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  BBC NEWS | UK | UK Politics | Conservatives eye northern votes
David Cameron has set up a group to boost support for the Conservatives in northern England, where the party's fortunes have dwindled in recent years.
The Conservatives have 19 MPs, six MEPs, 1,362 councillors and the control of 18 councils in the north of England.
He said the north was "by no means a desert" to the Tories, who are part of ruling coalitions on councils in Leeds and Bradford.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/politics/6277127.stm   (440 words)

  
  England - MSN Encarta
The capital, largest city, and chief port of England is London, with a population in 2001 of 7,172,000.
England is somewhat triangular in shape, with its apex at the mouth of the Tweed River.
The northern frontier extends from Solway Firth on the west along the Cheviot Hills to the mouth of the Tweed on the east.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572205/England.html   (969 words)

  
  England - MSN Encarta
England is very roughly triangular in shape, with its apex at the mouth of the River Tweed on the north-eastern border with Scotland.
The northern frontier with Scotland extends from the Solway Firth in the west along the Cheviot Hills to the mouth of the Tweed on the east.
The soils of England vary from the thin, often acidic, soils of the highlands, such as in the uplands of the Pennines and the moors of the south-west peninsula, to the rich loams of East Anglia.
uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761572205/England.html   (1430 words)

  
  Northern England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geographically, the north of England is split into east and west by the Pennines, a mountain range often referred to as "the backbone of England", stretching from the Peak District in the Midlands to the Cheviot Hills on the border with Scotland.
In elder contexts Northern England is defined by the ecclesiastical Province of York, which is administered by the Archbishop of York.
However, whilst the south of England has prospered economically, the north has, until now, remained relatively poor, although currently there are many urban regeneration projects happening across northern towns and cities hoping to address this imbalance since five of the ten most populous cities in the United Kingdom lie in the north.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Northern_England   (820 words)

  
 England travel guide - Wikitravel
Northern Ireland (also part of the UK) and the Republic of Ireland lie across the Irish Sea to west of England (and Wales).
Northern and Western parts are usually wetter and colder than the rest of England, and the sunniest and warmest areas are in the far south and south east.
England is generally a safe place in which to live and visit, especially away from the major inner city areas and public housing estates where petty and alcohol-fuelled crime does occur - but if you use your common sense it will be highly unlikely that you will experience any of these.
wikitravel.org /en/England   (6403 words)

  
 Northern England referendums, 2004 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A referendum was held in the North East region of England, in the United Kingdom, on 4th November 2004.
The counties and unitary authorities of England, if "yes" and option 2 is chosen in all referendums.
The creation of regional assemblies was to be tied to abolition of the existing two-tier structure for local government in these regions; and its replacement with a uniform system of unitary authorities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Northern_England_referendums,_2004   (674 words)

  
 England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The capital, largest city, and chief port of England is London, with a population in 1996 of 7 million.
The great majority of the people of England, like those of the British Isles in general, are descended from early Celtic and Iberian peoples and later invaders of the islands, including the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Danes, and Normans.
The Church of England, a Protestant Episcopal denomination, is the state church and the nominal church of nearly three-fifths of the population.
www.telleurope.org /England.htm   (496 words)

  
 Northern England/Yorkshire holiday cottages - Holiday rental in Northern England/Yorkshire, England - Book direct
The North of England was a great centre of industry — Leeds, Bradford and Sheffield being at the forefront in past centuries.
England > Northern England/Yorkshire > Yorkshire > Whitby
England > Northern England/Yorkshire > Yorkshire > Buckden
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /northern-england-yorkshire   (705 words)

  
 England 4 Northern Ireland 0
This was the perfect result for Eriksson in what was his 50th game in charge of England, although his concern will only have been the three points at stake.
England dominated the game, and in the first half they were unlucky not to get on the score sheet.
Northern Ireland briefly pressured England in the latter stages of the first half, however John Terry cleared the danger for England.
www.englandfc.com /reports/report_eng_v_nireland_wc2006qual.html   (633 words)

  
 Winter returns to northern New England - Boston.com
Winter returned to northern New England on Sunday with heavy snow and whipping winds that shut down churches, caused transportation delays and brought a reminder that winter is still around.
PORTLAND, Maine --Winter returned to northern New England on Sunday with heavy snow and whipping winds that shut down churches, caused transportation delays and brought a reminder that winter is still around.
Though the heaviest snows stayed in southern New England, northern ski resorts were still rejoicing.
www.boston.com /news/local/maine/articles/2006/02/12/winter_returns_to_northern_new_england   (569 words)

