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		<title>Why Do Birds Keep Returning to the Same Building?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:20:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Buildings can provide reliable food, shelter and safe places for birds to roost or nest. Removing nesting material or clearing away droppings might solve the immediate problem. However, birds can return if the conditions that attracted them remain unchanged.   Your Building Provides Good Roosting Sites Modern buildings can provide many of the features birds [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why game show style titles are changing online play</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Traditional table games once defined most live gaming lobbies. Roulette, blackjack and baccarat are still prominent, but they now share space with colourful game show titles built around spinning wheels, multipliers, bonus rounds and live presenters. A player visiting a brand new online casino may notice these games before finding the standard tables. Their large [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Independent Rubber Stamp Retailer That Built Its Business on Telling You What Not to Buy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:31:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[While most online stamp retailers are tied to one manufacturer, a Lancashire-based independent has spent over fifteen years doing things differently, and the reviews are starting to say so. There is a version of buying a rubber stamp online that ends in the wrong product, wasted money, and a customer service email that goes nowhere. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Spa resort to help historic seaplane display take flight</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A highly popular aviation display is returning to Windermere this September in a partnership between a spa hotel resort and the flight crew of the historic seaplane, Waterbird. Low Wood Bay Resort &#38; Spa will be the take-off station for the renowned seaplane, an exact replica of the prototype which first flew from Windermere in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ROCCIA invests in Lancashire&#8217;s future workforce with careers initiative for 120 students</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CathyWheeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of Lancashire&#8217;s leading independent retailers has welcomed more than 120 local secondary school students behind the scenes to showcase the wide range of careers available within the home improvement and design sector. ROCCIA, the Preston-based tile, bathroom and kitchen specialist, hosted two days of Future Careers events for Year 10 students from Eden Boys&#8217; [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Health club manager opens communication with sign language course</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A team manager at a hotel health club in Lancaster has undertaken a British Sign Language course thanks to a skills development fund set up by her employer. Lidia Sellés from the Sandpiper Health Club at Lancaster House Hotel decided that she wanted to enrol for the Centre of Excellence British Sign Language Diploma course, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Manchester Screen expands following major investment in creative advertising</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CathyWheeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171536</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Outdoor advertising enters a new era of ambitious brand campaigns The Manchester Screen has significantly expanded its creative capabilities as it positions itself at the forefront of a new era for outdoor advertising, where brands are looking beyond traditional billboards to create campaigns that capture attention, spark conversation and generate social engagement. Having spent the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>North West&#8217;s Zen Internet launches fund to celebrate growing UK businesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CathyWheeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rochdale-based Zen Internet has launched a new customer initiative designed to recognise the everyday milestones that help UK businesses grow, with a series of cash prizes available throughout the summer to help customers take their next step. The Big Moments Business Fund has been created to celebrate the achievements that often mark a turning point [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bolton Wanderers Academy players join family football event at Morris Homes’ Horwich development</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/bolton-wanderers-academy-players-join-family-football-event-at-morris-homes-horwich-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=bolton-wanderers-academy-players-join-family-football-event-at-morris-homes-horwich-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[charliecole]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:51:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bolton Wanderers Academy players joined local families at a special football-themed community event in Horwich this week as Morris Homes celebrated the relaunch of its show home at Rivington Park. Taking place on Thursday 2nd July, the free event gave visitors the chance to meet the footballers and take part in football activities and games, [&#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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					<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>Whalley Manor launches new show home to mark Phase Two milestone</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/whalley-manor-launches-new-show-home-to-mark-phase-two-milestone/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=whalley-manor-launches-new-show-home-to-mark-phase-two-milestone</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kirsty Hayes]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:37:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[houses for sale in Whalley]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lovell Homes Whalley Manor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luxury homes Lancashire Ribble Valley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new homes in Whalley Lancashire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ribble Valley new build homes]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[To mark the second phase of the multi-award-winning Whalley Manor development, L&#38;Q and Lovell Homes have unveiled a new show home in the heart of Whalley, Lancashire. For those who missed out on securing a home in Phase One, the launch of the Phase Two offers a new collection of homes available for sale and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Spa resort hits the right notes for greater relaxation</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[English Lakes Hotels wellness spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[harp sound bath experience]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake District spa resort]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[luxury spa breaks Cumbria]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171220</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[A Lake District spa resort is striking a soothing new chord for guests with the introduction of a musical relaxation experience designed to calm both body and mind. Low Wood Bay Resort &#38; Spa has launched its new ‘harp sound bath’ service, inviting guests to unwind in its tranquil relaxation lounge while listening to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>McGoff Group Projects secure £15m strategic investment</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/mcgoff-group-projects-secure-15m-strategic-investment/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mcgoff-group-projects-secure-15m-strategic-investment</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[PhilosophyPR]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Andy Bell investment]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171169</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[McGoff Group Projects, the operational Real Estate division of the McGoff Group, is pleased to announce a strategic £15m investment from AJ Bell founder Andy Bell and former director Fergus Lyons.   