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4.9 million land remediation grant announced to kick-start
06 August 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce that a £4.9 million investment has been approved for site remediation works around the development of a new stadium for St Helens Rugby League Football Club (RLFC).
GDP250k for Cumbria's outdoor businesses
04 August 2008
Dozens of Cumbrian outdoor organisations can share in a quarter-of-a-million pounds to stage new outdoors festivals, set up new outdoor activities or test new ideas.
DCMS announce £4m for Blackpool
01 August 2008
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that Blackpool Council has been awarded £4million of funding towards an £11m scheme for the creation of the Tower Festival Headland through its Sea Change programme.
The BA Festival of Science: 6-11 September 2008
31 July 2008
The BA Festival of Science is coming to Liverpool from 6-11 September, bringing over 350 of the UK’s top scientists and engineers to discuss the latest developments in science with the public. There are around 200 events to chose from, taking place at the University of Liverpool and across the city as part of the European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations.
15 commissions for Biennial
29 July 2008
Celebrating the tenth anniversary of its foundation by James Moores as well as Liverpool’s year as
European Capital of Culture, the forthcoming edition of Liverpool Biennial will be even more impressive in
scale and ambition than its predecessors, with a significantly expanded programme of temporary artists’
projects in the public realm.
Tour of Britain unveils exciting finish
28 July 2008
The organisers of The Tour of Britain today unveiled the route of the eighth and final stage of this year’s edition of the race, which will see the race cross England’s Northwest to finish in the 2008 European Capital of Culture, Liverpool.
Nuclear Laboratory
25 July 2008
Confirmation that the Government will establish a National Nuclear Laboratory in Cumbria
Knockout tickets on sale
24 July 2008
Liverpool is to stage the European Senior Boxing Championships 2008 from November 6-15 – the first major post-Beijing Olympics tournament.
Regional Development Agency Helps Boost Northwest Economy
22 July 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has once again exceeded its expectations, with new figures published by BERR today showing that their performance had helped boost economic development in the Northwest.
Only a Game UEFA exhibition
16 July 2008
Europe’s love affair with the beautiful game will be explored in an entertaining new exhibition at World Museum Liverpool.
UCLan centre of excellence for graduate start-ups
15 July 2008
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has proven itself to be the Dragon’s Den of the Northwest, by coming second nationally and top regionally for the number of graduate start-up businesses, in the latest Higher Education – Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey.
The Liverpool Summit 2008
15 July 2008
Over 750 business leaders from across the country have already signed up to the region’s most sought after Business Summit to hear from seven of the world’s most prominent leadership and business strategists, including former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Derwent Forest gets the green light
11 July 2008
The NWDA has agreed terms for Allerdale Borough Council and Cumbria County Council to buy the former munitions site at Broughton Moor.
Progress report on a better Blackpool
10 July 2008
Government Office for the North West today published the first in a series of progress reports on the regeneration of Blackpool following its failed casino bid.
New golf guide launched
09 July 2008
THE pleasures and challenges of golf in England's Northwest are celebrated in a new guide published today.
MP congratulates Northwest businesses in the run up to 2012
08 July 2008
Pat McFadden, MP Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs yesterday met with representatives from the Northwest’s 1,000th company to register for CompeteFor, a unique programme that aims to match companies to opportunities supplying London 2012 contractors.
Klimt inspires arts trail
08 July 2008
As the first major exhibition of the work of Gustav Klimt draws the crowds at Tate Liverpool, the Gallery has joined forces with the NWDA to highlight the rich and varied Arts and Crafts heritage of England’s Northwest.
Travel Buddy comes to NW
08 July 2008
Travel Buddy, the mobile company which provides location based information to visitors and residents has confirmed a mobile deal with the five tourist boards covering England’s Northwest. Led by Visit Chester and Cheshire and supported by the NWDA the partnership includes coverage in Merseyside, Cumbria, Cheshire, Lancashire & Greater Manchester.
Signage duo scoop EnterPrize award
08 July 2008
Two entrepreneurs, who built a successful signage firm by using their redundancy package to buy the assets of the failing company which laid them off, have been presented with the top award of £10,000 at New East Manchester’s EnterPrize competition.
