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From John Penrose
  • Irish restaurateur awarded honorary OBE

    Founder of Peyton & Byrne recognised for his culinary contribution.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record numbers visiting cultural attractions

    Latest Taking Part survey shows increase in visits to the arts, heritage sites, museums and galleries

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK already making the most of the Olympic opportunity

    Initial findings show GREAT campaign is helping to make UK the “top of mind” destination for investment and tourism.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bomber Command Memorial unveiled

    Poppies dropped over Green Park to remember lives lost

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 million grant for Bomber Command Memorial

    Heritage Minister announces Government boost for Green Park monument.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Youth heritage summit begins

    Minister gives opening address at summit in historic Greenwich.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two new UK World Heritage nominations to be put forward

    Scotland’s Forth Bridge and Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar invited to prepare formal bids.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Book Day 2011

    A celebration of books and reading

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 500 days to Paralympics

    This weekend marks a major milestone for Paralympic athletes and fans in the countdown to London 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chair of Gambling Commission appointed

    Philip Graf has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gambling Commission.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Brits called on to ‘share your Great Britain’

    VisitBritain launch new phase of marketing campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wearmouth and Jarrow World Heritage bid withdrawn

    Decision follows ICOMOS evaluation report’s recommendations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War airfield listed

    Site which protected London will now be protected for future generations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rare survivors from Britain’s First World War Aviation Heritage are ‘Listed’ by John Penrose

    Britain’s first line of defence against German Zeppelins and bombers, and base for protection of London against first-ever air raids will now be protected for future generations

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Best of British culinary talent celebrated at Downing Street

    Number 10 launches Food is GREAT.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Food is GREAT’: best of British celebrated at Downing Street

    The best of British culinary talent will be on show at 10 Downing Street tonight, at reception to launch part of a campaign to promote Britain overseas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red Tape Challenge turns spotlight on recreation sector

    Government asks sport, heritage, gambling and lottery industries to name and shame regulations they want to scrap.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'There are places I remember all my life'

    John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes ‘listed’ by Heritage Minister John Penrose

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Red Tape Challenge

    Government asks sport, heritage, gambling and lottery industries to 'name and shame the regulations that are holding back your businesses'.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government