September 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Apply to our Youth Forum's Steering Committee!
You can access our expressions of interest form here: www.tfaforms.com/5188457
Form closes on 15th September 2025.
An information session is being held on the 11th of September at 1:00pm. For booking links contact youthforum@heritagenetwork.org.uk
You can access our expressions of interest form here: www.tfaforms.com/5188457
Form closes on 15th September 2025.
An information session is being held on the 11th of September at 1:00pm. For booking links contact youthforum@heritagenetwork.org.uk
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The shop is bursting at the seams with new stock at the moment!
Anything here you missed and are desperate to order? - Michael
Anything here you missed and are desperate to order? - Michael
September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The shop is bursting at the seams with new stock at the moment!
Anything here you missed and are desperate to order? - Michael
Anything here you missed and are desperate to order? - Michael