Search for new Lake District 'park'
04 July 2008
A survey is taking place throughout the Lake District this summer to identify potential employment sites capable of providing crucial jobs within the national park.
Judge’s visit hailed a success. Furness fingers now firmly crossed!
01 July 2008
The visit to Furness by national Enterprising Britain Competition Judge, Claire Dove, took place on Friday and was felt to go well by all involved. In an activity packed day, Claire met with enterprising students from Walney School, toured the offices of local creative company, Signal Films and shared an informal lunch with young entrepreneurs, employers, members of Furness Young Professionals and representatives from public and regeneration bodies.
Minister says innovation is vital
30 June 2008
Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks said: “The age of cheap power is over - so there is an urgent need for more innovation in the power industry, to keep control of prices, increase efficiency, ensure reliability of supply and tackle climate change”.
Turner Prize £10m impact
27 June 2008
A report commissioned by the NWDA and Tate Liverpool has revealed that the Turner Prize 2007, the curtain-raiser for Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture, generated in excess of £10 million for the Merseyside economy.
Untapped economic value of disabled entrepreneurs
27 June 2008
A report published today, (June 27, 2008) investigating the economic value of disabled entrepreneurs in the Northwest of England, reveals that bringing more disabled people into the business arena, could have a net benefit of combined public expenditure savings and better productivity totalling over £339 million or over a third of a billion pounds in the Northwest alone. Considered nationally, the economic benefit to the country could potentially be over £2.1 billion .
Disability Awareness Day 2008
25 June 2008
The awareness and understanding about independent living/support services is a major priority for tens of thousands of the Northwest’s 2 million disabled people and carers.
Pioneering £13m Waste Plant Launched Today
25 June 2008
A unique £13 million pilot waste treatment and recycling plant designed to divert significant volumes of household waste from landfill officially opened in Knowsley today (Wednesday 25 June).
NWDA grant to innovate treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
23 June 2008
England’s Northwest could soon be home to a pioneering new technology to assist with the automated analysis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), measuring the efficiency of drug treatments and enhancing the effects for patients globally.
Merseytravel Scoops North West Regional Award
20 June 2008
Merseytravel, the Merseyside Passenger Transport Authority and Executive, is celebrating its success today after winning a learndirect Achievement Award at the North West Regional Awards Ceremony.
Northwest Enterprise Strategy launched to inspire a ‘can-do’ attitude
20 June 2008
The Rt. Hon. Beverley Hughes MP, Minister for the North West and Robert Davis, Chief Executive of EA Technology, lent their support to the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) today (20th June), to help launch the first ever Northwest Enterprise Strategy.
NWDA and NWRA deliver joint response to government
20 June 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) today (20th June) delivered a joint submission document to the UK Government with a single, unified, response from the Northwest to the Sub National Review (SNR) consultation.
Winners of LBTB Tourism Awards
19 June 2008
The 2008/09 Lancashire and Blackpool Awards `cooked up` a sprinkling of first time winners mixed with past winners during a ceremony where Lancashire’s food and drink year, Taste Lancashire 08, was duly marked.
Great North Swim launches
17 June 2008
Great Britain’s most decorated male swimmer and eight times World Record Holder, Mark Foster, has taken a special dip to promote a new type of swimming experience before leaving the UK for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Sub National Review Regional Response
17 June 2008
On Friday 20th June the NWDA and the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) will deliver an important joint submission to the UK Government with a single, unified, response from the Northwest to the Sub National Review (SNR) consultation.
Furness welcomes judges for national title
16 June 2008
Cumbrian organisation Furness Enterprise is now one step closer to claiming a National and European title after being named the most enterprising area in England’s Northwest, winning the regional round of Enterprising Britain 2008.
Reappointment to NWDA Board
13 June 2008
Pat McFadden, Minister of State for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs, today announced a reappointment to the management board of the Northwest Regional Development Agency.
