The New Opportunities Fund is pressing for changes to the way good cause money is managed ahead of a merger with the Community Fund. [New start mag]

Deputy prime minister John Prescott has moved to dampen expectations of the government[base ']s £22bn communities plan. [New start mag]

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has upped the ante on the government[base ']s pledge to tackle poverty by unveiling its own blueprint for creating an inclusive society within 20 years. [New start mag]

"picture of London from the International Space Station" [Daypop Top 40]

For sale on eBay: Brad Pitt's fart in a jar. [FARK] [Adam Curry: Adam Curry's Weblog]

Architect David Mackay, one of the designers who transformed Barcelona, has clinched a £100,000 deal for the regeneration of Plymouth's city centre, waterfront and suburbs, writes Sally Mesner. [Building magazine]

Southwark council is about to make a second attempt to get Europe's largest regeneration scheme under way. [Building Magazine]

How independent and locally-run cinemas are helping to bring life and prosperity back to small towns. [guardian regeneration news]

Barcelona shows what can be done when there is vision and continuity, says Peter Preston. [guardian regeneration news]

A local trust is screening a Royal Ballet performance in one of Sheffield's most deprived areas - but residents are sceptical about the idea, writes Paul Humphries. [guardian regeneration news]

The government is urging pubs to broaden their appeal after a study showing they are vital for the survival of village life. Matt Weaver reports. [guardian regeneration news]