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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/chris-holmes-visits-merseyside.aspx</link>
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<title>Chris Holmes visits Merseyside to celebrate one year to go to the Paralympic Games</title>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Holmes, Paralympic gold medallist and Head of Paralympic Integration for London 2012, is visiting Merseyside on 31st August to celebrate one year to go to the Paralympic Games. Chris will also be promoting the opportunity to see the Paralympics in 2012 – tickets will go on sale on the 9th September 2011.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/northwest-gears-up-for-london.aspx</link>
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<title>Northwest gears up for London 2012 with one year to go</title>
<description><![CDATA[With just one year to go until the Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, the Northwest is gearing up to play its part in supporting and celebrating the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/northwest-2012-conference.aspx</link>
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<title>Northwest 2012 conference celebrates less than one year to go</title>
<description><![CDATA[The Northwest 2012 conference, which will be held on Friday 22nd July at Kirkby Sports College, will mark the opening of the London 2012 Open Weekend in the Northwest.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/world-class-cyclists-to-race.aspx</link>
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<title>World-class cyclists to race through South Lakeland</title>
<description><![CDATA[On Monday 12 September The Tour of Britain 2011 will be heading to Kendal with Stage Two of the cycle race starting in the town centre.  South Lakeland District Council is closely involved with the organisation of this world-class cycling spectacular and the North West stage will start at 10.30am from Abbot Hall Park, with team preparations and build up beginning from 8.30am.  The second leg of the race to is likely to be a sprinters stage through the district to Blackpool.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/charles-allen-visits-cumbria.aspx</link>
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<title>Charles Allen visits Cumbria</title>
<description><![CDATA[Charles Allen, CBE Chair of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group and LOCOG Board Member, is visiting Cumbria today (14th July) to see how the county is preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/volunteers-needed-ironman.aspx</link>
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<title>Volunteers needed to help at Ironman</title>
<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help at the Ironman triathlon in Bolton on Sunday, July 31.

The race, which is supported by Bolton Council and the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), attracts competitors from all over the world, and more than 1,500 athletes are set to descend on the town.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/bridge-street-warrington.aspx</link>
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<title>Bridge Street developer appointed</title>
<description><![CDATA[Multi-million pound plans to radically change the face of Warrington town centre took a step closer to reality recently with the appointment of an official development partner.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/the-romans-are-here.aspx</link>
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<title>The Romans are here!</title>
<description><![CDATA[Tullie House Museum &amp; Art Gallery will celebrate the opening of its new Roman Frontier Gallery with a day of Roman activities throughout the Museum and Carlisle City Centre.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/innovators-shine-at-the-second.aspx</link>
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<title>Innovators shine at the Second Annual Energy Innovation Awards</title>
<description><![CDATA[Individuals and companies flying the flag for energy innovation and sustainability have been honoured at the Second Annual Energy Innovation Awards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/funding-boost-for-blackburn-st.aspx</link>
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<title>Funding boost for Blackburn street</title>
<description><![CDATA[Public spaces in King William Street, Blackburn, will be transformed following a &#163;570,000 grant from the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/myparceldeliverycom.aspx</link>
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<title>myParcelDelivery.com™ move up a gear with Business Angels investment deal</title>
<description><![CDATA[The award-winning online parcel delivery website - myParcelDelivery.com™ has announced the completion of a six figure investment deal secured from entrepreneurial investor - Mark O'Brien, through the Northwest Regional Development Agency's (NWDA) Business Angels investor event.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/raising-funds-for-the-winter-g.aspx</link>
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<title>Raising funds for the Winter Gardens</title>
<description><![CDATA[Blackpool Council is pleased to announce the launch of a charity to further support and develop the historic Winter Gardens.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/mintfest-2011-unveils-line-up.aspx</link>
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<title>Mintfest 2011 unveils line-up of world's brightest street stars</title>
<description><![CDATA[The countdown to the Mintfest International Festival of Street Arts has officially begun with the announcement of a world-class line-up of around 150 outdoor entertainers who will fill the town of Kendal with an intoxicating mix of dance, comedy, music, drama and magic.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/taste-of-success-for-regions.aspx</link>
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<title>Taste of success for region&amp;apos;s top fine foods</title>
<description><![CDATA[THE winners of the Fine Food Awards 2011, which celebrate the best fine foods in the Northwest have been announced by TV chef Nigel Haworth, crowning The Great North Pie Company in Stockport, as awards' 'Supreme Champion'.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/infrastructure-and-new-marina.aspx</link>
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<title>Infrastructure and new marina complete at Bickershaw South</title>
<description><![CDATA[A former colliery site at Bickershaw, near Leigh, is primed for development, following the completion of extensive infrastructure works.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/eia-last-chance-for-tickets.aspx</link>
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<title>Last chance to book tickets for the prestigious Energy Innovation Awards 2011</title>
<description><![CDATA[Don't miss your chance to attend the prestigious Energy Innovation Awards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/tmp-tourism-award-winners.aspx</link>
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<title>TMP Annual Tourism Awards Winners to represent City Region at national level</title>
<description><![CDATA[Quality, excellence and diversity across Liverpool City Region's thriving Visitor Economy have been rewarded at The Mersey Partnership Annual Tourism Awards 2011 – with 11 of the winners going on to represent the destination at national level.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/winter-gardens-plaque.aspx</link>
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<title>Remembering the dancing years</title>
<description><![CDATA[The Winter Gardens holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many local people - especially for those who met their life long partners at the weekly dances and events held at the complex.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/tourism-connect-combermere-ab.aspx</link>
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<title>Green light at Combermere Abbey</title>
<description><![CDATA[Combermere Abbey has a bright future ahead, with the development of three new self-catering cottages to add to their existing self catering accommodation, and a Green Tourism 'Gold' Award to join their many accolades, acknowledging the estate's ongoing commitment to sustainability and eco-tourism.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<link>http://www.nwda.co.uk/news--events/press-releases/201101/britain%e2%80%99s-one-and-two-confirm.aspx</link>
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<title>Britain's one and two confirm attendance to the Charles Stanley British Masters</title>
<description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Guy Williams and Nick Skelton who are currently heading the British ranking list have this week confirmed that they will be attending the Charles Stanley British Masters.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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