  
 THE UNITED KINGDOM OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND
The Church of England is the established church of the state in England.
Most of England consists of rolling lowland terrain, divided east from west by more mountainous terrain in the Northwest (Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District) and north (the upland moors of the Pennines) and limestone hills of the Peak District by the Tees-Exe line.
The Church of England and the Church of Scotland function as the official national religions in their respective countries, but most religions found in the world are represented in the United Kingdom.
www.solarnavigator.net /geography/united_kingdom_england_scotlad_wales_northern_ireland.htm   (4148 words)

  
 TheFA.com - England v Northern Ireland: Match Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
ENGLAND: Joe Cole is confident he can repeat his superb Chelsea form on England's left flank against N Ireland.
ENGLAND: Frank Lampard is determined to erase the painful memories of Euro 2004 with World Cup success next year.
ENGLAND: England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is delighted with the form of midfield duo Joe Cole and Kieron Dyer.
www.thefa.com /England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/07/England_vNIreland_ML.htm   (680 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - World Cup - England v Northern Ireland Preview
England are top of Group Six and should give nothing away at Old Trafford to a side ranked 111th in the world, just above Uganda and Cyprus, but behind El Salvador and Lebanon.
England have won 74 of their past encounters, Northern Ireland only six with their last victory a 1-0 win at Wembley in 1972.
According to Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez, no stranger to causing upsets after scoring Wimbledon's winner in their 1988 FA Cup final triumph over Liverpool, Saturday's game is somewhat irrelevant.
soccernet.espn.go.com /preview?id=154791&cc=4716   (755 words)

  
 New England Seabirds - Northern Fulmar
To locate the breeding colonies of the Northern Fulmar consider the globe from the perspective of the North Pole.
Dark morph Northern Fulmar with a light morph photographed in the Aleutian Islands on Unalaska by Emmalee Tarry 2005.
Northern Fulmar photographed in the Shetland Islands by Emmalee Tarry.
www.neseabirds.com /fulmar.htm   (484 words)

  
 UPNE | A Building History of Northern New England
In wonderfully lucid prose, Garvin describes the production of the materials from which the buildings of northern New England were built, outlines the stylistic evolution of the region's structures from the early 1700s to World War II, and offers guidelines for dating old buildings.
By offering all custodians of northern New England buildings a richer understanding of architectural style and structure, the book encourages the use of appropriate methods and materials in building conservation and rehabilitation.
Generously illustrated throughout, the book is also an essential resource for anyone who is interested in American and New England architecture and the building trades, and for anyone who has ever wondered about the secrets and stories of old buildings.
www.dartmouth.edu /~upne/1-58465-095-8.html   (687 words)

  
 Responsive Surveys of Northern England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The north of England includes the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham, small parts of North Yorkshire, the cities of Carlisle, Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and the major connurbations of Tyneside, Wearside and Teesside.
Included within northern England are the Lake District and Northumberland National Parks and the North Pennine and Northumberland Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Large volumes of new data, from mineral extraction and exploration, site investigation and construction and other sources, are being employed to upgrade mapping across the area in order to ensure that BGS mapping and data sources are accessible to all with a need for such information.
www.bgs.ac.uk /programmes/landres/igsnb/SSNE/NorthernEngland.htm   (460 words)

  
 STREETWISE® Maps - STREETWISE® Northern New Engla
Northern New England is a region that travelers return to again and again, lured by the myriad of ways to experience nature and enjoy the outdoors in this pristine region.
The four seasons paintr New England in a changing kaleidoscope of luminous hues throughout the year.
Northern New England prepares you to travel up through the New England states of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
www.streetwisemaps.com /state-map/northern-new-england-map.html   (444 words)

  
 Accommodation in the North East of England, Northern England hotels cottages bed and breakfast holiday accommodation
The North East of England originally included Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Cleveland, but is now defined as County Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Tees Valley.
Northern England is home to numerous castles, including Bamburgh, Raby, Dunstanburgh, Tynemouth, Lindisfarne and Alnwick.
To dial a number in Northern England from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
www.kayukay.co.uk /northernengland.html   (420 words)

