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		<title>Loughborough Psychotherapist Steps into the Ring to Support Mental Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A psychotherapist from Loughborough has stepped into the boxing ring to raise money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation &#8211; all while improving her own mental health after a traumatic incident  Agnieszka Stefaniak, 46, took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event at Club Republic in Leicester in March. She did so [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>MUSIC RATED TOP BY BUSINESS LEADERS &#8211; NEW RESEARCH FINDS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:13:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Business leaders rate music top for workplace skills &#8211; yet fewer young children in the UK have the opportunity to study it at school than at any point in a generation.   The findings come from the Royal College of Music’s audience insights report, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults and 302 business leaders to explore [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>PREZZO ITALIAN WELCOMES PUDSEY ON TOUR FOR FREE SUMMER FAMILY BOOK CLUB EVENTS ACROSS THE UK</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families are invited to enjoy storytelling, creativity and quality time together as Pudsey visits selected Prezzo Italian restaurants this August UK, August 2026: Following the launch of its partnership with BBC Children in Need earlier this year, Prezzo Italian is delighted to welcome Pudsey on Tour – Summer Family Book Club to selected restaurants across [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>England football fan follows the Three Lions after surgery for condition estimated to affect millions of Britons</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An England football fan who thought his TV set was to blame for blurry match action has been able to follow the Three Lions this summer, thanks to surgery for a sight-stealing condition. Leatherhead resident Alan Lowe, aged 79, who describes himself as an armchair fan, bought a bigger TV to watch England play, mistakenly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Virgin Money Backs McGoff Group’s Luxury Care Expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McGoff Group has secured a £13m funding facility from Virgin Money to support its luxury care home division, Dunham Care.   The five-year loan will support the continued stabilisation and long-term maturity of Herne Bay Manor, in Kent, the first care home setting for the new brand. It will also further strengthen the Group’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>World Avocado Day: How much do you really know about the world’s favourite fruit?</title>
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		<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>Funeral Officiant Authority issue statement on Robert Bush sentencing </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Funeral Officiant Authority (FOA), a voluntary national register launched in May 2026 to vet and standardise funeral celebrants and ministers across the UK, has issued a statement expressing shock at the scale of Robert Bush&#8217;s crimes.   The 48-year-old funeral director Robert Bush faces sentencing this week after admitting 67 offences, including 30 of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Prostate cancer specialist accuses government of &#8220;ignoring evidence&#8221; over screening decision </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A men&#8217;s health charity has accused the Government of years of delay after the National Screening Committee decided in May against a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme.   Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in UK men, with around 63,000 cases and 13,000 deaths a year. Almost half of cases present with advanced, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Value-for-money drives summer plans as more Brits opt for UK days out</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[British families are becoming increasingly cost-conscious when planning summer activities, with more than four in ten (43%) actively seeking discounts and deals on attractions and experiences compared to a year ago. New research from Boundless found value for money is now the nation’s leading consideration when choosing a day out, with 41% ranking it as [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>World Brain Day (July 22nd ) &#8211; NHS neurosurgeon reveals the five things everyone with Epilepsy should know about their brain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Across the UK, more than 633,000 people are living with Epilepsy, with almost 29,000 new diagnoses every year. Yet, despite affecting around one in every 100 people, many still think Epilepsy is simply about having a seizure. To mark World Brain Day on July 22nd, Dr Abteen Mostofi, Neurosurgeon at St George’s Hospital in London, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FREE EARLY YEARS STORYTELLING EVENT THIS AUGUST!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A free, fun and interactive storytelling and creative workshop is coming to Kingsley &#38; Co bookshop in Bootle on Saturday 8th August! Dr. Denise Wright’s Disgusting And Delicious Shapes with Sammy The Snail features a sensory storytelling session with a professional actor, lots of opportunities to get involved and art making. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BOOK OR CLICK [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>THE WIRRAL SKIN CARE BRAND HELPING WOMEN WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many people, skincare is about appearance. For Dr. Kate Blundell, it became something far deeper — a way to restore confidence, support wellbeing and give back to women silently battling one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions: endometriosis. CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE THE RANGE ONLINE Founder of ReNEW Skincare &#38; Aesthetics, Dr. Kate [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CHILDREN CAN BECOME AUTHORS THANKS TO HARPER’S BIG IDEA!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine-year-old Harper Hawthorne, from Wirral, has created a groundbreaking concept with her dad that enables children to become published authors. Story Wizard is an exciting new platform that gives children the chance to write their own stories and become published authors, complete with their very own printed book and an official certificate celebrating their achievement. CLICK HERE [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>PAFA CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SAFEGUARDING FAMILIES!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the past decade, PAFA (Parenting Assessments For All) has been transforming lives across the UK from its Wirral base, providing one of the most important yet least understood services in child safeguarding. This year marks a major milestone as the organisation celebrates 10 years of supporting vulnerable families. The landmark anniversary was recently celebrated alongside [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Erotic Massage in Budapest Is Popular Among Tourists</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For many tourists, Budapest first means the Parliament, the Danube, the thermal baths and the ruin bars. But the city offers much more than that. After a long day of sightseeing, a tiring flight or an intense business trip, it is natural to want rest, calm and a special experience. This is why more and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>NEW FITNESS &#038; WELLBEING STUDIO BRINGS SOMETHING NEW TO LIVERPOOL!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A new community-focused fitness and wellbeing studio is opening its doors on Walton Road in Kirkdale, bringing together the growing popularity of kettlebell training with yoga, Pilates, breathwork, sauna, cold water therapy and sports massage. Nexus @ Inner Guru is a unique new concept offering great value and with nothing quite like it in the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>THE CHRONIC HEALTH BUSINESS COACH HELPING WOMEN EXCEED!</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/the-chronic-health-business-coach-helping-women-exceed/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-chronic-health-business-coach-helping-women-exceed</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Laura Fox knows first-hand what it feels like to have your entire world turned upside down by invisible illness. Now, after years of pain, uncertainty and rebuilding her own life, she is helping other women with chronic health conditions create businesses and lifestyles that work around their reality — not against it. CLICK HERE FOR [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes!</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/darude-brings-together-a-standout-cast-of-producers-for-the-feel-the-beat-remixes/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=darude-brings-together-a-standout-cast-of-producers-for-the-feel-the-beat-remixes</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:35:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Darude brings together a standout cast of producers for the ‘Feel The Beat’ remixes! Featuring remixes from Ilan Bluestone, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Emily Nash, Nilsix, EM11 (HE.SHE.THEY), and Junkkataxi, released via Vibing Out. Download/Stream: https://found.ee/FeelTheBeatTheRemixes www.darude.com         Darude reconnects with a defining moment in his catalogue through the Feel The Beat remix package &#8211; the first official remixes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>WIRRAL WOMAN’S AWE-INSPIRING JOURNEY INTO SHAMANISM</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When most people think about shamanism, they usually picture tribal people dancing around a fire and chanting to the Gods. Not a woman living on the outskirts of West Kirby, Wirral. Christine Holt, however, has changed the goalposts — having dedicated her life to travelling the world and learning about shamanism with various teachers and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Britain’s Water Confidence Divide: Why Where You Live Could Be Affecting How Much Water You Drink</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New research reveals huge regional differences in tap water satisfaction, with Edinburgh ranked highest and Bexley lowest, while 85% of Britons admit they alter their tap water before drinking it   Britain is home to some of the safest drinking water in the world, yet new research suggests that many people still lack confidence in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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