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		<title>Bella Italia Celebrates International Chocolate Day with £1 Chocolate Brownies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bella Italia is celebrating International Chocolate Day in suitably indulgent style, offering its Chocolate Brownie dessert for just £1 for one day only. On Sunday 13 September 2026, guests can enjoy the much-loved dessert for just £1, usually priced from £8, when purchasing a main meal at participating Bella Italia restaurants. Created to celebrate International [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Hackstons Makes Prestigious Drinks Retailing Awards Shortlist For the Second Consecutive Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hackstons, the luxury whisky specialist redefining premium drinks retail and tangible asset ownership, is celebrating another major milestone after being shortlisted as a finalist for Luxury Retailer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2027. The recognition comes after Hackstons was crowned Newcomer of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards 2026, marking an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HESWALL FISH &#038; CHIP SHOP WINS BIG AT TOP NATIONAL AWARDS!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are celebrations in Heswall after local favourite Pisces has scooped two big awards, with owner Cos Michael being crowned Best Fish &#38; Chips Fryer in the UK at the prestigious English Fish &#38; Chips Awards 2026. Meanwhile, the takeaway won Best Fish &#38; Chip Shop in the North West. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MENU &#38; ORDER ONLINE (DELIVERY THROUGHOUT WIRRAL) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls event</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boiler Shop to become North East’s first ‘living workplace’ as hundreds take part in live experiment at Work Beyond Walls event]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[This September, the North East is set to host a major event exploring the next workplace revolution, from the place which housed the world’s first purpose-built locomotive factory. 300 people, including leading voices from business, design, HR, property, health, wellbeing and performance, will take part in a live experiment at Newcastle’s Boiler Shop on 9 and 10 September. Work Beyond Walls is a free, two day ‘living workplace’ – a first for the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Make Sober October the starting point for year-round mindful drinking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sober October may encourage people to take a temporary break from alcohol, but mindful drinking is no longer confined to designated months. Guests are increasingly moving between alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks, choosing smaller servings or selecting lower-strength options according to the occasion. More than a third of UK adults who drink alcohol now consume low [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>QUEUES OUT THE DOOR AS NEW OWNER TAKES OVER ICONIC BISTRO!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An iconic Liscard coffee shop which had been closed for six months has been given a new lease of life after a new owner stepped in to give it an exciting new chapter. Since taking over The Coffee Roast Bistro in June, Claire Lamont has achieved record sales at the coffee shop and eatery — [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mahmut Orhan Reveals Another Side Of His Next Chapter With Felix Raphael Collaboration ‘Three’</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:50:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mahmut Orhan continues to reveal the evolving sound of his new chapter with ‘Three’, a captivating collaboration with German producer and vocalist Felix Raphael. &#160; Rewinding the pulse of house music into something deeper and slightly darkened in its permutation, ‘Three’ moves with an ineffable sophistication. A tightly wound groove provides the foundation as shimmering [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Brits are paying strangers to queue at the UK’s most hyped openings</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brits are known for patiently waiting their turn, but a growing number are deciding they would rather pay someone else to do it for them. From viral food openings and beauty launches people across the UK are turning queueing into an outsourced service, and for those willing to wait, it can be a surprisingly lucrative [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Kaiser Chiefs&#8217; Ricky Wilson drops by Costco to launch Doctor Seaweed:   British seaweed supplement brand lands UK’s most sought-after retail shelf</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:23:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson drops by Costco to launch Doctor Seaweed: British seaweed supplement brand lands UK’s most sought-after retail shelf]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pure Seaweed and Menopause+ debut at Costco UK marking a landmark moment for seaweed nutrition and signalling a new era for plant-based supplements in mainstream retail Doctor Seaweed, the pioneering British brand bringing the extraordinary nutritional power of sustainably harvested seaweed to everyday life, announced its landmark listing with Costco UK, at a photocallwith a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Revealed: The best and worst places in the UK for food hygiene ratings as London ranks bottom and South West tops the list</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/revealed-the-best-and-worst-places-in-the-uk-for-food-hygiene-ratings-as-london-ranks-bottom-and-south-west-tops-the-list/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=revealed-the-best-and-worst-places-in-the-uk-for-food-hygiene-ratings-as-london-ranks-bottom-and-south-west-tops-the-list</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Revealed: The best and worst places in the UK for food hygiene ratings as London ranks bottom and South West tops the list]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[South West, ranked 1st among all 11 regions, has the highest rating of 4.69 — an increase of 0.02 from 2025 (4.67). London, ranked 10th among all 11 regions, has the lowest rating of 4.39 — an increase of 0.01 from 2025 (4.38). Wales (4.51) had the biggest year-on-year improvement in average rating across the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Historic County Durham café marks first birthday after becoming a new social hub for Sherburn Hill</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/historic-county-durham-cafe-marks-first-birthday-after-becoming-a-new-social-hub-for-sherburn-hill/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=historic-county-durham-cafe-marks-first-birthday-after-becoming-a-new-social-hub-for-sherburn-hill</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Carthouse Café at The Old Curio will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday 1 August, one year after opening inside a restored historic building Sherburn Hill, County Durham, 27 July 2026: An independent County Durham café will mark its first birthday on Saturday 1 August after becoming a valued meeting place for residents and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>World Avocado Day: How much do you really know about the world’s favourite fruit?