Celebrating the launch of Green Streets in Salford
13 June 2008
On the 6th June 2008 leading members of Salford City Council, Cllr John Merry and Cllr Derek Antrobus gathered together with leading Northwest regeneration figures and local residents to celebrate the completion of the first major Green Streets in Salford scheme, The Green Triangle.
Bionow showcase conference – Liverpool 2008
05 June 2008
Bionow, the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare cluster programme within the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), is to host a 2 day biomedical conference in Liverpool which will showcase the biomedical strengths of England’s Northwest.
£390 MILLION BOOST TO REGION’S ECONOMY
05 June 2008
A record number of businesses across the region accessed Business Link Northwest’s service in its first year of operation, adding £390 million* to the wealth of the North West’s economy, according to figures released by the organisation.
NWDA Wind Turbine spins into action
02 June 2008
he Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), last week welcomed Helen Jones, MP for Warrington North together with Warrington Wolves’ Steve Pickersgill and Chris Bridge, to officially launch its state-of-the-art Wind Turbine. To recognise World Environment Day later this week (5th June), the launch was observed by over 30 stakeholders from the Northwest Climate Change Partnership, the regional group responsible for implementing the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan.
The Midland Hotel opens its doors once again
02 June 2008
The stunning art deco Midland Hotel in Morecambe Bay opened its doors to guests on 1st June following its complete refurbishment by award winning property developer Urban Splash.
Prize on offer to bright new business talent
30 May 2008
The search is on for the most promising start-up companies in east Manchester as urban regeneration company New East Manchester launches its annual EnterPrize competition.
Mersey Tourism Award Winners
29 May 2008
The very best of Liverpool City Region’s booming tourism businesses were honoured at a gala event held at the city’s waterfront.
Anne Frank exhibition receives 10,000th visitor
29 May 2008
With just a day to go of its four week stay at Blackburn Cathedral, Anne Frank+you, the award-winning, multimedia interactive exhibition of the Anne Frank Trust UK has received its 10,000th visitor.
Energy Research Partnership announces 4th call for grant proposals
29 May 2008
The Joule Centre, a partnership of Northwest Universities, commercial organisations and other stakeholders associated with the energy industry, is inviting proposals for research projects from eligible organisations within the area of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
In this, its 4th call for grant proposals, the Joule Centre is inviting applications for “Seed Corn” Grants.
New wave of eco-regeneration funding for Southport
28 May 2008
The seaside town of Southport is to get a new community woodland following today’s 28 May 2008 announcement of more than £1.78million of regeneration funding from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and its partners.
Scottish Parliament visit Northwest
19 May 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) today welcomed members of the Scottish Parliament’s Tourism Committee on a fact-finding tour of the region. The delegation was visiting Manchester to look at the city’s tourism industry and learn from the Northwest’s experience of growing the visitor economy.
Search for inspirational bridge design begins
15 May 2008
THE River Douglas at Hesketh Bank is to become the focus of attention for some of the country’s best architects as Lancashire County Council launches a search for an inspirational bridge design.
New Show Jumping Event at Chester
15 May 2008
A new-style show jumping event will bring the razzmatazz of continental horse shows to Chester this summer. On 31st July and 1st August Chester Racecourse will stage a 2 day show jumping festival which could change the face of the sport in the UK.
Cumbria Tourism Award Winners
14 May 2008
The winners of the 2008 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal last night (Tuesday 13th May).
FPB announces shortlist of politicians for top award
14 May 2008
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has announced the names of the politicians who have made the shortlist for the 2008 business-friendly MP/MEP award, which is being sponsored by England’s Regional Development Agencies. The winner of the prestigious business accolade will be announced on Wednesday, 14 May at a ceremony at Portcullis House, Westminster.
Lancashire tourism awards shortlist
12 May 2008
The fifth Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards have attracted a record number of entries. The 2008/09 awards have seen 87 tourism businesses and organisations from across the county enter to try and win everything from Large Hotel of the Year to the Taste Lancashire 08 Award.
NWDA welcomes new Science Council Chair
12 May 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Platt as the new Chair of the Northwest Science Council, taking over from outgoing Chair, Jeremy Scudamore.
