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New-look People's History Museum reopens
BY Pete Hayman | 09 Mar 2010
A museum exploring the role of working-class people in the development of democracy in Britain from the early 18th century to the present day has officially reopened in Manchester.
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Study reveals UK heritage tourism benefits
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Mar 2010
New research commissioned by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has revealed that the heritage tourism industry contributes nearly £21bn towards the UK economy.
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Welsh dragon 'landmark' plans unveiled
BY Pete Hayman | 05 Mar 2010
Plans for the construction of a new 65m (213ft) Welsh dragon landmark on a site between Llangollen and Wrexham, North Wales, have been unveiled by a local entrepreneur.
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Michael Mack joins IAAPA board
BY Tom Walker | 03 Mar 2010
Michael Mack, director of Mack Rides and Europa-Park theme park in Rust, Germany, has been appointed to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' (IAAPA) Europe Advisory Board.
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Flying Scotsman restoration delayed
BY Pete Hayman | 01 Mar 2010
The National Railway Museum (NRM) in York has revealed that work to restore the historic Flying Scotsman locomotive is set to take longer to complete than it initially anticipated.
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Three heritage projects receive HLF support
BY Pete Hayman | 01 Mar 2010
Three major redevelopment projects across the UK are in line to receive a share of more than £1m after being awarded first-round passes by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
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Aquarium crack shuts part of Dubai Mall
BY Pete Hayman | 26 Feb 2010
Leaking water from a shark-filled tank at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo forced the partial evacuation of one of the largest shopping centres in the Middle East yesterday (25 February).
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Deadly new attraction in Cheshire
BY Martin Nash | 25 Feb 2010
Dozens of the animal kingdom's most dangerous creatures are to take up residence in a corner of Cheshire.
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True location of Midlands battle site revealed
BY Martin Nash | 23 Feb 2010
The precise location of one of Britain's most famous lost battlefields has been revealed, following an archaeological survey funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant.
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Weston square revamp set for final phase
BY Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2010
North Somerset Council (NSC) has announced the start of construction work on the final phase of a £3.9m scheme to transform Weston-super-Mare's Pier Square area.
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Aldar sees huge losses
BY Luke Tuchscherer | 23 Feb 2010
Aldar Properties, the UAE property group responsible for many attractions - including the forthcoming Ferrari theme park – has seen its full-year profits fall from AED3.4bn (£596m) to AED1bn (£175m).
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Jorvik centre reopens
BY Tom Walker | 22 Feb 2010
The Jorvik Viking Centre in York, UK, has reopened to the public following a £1m refurbishment.
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April closure for Glasgow museum
BY Pete Hayman | 19 Feb 2010
Culture and Sport Glasgow (CSG) has confirmed that the city's Museum of Transport, which opened in its current location in 1988, will close its doors on 18 April.
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Revenue falls at Ardent's theme parks
BY Tim Nash | 19 Feb 2010
Ardent Leisure, owner of Dreamworld theme park and Whitewater World waterpark in Queensland, Australia, saw revenue and earnings at the parks fall in the second half of 2009 as international and interstate visitor numbers fell.
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Sydney BridgeClimb makes Lonely Planet top 10
BY Tim Nash | 19 Feb 2010
Climbing to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia has been named as one of the world's top 10 Biggest Adrenaline Rush Experiences, by travel guide company, Lonely Planet.
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Painting With Light
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Alterface
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