What’s New - England
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Leicester punk project wins top national award
20th December 2023
Punk: Rage & Revolution project, which explores the story of Britain’s iconic 1970s Punk scene, has been named English Project of the Year in the 2023 National Lottery Awards.
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Liz Bonnin and Mollie King shine a spotlight on the UK’s most endangered species with new National Lottery ‘Habitats of Hope’ exhibition as COP28 commences
1st December 2023
To mark the beginning of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, award-winning TV presenter and scientist, Liz Bonnin along with radio and TV presenter, Mollie King unveiled ‘Habitats of Hope’, an immersive exhibition at the Horniman Museum and Gardens created by The National Lottery. The new exhibition celebrates the lesser-known UK species that have been saved through the incredible work of projects run by various organisations supported by National Lottery funding.
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Our top National Lottery funded locations to visit this Christmas
27th November 2023
With December in full swing, take a look at some of our top picks for the holiday season at National Lottery funded venues and locations across the UK.
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Brighton and Hove Albion football legend honours Brighton community hero with major National Lottery Award
24th November 2023
Brighton and Hove Albion football legend, Bobby Zamora, has honoured an inspirational Brighton resident with an iconic National Lottery Award, to celebrate his incredible work in establishing the Brighton Table Tennis Club.
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Scarlette Douglas unveils symbolic sculpture dedicated to Windrush pioneers at Tilbury Docks to mark Black History Month
31st October 2023
In commemoration of Black History Month, and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we’ve unveiled a unique piece of art, a wireframe recreation of HMT Empire Windrush, at Tilbury Docks, the port where the ship docked in 1948.
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TV’s Brenda Edwards presents young entrepreneur with National Lottery Award
30th October 2023
TV star, Brenda Edwards, presented a young entrepreneur with an iconic National Lottery Award today in honour of her late son who was also a young trailblazer that strived to empower young people.
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Sir Tony Robinson honours Hastings Heritage champion with National Lottery Award
23rd October 2023
Britain’s foremost face of popular history, Sir Tony Robinson, has honoured an inspirational heritage winner with a National Lottery Award to celebrate her incredible work in transforming the museum experience for disabled people.
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Coronation Street star honours Bradford community hero with National Lottery Award
19th October 2023
Coronation Street star Jane Danson honoured an inspirational Bradford resident with a National Lottery Award, for founding Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company.
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From the grassroots game to the global stage: National Lottery players have huge impacts on Rugby Union
8th October 2023
Explore how National Lottery players impact rugby, just like in the Olympics. Dive into the data and read an exclusive interview with the World Rugby president.
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The National Lottery partners with rugby greats to celebrate grassroots funding across the UK
25th September 2023
As part of a celebration of grassroots rugby and ahead of key matches during the Rugby World Cup, rugby greats showcase National Lottery funding for local clubs.
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'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for Season Two with Sam Quek as the new host
14th September 2023
'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for it's season two, with Sam Quek as the new host, sharing the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding.
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17 phenomenal projects in the running for iconic National Lottery Award
11th September 2023
17 projects from across the UK are appealing for votes to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023.