A community shop and post office has been named a finalist in a national award scheme.
Woodgreen Community Shop & Post Office, near Fordingbridge, has been shortlisted in the Going Green Category of the 2026 Rural Community Business Awards, organised by Plunkett UK and sponsored by Lands Improvement.
The shop has been recognised for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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Recent improvements include installing energy-efficient lighting and new closed-door refrigeration units, which have cut electricity use by around £400 a month.
By reviewing products and sales patterns, the shop has halved food waste, saving more than £200 each month.
It has also expanded its solar panel system, which now generates an estimated 30 per cent of its annual electricity needs.
Sarah Benn, relationships team leader at Plunkett UK, said: "It has been inspiring to see so many people nominate their local community-owned businesses, truly emphasising the significant role they play in their communities.
"We celebrate the considerable impact each one is making in its local area and we are looking forward to next month’s awards event when the winners are announced."
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London on Thursday, July 2.
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