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Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.

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26 Sep 2018

Latest Leisure Opportunities news round-up is now live!
BY Tom Walker



Merlin opens first ever Bear Grylls Adventure attraction, celebrity fitness trainer Mark Anthony launches the first of his new FirstLight Cycle studios, Everton stadium moves toward the planning phase and St Michaels Hotel re-invents itself as a spa resort.

To watch the video, click here

To find out more about these stories, check out the links below.



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