Community websites?

[Furzefield Digital Ltd]

I am doing some work on a website aimed at a local community, the site will offer forums, news, classifieds and probably a local business directory.

What I am after is examples of really nicely designed sites or sites which have interesting features for inspiration.

Thanks in advance.

[caththere]

I am doing some work on a website aimed at a local community, the site will offer forums, news, classifieds and probably a local business directory.

What I am after is examples of really nicely designed sites or sites which have interesting features for inspiration.

Thanks in advance.

Facebook and MySpace.

[Furzefield Digital Ltd]

Not sure about those two examples, I am looking for specific local websites.

Thanks

[dataferret]

Have you seen:
www.thebestof.co.uk

They operate a directory type site and have local news, feeds etc