Project Veritas CEO quits over ‘strong evidence of past illegality’ Hannah Giles took over at the helm of Project Veritas from its founder James O’Keefe in June The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
How one English town fought cookie-cutter housing by daring to dream a different future The people of Frome, in Somerset, weren’t ready to have their heritage built over with the same cheap developments that bedevil much of the UK, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Mortgage Guarantee Scheme extended – 10 of the best London first-time buys under £600,000 With the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme extended until June 2025, there's still time to secure a £600,000 home with a five per cent deposit. Here are ten of the best Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023
Residents of evacuated Bristol tower block call for independent investigation A number of residents attended a protest by the Acorn community union at City Hall, Bristol. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023
UK renters offer tenant CVs and year’s rent upfront to try to secure a home Once in a property, renters can find landlords monitoring their behaviour and making demands about washing and heating The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2023
Silent Witness star Emilia Fox responds to fan theory about her new show Silent Witness star Emilia Fox has revealed whether there's any truth to a fan theory about her new detective drama, Signora Volpe. WhatToWatch · Nov 15, 2023
Carbon capture project will help ensure just transition – Scottish Government Environment Minister Neil Gray said he looked forward to a ‘much anticipated’ update from the Prime Minister. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023
SNP respond as Tories look to FINALLY fund key Scottish energy project THE SNP has said that broken promises from the Tories “cannot happen again” after reports suggested the UK Government may be on the cusp of… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023
A guitar pick dispenser pedal is in the works – and we really, really want one Acorn Amplifiers is seeking funding for its ingenious pedal design Guitar World · Jul 25, 2023
Acorn Recruitment partners with Wales and South West HM prison services and construction businesses Acorn by Synergie wants to help people with convictions turn their lives around and tackle their own skills shortages Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2023
Human wall blocks bailiffs for 'freaked out' Bristol tenant "It was a very frightening experience, it was scary and I was freaked out" Bristol Post · Jul 5, 2023
Bristol sports centre to offer discounts after campaign “I hope the sports centre continues to focus more on the needs of the local community" Bristol Post · Jun 30, 2023
Acorn Property Group begins work on Somerset development The property developer has offices in Exeter, Newquay and Bristol Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2023
Disabled man avoids eviction after ACORN demonstration "Before I used to be able to get out and do things but with my depression, it just makes me want to hide away" Bristol Post · Jun 21, 2023
Bristol Post · Jun 13, 2023 Bristol's biggest letting agency pledges not to make tenants bid against each other "Rental bidding wars are predatory, clearly unfair and demand urgent legislation"
Manchester Evening News · May 31, 2023 Moment Manchester council was forced to suspend town hall meeting due to protesters The council leader was forced to pause the meeting on three occasions
Chronicle Live · May 18, 2023 Full list of changes in pipeline for private tenants, including new rights to keep pets and the end of 'no fault' evictions Long-awaited overhaul will also introduce a new ombudsman to resolve low-level disputes between landlords and tenants
The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023 Six times Westminster has failed Scotland's energy sector spelled out by SNP ENERGY powers should be devolved to the Scottish parliament, the SNP have said, as the party laid out “six times the broken Westminster system…
Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023 Student couple claim they were 'frightened for their safety' in their Sandyford home Students protested outside letting agency after gas leak in rented house left asthma sufferer "scared she wasn't going to wake up"
Bristol Post · Apr 5, 2023 No-show for bailiffs after Bristol ACORN protesters return to Easton man's home He fears he will be made homeless
Manchester Evening News · Apr 2, 2023 Ofsted inspected nursery after child's unexplained injury - they found kids had been exposed to 'stagnant slime' Inspectors made an unannounced visit to the nursery after receiving reports that a child had sustained an unexplained injury
Guitar World · Mar 31, 2023 Acorn Amplifiers unveils slimmed-down Solid State preamp pedal, the company's latest take on Josh Homme's "secret weapon" Peavey Decade amp The Georgia company's second build based on the humble practice amp features its Normal and Saturated channels as foot-switchable tone modes, and a self-explanatory "thick" switch
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023 SNP slam Tory energy plan as Acorn Project still lacks 'concrete plan' The UK Government’s energy announcement has been heavily criticised by senior SNP leaders, including new FM Humza Yousaf.
Bristol Post · Mar 22, 2023 ACORN protesters form human wall outside Easton man's home to stop bailiffs evicting him The mortgage company claims he has 'not demonstrated any legal rights to the property'
Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023 Jeremy Hunt accused of 'shafting Scotland' by failing to fund north east carbon capture scheme The SNP said the Acorn Scottish cluster project in Peterhead had faced a decade of broken funding pledges from Westminster governments.