NWDA & NWRA to provide a joint response to debate on economic regeneration reforms
06 May 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and the North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) will work together to provide the UK Government with a single, unified, response from the Northwest to the Sub National Review (SNR) consultation. The consultation paper outlines how the Government plans to implement the proposals of last year’s Sub-National Review of Economic Development and Regeneration, which includes a strengthened role for England’s business-led RDAs and lead responsibility for producing a regional strategy for sustainable economic growth in each region in close partnership with the region’s local authorities, who will have a leading role working through the new Regional Leaders Forum to agree the strategy.
65 things to do in Cumbria
29 April 2008
Cumbria Tourism has come up with 65 fun-packed ideas for how to best enjoy the forthcoming bank holiday weekends in the county.
The Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister call on North West businesses to tackle climate change
29 April 2008
On 1 May 2008, 120 senior business leaders from across the North West will come together at New Century House in Manchester to discuss measures taken to reduce carbon over the past 12 months, and commit to further action at HRH The Prince of Wales’s May Day Business Summit on Climate Change. The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister will address over 1550 business leaders at similar events across the UK via satellite link from a hub event in central London. Those not attending are encouraged to tune in to a live webcast of the event www.maydaynetwork.com.
Air Racing comes to Blackpool
29 April 2008
Iconic tourist destination Blackpool announced will hold an Aero GP air race grand prix on 28-29th June 2008 as part of National Veterans Day.
Three tourism 'Oscars' for Northwest
24 April 2008
England’s top tourism businesses were named in a glittering ceremony in Liverpool last night, and England’s Northwest walked away with three Gold Awards, reflecting the continued success of the region’s tourism industry.
Support for material of the future
24 April 2008
A £76,834 Grant for Research and Development (GRAND) awarded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) could see Saddleworth company Glastex UK Ltd. develop an advanced industrial textile material, able to withstand fire and cut resistance in extreme applications.
NWDA give the green light on wind turbine
17 April 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is making a commitment to renewable energy by officially launching its state-of-the-art Wind Turbine at Renaissance House in Warrington at the end of May.
£1.8m investment for Slavery Museum
15 April 2008
The NWDA is pleased to announce an investment of £1.8 million in the International Slavery Museum, which will enable National Museums Liverpool to take forward its ambitious plans for the development of the attraction.
Cheshire’s Year of Gardens officially unveiled
15 April 2008
Stunning displays and a host of VIPs were among the highlights of celebrations to mark the official launch of Cheshire’s Year of Gardens 08, a long-term programme to develop Cheshire as the destination of choice for garden lovers world-wide.
Calling all picnic lovers
14 April 2008
Families are being urged to vote for the UK’s favourite picnic spot in this year’s Warburtons Picnic Awards.
Manchester Tourism Awards 2008
11 April 2008
The winners of the Manchester Tourism Awards 2008 were announced last night in a glittering ceremony at Manchester Central.
Food portal opens up new business opportunities
10 April 2008
Food and drink companies from across the region are set to benefit from a new, cutting edge e-business portal, ‘FoodPort’, launched tomorrow (April 10, 2008), by Food Northwest.
£750K for RHS Tatton
10 April 2008
The NWDA is pleased to announce an investment of £750,000 in the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, which will give a further boost to what is already the Northwest’s biggest horticultural event.
£4.6m Chethams School of Music
10 April 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce an investment of £4.6 million in the world-famous Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, which will enable it to develop as a world-class visitor attraction.
GBP2 million grant helps Zen
10 April 2008
A £1.95m SFI Grant from the NWDA has helped support the ambitious growth plans for one of the UK’s first Internet Services Providers (ISP) in Rochdale.
£1.7m for Everyman and Playhouse
09 April 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to announce an investment of £1.7 million in the Everyman and Playhouse, which will enable the Liverpool and Merseyside Theatres Trust to take forward its ambitious plans for the development of the venues.
Lakes Alive season launched
09 April 2008
The hills and streets of the Lake District will come alive to the sights and sounds of a new season of arts events in 2008.
Sir Philip Craven MBE visits Manchester
09 April 2008
The Northwest Steering Group for the 2012 Games is pleased to welcome Sir Philip Craven MBE, London 2012 Board Member and President of the International Paralympic Committee, to Manchester on Wednesday, April 9th.
