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		<title>Keeping Classrooms Ready With the Right School Supplies</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Most schools run on a set of everyday supplies that are easy to overlook until they are missing. A lesson can be well planned, but if there are not enough books, pens, paper or whiteboards available, teachers have to stop and find a workaround. This is why school supplies matter. They are not just admin [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Damien Cain Returns with Powerful Male/Male Duet ‘Caleb’ — A Bold Statement of Identity, Vulnerability and Artistic Reinvention</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Damien Cain Returns with Powerful Male/Male Duet ‘Caleb’ — A Bold Statement of Identity]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[Damien Cain Returns with Powerful Male/Male Duet ‘Caleb’ — A Bold Statement of Identity, Vulnerability and Artistic Reinvention &#160; &#160; Artist: Damien CainSingle: CalebRelease Date: May 29 2026 &#160; Internationally acclaimed alternative rock artist Damien Cain marks a striking new chapter in his career with the release of his upcoming single “Caleb”, a deeply personal [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>City Living with Children: How Families Are Making It Work Behind the Scenes</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Raising children in a city like London comes with a unique mix of opportunity and pressure. On the surface, urban life offers culture, convenience, and connectivity. Behind the scenes, however, families are constantly balancing cost, space, time, and childcare in ways that often go unseen. What’s emerging isn’t a single solution, but a set of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>ONE IN FOUR BUSINESS DRIVERS TAKE RISKS AMID RISING TRAFFIC CONGESTION</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Venson urges employers to review Driving for Work policies as survey reveals risky driving behaviour www.venson.com  Rising traffic congestion across the UK is pushing business drivers to take dangerous risks behind the wheel, reveals a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions. The most recent figures from the Department of Transport confirm that traffic levels in Britain have risen to match pre-pandemic highs, while van mileage has surged by 12.1%i since 2019.  This increase is pushing 28% of business [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR DOG FROM DAYCARE</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[You pick up your dog at the end of the day and get a brief ‘’they did well.’’ That exchange is not enough. Especially if you want to know how your dog is adjusting and behaving within a group environment.  When it comes to dog daycare, the value is not only in the service. But [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Jazz Drummer Pete Cater Announces New EP West Side Story and Live Dates with The Great Drum Show</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Jazz Drummer Pete Cater Announces New EP West Side Story and Live Dates with The Great Drum Show &#160; Artist: Pete CaterEP: West Side StoryRelease Date: May 1st 2026 Acclaimed British jazz drummer Pete Cater returns this May with the release of his highly anticipated EP West Side Story, alongside a series of live performances [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH OUTLOOK HITS 12-MONTH PEAK IN THE NORTH EAST DESPITE ECONOMIC FEARS OVER ENERGY PRICES AND TAX RISES</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH OUTLOOK HITS 12-MONTH PEAK IN THE NORTH EAST DESPITE ECONOMIC FEARS OVER ENERGY PRICES AND TAX RISES]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[The percentage of North East-based small businesses predicting growth for the next three months has risen sharply since the start of the year from 22% in January to 33% for April. This is the highest figure in the North East for 12-months – and the biggest quarter-on-quarter rise anywhere in the UK, according to new [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>LEADING HOLIDAY PROVIDER LAUNCHES SEND BREAKS  WITH 20% OFF ALL BOOKINGS</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Leading holiday provider, Meadow Bay Villages has launched its new Beyond Boundaries SEND breaks at both Billing Aquadrome and Hayling Island Holiday parks.   Designed for children and young people with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences, the specialised mid-week SEND breaks have been planned to take place during off-peak seasons, running [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Candlelighters cancer charity launches campaign to celebrate 50 Years.</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Candlelighters cancer charity launches campaign to celebrate 50 Years.]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[Candlelighters, the leading charity supporting children with cancer across Yorkshire, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a fundraising campaign. Since its inception in 1976, the charity has been a beacon of hope for thousands of families, and is now calling on the public to take on a “50-themed” challenge, to ensure no family faces childhood cancer [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Calum Baird – “Discovery”</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[“Discovery” continues Calum Baird’s instinct for writing through place—using geography as a way of understanding what surfaces and what lingers. The song was written quickly, almost in response to a moment.  Following the release of Calum’s single, Meet Me in Jena, a remark on air from Jim Gellatly—drawing a line between Jena and Dundee—sparked the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Why authentic food experiences are redefining travel</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[For a long time, the idea of “eating well” while traveling was closely tied to exclusivity. Fine dining restaurants, formal service, and carefully curated tasting menus defined the gold standard. Travelers planned ahead, secured reservations, and treated these meals as highlights of their journey. But expectations have changed. Increasingly, people are moving away from structured, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>90 Yorkshire Girls Become First M2 Participants to Compete at TCS Mini London Marathon.