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Greener, cleaner Grimsby 08 March 2010

Environmental campaign group Keep Britain Tidy has handed Shoreline one of its quality marks in recognition of the improvements being made to the Nunsthorpe neighbourhood.

Housing associations dominate top companies list 08 March 2010

Fourteen housing associations have been named in the Sunday Times’ list of the top 100 companies to work for.

Political discussion space for under 30s 21 December 2009

Ashram Housing Association launches a brand new social networking site, called Social Breakfast, for people aged between 14 and 30.

Midland 'honour crime' film scoops international award 16 December 2009

The UK’s first feature film about so-called 'honour crime' – set and filmed in Birmingham – has won a major international award.

Young Hyde residents bring Twelve Days of Christmas to Lambeth 16 December 2009

Over one hundred young Lambeth residents will be taking to the streets this festive season to take part in 12 special Christmas events with the aim of bringing cheer and magic to the local community.

MPs back new bill to outlaw rip off prices 30 October 2009

John Austin MP and 11 cross-party MPs launch Bill which will make it unlawful for energy companies to rip off their poorest customers.

Winner announced for What We Are Proud Of award 25 September 2009

A Northamptonshire-based project which encourages children to try their hand at everything from bricklaying to basketball during the school holidays has won the National Housing Federation's What We Are Proud Of Award 2009.

Foster family home saved from repossession 08 September 2009

Two Droitwich-based foster parents-to-be have been saved from the trauma of having their home repossessed thanks to affordable housing provider West Mercia Housing Group.

Orbit East helps youngsters to spray away anti-social behaviour 24 August 2009

A group of young people from Suffolk have spray painted a mural to brighten a subway and tackle antisocial behaviour, with help from housing association Orbit East.

Award winning eco project helps home owners cut fuel bills 04 August 2009

A Birmingham-based eco partnership has rolled out its award-winning project to the deprived South Lozells area of the city, helping residents living in fuel poverty to significantly reduce their fuel bills.