This investment will support the expansion of the Group&#8217;s operational real estate activity, which is focused on purpose-built care homes, Build-to-Rent residential schemes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>UK SMEs lose 11 hours a week to poor WiFi despite full fibre access</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/uk-smes-lose-11-hours-a-week-to-poor-wifi-despite-full-fibre-access/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=uk-smes-lose-11-hours-a-week-to-poor-wifi-despite-full-fibre-access</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CathyWheeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171167</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Poor in-premises WiFi is quietly draining productivity from UK small businesses, according to new research from North West-based Zen Internet.   Half (49%) of senior business decision makers say WiFi coverage inside their premises limits the value they get from their broadband connection. Yet the same portion (50%) say their business has access to full fibre. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Chester’s first large-scale build-to-rent development set to welcome residents</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/chesters-first-large-scale-build-to-rent-development-set-to-welcome-residents/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=chesters-first-large-scale-build-to-rent-development-set-to-welcome-residents</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CathyWheeler]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[luxury rental apartments Chester]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171165</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Marking a new chapter in Chester’s rental market, All Six House has announced that work will complete on the first phase of the development at the end of May. Located on Charterhall Drive, just minutes from Chester train station, the 176-apartment development marks the city’s first large-scale build-to-rent scheme. The £36.18m regeneration of the former [&#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>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cairngorms winter training]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[hospitality career development]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171156</guid>

					<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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		<title>Coffee, cake and part exchange advice served up at Nantwich development</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/coffee-cake-and-part-exchange-advice-served-up-at-nantwich-development/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=coffee-cake-and-part-exchange-advice-served-up-at-nantwich-development</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lucy Castle]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Property]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Wilson Homes North West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home buying advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[houses for sale Nantwich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maylands Park Nantwich]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nantwich new homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new homes in Cheshire]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171125</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[House hunters in and around Nantwich are invited to grab a free coffee and something sweet while discovering their next move this weekend.   David Wilson Homes will be hosting a special Part Exchange event at Maylands Park on Saturday, 25th April, from 11am to 4pm.   With a stylish coffee van on site and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Pareto Financial Planning launches work experience programme to support future talent</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/pareto-financial-planning-launches-work-experience-programme-to-support-future-talent/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=pareto-financial-planning-launches-work-experience-programme-to-support-future-talent</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrew@mustardpr.com]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171073</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[Pareto Financial Planning, the award-winning financial services business based in the heart of Manchester, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Work Experience Programme, designed to provide aspiring financial professionals with hands-on insight into the industry. The initiative forms part of Pareto’s ongoing commitment to developing future talent and improving access to careers [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Manchester’s Apex Computing Achieves Impressive Three Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation Status</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/manchesters-apex-computing-achieves-impressive-three-microsoft-solutions-partner-designation-status/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=manchesters-apex-computing-achieves-impressive-three-microsoft-solutions-partner-designation-status</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Aylish Jarvie]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apex Computing Manchester]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Azure infrastructure services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cloud infrastructure and security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cyber security solutions UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IT support Manchester]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Modern Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Security designation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Solutions Partner]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based Apex Computing has reached a new milestone with the addition of a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation. Building on its existing credentials in Modern Work and Infrastructure (Azure), the company has now expanded its credentials to include Microsoft Security, an achievement that places it among the top providers in the region. This development highlights [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>North West hotel team to tackle Lancashire peaks for charity</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/north-west-hotel-team-to-tackle-lancashire-peaks-for-charity/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=north-west-hotel-team-to-tackle-lancashire-peaks-for-charity</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[tom.willcox@ospreycommunications.co.uk]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hospitality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel & Tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BEE Adventures suicide prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English Lakes Hotels charity event]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lancashire 5 Peaks challenge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lancashire charity fundraiser 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lancashire hiking challenge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lancaster House Hotel charity hike]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor adventure mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[youth mental health fundraising]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://nwconnected.co.uk/?p=171052</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[An intrepid group of hikers from Lancaster House Hotel is to go uphill and down dale to raise funds for a local youth charity. The English Lakes Hotels team is tackling a specially devised and highly challenging ‘Lancashire 5 Peaks’ route on Saturday 9 May 2026. The gruelling 20-mile hike with over 2,800 metres of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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