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Bus service for shoppers affects by fire damaged store Image
The wheels have started on a free shuttle bus in Denmead to help local shoppers whilst the village convenience store is closed.
09 October 23
New truffle oil and balsamic sets for Christmas Image
The team at North Yorkshire farm-based rapeseed oil business, Charlie & Ivy's have launched two new gifting lines for Christmas Please contact Tracey Baty for more information, samples or high res
03 October 23
Q-Park introduces EV Charging to Windsor Image
Q-Park introduces EV Charging to Windsor Q-Park are delighted to announce the introduction of a new EV Charging Hub which consists of 13 charge points into their Q-Park Windsor Yards parking facility.
02 October 23
West Country Women Awards Semi-Finalists Announced  Semi finalist announcement news release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Country Women Awards Announces Semi-Finalists at Somerset County Cricket Club Taunton, 26th September 2023.  The West Country Women
27 September 23
Heat Recovery is part of the net zero strategy for farm shops Image
Heat Recovery From Refrigeration (HRFR)It's part of the net zero strategy for the FARM SHOP sector Nigel Upson of DK Heat Recovery talks about the benefits of heat recovery from refrigeration and air
26 September 23
15 decades of community co-operation commemorated with a new plaque Image
A new plaque is set to mark a historical moment in Portsmouth - 150 years since Southern Co-op opened its first community store.
19 September 23
Pickering farm shop and café shortlisted in Taste awards Image
Pickering farm shop and café shortlisted in Taste awards  The team at a North Yorkshire business are celebrating after their farm shop and café have reached the final in two categories of a regional f
18 September 23
Hot chocolate and marshmallows for Operation Christmas Hamper Image
Hundreds of tubs of hot chocolate and thousands of mini marshmallows are on their way to Operation Christmas hamper to make sure no child or parent goes without a gift on Christmas Day.
18 September 23
British vape manufacturer welcomes the disposable vapes ban - a comment Image
Disposable vapes ban - an opportunity to protect the British vaping industry?Josh Douglas, founder and managing director, Dispergo Vaping LtdShould the government decide to go ahead and ban disposable
15 September 23
Shoppers raise thousands of pounds for local foodbanks Image
Nearly £100,000 has been donated to foodbanks across the south of England thanks to co-operative shoppers swiping their Southern Co-op membership cards.
15 September 23
Cranbrook manager completes the biggest half marathon in the world Image
A co-operative store manager braved the scorching heat to complete the Great North Run to raise money for a charity close to his and his wife's heart - the Miscarriage Association.
13 September 23
Success at Portsmouth’s first street art festival Image
Look Up Portsmouth, the city's first ever street art festival, has been deemed a tremendous success with thousands of people taking part from near and far.
12 September 23
Stuart and Q-Park partner to open two Last Mile Delivery Hubs Image
Stuart and Q-Park partner to open twoLast Mile Delivery Hubs Q-Park are delighted to be able to partner with Stuart to open Last Mile Delivery Hubs in their parking facilities in Manchester and Leeds.
24 August 23
Q-Park and Payzone announce technology-led partnership Image
Q-Park and Payzone announce technology-ledpartnershipQ-Park has announced a strategic technology integration agreement with Payzone, Ireland's largest consumer payments network. This agreement will se
21 August 23
A wilder vision for Wight’s future Image
To give wildlife a helping hand, Wilder Wight was launched last year by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust supported by Southern Co-op.
21 August 23
Upgrading to thermal night blinds will slash energy consumption Image
There will be less of a night time chill in the air at Southern Co-op stores in the future as the regional retailer upgrades its night blinds to an improved thermal version.
16 August 23