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		<title>How to Custom-Cut Upholstery Foam for Boats, Caravans and Campervans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Domestic furniture is usually designed around predictable shapes. Boats, caravans and campervans present a different challenge. Here, space needs to be used efficiently which often means tapered seating, curved backrests and cushions shaped around structural features. Campervan seating may need to fit around wheel arches or built-in cupboards. Boat cushions can follow the shape of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ENGLAND TOPS THE LIST OF THE WORST 10 COUNTRIES FOR DIRTY BEACHES   ACCORDING TO FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF UK HOLIDAYMAKERS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[England has been named the worst country in Europe for beach cleanliness by British holidaymakers this summer, with 45% of those who identified a problem beach naming one in England, more than three times the next-worst destination.   After a summer holiday period when 37% of UK holidaymakers chose a beach break as their preferred [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Deepdale Camping &#038; Rooms wins ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The crew of Deepdale Camping &#38; Rooms are incredibly proud to have won the ACSI Award – Best Campsite United Kingdom.  Deepdale is the well known campsite in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast, and is the only campsite in the UK to be given an award by ACSI in 2026. &#160; ACSI [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>RECKLESS IN THE SUN: THOSE CONCEALING MEDICAL CONDITIONS FROM INSURERS ARE MOST LIKELY TO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK ON HOLIDAY</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Holidaymakers taking the risk of travelling without the insurance they need are among the most likely to opt for adrenaline-fuelled experiences during their holidays abroad. Three in four (76%) people who would choose not to disclose their full medical information to their travel insurance provider are also interested in extreme holiday experiences like bungee-jumping – according to new research from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Spa resort to help historic seaplane display take flight</title>
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		<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>The biggest myths about summer breaks that leaders still believe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leaders should stop feeling guilty about taking time off this summer, according to a leadership expert who says recovery, not relentless graft, is what drives performance for the rest of the year.   Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy, has busted five common myths about summer breaks, arguing that switching off properly in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Brits caught out by unexpected holiday laws are paying average fines of £160</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[British holidaymakers are paying an average of £163 in fines after unknowingly breaking local laws while abroad, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 UK passport holders found almost one in four believe they have broken a law or cultural rule on holiday without realising it at the time. Of those, 14% said they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HEATWAVE FAILS TO SAVE THE GREAT BRITISH STAYCATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[School summer holidays begin with UK breaks falling sharply as more Britons choose Europe instead As schools break up for the summer and another heatwave grips Britain, the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>North West Emerges As A Key Region Driving Of Britain&#8217;s £175bn Logistics Industry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The North West is cementing its position as one of the UK&#8217;s most important logistics hubs, as new figures reveal the wider logistics sector contributed £175 billion to the UK economy in 2024. According to the newly published Logistics Report 2026 from Logistics UK, the sector generated £175 billion in gross value added (GVA) during [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Lake District spa hotel resort to host national Gingerbread House Festival</title>
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		<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>Restaurant manager secures new role after outdoor skills course</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
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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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		<title>North West hotel team to tackle Lancashire peaks for charity</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lancashire charity fundraiser 2026]]></category>
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					<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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		<title>SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SHOULD I STAY, OR SHOULD I GO? HOLIDAY STRATEGIES DURING THE WORLD CUP REVEALED   As England’s World Cup bid gets underway this evening at Dallas Stadium, travel research from InsureandGo reveals that Italy, Spain and England will dominate people’s holiday choices during the course of the tournament – and the choice of country will relate to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Stay Entertained on Solo Trips?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Solo travel has evolved from a niche adventure into a preferred way to explore our diverse landscapes. Whether you navigate the rugged Highlands or the winding streets of Bath, you gain the ultimate freedom to dictate your own schedule. These quiet moments, waiting for a delayed train or resting in a boutique hotel, provide a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall &#8211; from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=unmissable-summer-spa-offers-at-mottram-hall-from-93-pp-for-overnight-spa-breaks</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Unmissable Summer Spa Offers at Mottram Hall - from £93 pp for Overnight Spa Breaks]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Experience the Outdoor Spa Garden, Complimentary Champneys Treatments and Full Board Dining   29 May 2026   Whether you’re preparing for a summer getaway at home or abroad, or simply seeking a day of relaxation and indulgence, the spa at Mottram Hall in Cheshire offers a range of exceptional experiences and exclusive seasonal offers. From peaceful solo escapes and spa escapes [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>FLOURISH AT 50!  A FANFARE FOR YORK</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/flourish-at-50-a-fanfare-for-york/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=flourish-at-50-a-fanfare-for-york</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:12:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th year with a spectacular new commission This July York Early Music Festival celebrates its 50th edition and to mark this special occasion has commissioned the majestic York Fanfare, Flourish at 50 to be played during the opening weekend. To create the York Fanfare the festival joined forces with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>40% OF BRITS SHIFTING SUMMER HOLIDAY DATES TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN THE UK</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/40-of-brits-shifting-summer-holiday-dates-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=40-of-brits-shifting-summer-holiday-dates-to-watch-the-world-cup-in-the-uk</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[40% OF BRITS SHIFTING SUMMER HOLIDAY DATES TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN THE UK]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s exactly one month until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca – and UK football fans are already moving their usual summer holiday dates so they’re free to watch the games in the UK with their friends.   New research from InsureandGo reveals that despite the geo-political tensions, 68% of UK [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Geo-political tensions result in UK holidaymakers putting safety first this summer</title>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/geo-political-tensions-result-in-uk-holidaymakers-putting-safety-first-this-summer/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=geo-political-tensions-result-in-uk-holidaymakers-putting-safety-first-this-summer</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Geo-political tensions have changed the way UK holidaymakers view travel insurance – with  people putting safety abroad before the hunt for cheaply-priced travel policies. The new research conducted by AllClear Travel Insurance, conducted after the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, reveals that 68% of people going on holiday this summer say they [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Learn About Danish People: Culture, Lifestyle and What Makes Denmark Unique</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re planning a trip to Denmark—or simply curious about Scandinavian culture—it’s worth taking time to Learn about Danish people and what makes them one of the happiest populations in the world. From their strong sense of community to their love of simple pleasures, Danish culture offers fascinating insights into modern living. For more travel [&#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>
		<link>https://nwconnected.co.uk/small-business-growth-outlook-hits-12-month-peak-in-the-north-east-despite-economic-fears-over-energy-prices-and-tax-rises/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=small-business-growth-outlook-hits-12-month-peak-in-the-north-east-despite-economic-fears-over-energy-prices-and-tax-rises</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dave Stopher]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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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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