</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/world-avocado-day-how-much-do-you-really-know-about-the-worlds-favourite-fruit/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=world-avocado-day-how-much-do-you-really-know-about-the-worlds-favourite-fruit</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Ahead of , the World Avocado Organisation rounds up some of the most unexpected facts about avocados — from sleep and potassium to pregnancy, eye health and the fruit’s surprising origin story. &#160; You probably already know that avocados are rich in healthy fats and endlessly versatile in the kitchen. But did you know [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Expert warns which grocery staples need to go in the fridge when temperatures hit over 25°C</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[With temperatures continuing to rise over the coming week, the rules around food storage can change dramatically. What&#8217;s usually deemed ‘safe’ on the kitchen counter in cooler months can become a food safety risk when temperatures climb above 25°C. However, a few simple storage tweaks can make all the difference, helping households avoid unnecessary and costly food waste. New research has revealed that almost half (41%) of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LONDON’S NEWEST DINING FESTIVAL IS SERVED</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Plated launches across King’s Road and Knightsbridge this August, bringing together over 30 venues for a month of food, drink, and exclusive offers.   From iconic names to neighbourhood favourites, participating venues, including CLAP London, Hawksmoor, Harvey Nichols, Harry&#8217;s Dolce Vita, Rabbit, The Trafalgar, and many more, have created exclusive menus, limited-edition dishes, and unique dining experiences. Running [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lincolnshire lozenge makers rush throat-soothing care package to Harry Kane ahead of England’s Norway showdown on the weekend</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/lincolnshire-lozenge-makers-rush-throat-soothing-care-package-to-harry-kane-ahead-of-englands-norway-showdown-on-the-weekend/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=lincolnshire-lozenge-makers-rush-throat-soothing-care-package-to-harry-kane-ahead-of-englands-norway-showdown-on-the-weekend</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jakemans, a Lincolnshire cough sweet manufacturer is hoping to keep Harry Kane&#8216;s voice in top condition as England prepare for Saturday&#8217;s World Cup quarter-final against Norway.   Following England&#8217;s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium last weekend, the Three Lions captain became an unexpected social media talking point after his voice cracked and eventually disappeared during a post-match television interview.   Now Sutterton-based Jakemans has stepped in, sending a care [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>From Apéro to Aperitivo: The EU Food Tourism Trends Set to Shape UK Demand</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:29:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As millions of British consumers prepare to travel across Europe this summer, retailers, wholesalers and foodservice operators are being encouraged to look beyond traditional holiday favourites and towards a new generation of regional European products and food cultures that could influence purchasing habits long after travellers return home. According to advisors from the EU’s More Than [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Beyond the Heatwave: Why the Future of Building Comfort is About Control, Not Just Energy Supply</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Chris Reilly, Founder and Director, Zeuner Ltd The current heatwave has brought an important issue into sharp focus for businesses and facilities managers alike: how do we maintain comfortable working environments as Britain’s climate becomes increasingly unpredictable? For years, much of the conversation around energy has focused on generation – where our power comes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New data warns of hidden risks in allergen information when eating out</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New data warns of hidden risks in allergen information when eating out New audit insights highlight gaps in how allergen information is managed across UK hospitality New industry data is highlighting potential risks in how allergen information is managed in UK hospitality, with audit findings showing recurring issues in how information is provided to customers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lake District spa hotel resort to host national Gingerbread House Festival</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gingerbread House Festival 2026]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Gingerbread House of the Year]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Windermere food festival]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Lake District spa resort is to host Cumbria&#8217;s inaugural Gingerbread House Festival, a national celebration and bold re-imagining of a centuries-old culinary and cultural tradition for creative bakers. Low Wood Bay Resort &#38; Spa is working in partnership with Grasmere Gingerbread to deliver the event on the shores of Windermere over the weekend of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Restaurant manager secures new role after outdoor skills course</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Food & Drink]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hospitality]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cairngorms winter training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English Lakes Hotels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guided walks Windermere]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lake District outdoor activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake District walking guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A restaurant manager from a Lake District spa resort has turned his passion for the great outdoors into a new role, having successfully completed an intensive winter skills course. Pav Moskala from Low Wood Bay Resort &#38; Spa travelled to the Cairngorms to take part in the specialist course thanks to the English Lakes Hotels [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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