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[90 Yorkshire Girls Become First M2 Participants to Compete at TCS Mini London Marathon.]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[Ninety girls from schools in Yorkshire are set to make history as the first Leeds M2 participants to take part in the TCS Mini London Marathon on Saturday 25 April. The event marks the completion of a joint initiative between Leeds Well School Partnership (LWSP) and M2: Where Movement and Mindfulness meet, which provides a safe, judgement free space for [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Britain’s lost social rituals: almost HALF of the UK have never had a cuppa with a neighbour, while three in 10 have never had a pint in their local, according to new research</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[A new study has revealed how many of the small everyday acts that once helped neighbours feel connected have faded from modern life, with 44% of the UK never having shared a cup of tea or coffee with a neighbour, and 28% never having had a drink in their local pub. &#160; The survey of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Your Teeth Don’t Feel as Clean as You Think</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Most people assume that brushing twice a day and flossing occasionally is enough to keep their teeth feeling fresh. Yet many still notice that “just-brushed” feeling doesn’t last as long as it should. If your teeth never quite feel as clean as you expect, there are a few common reasons behind it, and most are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>THE RPO CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF MUSIC-MAKING</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[New 2026–27 London season announced: Diverse programming and new concert formats that recognise and celebrate the changing face of the concert audience in 2026    “For the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, turning 80 is both a celebration and a milestone as we look ahead to the next chapter. After eight decades, it’s safe to say that [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>SARI SCHORR SET TO PREMIERE HER NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘RUNNING WILD’ IN FULL DURING HEADLINE UK 2026 TOUR</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[US chart-topping American singer-songwriter Sari Schorr is returning to UK stages to perform twelve headline shows in April and May – and has announced that she will premiere her eagerly anticipated new studio album across the UK dates.   Sari has been working across multiple albums, with Running Wild—set for release later in 2026. The album is regarded as her [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>DEVAN ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE ‘WYATT EARP’  A POWERFUL NEW VOICE IN UK COUNTRY &#038; AMERICANA</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/devan-announces-debut-single-wyatt-earp-a-powerful-new-voice-in-uk-country-americana/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=devan-announces-debut-single-wyatt-earp-a-powerful-new-voice-in-uk-country-americana</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[DEVAN ANNOUNCES DEBUT SINGLE ‘WYATT EARP’ A POWERFUL NEW VOICE IN UK COUNTRY & AMERICANA]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[&#160; Artist: DevanSingle: Wyatt EarpRelease Date: April 3rd 2026  Rising country and Americana artist Devan steps into the spotlight with the release of his debut single “Wyatt Earp”, arriving Friday 3rd April. Marking the beginning of a deeply personal musical journey, the track introduces a raw and authentic new voice rooted in storytelling, heritage, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Littlemen Enter a Bold New Era with Expansive Sound and Unstoppable Spirit</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Littlemen Album: Evil On Both SidesRelease Date:  &#160; UK alternative rock band Littlemen, based in Bath, are stepping into a powerful new chapter as they prepare to release new material alongside a striking live recording from the legendary Real World Studios—the iconic studio founded by Peter Gabriel—mixed at NAM Studios. At the heart of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Joe Galuszka Unveils “Requiem for Mum” — A Powerful and Personal Single from Upcoming Debut EP Fractures</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joe Galuszka Unveils “Requiem for Mum” — A Powerful and Personal Single from Upcoming Debut EP Fractures]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[Artist: Joe Galuszka Single: Requiem For MumDebut Album: FracturesRelease Date:  Bristol-based British-Polish composer Joe Galuszka releases Requiem for Mum, a deeply moving contemporary classical single that forms the emotional core of his forthcoming debut EP, Fractures. Written in memory of his late mother, the piece stands as both a personal tribute and a universal reflection [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH OUTLOOK AT STANDS STILL, AS THREE IN FOUR FEAR ECONOMIC SHOCKS</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[AS THREE IN FOUR FEAR ECONOMIC SHOCKS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH OUTLOOK AT STANDS STILL]]></category>

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				<description><![CDATA[The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the next three months (28%) remains largely unchanged on last quarter (27%) &#8211; although 78% of enterprises go into the summer fearing the economic impact that geo-political and economic tensions will have on their businesses, according to new research from Novuna Business finance.   Based on polling [&#8230;]]]></description>
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