Artistic hub opens for business
08 April 2008
A pioneering project, which will provide an entrepreneurial platform for gifted artisans, has been officially launched at Burton Manor College.
DCMS support for Blackpool welcomed
04 April 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) welcomed the announcement today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that will see £45 million invested in the UK’s seaside resorts over the next three years.
Daresbury St Modwen investment
02 April 2008
The Minister for Science and Innovation, Ian Pearson, will today visit the Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus to announce an agreement that will realise the development of the crucial next phase of the Campus.
A new development across nine acres of land will deliver more than £25m of investment with the potential for up to 200,000 sq ft (18.500m2) of new accommodation and up to 1200 jobs.
Tourism chiefs tip Wastwater
01 April 2008
Cumbria’s west coast is set to become a major hit for overseas visitors this year due to the success of Britain’s Favourite View.
SNR Response
31 March 2008
The consultation paper outlines how the Government plans to implement the proposals of last year’s Sub-National Review of Economic Development and Regeneration, which includes a strengthened role for England’s business-led RDAs and lead responsibility for producing a regional strategy for sustainable economic growth in each region.
Chinese Minister visits England’s Northwest
28 March 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and regional partners this week hosted a visit from Jiang Fan, Minister Counsellor, Economic and Commercial Office, Embassy of People’s Republic of China, to promote stronger investment links with China.
The Minister visited a number of key companies and projects in the region to raise awareness of inward investment and trade opportunities in the Northwest and explore the potential for exploiting closer links with China. The tour included mediacity:uk, where the Agency and Peel Holdings highlighted the progress that has been made on the development to create a world class media city at Salford Quays.
Wigan Council then presented on plans for a £125 million textile manufacturing hub in Wigan which will create the largest clothing and textile industry centre in Europe. The project, which will be home to a large number of Chinese companies trading with the UK and Europe, is expected to create at least 1,000 jobs and a further 3,000 in spin off industries.
Response to skills white paper
19 March 2008
Response to the Government White Paper 'Raising Expectations' (released on 17/03/08), which will see the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) dissolved in 2010 and replaced by two new agencies
Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Forum regional EMB Awards winners announced
14 March 2008
he Ethnic Minority Business Forum North West (EMBF NW) established by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) staged the first Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Awards last night, recognising and rewarding the huge contribution that BME individuals and businesses make to the regional economy.
National Enterprise Strategy - NWDA response
12 March 2008
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive of the NWDA, said: “We welcome the Government’s strategy framework on enterprise. Our own Enterprise Strategy for the Northwest will now follow in just a few weeks time. The Northwest strategy has been developed in parallel with the national framework and aims to stimulate a culture of enterprise and a strong and growing source of entrepreneurs, and maximise the competitiveness of existing businesses and start-ups in the Northwest.”
NW leads coach tourism drive
12 March 2008
England’s Northwest is home to more coach friendly destinations than any other English region, according to the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT), which awards the Coach Friendly title.
Museum secures £9 million funding
11 March 2008
The People’s History Museum is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding of over £9 million for its multi million pound redevelopment project.
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has agreed to a stage 2 pass for the project, providing a grant of £7.18 million, which has been matched funded by a £2 million grant from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
England’s Northwest leads shortlist for English Tourism ‘Oscars’
07 March 2008
England’s Northwest leads shortlist for English Tourism ‘Oscars’
Nine tourism businesses from across England’s Northwest have been shortlisted in the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2008. Organised by VisitBritain and sponsored by The Caravan Club, the Awards will be held at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall on 23rd April. It will be the first time that the Awards have been held outside London.
Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Forum launches regional EMB Awards
07 March 2008
The Ethnic Minority Business Forum North West (EMBF NW) set up by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) will stage the first Northwest Ethnic Minority Business Awards this month recognising and rewarding the huge contribution that BME individuals and businesses make to the regional economy.
Unite gives Transport House new lease of life
05 March 2008
Transport House, the former Transport and General Workers’ Union (TGWU) building on Commutation Row in Liverpool city centre is to be given a major refurbishment by its new owner Unite the Union.
