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Funding challenges for US Beach Management
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Letting nature have its way with the developed coast–versus investing in beach nourishment projects and inlet maintenance–would have dire economic consequences, a roomful of coastal managers and local elected officials heard Monday. ...read more...
Kenya: now it is our turn to brand towns, cities and even counties
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Opinion piece by Wafula Nabutola for The Star. Thus far in our 50 years history, as an independent nation, Kenya has marketed herself as a tourist destination, which abounds in wildlife, sandy beaches and beautiful people. We produce the...read more...
Local shops go for hi-tech marketing
Friday, 9 November 2012
With the future of many independent stores under threat from big-name competitors amid an ailing economy, BBC Asian Network finds traditional family-run stores getting hi-tech to promote local deals to local people. Rather than expensive window...read more...
Town Team funds new retailers in Wolverhampton
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Phil Harris had the idea of running his own shop selling video games several years ago, but the costs of making this a reality were too much. Now the 28-year-old's dreams could come true in his home city of Wolverhampton if he wins what has...read more...
UK Government announces support for Town Teams
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Hundreds of towns across the country are being offered support that will help them revitalise their high streets, Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk has announced. Following applications by local MPs, over 300 Town Teams have signed up to become...read more...