  
 Tour New England: Vermont/Northern Vermont
The area known as the Kingdom is one of the most natural and undisturbed areas in the entire country but it is easily accessible from the urban center of Burlington.
The natural beauty and wonders of New England are presented like in no other place.
Hiking, climbing, swimming and fishing is the finest in the land.
www.tournewengland.com /pages/Vermont/Northern_Vermont   (166 words)

  
 Northern England/Yorkshire self-catering holiday apartments - Holiday accommodation in Northern England/Yorkshire, ...
Sealview is a harbour side apartment which over looks Whitby`s picturesque marina and historic fishing port beneath the Abbey.
England > Northern England/Yorkshire > Northumberland > Bamburgh > Waren Mill
A 2 bedroom ground floor apartment centrally located within the walls of York city, with allocated parking.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /northern-england-yorkshire/hom_home_type.apartment   (375 words)

  
 Summer Recipes from Northern New England Grilling Recipes Free Recipes Seafood Recipes
New England residents and visitors alike take to the outside for just about every thing once the few precious weeks of summer decent.
During the hot hazy humid days of summer, keep the oven off and GRILL IT.
New England Clam Bakes are best done outside so that the smell is less pungent and the steam evaporated more quickly.
www.northernnewengland.com /recipes   (415 words)

  
 Institutional audit: England and Northern Ireland
Institutional audit is the review process for higher education institutions in England and Northern Ireland.
Available to an institution where a team has judged that it has 'no confidence' in the soundness of the institution's procedures for the present and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and the academic standards of its awards.
The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
www.qaa.ac.uk /reviews/institutionalAudit/default.asp   (243 words)

  
 Budget Getaway Holiday Travel, Wales, Northern England
Northern Exposure, the best of Northern England and Wales
See Nottingham castle and visit the oldest pub in England for a sample of some real English ale.
A chance to explore the awesome Gothic Cathedral (England's largest), the medieval city walls and the sites and sounds of the llively city centre.
www.roadtrip.co.uk /northernengland.htm   (598 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Trout Streams of Northern New England: A Guide to the Best Fly-Fishing in Vermont, New Hampshire, and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Northern New England is known for its many beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams—and for outstanding fly-fishing.
With his years of experience as a researcher, writer, and editor for several national fly-fishing magazines, Klausmeyer knows what to look for in a trout stream, where to find the best stretches of water and avoid crowds, and, most importantly, what every angler needs from a good guide.
David Klausmeyer is a senior editor at American Angler magazine, and the owner of New England Angler, a purveyor of fine split bamboo fly-rods, reels, and other fly-fishing equipment.
www.amazon.com /Trout-Streams-Northern-New-England/dp/0881504629   (1369 words)

  
 Northern England ECOTRAVEL
It is simplistic to say that one piece of legislation turned northern England around, but the Clean Air Act passed by Parliament in 1956 comes close.
A 30% reduction in pollution happened virtually overnight throughout England, and in the North Country, it was the start of environmental survival.
Furthermore, though no one thought of it at the time, it was the dawning of a new age of cultural awareness and a new industry: tourism.
www.goodmoney.com /norengland.htm   (1146 words)

  
 Northern New England Vacations Real Estate Lodging Events Inns Resorts
Northern New England Vacations Real Estate Lodging Events Inns Resorts
Word of the Day, Article of the Day, This Day in History, Today's Birthday, Question of the Day and Much More
Northern New England makes every attempt to keep this site accurate and timely
www.northernnewengland.com   (110 words)

  
 Traveling in England
Later we learned that we had been there during the warmest driest March in the history of England.
There were signs of spring everywhere, daffodils and primroses, budding fruit trees and fields full of sheep with their young lambs.
Keswick: A charming town in the northern Lake District
www.nanhamilton.com /dogpark/engtrip/englandtrip.html   (320 words)

  
 Backpackers Britain – Northern England - Cicerone
Routes are based in the Lake District, Dales, northern Pennines, Cheviots and Northumberland, and east Yorkshire.
Ranging from 30km with 660m of ascent to routes at 50km and nearly 3000m of ascent over high fell country.
A full-colour guide to 25 great backpacking trips throughout northern Britain, exploring some of the best remote hill and mountain landscapes.
www.cicerone.co.uk /product/detail.cfm/book/320/title/backpackers-britain---northern-england   (247 words)

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