Lauren Pullen

1 month ago | shropshirestar.com | Lauren Pullen

Charlies Stores are thrilled to share that their Managing Director, Rebecca Lloyd, has been recognised in the 2025 E2E Female 100 in partnership with The Independent. By contributor Lauren PullenWatch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The E2E Female 100 is all about honouring the drive and hard work of female entrepreneurs and business leaders across different industries.

2 months ago | shropshirestar.com | Lauren Pullen

Over the 2024 festive season Charlies Stores welcomed back some familiar, friendly faces to entertain customers. Coed-y-Dinas featured singing farm animals and a cheerful snowman, while Carmarthen welcomed the beloved reindeer.

Dec 4, 2023 | bc.ctvnews.ca | Lauren Pullen

A new drug testing site has opened in Vancouver, the second launched by legalization activist Dana Larsen. The Get Your Drugs Tested service on West Broadway offers testing for free. Larson says the new site is legally approved to operate by Vancouver Coastal Health. “We’ll test anything people bring in, any kind of substance. That can be anything from heroin, cocaine to other substances.

Nov 6, 2023 | bc.ctvnews.ca | Lauren Pullen

The Stanley Park Train is on track to re-open for this year’s Bright Nights event, according to the City of Vancouver. “It’s back, baby!” an excited Mayor Ken Sim cheered at a news conference Monday. "We understand how cherished Bright Nights is for Vancouver families, and we are delighted that the train will be a feature of this event,” Sim added. “We appreciate the patience and support of the community as the train’s restoration work was completed.

Oct 2, 2023 | bc.ctvnews.ca | Lauren Pullen

Still coming to grips with losing their home to the McDougall Creek wildfire, a family from B.C.’s Okanagan was dealt yet another blow – being targeted by thieves. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Patrick Lacey. Lacey, his wife and two children live in Traders Cove. When the McDougall Creek wildfire swept over West Kelowna in August they were among the first to evacuate.