Tourism debate starts next week
05 March 2008
A key debate about tourism will take place next week – headed by Cumbria Tourism chairman and broadcaster Eric Robson.
Pendle Vision Board Launch
26 February 2008
Key employers and agencies from the private sector have come together to ensure Pendle has a bright future.
Rejoining the walls in Castle Drive
25 February 2008
Works as part of the Chester Renaissance public realm programme get underway this week to ‘rejoin’ the section of the City Walls in Castle Drive.
China Town
21 February 2008
Wigan is set to become a major European centre for trade with China after ambitious plans for a £125 million textile manufacturing hub were unveiled this week.
The council’s ruling cabinet will on Thursday (21 February) formally agree to sell a 55 acre site at Westwood Park, just a mile south of the town centre, for a development which is says will put the town on the international business map.
Technomot engine funding
21 February 2008
Warrington firm Technomot has just won an award from the Northwest Regional Development Agency to develop a Diesel engine for the low-carbon age. The project has sprung from global concern over the environmental impact of engine emissions.
2012 VeloDream final
19 February 2008
Two schools from the North West region have reached the final of the London 2012 ‘VeloDream’ competition – a UK schools competition launched by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) for pupils to design their own dream Olympic cycling venues of the future.
Winckley Square to make a splash
18 February 2008
A fountain – which doubles up as a stage when dry – is proposed as the centrepiece of a redeveloped Winckley Square in Preston.
£521m Northwest ERDF Programme Underway
15 February 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) - as the new administrator of the Northwest European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – with the support of Government Office North West (GONW), officially launched the Northwest ERDF Programme 2007-13 today (Friday 15th February) at a ceremony in St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Changes made to regeneration plans
14 February 2008
Changes have been made to New East Manchester's regeneration plans for the next decade following a major consultation exercise that involved 30,000 households in east Manchester.
Pioneering planning model recognised at top awards
13 February 2008
A pioneering 3D model commissioned by urban regeneration company, New East Manchester and funded by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) was commended at the RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) Awards 2007.
StructureVision looks to access the Nuclear market from Daresbury
29 January 2008
StructureVision Ltd has been awarded a £350,000 Grant for Research and Development (GRAND) from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop a digital modelling tool for use in the nuclear industry. With the development of the tool, StructureVision will deliver a technological breakthrough that will contribute significantly to the deployment of a world class nuclear clean up programme.
Apprenticeships response
28 January 2008
This important publication describes how the Government and employers across Britain can work together to unlock the country’s talent and help build a workforce that has the world class skills which Britain needs in this increasingly competitive global economy.
NWDA Chief Executive to Visit Allerdale
23 January 2008
Steven Broomhead, the chief executive of the NWDA, is going to Allerdale on 30th January to look at how local agencies are tackling regeneration.
European Badminton Championships
16 January 2008
BADMINTON England are celebrating another major triumph after BADMINTON Europe awarded Liverpool the European Mixed Team Championships for 2009 and Manchester the European Individual Championships for 2010.
New Culture Campaign Launched
14 January 2008
A new campaign launches today to further encourage the one in five of us who incorporate cultural experiences into our holidays in England. Culture08 showcases the wealth of cultural attractions, destinations, events and experiences that England can provide and aims to inspire Britons and make them feel a part of the celebrations.
Daresbury Campus: An international centre of scientific expertise
11 January 2008
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and Partners across the Northwest including Halton Borough Council and Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) welcome the Government’s recent commitment to the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus.
100m GDP 08 celebrations
09 January 2008
A unique programme of events across the Northwest to celebrate ’08 is set to bring in an additional £50 million in visitor spend to the Northwest economy, in addition to the £50 million expected to go directly to Merseyside over the coming year from 1.7 million additional visitors.
Wilderness Refined
09 January 2008
Cumbria Tourism is bidding to set a new world record by creating the world’s highest luxury bath 2,000ft up a mountain.
North West young people urged - be the First to Go
02 January 2008
John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, is urging young people from the Northwest who have no family experience of university - or are not considering higher education - to think again.