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Hajj: journey to the Heart of Islam 02/02/2012 Hajj: journey to the Heart of Islam

Major exhibition opens at the British Museum.

Public urged to 'Get Ahead of the Games' 30/01/2012 Public urged to 'Get Ahead of the Games'

A national campaign has been launched today to encourage the public to plan their travel during London 2012.

Third of English councils are set to go with broadband 26/01/2012 Third of English councils are set to go with broadband

Good progress is being made by most local authorities developing plans to roll out superfast broadband says Ed Vaizey.

Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training 25/01/2012 Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training

Council endorses report into improving skills of people working in the sector.

New head of Youth Sport Trust appointed 24/01/2012 New head of Youth Sport Trust appointed

Culture Secretary welcomes former UK Sport Chief Executive John Steele to new role.

Arts Council England announces £60m funding for Renaissance Major partner museums 24/01/2012 Arts Council England announces £60m funding for Renaissance Major partner museums

16 museums from Beamish to Bristol to share three-year funding package, in 'a good week for museums'.

Tourism Regulation Taskforce proposals published 24/01/2012 Tourism Regulation Taskforce proposals published

Recommendations from independent panel for widespread deregulation of the tourism and hospitality industries.

Extra £500m funding for sport 24/01/2012 Extra £500m funding for sport

Changes to lottery share boost funding over the next five years.

£4 million grants for English museums 23/01/2012 £4 million grants for English museums

Ed Vaizey announces funding to help improve 36 museums and galleries through the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund.

£75K scheme to fund craft in museums launches 19/01/2012 £75K scheme to fund craft in museums launches

Art Fund and Crafts Council celebrate fifth year of initiative.