Empty shops in Norwich city centre have fallen to their lowest level in 18 years, according to a council report. Crowds gathered for the opening of a new Lego store at Chantry Place, which the council said showed the city is a good place to invest.
The Royal British Legion has launched a city-wide fundraising effort for London Poppy Day, marking 20 years of the event in the capital. Military bands and choirs are performing at more than 20 stations, and around 2,500 armed forces personnel and volunteers will collect donations across London.
Pitlochry Town Hall is set to be sold to the local community for £1 after councillors approved the move. The charity that has run the building since July 2025 hopes ownership will help it open more often and secure funding to modernise it.
Shimmer Boy has been named the overall winner of A New Local Hero 2026.
